Sex toys survey

I'm guessing either get a large dildo or a butt plug (yes, I know you don't do an*l). You can get the dildos in different sizes/thicknesses.

I think that is what I need. Vaginal, because the sensation is that I need fullness over there.

I like my 9" jelly dildo, I prefer dildos to vibrators, and it is a nice length paired with a nice girth. There are also a lot of nice glass dildos on the market. I'd suggest going into a sex shop if you are unsure, they aren't all seedy gross establishments as some posters would like you to think.

I agree. I do not want to read endless online reviews without seeing and touching the products. I do know that SF has some really famous quality tasty sex shops run by women, but I want to find out about finding one closer to me.

I still have not managed to go to a sex shop, but I have had two worrisome incidents that have made me suspect that I probably would not be up to the challenge and should not waste time and money.

1) I bought a new Android phone, replacing the G1, the first Andoid, that I got in 2008. I could not figure it out. Could not turn it on. Drove to a T-Mobile store and a clerk immediately turned it on. I did not notice the button that was placed intuitively enough, just not exactly where the button was placed on G1.

2) I took my 1996 car to the dealership for some work and was given a new Infiniti that was key-less. That was my first time with a key-less car. At the dealership, they started the car for me. I drove to work, parked in the underground garage, and worked for several hours. Then I needed to go to my therapy appointment, but I could not start the car. I was trying to do things and the word "BRAKES" was flashing in red light on the dashboard, but I did not understand what that meant. There was no cell phone reception in the underground garage. I had to get out to call the dealership. Long story short, I was too late and the therapist rescheduled the appointment, and to start the car, all I needed was to push on the brakes while pressing the ON button, and the flashing word "BRAKES" was trying to tell me exactly that. So again, intuitive enough, but I still could not get it.

So if vibrators have buttons, I am not sure I should even try.

Not all toys have buttons. Some you can just twist the top to make it vibrate. I would like to buy a new toy, but I like the thrusting sensation and I can't get that. It hurts my arms after a while.

I still have not bought anything, but I will get round to it soon. My next question is on temperature. I think I need a dildo, rather than a clitoral massager, as discussed above, but I want it warm as to be more realistic. Among the various choices of materials - plastic, glass... what should I look for in dildos? Is there a general practice of microwaving dildos before insertion (I used to microwave sinus heating pads when I had sinus infections, so I thought that it would be a similar situation)?

As a male human who doesn't have a vagina I can't suggest much, although a sybian looks like fun and i feel that i can possibly imagine enjoying that if i had a vagina.

Absolutely no way - too many buttons, cables, and all. I would not be able to operate something that is so complex. But thanks for the pointer as it made me realize that I want some realistic approximation not just in temperature, but also in what is called "ease of use". If real live men came with buttons and cables and all of that, I would be a spinster for life.

Thanks also for the educational value of your pointer - on the website, I learned a new word:

"Thousands have gone from settling for a single orgasm, to being multi-orgasmic and then to being poly-orgasmic."

Re the bold part - does anybody know what it means?

Plus, with my luck with technology, the Sybian would arrive damaged/defective anyway. It took me several tries with sending the phones back to T-Mobile to get an Android that actually receives calls and does not go into the factory default mode when being charged, out of the blue.

So, no point.

Depends on what works best for you. It definitely doesn't detract from human touch, but it is a nice substitute, always ready and willing when you are.

Personally I've always preferred the inexpensive bullets. They are unbeatable for clitoral stimulation. If you prefer a penetrative take on it, then I recommend, oh shoot, I can't remember the good brand name, but anyway most call them the rabbit. It's basically a dildo with the middle section as beads (hint: go for the one with metal balls on the track, not the one with pearls that float free-form) it has a small vibrating rabbit on top. You can control the speed of the rotation inside as well as the vibration outside.

Outstanding! Have fun on your search. Don't be afraid to ask them at the stores to put batteries in things before you buy them. Make sure they have enough power to get the job done. Tip: test vibrators on the tip of your nose, it's sensitive enough to tell you if it's worthwhile or not. If you go for something insertable that moves, turn up the power on it and squeeze it in your hand to be sure when you get home that you aren't able to bear down hard enough to stop it. Have fun in discovering.

Ha! This just cracked me up. Don't know if that was the intention but ha!

Toki, I absolutely freakin love your pic in your signature, LOVE IT!!!

Don't forget to pay extra for shipping insurance. Wouldn't want you new friend arriving w/ a broken neck or anything Or head injuries.

lol I google'd Sybian out of curiosity...perhaps it's my own maxim of "keep it simple, stupid" clouding my own judgment, and while I am certainly no expert on sex toys, I don't think a sex toy should be more complicated than my Xbox. Just saying.

wow. Now I will have to go back and re read. I googled sybian. (good idea Harley) Yikes. It does in deed look rather complicated and might be a little inconvient to store.

The best user interface designers in the world are trying to live up to your maxim, Harley...

Or else... look at this lovely kettle

The Design of Everyday Things: Donald A. Norman: 9780465067107: Amazon.com: Books

(a classic read)

The Rabbit is fun... and no, it does not make it harder to achieve orgasm from human touch