Great news: There are even more out there. But most can be relegated to specific categories. Keep in mind: This list is far from complete—if you have Q's about toys like nipple clamps, handcuffs, pinwheels, spreader bars, fetish gear, etc. Vibrators are probably the most common type of sex toy, and when you hear the word, likely you visualize the infamous Hitachi Magic Wand , which as its name suggests is a wand vibe. Fun fact: It was introduced in the '70s as the "Cadillac of Vibrators. According to Sloane, clitoral vibes have emerged as their own category.
JimmyJane's new Hello Touch may be the best sex toy ever invented. It will turn two of your fingers in natural vibrators that you can apply all over your body, inside and out. It also looks designed by Tony Stark and Jon Ive, which kind of makes you and your partner look like superheroes in an iPod ad. Unlike existing cheapo, crappy finger vibrators, the Hello Touch is extremely small and way more powerful—as powerful as a full vibrator. And while it may look awkward to you, it actually feels natural once you put it on—like a natural extension of your fingers. So natural that, according to JimmyJane, "is the only one that is optimized for both internal and clitoral stimulation. Since you can decide which fingers get a vibration pod, you can play with a clitoris with one finger while using the other finger inside.
We tend to associate sex toys with masturbation —you know, something you drag outta the bedside drawer whenever a flesh-and-blood partner isn't available. But whether it's a vibrator , dildo, butt plug , cock ring , or prostate massager —or all of the above—a sex toy can also work wonders for all kinds of partner sex. Couples in a sex rut might find a shiny, new toy brings excitement back to their bedrooms, and couples who are already adventurous might use a toy to explore even more avenues for gettin' it on. There are even remote-controlled sex toys that can help couples in long-distance relationships keep the flame alive from far away.
For starters, demo-ing a toy gives your partner an idea of the strokes and touches you really dig. Also, a sex toy can give you the chance to try a new sensation or type of play, surprising you with how great it feels. Ready to play?