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Curious about trying a sex toy for the first time?
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Learning how to use a vibrator isnt as difficult as it might seem.
Though thebest vibratorsdont require a PhD for operation, there are tons of types to explore and understand.
Ive tested over 1,000 vibes in the past decade.
What are the different types of vibrators?
The main distinction between vibrators is whether theyre for internal or external use, says sex educatorEmma Hewitt.
Some are designed to do bothand at the same time.
Heres what that means (and some of the main types youll encounter).
They cannot be used for penetration.
These are the most common categories.
the prostate, a gland packed with nerve endings that can elicit orgasms when stimulated).
Read your toys instructionsand charge it up.
While youre familiarizing yourself, you should be charging it.
Find a comfy spot and set up shop.
When youre ready to give the vibrator a try, get comfortable.
Only it’s possible for you to decide the most relaxing position for your body.
Explore positions, says Hewitt.
Its high time that we normalizelubricantfor masturbation and partner play across the board.
Ease into the toys features as well.
Start on the lower levels, even if you are excited, says Hewitt.
Find what feels best foryou.
Theres no right amount of time, either.
Vibrators are tools to explore your body and find out what you likeand only you.
Sometimes that includes branching out to other erogenous zones beyond the clit or perineum.
Keep your vibrator clean.
A healthy and happy sex life begins and ends withkeeping your sex toys clean.
If youre sharing toys with a partner, theres a risk of STI transmission too.
Some are even dishwasher-safe.
Youll want to read your vibrators instructions for cleaningand follow them.
I have this full-size one, theMini, and even theMicroand I love them all.
Its excellent for body massage during foreplay.
I recommend wearing underwear to dampen the intensity of the wand, if it feels too strong at first.
The Dame Pom fits in the palm of my hand and can be used anywhere for external stimulation.
Its battery life is only an hour, but its waterproof and very discreet.
That being said, its battery-operatedwhich isnt the end of the world, but something to consider.
