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Knowing your way around a sex shop
Visiting a sex shop with your other half can be a really fun experience. It's great for getting to know what the other person likes, doing a bit of research into how to spice up your sex life and also just having a bit of a laugh together!
But when you visit one for the first time it may seem a bit scary, what with all the toys and outfits staring you in the face. So here's the lowdown on what to expect when you hit the shop for the first time.
Toys
The toy section will offer anything from Rampant Rabbits for women to cock rings for men. Some of these may look intimidating but don't be put off - they're all there to give you pleasure, after all! Think about what you are both looking for - is it something for her? If so you might want to look at the wand or egg vibrators, or think outside the box and buy a remote control bullet or pump. If it's something for him, take a look at the prostate massage section - or why not push your boundaries with a Fleshlight or strap-on?
Outfits
Whatever your fancy, from fireman to policeman, French maids to nurses, a sex shop is bound to have it. But the outfits don't stop at role play - they can range from bondage and fetish clothing to gimp masks and nipple weights and clamps. You can get outfits for any shape or size, too, with a whole range of plus-size lingerie and outfits typically on offer. Restraints are often popular with couples who like to dominate one another, or if that isn't your thing, consider you could get some silky hand ties or face masks, for a softer approach.
Accessories
Things such as lubricant, batteries and non-slip mats are often overlooked, but these can really heighten your experience and should appear in any reputable sex shop. Head to this section if you want to make the best of your naughty nights in. You should also head to this section if you want to pick up a how-to DVD, which will show you some great positions and ideas; or if you fancy getting a bit of extra help in the form of male erection enhancers, or natural remedies to help women increase their libido.
Also, don't forget to pick up some condoms whilst you're in this section, to ensure you're safe during all your sexual activities.
Author: Deborah Bates
Don't be shy, everyone has a vibrator
The adult toys industry is booming. Sales continue to soar within a new, liberated environment. So common are adult toys that if you don't have one, you're likely to be ridiculed, not the other way round. Why are sales of sex toys going through the roof? What has happened to enlighten us all? Well, it would appear to be a combination of design and popular culture. One psychotherapist says that new toys, which boast aesthetically pleasing designs (some so pretty that you could put them on your mantelpiece and no one would know what they really were), are being bought by men for their partners as they are no longer considered as a threat, poor lambs. Once upon a time, some men may have felt inferior when compared with a huge, rubbery, phallic vibrator; thinking they could never match the size, shape or results that such a toy provided. Thankfully, now, they've come to realise that sex toys can be used to add to the fun and might even enjoy using some toys themselves. As for televisual influences, how many women out there have not seen Sex and The City? Exactly. The show opened up a new acceptance surrounding not only the discussion of sex, but having sex, too. Whether a Samantha or a Charlotte, it was suddenly okay to admit that you owned a sex toy or wanted one. Consequently, the Rampant Rabbit was on every woman's Christmas list. When you think of adult toys, it's probably the reliable old vibrator that springs to mind, yes? The mainstay of the adult toy sector, the vibrator still reins supreme, however, there are a cornucopia of different contraptions available, catering to every single desire (and allergy, many are now latex and phthalates free). What's even nicer is that there are now ranges of toys available for couples to use together, without one partner feeling self-conscious. Both can enjoy the sensation and each other. If you're one of the few who is still a bit shy, a bit nervous about making a purchase, then don't be. Sex toys enhance love making and you can bet everyone's got one. Why miss out of the fun?
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