There really isn't any "right" way to use a vibrator or to bring yourself to orgasm. The most important thing to remember is that a vibrator is a tool to help you stimulate yourself; while it can help you reach a climax, it's not an instant orgasm machine. You control it and use it in the way that feels best to you.

To have the best experience with your vibrator, give yourself some time with it. Get relaxed and turned on before you actually switch the vibrator on. Experiment with your vibrator, try its different features, and apply it to different areas of your genitals to see what the sensations are like. Most women respond to clitoral stimulation, but you may prefer more or less intensity, or more or less direct stimulation. The labia and vulva are also sensitive.

If your vibrator is insertable, give that a try. Some women find penetration and vibration inside the vagina very pleasurable. However, most women need clitoral rather than vaginal stimulation to actually bring them to orgasm, so if vaginal penetration with your vibrator isn't getting you off, go back to using the vibrator on your clit. One technique you can use with an smooth insertable vibrator is to place the tip against your clit, then slide the shaft down between your labia, insert the vibrator and slide it into your vagina, and then bring it back up in a reverse stroke, sliding along the clit again on the way up.

If you're a man trying a vibrator, stroke it along the shaft of your penis and hold it against your glans and the head of your cock. If this is too intense, try placing the vibrator at the base of your balls or pressing it against your perineum (the skin between your balls and ass).

Once you discover what feels good, keep doing it, relax, and let your arousal build. If you find that the vibrator brings you to the point of climaxing too quickly, back off and try a less intense form of stimulation, or even use your hand for a while and go back to the vibrator. After you climax, take a break and go for round two, using the vibrator at a lower intensity if you're sensitive. Just because a vibrator can get you off quickly doesn't mean you have to rush yourself.

Most vibrators use an internal electric motor to generate movement. The motor spins a weight, often a large ball bearing, around inside the case. Because the weight is off center, the centrifugal force of the spinning causes a vibrating motion. Vibrators speeds, when given, are usually listed in rpm, or revolutions per minute.

Battery-powered vibrators have smaller, lighter motors designed to operate on the relatively low current provided by the battery cells. For that reason, they create less powerful vibrations and may have shorter life spans. Battery-powered vibrators are usually designed so that the entire device vibrates, although the location of the motor in the housing may determine where the most intense vibrations emanate from.

Electrical (plug-in) vibrators, such as the Hitachi Magic Wand, operate with a standard 120V wall current, and have heavier duty motors. They weigh more, but are also less prone to break down, and produce much stronger and consistent vibrations. Depending on the model, they may be designed so that an attachment or head is the primary locus of vibration.

Coil vibrators, such as the Wahl ProSeries massagers, use spinning electromagnetic coils rather than a motor to produce movement. This makes them very quiet compared to motor-driven vibrators. They tend to produce more localized and "finer" vibrations than their motorized cousins.

Putting on a solid cock ring can be tricky and taking it off can be even trickier! You have to be soft to do either, putting first your testicles through the ring, and then your penis, since at that stage your penis should be softer and more flexible than the always- solid testes. Taking it off is the reverse process, but since one of the purposes of a cock ring is to keep you hard, this can be easier said than done.

It's very important to keep your sex toys hygienic to make sure your sex life in its healty way. The best and effective method to clear your sex toys is using qualified sex toy cleaner. Make sure using sex toy cleaner everytime you use your sex toys.

Most lubricants are made up of one or (more commonly) several of the following: glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, or propelyene glycol. Some add aloe vera or vitamin E acetate. All add a pH balancing agent, and most have some sort of preservative, since the first three items are all essentially food additives, "thickening agents." Look at a container of Slime in a toy store- the same three primary ingredients.

A butt plug is a kind of dildo with a bulge in the center, much like a spindle, so that the shaft gradually thickens, flares out, and then begins to narrow again.

In general, once inside the rectal cavity, the flare of a well- chosen buttplug will rub directly against those nerve clusters by the opening of the anus, the ones which signal your need to defecate. Depending upon how your brain is wired, denying or understanding this signal can be a very pleasurable experience, or an extremely uncomfortable one. Also, the "tip" of the well-chosen buttplug will rub against a man's prostate when he moves, sending yet more signals of unknown quality to the brain. It's all in what you like.

A cock ring is an object that typically goes around the base of both the penis and scrotum. Since veins are closer to the surface of the skin than arteries, this has the effect of allowing blood to flow into the penis but restricts its ability to flow outwards. In turn, this makes the penis get hard and stay hard for longer. Obviously, for this to work a cock ring must be put on when the penis is not erect.

Most cock rings are made of chromed steel or rubber. In fact, most of them are little more than high-priced gasket rings or chrome- plated circular chain links one could buy at any hardware store. They have to be chosen carefully and sized for the user. A too-loose cock ring does nothing, a too-tight cock ring cuts off all retreating blood flow, thus preventing the cock from ever getting soft, which may sound like fun but can become painful after two or more hours, and which may require a trip to the emergency room to remove. Some cock rings that get around this problem are made with snaps at different places along a strap of leather, therefore making it easy to size and to remove.

The best cock rings are even simpler. They're a piece of leather or soft rope tied into place. Being both infinitely adjustable and easy to remove or cut off with a pair of nurses shears, they serve all the purpose of the toy- or hardware- store bought models.

Dildos come in many different shapes and sizes, but all of them are meant to do one thing: in some way, shape, or form, they are meant to be a substitute or symbol for a real penis. If you are inclined to believe Singmund Freud, then the Washington Monument could be considered a dildo. For our purposes, though, a dildo is a sex toy, usually made of latex or silicone, designed to be inserted into some bodily orifice for sexual pleasure.

People use dildos for a variety of purposes. Although most women can orgasm through clitoral stimulation, many do enjoy the feeling of something hard and thrusting inside them during masturbation. Many men, gay or otherwise, feel the same way, using small (or as your tastes go, large) dildos for anal stimulation. A dildo can be used with a harness to give a woman a penis she can thrust with it and still keep her hands free.

A "lubricant," (sometimes referred to as a "sex lube," or just "lube,") is usually a water-based, condom-friendly liquid or jelly used to enhance or replace a woman's natural lubrication. Some people regard lubricants as a must-have item in this age of safer sex and they are an essential ingrediant to successful anal intercourse. The use of a lubricant on the inside of a condom can make the sensations delivered to the penis much stronger.

Prior to the current, safer-sex era, many people used oil-based lubricants, using vaseline or mineral oil. Neither of these are particularly healthy; petroleum-based oils destroy latex upon contact, making them useless for use with condoms. Oils also coat the inside of the vagina and rectum, providing a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria. Even monogamous couples who don't have to worry about safer sex should avoid using oils for this reason, as well as one other: if it destroys the latex of condoms, it will also destroy the latex of diaphragms, cervical caps, and sponges, as well as the protective coatings around some IUDs.

Buying a dildo involves a number of factors, such as length, thickness, hardness and texture. It is strongly recommended that you comparison shop with your hands, looking for one with a smooth surface made of a firm, but not too firm, latex. Dildo shopping is a very personal activity, and you should take your time buying one.

The two most common materials for a dildo are silicone and latex. Silicone is usually more expensive, but most people who use dildos regularly agree that its qualities of matching body temperature and its general texture make it the superior material. As with anything, you get what you pay for.

The most important thing to remember is that you should start small. Buy dildos you *know* you can probably handle, rather than ones you hope to be able to handle. Get your money's worth out of any toy you buy.

Other forms of "butt plugs" are known as doorknobs or pearlstrings. A doorknob is a round sphere of latex mounted on a narrower shaft. Like a buttplug, it "plugs" the orifice, but the sensations are different. A pearlstring is a series of spheres that can be anywhere from a half inch to three inches in diameter that you use to 'stuff' the rectum to create a feeling of fullness.

Most vibrators use an internal electric motor to generate movement. The motor spins a weight, often a large ball bearing, around inside the case. Because the weight is off center, the centrifugal force of the spinning causes a vibrating motion. Vibrators speeds, when given, are usually listed in rpm, or revolutions per minute.

Massagers are often called vibrators and vice versa. The terminology may depend on the marketing intentions of the manufacturer or distributor, and how the device is designed to function. The word massager is used by manufacturers to indicate that a device is primarily designed to soothe tired and aching muscles in, say, your shoulders. It's also used by people selling and distributing sex toys when they want to be discreet. The term vibrator is used specifically for sexual devices.

Unless it is designed specifically to cradle your feet or pummel your back, most of the machines sold as massagers, such as the Hitachi Magic Wand, Wahl massagers, and various Swedish massagers, can be adapted for use on the genitals. On the other hand, you'd be pushing it if you tried to make your Jack Rabbit Vibrator do double duty the next time you have a tension headache.

Most devices sold as "massagers" can be and are used as vibrators for sexual stimulation. Massagers that would not be suitable for use on the genitals are those that are designed specifically for other parts of the anatomy, such as the feet or back. Percussive massagers for the back and shoulders aren't likely be effective tools for masturbation, but who knows? Maybe some people enjoy having their penis or pussy pummeled.

Massagers tend to produce stronger vibrations, so if the sensation is too intense, you may need to place a towel between yourself and the machine for padding, or use the massager through your clothes. Special attachments are available for both the Hitachi Magic Wand and coil vibrators, such as Wahl massagers, that are designed specifically for genital stimulation, including attachments for vaginal or anal penetration and "cum cups" for stimulating the penis head.

Swedish style massagers, which strap to the back of the hand, turn your entire hand into a vibrator, allowing skin-to-skin contact and stimulation with the fingers. Just be careful not to get your pubic hair caught in the straps.

Vibrators can be a great addition to a couple's sex life. Ideally, you and your partner should select the vibrator together. The more you communicate with each other about any aspect of your lovemaking, the better. Springing a vibrator on a partner without talking about it first can backfire. Plus, you need to get a vibrator that provides the type of stimulation your partner likes.

Once you have the vibrator selected, you and your partner can try incorporating it into your foreplay or lovemaking. Be sure the vibrator is available and ready to go before you begin your session. Having to fumble with packaging or getting the batteries loaded can spoil the mood. Have it at hand on the bed or within easy reach so you can grab it when the moment is right.

When you get to the point in foreplay when you and your partner are petting or stimulating each other's genitals, grab the vibrator. As you're using your hands or mouth to stimulate your partner, transition from manual or oral stimulation to using the vibrator on your partner. Pay attention to their responses and what they enjoy. If it's more comfortable for your partner, you can give them the vibrator or the controls and let them pleasure themselves while you fondle them in other ways.

Most battery-powered vibrators are made to be inserted in the vagina. The smooth plastic types are not the most comfortable, however, so if you enjoy penetration, you may want to get a dildo-shaped vibrator made from jelly rubber, silicone, or cyberskin. Use a water-based lube. If you're concerned about hygiene or clean up, you can cover the vibrator with a condom.

If you have an electric (plug-in) vibrator, you will probably need to purchase attachments designed for vaginal insertion. The standard heads and attachments that come with most of these vibrators are either too large or not the right shape for insertion. Attachments available from sex toy retailers will fit your model of vibrator and are designed to be inserted vaginally and to stimulate the G-spot.

TIp: Use caution when inserting a small bullet or egg vibrator into your vagina, as it may be difficult to get it out. If you end up pulling on the wires of a vibrator repeatedly to retrieve it from your vagina, eventually they will come off. A better method is to place the vibrator inside a condom and push it into the vagina, leaving the open end of the condom outside the vagina. To remove the vibrator when you're done, just tug on the condom and pull the whole thing out.

Dildo-shaped vibrators should not be used for anal insertion if they do not have a flanged base or something at the bottom end that will effectively stop them from going all the way into the asshole. If a vibrator does go all the way into your rectum, it is possible for it to get stuck in your colon, and it may require a very embarrassing trip to the emergency room to get it out. There are a variety of safe vibrating anal toys available that are specially designed to avoid this risk, including vibrating butt plugs, anal beads, and anal probes.

If you have a plug-in vibrator, obviously you're in no danger of losing it up your ass, but you may have trouble getting it up there in the first place. You'll probably need to purchase special attachments for vaginal or anal insertion. Attachments are available for both the Hitachi Magic Wand and coil-type vibrators that resemble dildos or rippled anal probes.

Whenever you insert anything in your ass, use plenty of lube. Water-based lube is compatible with all vibrating toys and attachments.

It's not hard to stroke your G-spot with an insertable vibrator or vibrating dildo. Everyone's anatomy is slightly different, so it may take a few tries to get it right. You may feel the G-spot as a walnut-sized protrusion on the upper wall of the vagina, and it's easier to hit it on the out stroke, especially if your toy has a ridge on top. Some vibrators and vibrator attachments are curved or angled up to reach the G-spot. When you insert these toys, then pull them forward into position, the curved tip rests against the G-spot and delivers the vibrations directly to it. This may produce some very intense sensations.

The G-spot is also know as the urethral sponge, and is also sometimes referred to as the "female prostate". When stimulated, it become engorged with fluid. Although this may produce a sensation of urinary urgency, it is very unlikely that you will actually pee (it's difficult to pee during a state of high sexual arousal). On the other hand, you may experience female ejaculation, in which a clear, odorless fluid is expelled through the urethra during orgasm. Female ejaculation is accompanied by earth-shaking orgasms, so let it go and let it flow!

If you really want to be certain you'll hit your prostate on the first try, you can get an angled T-shaped vibratorthat will aim straight for your P-spot. Otherwise, insert your vibrator about 2" to 3" into your rectum. This should put the tip of it near your prostate, which is located between the wall of the rectum and bladder. Angle the head of the vibrator toward your belly button or penis so it presses against the inner wall of your rectum. If you move it in and out slightly, you may feel it rubbing against the prostate. Switch it on if you haven't already, and use it to stimulate your P-spot, keeping pressure against the wall of the rectum. You can also move it down and then up, so you get it pressed up "under" the prostate. As the prostate gets stimulated, you may feel the urge to urinate. This is normal.

Whenever you insert anything into your anus, make sure it has a flared base or something to stop it from going all the way in. Use plenty of Lube, don't force it, and stop if you feel pain.

The type of lube you can use with your vibrator depends on what the vibrator casing is made of. Water-based lubes such as KY Jelly and Astroglide are safe to use with all materials. Never use an oil-base lube (like Vaseline) with any toys made of rubber, jelly, or latex. Likewise, do not use silicone-based lubes with silicone toys. These will cause the material to disintegrate.

Some women report vaginal infections or irritation when using water-based lubes that contain glycerin or silicone lubes. If you're concerned about having a reaction, test the lube first on a small patch of skin in a sensitive area like the inside of the elbow or inner thigh. Never use oil-base lubes in the vagina, as they can lead to irritation and yeast infections.

Putting a condom over your vibrator is a good way to extend its life an make clean up easier, but it isn't necessary for solo masturbation unless you're using the vibrator in both your vagina and ass. You should never put anything in your pussy after it's been in your ass, so if you're using your vibrator anally, cover it with a condom first, then remove the condom before you insert it in your vagina or touch it to your genitals.

If you're sharing a vibrator with a partner, you should definitely cover it with a condom and change the condom each time the vibrator is used by a different person. This helps avoid mingling sexual fluids and transmitting STDs or microorganisms that can cause vaginal infections.

If you've purchased a vibrator that came with a few different attachments, some of them may look rather puzzling. Their explicit purposes will depend on the type of vibrator and whether it was sold as a sex toy or a massager. Vibrators sold as sex toys often come with attachments for vaginal and anal insertion, and for clitoral or penile stimulation.

Vibrators that are sold for muscle massage, on the other hand, come with attachments that are designed to stimulate the skin, scalp, and muscles, and not necessarily in a sexual manner. Which is not to say that these attachments can't be adapted to use for sexual stimulation.

For some popular electrical massagers, such as an Hitachi Magic Wand, and the attachments are not all you hoped for, you can purchase attachments that are made specifically for sexual play. Whatever type of attachments you have or purchase for your vibrator, feel free to experiment with them. Just because the instruction say that an attachment is designed to stimulate the penis head, for example, doesn't mean it won't feel great on your nipples or your clit.

If you've never experienced an orgasm, try manual stimulation first. If that doesn't work, a vibrator may help you make the breakthrough. Try getting a model with a moderately strong level of vibration, and give yourself enough time to play around with it and experiment. Get used to it, use it on different part of your genitals, and give yourself time to reach a level of sexual excitation.

Make sure that you're relaxed and in the mood when you use your vibrator. Fantasize, read some sexy stories, or look at porn if that gets you turned on. Not everyone needs a vibrator to get off, but it can make the experience even more enjoyable. After you have your first orgasmic experience with a vibrator, you'll probably find that you want to continue using it at least some of the time. Or maybe a lot of the time.

Most women - 70 percent, according Shere Hite's surveys - don't achieve orgasm through intercourse alone. So if you're not coming during intercourse, it just means that a) you're normal, and b) your clit needs more play.

Using a vibrator for masturbation can help you become more comfortable with your sexuality and get you more in tune with the responses of your body and what feels good to you. However, it may also spoil you a bit, because it makes climaxing easier than it is with a partner.

You can incorporate the vibrator into your sex play before or even during intercourse. Have your partner use it on you, or show your partner how you use it on yourself. Get yourself good and wet, or go all the way to the edge, and then start fucking. Bring out the vibrator again for a quick buzz if you need to get back up to speed. It's not cheating to use a vibe to help you get off during sex with your partner. Think of it as an augmentation to intercourse.

Reference Sources:
The Hite Report on Female Sexuality by Shere Hite (1976)

Getting yourself off with a vibrator is a relatively simple and straightforward business. Getting it on with a flesh-and-blood person is a different beast altogether. The key is communication: communicating your desires and needs to your partner, and understanding theirs. Communication you can't learn from a vibrator. But you can learn about what feels good to you, and being comfortable with your own body and your sexual feelings is essential preparation for being intimate with a partner. Do you like direct clitoral stimulation, or deep penetration? These are good things to know before you get into bed with someone.

A vibrator's controls are very simple - on and off, fast or slow - and you remain in complete control of the experience while stimulating yourself. A certain element of sex involves giving up that control and sharing it with your partner. This is also what makes sexual intimacy exciting and meaningful. A great way to build trust and intimacy (not to mention arousal) with your partner is to tell and show them what you enjoy sexually. That can mean introducing them to your vibrator and incorporating it into your sex play.

When first trying out a vibrator, many people simply go straight for the clit, or if it's an insertable vibrator, straight for the vagina. Everybody's different. Experiment with using the vibrator on different parts of your clit, vulva, and vagina, and discover what feels best. You may find you like a few different things. Try adding some water-based lube and see if that improves your sensation.

You might have a vibrator that doesn't provide the right kind of stimulation for you. Maybe you need one that gives less intense or more intense stimulation. If you think the vibrator you have might be too intense, try using it through your clothing, or through a towel or blanket. If you have a vibrator that barely buzzes, try getting a more powerful electrical one, such as an Hitachi Magic Wand or a coil massager.

Consider when and how you're using the vibrator. Are you relaxed and in the right frame of mind for a sensual experience? Make a special time to use your vibrator, when you know you won't be disturbed, and give yourself the luxury of exploring and letting go. Maybe you need a little additional stimulation in the form of erotica, videos, or just fantasies. It's often said that the biggest sex organ is between your ears. You can't just flip the switch and expect the vibrator to do all the work.

If after all this, you still find yourself unable to climax, talk to your doctor. Stress and depression, as well as other physical conditions, may be making it hard to come. If you are taking medications, especially antidepressants, these may also affect your ability to reach orgasm.

Different women respond to different types of sexual stimulation, so what gets one person off quickly may do nothing for another. However, most women respond well to direct and sustained clitoral stimulation. Using a vibrator is one of the easiest ways to achieve this, but because some people prefer light stimulation and other prefer more intense stimulation, so the same model of vibrator will not work well for all people. You have to find the type that you respond to.

To figure this out, think about the kind of stimulation that really gets you off. Is it light and fluttering, or deep and penetrating? Localized on a small area of the clit, or do you prefer stimulation over a larger area? Women who enjoy light, localized stimulation might enjoy an egg or bullet vibrator or a strap-on clit stimulator, while those who like stimulation over a broader area might prefer an Hitachi Magic Wand or a Swedish massager. For those who like intensity, coil massagers like the Wahl give really penetrating and focused stimulation.

And speaking of penetration.vaginal penetration isn't necessary for a woman to get off. Penetration makes orgasms more pleasurable for many women, but most women respond more quickly to simple direct clitoral stimulation. Likewise, massaging the G-spot inside the vagina manually or with toys may increase the intensity of a woman's orgasm, but usually doesn't bring it about directly. However, if a woman enjoys simultaneous clitoral and vaginal penetration, she would probably like a jack rabbit type vibrator, or a G-spot stimulator with external nubs for the clit.

Once you find the right vibe, you need to find the right spot to get you off. This may be directly on top of the clit, or off to one side. Move the vibrator around until you get in "the zone" and then stay on top of the sweet spot. This should have you over the top in no time.

If you're not responding to your vibrator anymore, first make sure that the vibrator is working correctly. Are the vibrations still as strong? If not, the motor may be wearing out, or the batteries may be wearing out. Test it out with some fresh batteries and see if that doesn't put the buzz back in it.

If there's nothing wrong with the vibrator, your sexual responsiveness may have changed. Some people report "vibrator burnout," feeling like they become "immune" to their vibrators. Your body may simply become used to the sensations that your vibrator supplies, and they are no longer as stimulating, or you may just be bored with your vibrator. Try shopping for a new model, and find something that really excites you or provides a totally different form of stimulation. If you've been using a Hitachi Magic Wand, try getting a vibrating dildo or vice versa. Try experimenting.

Some vibrator users also report a temporary decrease in sensitivity in their genitals after prolonged vibrator use. You may need to take a vacation from your vibrator and go back to manual stimulation for a while. After taking a break and coming back to it, your vibrator may seem fresh again.

Finally, there may be physical or psychological factors that are affecting your sexual response. Some medications, especially antidepressants, have sexual side effects that make it difficult to reach orgasm. Stress, depression, fatigue, and overwork can also make it hard to get turned on or come. If this is a persistent problem, talk to your doctor.

Wireless remote control vibrators are activated via a radio frequency signal generated by a handheld controller, much the same was as a remote control toy car operates. Both the vibrator and the remote controller contain their own batteries to supply power. The radio signal from the controller switches the motor in the vibrator on and off and controls the speed. Usually there aren't any wires involved at all, but sometimes the vibrator will have a tail-like antenna attached to it for better reception.

Some people may enjoy remote controlled vibrators simply for their gadgetry, or the convenience of being able to operate a small vibrator without getting tangled in the wires to the controller. However, the real appeal of remote control vibrators is the possibility of using them under somebody's nose, without them realizing it. Of course, this isn't always easy to pull off, because even the quietest vibrator makes some sound, and most remote controlled vibrators aren't actually all that quiet. But you might be able to pull it off in a noisy restaurant or a bustling crowd.


The other appeal of using a remote control vibrator is that of sitting back and letting your partner drive, so to speak. Although using a vibrator is usually about controlling the experience for yourself, part of the excitement of sex is the unpredictability and spontaneity. Letting your partner control your stimulation remotely puts that factor back in your sex play, and can be very exciting for both of you.

 

Using a remote control vibrator might allow you to live out your fantasies of getting off in a public place without actually committing any overtly lewd acts. If you're discreet, you might get away with it, or at least get a good thrill. Before you take your vibrator out on the road, you should give it a test drive at home to see how it performs. Some vibrators, even small ones, make more noise than you might think. If you have the vibrator tucked inside your pants or panties, is it going to hop around once activated? You'll want to be sure that it's secure and not easily dislodged by walking or sitting. If you operate it while sitting, is it going to be in a position to vibrate against whatever you're sitting on, and will that create noise? These are all factors you'll probably want to take into consideration.

If your partner is going to be at the controls, you might want to experiment to find out what the range of the controller is. On the one hand, your partner might want to be close enough to hear your breath quicken as you get turned on, but on the other hand it might be exciting to sit on benches yards away from each other and pretend to be strangers as one of you secretly turns the other on.

Teledildonics was once hailed as the future of cybersex and the ultimate in safe sex. However, nothing much has happened with this technology since its inception in the late '90s, probably due to the difficulty of implementing it over the Web.

The way it's supposed to work is that you plug a vibrator into your computer, then you establish a connection with your cyber partner via Internet. This may involve using Webcams to enhance the experience visually. Your partner, using their keyboard or other controls on their computer, can then operate your vibrator, switching it on or off or adjusting the speed. During the experience you communicate with them over Internet chat.

There are no companies that currently offer this service or technology to the public, although the Open Dildonics project is devoted to creating open source hardware and software to this end. There is also something called the Virtual Sex Machine, which is a penile stimulator that plugs into a computer's printer port and is programmed to respond in synch to onscreen action in certain specially coded videos.

Finally, although it's not controlled through your computer, you can buy a vibrator that is powered by your computer:

This vibrator plugs into your USB port and draws its current from the computer's power source. It's not controlled through your computer or mouse; the switches are on a controller attached to the vibrator. Nevertheless, it's a nifty high-tech toy.

 

You want to keep your toys clean and safe, so don't just chuck your vibrator under the bed with the dust bunnies, where the dog might find it and mistake it for a chewy toy. Keep them in a closed container. A shoe box is fine. Wrap them in a clean t-shirt or towel. Put the box in a spot where it won't be moved around a lot, under the bed, in a nightstand drawer or closet.

It's always a good idea to take the batteries out of your vibrator when storing it for two reasons: it prolongs the life of the batteries, and it eliminates the risk that the vibrator may get accidentally switched on.

Before you clean your vibrator, take the batteries out and close the battery compartment. If it's an electrical vibrator, make sure it's unplugged. Clean it with warm sudsy water. If it's not waterproof, be careful not to get water in the battery compartment or on the controls. If your toy has a bullet or egg vibrator inside a jelly sleeve, remove the rubber part and wash it separately. Wash all attachments separately. Dry your vibrator thoroughly with a lint-free cloth; don't use a paper towel, as they can stick to rubber and leave lint and fibers behind.

Like all small electrical or electronic devices, vibrators are prone to occasionally malfunction or break. In most cases, repairing them is a lost cause, especially if they were cheaply made from inexpensive components to begin with. If you're handy with a tool kit and soldering gun, by all means, take a stab at it (at your own risk), but you can't really take your Pulse-a-Matic G-Spot Wonder Vibe in to the repair shop the way you would a VCR.

For hygiene reasons, most stores and Web or mail-order businesses that sell sex toys don't accept returns on items unless they make a mistake on the order. Don't despair, though, because many vibrators, massagers, and other sex toys are actually covered by warranties that can extend anywhere from 30 days to two years. Be sure you save all receipts and invoices that come with your purchase in case there is a problem.

 

If a man wants to use the vibrator primarily on his penis and get a lot of direct stimulation on the head, the best choice is an electric or battery-powered vibrator that comes with a cup-shaped attachment. These are designed to surround the cock head and transmit the vibrations directly to the penis head and glans. Many battery-powered vibrators come with this type of attachment included. For electric vibrators, such as the Hitachi Magic Wand or coil vibrators, the attachment will need to be purchase separately. He can use this type of vibrator alone or in combination with manual stroking for masturbation.

If a man wants less direct stimulation, or wants to combine vibration with manual stimulation, oral sex, or intercourse, a vibrating cock ring or vibrating pouch is the way to go. These devices hold a small egg or bullet vibrator in place at the base of the cock or under the testes, stimulating the balls with vibration.

For prostate stimulation, the quickest way to hit the P-spot is with a T-shaped vibrator that is angled toward the prostate. A vibrating butt plug or anal probe will also press against the prostate, especially if it is angled toward the penis.

For penile stimulation, the best is a standard vibrator with a cup attachment. For scrotal stimulation, the best is a vibrating cock ring or vibrator pouch.

The easiest way for a woman to use a vibrator on a man is simply to stroke his cock and balls with it. She can run the vibrator along the length of his shaft and around his cock head. The base of the glans and the underside of the penis head are particularly sensitive spots.

Another way to stimulate a male partner is to stroke his balls with it or to hold it directly under the scrotum. Pressing the vibrator against the perineum (the spot of skin between the balls and the asshole) can also be very pleasurable. If you press into this spot, the vibrations will also transmit to the prostate.

If the vibrator is an insertable dildo or probe, it can be inserted in the man's ass to stimulate his prostate directly. To hit the prostate, insert the vibrator two to three inches into the ass and aim the tip toward the penis. Make small in and out stroking motions with the vibrator rubbing against the prostate. Prostate stimulation combined with vibration can produce very intense male orgasms and sometimes increased ejaculation. Whenever inserting anything anally, use a lot of lube, go slow, and don't force it. Also, only use toys for anal insertion that have a flange or flared base, or something at the end to keep them from going too far into the ass. If you insert a vibrator without a base too far into your partner's butt and lose your grip on it, you may not be able to get it out.

If a woman is using her own vibrator on a man, she should take certain hygiene and safe sex precautions. Using a vibrator on a partner and then using it on yourself without cleaning it first is unsanitary and can be the equivalent of having unprotected sex. If you get a man's pre-cum or semen on your vibrator and insert it in your vagina, you run the risk of pregnancy or getting an STD. If you use a vibrator on a partner's ass, you need to clean it thoroughly before using it on your pussy or inserting it vaginally to avoid the risk of a yeast or bacterial infection.

An Austrian study found links between mountain biking in men and decreased fertility and testicular abnormalities. The connection was the strong and repeated shocks to the scrotum and perineum (the area between the balls and ass) that the men were subjected to while biking. However, compared to the bone-shaking vibrations of bouncing down a rocky trail or jumping stumps with a bike post planted in your crotch, the minor tremors supplied by a typical vibrator are quite gentle and non-traumatic. Overuse of a vibrator on the testicles is not advisable, but the occasional buzz on the balls shouldn't do any harm.

Reference Sources: What Causes Infertility in Men, University of Maryland Medical Systems

Cock rings encircle the penis at its base or go around both the penis and testicles. They prolong erection by restricting the flow of blood out of the penis; once the cock becomes engorged with blood, the blood leaves more slowly, making the penis harder for longer. Many men use cock rings to enhance their erections during masturbation or intercourse.

With the addition of a small vibrator, a cock ring can also stimulate either the wearer or his partner. Most vibrating cock rings are made of a stretch material, usually jelly rubber or silicone, and have a small egg or bullet vibrator attached or embedded in them. The vibrator is sometimes positioned vertically, sometime horizontally. In either case, the cock ring's vibrator can be used to stimulate a female partner's clit by wearing it on the top side of the cock. When the cock is fully inserted, the vibrator should touch against the clit. The cock ring's vibrator can also be positioned to stimulate the partner's perineum during anal intercourse.

Most vibrating cock rings can also be worn so they stimulate the testes. If the ring is large or stretchy enough, the flaccid cock and balls can be pulled through it so it encircles the base of the cock and the testes. The vibrator can be positioned directly beneath the balls. With a smaller cock ring or one that has a vertically mounted vibrator, the ring can be worn with the vibrator pointing downward and pressed into the balls.

Penis pumps use a vacuum tube around the penis to force blood into the member, thereby making it longer, harder, and bigger than it normally is in its erect state. Some people claim that prolonged use of pumps can permanently increase penile length by stretching the ligaments in the penis. The efficacy of this technique has not been proven.

Nevertheless, penis pumps do provide at least temporary erection enhancement, and many men find the suction provided by the pumps to be very stimulating, sort of like a mega blow job. A vibrator in the pump can increase the level of stimulation. Usually the vibrators in penis pumps are small bullet or egg vibrators located at the base of the shaft, but some have vibrators placed at the top of the tube. If you're pumping to achieve size and length a vibrator in your penis pump isn't going to make any difference. But if you're using it as a masturbation toy, a vibrator can turn your pump job into a hummer.

A vibrating butt plug is pretty much what it sounds like. It's a butt plug that has a vibrator inside it. The vibrator may be built into the plug, or it may fit into the base of the toy and be removable. The latter is preferable for ease of use and versatility.

Butt plugs are sex toys that are used to enhance sex or masturbation by providing a sense of stimulation and fullness in the rectum. They are a few inches long, tapered at the tip for easy insertion, widen in the middle or near the base, and then become narrow again. This flared shape holds them in place just inside the anal sphincter. Adding vibration increases the stimulation provided by a butt plug. Some vibrating butt plugs have other capabilities as well, such as inflating or ejaculating. Using a vibrating butt plug is preferable to inserting a dildo-like vibrator into your ass, because there is no chance that the plug will slip in too far and get stuck inside your rectum.

If you're trying a vibrating butt plug and haven't used a butt plug before, give the plug a test run without using the vibration. This will give you a chance to get used to the sensation of having it in your butt. Remember that the anus and rectum are very rich in nerve endings, so every sensation in this region is greatly magnified.

If you have a regular butt plug and you want to simulate the effect of a vibrating butt plug, you can just insert the plug and press a vibrator against the base. The plug will transmit the vibrations, although it may not be as intense as having the vibrator actually inside the ass.

 

Butt plugs are sex toys that are used to enhance sex or masturbation by providing a sense of stimulation and fullness in the rectum. Usually made of rubber or silicone, they are a few inches long, tapered at the tip for easy insertion, widen in the middle or near the base, and then become narrow again. This flared shape holds them in place just inside the anal sphincter, where they stimulate the nerve endings in the anus and the prostate gland in males. Adding vibration increases the stimulation provided by a butt plug.

Vibrating butt plugs are butt plugs that contain a small vibrator. The vibrator may be built into the plug, or it may fit into the base of the toy and be removable. The latter is preferable for ease of use and versatility. Some vibrating butt plugs have other capabilities as well, such as inflating or ejaculating. Using a vibrating butt plug is preferable to inserting a dildo-like vibrator into your ass, because there is no chance that the plug will slip in too far and get stuck inside your rectum. Many vibrating butt plugs use wireless remote control vibrators. However, if a vibrating butt plug has a cord running to the vibrator, don't pull on the cord to remove the plug, because that may cause it to disconnect or fray. Instead, pull on the base of the plug to extract it.

If you're trying a vibrating butt plug and haven't used a butt plug before, give the plug a test run without using the vibration. This will give you a chance to get used to the sensation of having it in your butt. Remember that the anus and rectum are very rich in nerve endings, so every sensation in this region is greatly magnified.

If you have a regular butt plug and you want to simulate the effect of a vibrating butt plug, you can just insert the plug and press a vibrator against the base. The plug will transmit the vibrations, although it may not be as intense as having the vibrator actually inside the ass.

At one time, there were plastic, phallic-shaped vibrators for stimulation, and there were rubber dildos for penetration, and the two were separate entities. At some point in the evolution of sex toys, someone got the bright idea of combining the two, and they began to merge, and thus begat a myriad of offspring of every imaginable color and size, including the jack rabbit vibe and the vibrating double dong.

Since technically, a dildo is any phallic-shaped device meant for sexual insertion, smooth plastic vibrators do still qualify as vibrating dildos. But when most people associate the word dildo with something that looks more like an actual dick. There are some extremely realistic looking dildos that vibrate, as well as some extremely unrealistic looking ones. While most of these toys have the vibrator integrated into the dildo itself, there are also dildos available with removable egg or bullet vibrators.

Vibrating dildos can be used either to stimulate just the clitoris and external labia, or they can be used for penetration as well, with or without the vibrator turned on. Many women enjoy using a vibrating dildo in both capacities, to stimulate their clit as well as the vagina, often alternating the two. Vibrating dildos with built in clit stimulators, like jack rabbit type vibrators, stimulate both the clit and vagina simultaneously.

Vibrating strap-on dildos are worn by one person, attached with a harness or elastic straps, and are used to penetrate another person either vaginally or anally. Vibrating strap-ons can be stimulating for both the wearer and the person being fucked. The vibration often transfers back to the person wearing the harness, and in some cases, there is a small vibrators positioned to stimulate the clit or balls of the person wearing the strap-on.

One thing to take into account with vibrating dildos is that the dildo material itself will absorb some of the vibrations. For this reason, vibrating dildos made out of softer materials like jelly rubber and cyberskin, which is flesh-like, may have somewhat dampened vibrations. More solid materials like hard rubber, vinyl, plastic, and silicone transmit vibrations better.

Nipple clamps provide sustained nipple stimulation by applying constant pressure to the nipples in a vice or clamp-like device. Although they are often classed as a bondage or sadomasochism-type toy, they can be used by anybody who really enjoys having their tits played with. Nipple clamps provide constant, hands-free stimulation.

Vibrating nipple clamps have miniature bullet-shaped vibrators suspended from them to intensify the stimulation. They can be used with or without the vibrators turned on. The vibrators add some weight to the clamps and will swing as you move, providing extra sensation as they pull on the clamps.

Because clamps restrict blood flow, they should never be used for more than 15 to 20 minutes at a time. When applying clamps, never allow them to "snap" shut on the nipple; instead, release them slowly, applying steady pressure. Nipple clamps may smart a bit at first, but should become pleasurable within a few seconds. Remove at once if they cause prolonged discomfort, swelling, or discoloration of the skin.

Vibrating nipple clamps can also be used on the clitoris or labia. They can be clamped directly onto the clit or pussy lips. Additionally, you can make your own vibrating panties by clamping one strategically to the inside of your underwear.

Anal beads stimulate the anus by popping in and out of the sphincter, and vibrating anal beads add to the fun by vibrating while inside the rectum. Traditional anal beads are basically a series of balls strung on a cord that are pushed one by one into the anus, and then pulled out, often at the moment of climax for maximum effect. Another version of this toy is a series of balls that are stacked or connected by a solid piece of material. In either case the effect is similar, creating a rippling effect as the balls move in and then out of the anal sphincter.

Vibration augments the anal stimulation provide by this toy, especially when the balls are held inside the rectum. The anal nerve ending are extremely sensitive, and the smallest movement becomes greatly magnified. The addition of vibrators in the beads also increases their weight, which produces sensations that some people find pleasurable.

When purchasing vibrating anal beads, consider the construction and location of the vibrating element. If the vibrator wire and extraction cord are one in the same, you can expect that they probably are not going to hold up very long due to the stress of repeatedly pulling on the wire.

Vibrating anal probes, alien abductions aside, are sex toys meant to stimulate the ass, usually through depth rather than girth. Anal probes are usually quite slender, although some have beads or bumped surfaces to provide extra stimulation. Vibrations can greatly enhance the value of this toy, since the rectum is so sensitive that the smallest sensation is greatly amplified.

Many probes feature multifunction vibrations, meaning that the vibrations pulse in different patterns or run up and down the shaft of the probe. Given the sensitivity of the inside of the ass, these sensations can actually be quite erotic, as can probes with bumps and beads. Although these toys are not quite as versatile as vibrating dildos, if you enjoy anal stimulation but have a low threshold for anal penetration or don't want to get too stretched out, an anal probe may be right up your alley.

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