There is a large range of sex toys available on the market. Although used primarily on the genitals, you can now also find nipple simulators, anal plugs and of course, the G-Spot vibes. Whether you intend to use a toy for just self pleasuring, or with your partner. It's important to experiment and find the right one for you.

We're going to take a closer look at vibrators and dildo's.

A vibrator is a penis or cylindrical shaped toy, powered by either batteries (the most common, and popular), or AC power. They are available in many different shapes and sizes, even colors, and usually have variable speed controls. Most vibrators can be used for either clit simulation or insertion. The sensations felt from a vibrator can be incredibly intense.

The most popular, would have to be the Hitachi Magic Wand. I've heard from friends that the soft head feels delicious on your clit (I think I'll have to get one). You can buy an attachment for the magic wand called the "G-Spotter", for use in stimulating the G-Spot and penetration. Another notable vibrator is the eVibe, it's small, portable and waterproof. Over the last couple of years, we've heard a lot about the Rabbit Pearl, a Japanese vibrator that has a rotating shaft. There is also a pair of rabbit ears extending from the shaft that stimulates your clit. Vibrators who's sole purpose is to stimulate your clit, are also very popular. The Fukuoko 9000, for instance, is a clitoral vibrator that fits on your fingers, maybe you should let your finger do the walking tonight!

Move your hips in time with your breathing. If the vibrator feels to strong, either turn it down to a lower setting or place a towel or sheet between you and the vibrator. You can also try placing the vibrator off to the side of your clit, instead of direct stimulation. Experiment with different pressure Move the vibrator around, find the spots that feel really good and tease yourself. Stimulate your clit with your vibrator, and with your other hand, either penetrate your vagina, or insert another vibrator. Many women say this feels extremely good. Try this technique for multiple orgasms with your new best friend. Don't keep the vibrator in one spot, keep it moving avoiding direct contact with your clit, until you feel an orgasm starting to build. Remember to back off the pressure.

Dildos and vibrators are often confused, which is pretty easy to do. There are many dildos that vibrate, and vibrators that are shaped more like a dildo. Generally speaking, the term dildo is used for any cylindrically shaped object used for insertion into the vagina.

Most dildo's are made from various rubber or plastic material, some are even made "cyberskin", a rubber that is said to duplicate the feel of human skin. One of the newest materials on the market is glass, which will be the easiest to clean. The important thing when purchasing a dildo, is that it can penetrate you in a smooth and comfortable way.

Using lube when you play with your sex toys, adds a different sensation to your experience. Try Astroglide, a water-based lube without Nonoxynol-9


Cleaning Your Sex Toys

Always keep your sex toys clean, using warm water and soap. Most sex shops, also carry cleaners for this specific reason, such as Before & After Adult Toy Cleaner. It kills bacteria and other germs with a special formula that's safe for all adult toys, and doesn't leave a residue!

Sex Info 101, sums it up the best by saying; "Masturbation gives women the opportunity to explore their body while at the same time giving them a high degree of sexual freedom. It allows women the opportunity to experience sexual pleasure without relying on a partner, and to release sexual tension when they feel the need to. Masturbation can be very empowering teaching tool for women, it teaches them about their bodies, and how it responds to sexual stimulation."


(From trivia) *Hysteria, from the Greek for "suffering uterus," involved anxiety, irritability, sexual fantasies, "pelvic heaviness" and "excessive" vaginal lubrication -- in other words, sexual arousal. However, since it was the Victorian era, women were not considered to be at all sexual and it was therefore deemed a disease. Physicians of that era treated hysteria by massaging sufferers' vulvas until they experienced dramatic relief through "paroxysm" (orgasm).