Sex toys are an exciting and enticing way to spice up your love life and experience your sexuality either with a partner or on your own. As the demand for such products grows, manufacturers and retailers are responding with a staggering variety of products.

Do you know the difference between a vibrator and a dildo? Have you ever heard of a cock ring before?

This article will explain the what and how of sex toy names, plus offer a little guidance on which toys are right for you.

Vibrators and Dildos

There are two main types of vibrator for you to choose from. The first is the hard shell vibe, which is firm and provides a very powerful vibration. The other is the soft shell vibe, which is softer and quieter than the hard shell.

After this initial distinction, there are hundreds of directions that vibrators can take with variations on size, accessories, and speeds. Some vibrators do as the name implies and vibrate, while others undulate in more of wave-making motion.

One of the most popular features for a vibrator is a clitoris stimulator. A clitoris stimulator nuzzles the clitoris with stimulating vibrations. Similar features also offer G-spot and anal stimulation.

What is the difference between a vibrator and a dildo? A dildo is always designed for insertion, but does not necessarily vibrate. A vibrator always vibrates, but is not necessarily designed for insertion.

Bullets

Unlike vibrators that can be inserted, bullets are small vibrating toys that can be used externally and on openings for stimulation. These flexible toys often feature a variety of speeds and are popular for stimulating the vagina, clitoris, anus, testicles, and nipples.

Cock Ring

As the name implies a cock ring is designed to fit snugly around a man’s penis. This toy’s primary function is to aid nature in restricting blood flow away from the penis, thus keeping the erection harder.

Additional features of cock rings can include ball rings, vibration, and clitoris stimulation. Cock rings are also available in a wide variety of materials with features such as nubs and nodules designed for the enjoyment of you both.

Honey Pot

A sex toy designed specifically for him, the honey pot is an insertion sex toy that simulates vaginal intercourse. The penis is inserted into a soft love canal and this toy can include features such as vibration.

Butt Plug

Specially designed for anal insertion, butt plus feature a tapered shape and flat blocking bottom. It is important in anal play that only toys specifically designed toys are inserted into the anus – toys without the safety bottom can become lodged.

Butt plugs are designed to stimulate the anus and also enhance vaginal intercourse. Butt plugs come in a variety of sizes and feature different textures and vibrations.

Anal Beads

Anal beads are a secure string of beads that are inserted into the anus. At the end of the string is a safety bottom to ensure that the beads do not become lodged and that they are easy to remove. Anal beads are designed to stimulate during both their insertion and removal.

Strap On

Strap on dildos are a popular toy for both straight and same sex couples. Allowing women to take the drivers seat, strap on dildos offer a variety of sex toy features including a range of sizes and vibrations for both the giver and receiver.

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