National Masturbation Month: The history of the vibrator
I also asked some experts about their favorite grinders and how they like to use them. “[Grinding toys are] perfect if you’re playing solo and want to keep things hands-free ,” Madison says. Strap-on sex often benefits from the addition of a grinder, too, especially the kind that fits behind the dildo base in a harness to provide some extra stimulation and cushioning. Anyone of any gender or sexuality can use suction toys, but this one is a standout for LGBTQ+ couples in particular—or cis-het couples interested in anal play and pegging.
With more options, you’re less likely to get bored or give up if your first trial option doesn’t quite hit your spots. “For instance, get a silicone vibrator, a clit-sucking wand and a rose toy that mimics the licking motion,” Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn says. Adding sex toys into your self-care routine comes with myriad benefits, explains Dr. Hack.
As such, I’d recommend it to people who already know that they enjoy dual-stimulation (or who are all ears for rabbits, if you will). Turns out, getting down and dirty with a toy made to resemble escargot doesn’t just allow me to levitate in pleasure—it also lifts my mood. “It makes sense that a toy shaped like a snail might feel good emotionally, too,” Wright says.
A quiet motor is key to keeping someone from barging in on your alone time. But you also want a go-to that you can throw in your nightstand — or toss into your suitcase — without giving it a second thought. It doesn’t matter who stumbles upon your favorite vibrator if that vibrator looks like a necklace, or tube of lip balm, or a small piece of abstract art. If pressure’s your thing vibrator, we highly recommend trying this vibrating grinding pad.
If you’ve ever masturbated or had sex, think about what really gets you going. “For anyone who enjoys backdoor play, it’s hard to beat glass butt plugs,” Trip Richards, a sex educator and porn performer, says. The looped handle on this one makes it much easier to insert and remove, even with lubed fingers, and the plug itself is shaped perfectly to nestle into the prostate. The battery lasts for a long time, and it seems to charge pretty fast.
The shop clerk said there was no time to try it, so Pollock bought it on the spot. It has a darker tone than his 345, which he brightens with a wah pedal. At $2,499 the Canada-built Connaisseur MJ is Godin’s most expensive flattop by several hundred dollars. Well, it’s certainly pretty, and the melding of classic flattop design touchstones and contemporary styling moves achieves a unique, attractive result rather than an uncomfortable, incohesive mash up of influences. “Our bodies’ natural bacterial balance can easily be thrown off by the foreign bacteria lodged in the crevices of toys or food,” Switzer says.