Liven Up Social Distancing By Investing in Some New Sex Toys.

The current need for social distancing is certainly taking its toll on a lot of people’s sex lives. Whether you are single and now have no way to meet up with potential online dates in real life or are unable to go out to anywhere where you might meet someone, or whether you’re in a relationship with someone you don’t live with and so don’t get to see them in person much – if at all – under the current conditions, chances are you’re really missing having the chance to have sex!

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For people who are usually sexually active, these can be trying times, but it can also be a good opportunity to try out some new things – either in terms of solo play or in terms of things like having phone sex with your partner. But, if you’ve never really considered using toys on your own before, it can be hard to know where to start! The Badum Tish sex toys website has some great advice and comparisons to help you find the right toys for you, but in broad strokes, it can help to know some of the different sorts of toys that are out there designed with solo use in mind. Here are some major categories to familiarize yourself with before you shop:

Dildos

Dildos are probably the best-known sex toys, but there are still plenty of different types that it can help to be aware of. Dildos are phallic toys used for penetration, sometimes used on their own manually, sometimes used in conjunction with other toys, like monkey rockers or sex machines, and sometimes worn as strap-ons. They can vary in size, but also shape, with dildos designed for anal use having flared bases so they can be removed safely. Often, realistic style dildos are made of silicon, but you can also find dildos made of gels, rigid plastics, and other materials, for different textures and rigidity.

Vibrators

Vibrators are mainly used for clitoral stimulation, though can be used anywhere you enjoy the feel of them! There are all different styles of these, too, though wand style vibrators tend to be the most popular, along with vibrating dildos, or dildos with vibrating parts that are used for clitoral stimulation during penetration (such as the Rampant Rabbit-style sex toy, which is still popular).

Rockers and Gliders

Rockers and sex gliders are used with a dildo to control vaginal or anal penetration with your own body movement, allowing for plenty of options and for comfort during long sessions of using your dildos. They can vary in style, but because you control them with your own movements rather than there being mechanical or motorized parts, they’re discreet and silent to use and don’t require batteries or a mains power supply.

Machines

Machines are used with dildos for motorized penetration and can look similar to rockers, with a stool type format, or can be units on their own that you can configure to use in a position of your choice. They can be a more expensive investment and can be quite noisy, but when it comes to a sex toy that offers an experience where you don’t have to do any work, they’re the best choice!

There are, of course, countless other toys, though many are designed for use with somebody else. These are the main types to explore if you’re looking for things that can keep you satisfied during the pandemic!