Sex Toys
What is a Toy?
What Kind of Toys are There?
What Kinds of Materials are Toys Made of?
Shopping for a Toy
How Do I Care for a Toy?
What is a Toy?
A sex toy is any object that is brought into sexual activity. The word is more specifically used to talk about dildos, vibrators, and butt plugs; but it can be used to describe other kinds of objects as well, such as those related to BDSM or fetish. (Note: Some people consider BDSM degrading to women. If you decide that this is something you want to do, safety is important.)
Dildos don't move independently and are often made for harnesses, while vibrators do move on their own and are often made for hand-held use. Butt plugs are like dildos in that they don't generally move on their own, but are shaped differently (with a flared base) to be better suited for anal play, particularly for leaving the toy in the anus.
The G-spot is located two inches inside of the vagina on the wall closest to the navel. When stimulated in this area, some women experience extreme pleasure and some even ejaculate a fluid through the urethra. This does not happen for all women, but if you know that you would appreciate a little more sensation in this spot, you can try out G-spot toys. They are shaped in a curve to reach the G-spot and can be shaped in a number of different ways either as dildos or as vibrators.
G-spot toys run between $15- $350.
Some people like to role-play during sex. For those out there who enjoy toys that heighten sexual arousal but do not act as dildos, there are whips, crops, gags, nipple clips, cuffs, tethers, spankers and slappers, and blindfolds. These toys can be made rather cheaply or can be elaborately tailored so whether you’re trying it out or are committed to this type of play, you can find toys to suit your needs.
Use condoms on all toys for safest use. When sharing toys between partners, keep a respective condom for each user.
Silicone: Silicone is the easiest to clean. Silicone toys can even withstand dishwasher use, so cleanup is simple.
Softskin and Rubber: Use condoms with these toys because the material is porous so it is the only way to keep the toy clean and bacteria free. To maintain the texture and quality of these toys, use mild soap and water, dry thoroughly, and with softskin toys, powder the outside with cornstarch (don’t use talcum because it has been linked to cervical cancer).
Written by Lucy Gent '08, and Umass Boy '07
Last Updated: 3-24-06
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