What are Adult Toys?

Basically, they're "toys for adults," which are devices designed to be used during sexual activity to enhance pleasure. Also known as sex toys, sex aids or sex gear, they cover any product of adult nature that is used to enhance sex, masturbation or foreplay. They can achieve this through penetration, vibration, suction, tingling, tugging, teasing, and more.

The main types of toys available include vibrators, dildos, anal toys, bondage toys and lubricant, but toy types don't stop there. Much of the time, they can be categorized into couple toys, women's toys, and men's toys, all of which vary greatly in appearance, use, features, functions and feeling.

In order to choose the best toy for you, first decide what you'd like to stimulate.

What are the best toys for couples?

When it comes to the best toys for couples, it depends entirely on the sexual preferences of the couple. Couples' toys include anal toys, couple vibrators, cock rings, strap-on toys, sex furniture, bondage toys and more.

What are the best toys for women?

A vibrator is a woman's best friend, which should be included in every woman's toy collection. However, there are a bunch of different options to choose from! Other great toys for women include Ben Wa Balls, or kegel balls, anal toys, dildos, clitoral stimulation toys, and much more.

What are the best toys for men?

The best toys for men include male masturbators, which are designed to make masturbation 100x better by using flesh-like material with fun textures to masturbate with.

Other great toys for men are prostate massagers, also known as P-spot anal toys, cock rings and male vibrators. Read our Beginner's Guide To Toys For Men to find out more.

Do I need to use lubricant with toys?

Wetter is always better! Lubricant will make your play time with toys much more pleasurable, as lube will allow your toy to glide along, and inside, your body. There are many different types of lubricant available, and the lubricant you choose should be compatible with the material your toy is made from.

If in doubt, always go for a water-based lubricant. To find out exactly which lubricant suits your toy best, read What You Need To Know About Lubricants.

How do you clean toys?

Toys should be cleaned thoroughly after each use, and ideally before each use, to ensure your toy remains clean and safe to use and your body remains healthy! Toys can be cleaned using hot, soapy water and anti-bacterial sex toy cleaner.

Read How to clean sex toys for a step-by-step guide based on the material your toy is made from.