What Are Sex Toys ?

Adult sex toys are objects or devices that are primarily used to enhance human sexual pleasures. The sex toy category can also include BDSM tools, sex furniture/sling, special sex cushions and pillows. The most popular sex toys are designed to look like human genitals and are classified as vibrating or non-vibrating.
Related terms include adult toys and marital aids, although marital aids are broader in the sense that it is applied to drugs and herbs marketed as supposedly enhancing or prolonging sex. Sex toys do not apply to items such as contraceptives, pornography, or condoms.

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Vibrating Sex Toys

Vibrators are essentially vibrating dildos used to stimulate the pleasure points of the body. Vibrators intended for sexual use are often penis-shaped, although they also come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, allowing external as well as internal use.

• Anal vibrators are designed to be inserted into the anus to give a feeling of fullness to women  and pleasure the prostate in men.
• Penetrative Vibrators commonly measure 12 to 18 centimeters (5 to 7 inches) in length and 2 to 5 CM (1 to 2 in) wide often to simulate the size of a real penis.
• G-spot vibrator are curved at one end to stimulate the location of the woman’s g-spot. Some models can be worn on the person’s finger.
• Vibrator wands or massagers, like the Hitachi Magic Wand, are bulkier vibrators that generally need to be plugged to a power outlet on the wall (as opposed to using batteries). These sex toys are usually marketed back massagers when they are for sale in common stores, in reality they are very powerfull vibrators, typically used for intense clitoral stimulation.
• Jack Rabbit Vibrators ( or simply Rabbit Vibrators ) are popular sex toys for women, they were initially popularized by the tv show Sex and the City. The Rabbit vibrator is made of an insertable shaft that often has additional funtions, for example : rotation, internal pearl beads and/or thrusting shaft. However rabbit vibrator are most famous for their vibrating clitoral stimulator, for most rabbit vibrators this comes in the form of "bunny ears" which sit either side of the clitoris, thus the name “rabbit” vibrator.
• Deluxe Vibrators or Luxury vibrators are relatively new type of sex with an increased focus on aesthetic look, design, functionnality and in some case the use of precious metals or materials. These sex toys are high end and thus are usually for sale at very high prices. Jimmyjane is one of the famous manufacturer, the toys are sold by high-end retailers such as Fred Segal. One of the other high end vibrators that has been marketed for over 20 years is the Sybian made by Abco Research Associates in the USA.
• Bullet vibrators or egg vibrators, are small vibrators with a “bullet” shape, they can be used for direct stimulation of the clitoris or inserted inside compatible sex toys to increase pleasure.

Penis Toys ( Sex Toys For Men )

• Cock rings are used to make the male erection last longer by keeping blood inside the penis. The man can wear a cock-ring to offset erectile difficulties, or alternatively for the sensation of tightness and engorgement that wearing one provides. Some models are available for sale with attached clitoral stimulator that can be vibrating aswell to stimulate the clitoris during intercourse.
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• Fleshlights, Cyberskin Pussy, Pocket Pussies, Toy Vaginas and Strokers are all grouped as “male masturbators", they usually are shaped to accept the penis for simulated sex. They come in many shapes and sizes, they can look like vaginas, anuses, or anything with a hole for penetration.
• A triple crown is a special cock-ring that has additional rings for restraining the testicles. During orgasm, the testicles usually go toward the body before ejaculation. A triple crown changes and intensifies the sensation of orgasm by forcing the testicles to stay away from the body.
• A cock harness is a more elaborate cock ring designed to be worn around the penis and scrotum. Its function is similar to that of a cock ring. These sex toys are sometime associated with BDSM “games” such as cock and ball torture.
• A ball lock is an ordinary padlock fastened around the male scrotum, separating the testicles away from the penis and not removable except by key or combination.
• A penis sleeve is a cylindrical shaped device that is placed over the penis with the aim of increasing stimulation for the person being penetrated. This is accomplished in 2 ways, first by increasing the thickness of the penis and secondly by the additional soft bumps on the penis sleeve, which are designed to provide further pleasure.
• A docking sleeve is a cylindrical device similar to a penis sleeve, but is open at both ends, so that two men can dock.
• Penis extensions or penis enhancers are usually hollow devices shaped like a very short dildo, with the hollow end placed on the end of the penis. They are intended to increase the overall length of the penis, for the benefit of the person being penetrated.

Anal Sex Toys

• Prostate Massage toys or prostate dildos are specially shaped toys that have curves designed to hit the prostate for maximum stimulation, an example of such toy is the Aneros.
• Anal Beads are balls or bumps on a string or a semi-rigid wand. Slowly inserted into the rectum and removed with varying speeds to generate reaction, a lot of people remove them at the point of orgasm to increase their orgasm. Normally up to 8 beads are found on typical anal beads, their size can go from small to big or have uniform sizes.
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• Butt Plugs are basically anal dildos, dildos intended for anal. Because of their specific intended use, their design vary considerably from normal dildos, butt plugs tend to have a large flat base to prevent the butt plug from being stuck in the rectum. It is recommended to cover the butt plug with a condom for hygiene purposes and for easy removal of any feces that might otherwise get in contact with. It is also not recommended to use them to stimulate other area than the rectum OR share them ( unless carefully switching condoms ). Some butt plugs simulate an ejaculation by squirting water or other viscous liquids into the rectum. Some butt plug model also vibrate, others can be inflated and expand in the rectum and some models even come with rotating beads or thrusting. Butt plugs can be moved in or out for pleasure; for this type of activity ribbed butt plugs can provide increased stimulation. They can also be worn for long periods of time.
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Glass Sex Toys

Sex toys made of glass, usually made from clear medical grade borosilicate glass  (Pyrex). This material is absolutely non-toxic and will not only tolerate extreme temperatures but physical shock as without breaking. Borosilicate sex toys are amongst the safes sex toys for sale on the market, if not the safest. Good quality toys can withstand up to 3,000 lbs of pressure and very high cold and heat. Glass dildos are safe because glass is a non-porous material which can easily be sterilized to prevent infections. Another reason why people buy glass sex toys is because they are generally very visually appealing, some even consider them works of art. Glass sex toys usually not cheap, but are a durable, lasting alternative to the less expensive sex toys for sale. They can also be chilled or heated before. Some higher end models of glass dildos have Swarovski Crystals in them and some are covered with 24-carat gold.

Nipple Sex Toys

• Nipple erectors or Nipple pumps are suction devices made of rubber or glass, they fit around the nipples, and cause nipples to become more sensitive due to engorgement.  The suction can be created by heat or with a pump.
• Nipple clamps are clamp used to pinch the nipples by applying varying degrees of pressure, this provide some stimulation that are enjoyed by some.
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General penetrative toys

• Dildos are phallus shaped, non vibrating toys used for sexual stimulation of the woman’s vagina and/or anus. Dildos are most commonly made out of silicone rubber casts, but can be made of other materials as well like glass or metal. They come in many sizes small and big, big dildos are particularly popular often mimicking the shape of porn star’s penis. Dildos are generally cheap but there are high end models as well, these are the most common sex toys for sale everywhere.
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• Double-ended dildos (double penetration dildo) is a long, usually very flexible sex toy with both ends designed for penetration. Used for mutual penetration between two persons or for double penetration of a single woman, both vaginally and anally.
• Ben Wa balls are balls traditionally made of metal that are inserted in the vagina and can be worn for long periods of, they are believed enhance orgasms due to the internal rolling of the balls.
• Vaginal barbells, Kegel exercisers or jugglers are designed to enhance muscle tone in woman’s pelvic floor, they can be used for sexual stimulation as well as increasing vaginal response.

Materials Used in Realistic Sex Toys

• Jelly Rubber or Latex rubber, is often used for sex toys, it’s an inexpensive and flexible material and it allow the consumer more options in overall looks and size. Although commonly used and less expensive than materials such as glass, cyberskin and silicone, some people might have allergic reaction. Another thing to know about latex rubber sex toys is that they ARE porous and thus should be very carefully cleaned with water and antibacterial soaps, they should never be shared with other people. Some rubber sex toys contain phthalates which are used to soften rubber, phthalates are  somewhat controversial because a number of initial research tests on rats had showed impaired reproductive effects. However more recent scientific research has contradicted these claims. Because of its porous characteristic, when sharing latex rubber sex toys many experts recommend using condoms with each use for protection against STD and bacterial infections. There is no problem using lubricant that are water and silicone-based, however petroleum jelly and oil based lubricants should NOT be used with latex as these may negatively affect the materials.
• Silicone is soft material which has lifelike characteristics. Silicone sex toys are hypoallergenic, they warms up quickly to body temperature and are non-porous (thus easy to clean with water and soap, or by boiling to sterilize). This is a clear advantage over other materials like jelly rubber and other porous materials, indeed, silicone can be sterilized at temperatures up to 572 °F (300 °C). Silicone sex toys can also be bleached in a solution containing 10% bleach. Although a good material for sex toys, you have to be careful when using lubricants with silicone sex toys, make sure that silicone or silicone based lubricants are NOT used in order to prevent damage to the toys.
• CyberSkin is a close emulation of real skin (currently one of the best), it is a thermal plastic elastomer. CyberSkin does NOT contain PVC (polyvinyl chloride), latex, heavy metals or phthalates, it is exclusively made of ingredients that are on FDA approved lists. It is very easy to clean and maintain simply by washing the sex toys with water and soap and then patting dry. Cyberskin sex toys should be stored in dry places and are best used with water based lubricants.

Safety and Health Concerns

There are reports of retailers that buy sex toys for resale claiming that informations about the composition of sextoys is lacking. Organisations such has Greenpeace Netherlands did a research and they found high level of phthalates in 7 out of 8 plastic sex toys they tested !

Sex Toys Legal Status and Issues

Although sex toys have been used since the birth of mankind, several countries have created laws to ban or reduce the use of sex toys.

•  India
  Sex toys are illegal everywhere in India, despite this ban, sex toys continu to be widely available especially at Palika Bazaar (Delhi) and Fort (Mumbai). The most common sex toys for sale include strap on dildos and vibrators, however the most popular toys are sex dolls (inflatable dolls). The reason why India banned sex toys is for “moral issues”, nevertheless the industry is going strong as market value estimates for sex toys in india is about 100 millions US$.
• United States
  Sex toys sale is discouraged or even illegal in some southern states, the US government has created laws prohibiting or regulating obscene devices, such has sex toys... A famous quote from an Alabama Attorney general is “there is no fundamental right for a person to buy a device to produce orgasm". The National Association for Sexual Awareness & Empowerment (NASAE) provides assistance to those who sell sex toys in the country by keeping retailers up to date with the latest laws and regulations. Nevertheless in most part of the country sex toys have become increasingly available in many general public stores often with a more subtle packaging display.

The Sex Toys Industry

Currently valued at approximately 15 billion USD, it is experiencing rapid growth at 30% !
More than 70% of all sex toys are made in china. This “sex toys revolution” is largely attributed to more media attention in high profile tv shows and movies such has “sex and the city” and “ burn after reading”. The industry is becoming more and more accessible through online sex shops, If you want to become a sex toy retailer, or sex toys affiliate, follow this link for one of the best adult sex toys affiliate program.