57% Of Women Have Never Used A Sex Toy, But They Obviously Haven't Met These Vibrators Yet
Happy National Sex Toy Day! In my world, this day is better than Christmas itself.
Ordinarily, I’d start a piece with a joke about how great these buzzy buys are, and (in my head, at least) we’d all have a giggle and a chinwag about our favourites.
But research conducted by YouGov on behalf of female-focused erotica site Frolic Me (one of my personal faves) shows that just 43% of women have ever used a sex toy. Gasp.
The survey of 1,091 women also shows that of the less than half of women who have used a sex toy, just 48% have paired it with erotica.
Now, I’m not in the business of telling you how to get off (actually, I am, but that’s beside the point). But I will say one thing: if you’ve never combined some ~dedicated you time~ with a little erotica, you’re missing out.
Research shows that using a sex toy with a partner can increase sexual pleasure – and we all know women aren’t orgasming as much as men, so God knows we need it.
But using a sex toy with a partner can also increase your overall lubrication and arousal, make it easier to talk about your preferences and fantasies, and improve your relationship satisfaction overall.
I’d highly recommend exploring by yourself, too, and adding erotica into the mix, though, and studies suggest you have an even more orgasmic result.
To mark My Favourite Day Of All Time, Frolic Me has partnered with SheSpot to release one free erotic film every day for a week, alongside a recommended product from SheSpot and practical tips on how to enjoy them together.
To take part, you’ll need to follow this link to access the free erotica (it goes without saying that this is NSFW) or enter the code ‘ST26’ when you sign up for Frolic Me.
If you’re curious about which sex toys could be good for a beginner, I’ve rounded up seven options (to keep things simple) of sex toys I’ve actually given to friends who’ve never used a sex toy before.
Keep reading for my suggestions and tips from Frolic Me’s founder, Anna Richards, about what makes a great beginner’s sex toy.
Best sex toys for beginners.
What makes a good sex toy for beginners?
To help you make up your mind if you’ve never used a sex toy before, I asked Anna Richards, founder of Frolic Me, what kinds of sex toys are best for beginners.
“A bullet vibrator is quite simply a great little starter for anyone first dipping their toe into the world of sex toys as they are designed for providing clitoral stimulation,” she says.
“Clitoral stimulators really do set the gold standard when it comes to achieving some mighty strong and fast orgasms.
“They are also one of the largest collective of sex toys focused on female pleasure, due to the clitoris believed to house more nerve endings than a penis and whose sole purpose is purely to offer pleasure.
“It is widely accepted that less than 25% of women are capable of achieving orgasm through penetration alone and so we clitoral owners rely on the additional intense sensations to help us achieve the big-O.”
Generally, beginners will want to look for a sex toy that isn’t too large, because this might be intimidating if you’re totally new to the world of vibration and suction – and it’s also not so easy to store discreetly.
“Bullet vibrators generally are no larger than a lipstick in a smooth bullet shaped appearance, so really discreet, simple to use, and compact toy,” explains Richards.
“They are also one of the cheapest types of sex toys to purchase. A little bullet is a great all rounder to give you a taste of the physical pleasure that is offered from a well placed vibrating, pulsing toy.
“Often battery operated, they offer simplicity of use through a few settings and small enough to provide pin point accuracy of pulsating pleasure direct to your clitoris or any external erogenous zones. They are ideal for solo and real orgasm pleasure and small enough to take anywhere.”
More to consider if you’re new to sex toys:
- Material: Silicone and ABS plastic are generally safe bets when it comes to sex toys, as they aren’t porous, so they’ll last for longer and are easier to clean.
- Battery: For your first toy, you might want to try something battery-operated as these toys tend to be cheaper. However, rechargeable sex toys are more eco-friendly, and they’ll probably last for longer, too.
- Waterproof: If you think you’ll want to use your toy in the bath or shower, you’ll need to check your toy is waterproof (look out for an IPX6, IPX7, or IPX8 rating).
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