Human beings have been in pursuit of orgasms from the beginning of time. Sex toys have been used for centuries, with evidence dating back to ancient times. During the Victorian era, they were widely used but not openly discussed. The 20th century saw the emergence of the first electric vibrators, and the sexual revolution led to a greater openness about sex and sexuality, which resulted in more advanced sex toys being produced. In the 21st century, sex toys have become more mainstream, and there is now a wide variety of options available for people to enhance their sexual pleasure and explore new forms of sexual expression. Let’s talk about different types of sex toys limiting it to basic vulva and penis toys.
Vulva toys
Sex toys for women broadly fall into two categories for external clitoral stimulation or internal g-spot and vaginal stimulation. They can be used for solo play or with a partner and include dildos and different types of vibrators.
Clitoral vibrators: small, discreet and designed specifically for clitoral stimulation.
G-spot vibrators: curved and designed to stimulate the G-spot, which is a highly sensitive area located on the front wall of the vagina.
Rabbit vibrators: dual-stimulating providing both clitoral and G-spot stimulation simultaneously.
Wand vibrators: large, powerful toys that are often used for clitoral stimulation.
Bullet vibrators: also called egg vibrators, they are small, discreet toys for clitoral or other external stimulation.
Finger vibrators: small, fit over the finger and can be used for direct clitoral stimulation or for other types of external stimulation.
Dildo: phallic shaped but they don’t vibrate and can sometimes be curved enough to reach the g-spot area.
Clitoral suction toys: mimic oral sex by sucking the clitoral area at speeds that you can control.
Strap-ons: often associated with lesbians, they can be used across the gender spectrum. Strap-ons are toys that are strapped on like a penis or harness.
Nipple clamps: can be clumps or suction cups that stimulate the nerve endings on the nipples.
Thanks to technological advancements, vibrators can be remote-controlled or app-controlled which can offer more control and fun, especially during partnered play.
Penis toys
Sex toys for men are fewer and include:
Masturbators or strokers: sleeve-like devices that are designed to simulate the sensation of oral or vaginal sex. One of the most recognizable ones is the fleshlight which is designed to look like a vagina.
Penis rings: known colloquially as cock rings, they are worn around the base of the penis restricting blood flow. This can help maintain an erection longer, and give you greater control over climax and overall more intense orgasms.
Penis pumps: use suction to increase blood flow to the penis, which can lead to harder and larger erections.
Vibrators: vibrators are for vulvas, but they can be used on penises too. Try using a wand vibrator on the sensitive head of the penis and you’re almost guaranteed to have a great time.
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