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Buying Your First Sex Toy Online - No More Embarrassing Questions

Buying Your First Sex Toy Online - No More Embarrassing Questions

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Barbara Santini
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Barbara Santini
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Veronika Matutyte
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Veronika Matutyte
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✨ Key Takeaways – Short & Saucy! ✨

  • 💡 Buying your first toy? Start with a beginner-friendly option!
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  • 🔋 Always check if it’s battery-operated or rechargeable – no mid-action surprises!
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  • 🌿 Silicone is your best mate – body-safe, smooth, and oh-so-lovely.
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  • 💦 Lube is your secret weapon – water-based for silicone toys, please!
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  • 🚛 Discreet packaging is standard – no blushing at the post office!
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🎩 Expert Tips & Cheeky Advice! 🎩

  • 🔥 Don’t rush – explore what tickles your fancy before making a purchase.
  • 🧼 Keep it clean – toy cleaner or mild soap will do the trick.
  • 🎭 Try something new – from vibrators to bondage kits, there’s a whole world out there!
  • 🌙 Night-time fun? Choose quieter toys if housemates are nearby! 😉
  • 💌 Need help? Customer support is your best friend – no question is too cheeky!

By Tatyana Dyachenko

Buying your first sex toy can be a harrowing experience: vibrator or dildo? Battery-powered or rechargeable? Silicon or jelly-like rubber? When you're taking the leap and making your way into this new sensual territory, you want to be sure that you're choosing the right toy for your needs without having to stand at the counter of the sex shop and have the clerk talk you through the pros and cons of each model.

That's where the internet comes in: online shopping has revolutionised the way that consumers interact with new products and it's completely opening up areas of interest that were previously only accessible by sneaking around the high street. Now you can spend hours browsing online through hundreds of different products, each with its own attractions, from within the comfort of your own home. You can easily find the answers you're looking for with online information resources and by reading customer reviews on each product so that you make an informed decision.

Gone are the days of asking a bored clerk about variable vibrator speeds and dildo silicon compounds because all of the data is available easily on each product page online. Plus, internet shops have the added benefit of having multiple support channels available by phone, live chat (if available) and email which allow you to communicate freely and openly whilst still retaining your distance and privacy.

Ready to start? When looking for your first sex toy a good place to start is with the classic favourites which typically include a range of tried-and-tested products that have stood the test of time (as well as plenty of trials!). These are simple, smooth and affordably-priced which is ideal for your first foray into the world of self-pleasure.

The classics are a great place to start, but once you've seen the basics, head on over to the best sellers section where you can see what other customers are buying and which products are the most popular. You'll almost definitely see a rabbit vibrator on the best-selling list as every woman's favourite bedtime companion, along with a few adventurous options to inspire your imagination.

In addition to sales and ease of use, your online sex toy retailer is also an invaluable source of information about products, sex toys, sexual advice and guidance, and sex tips.

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