Always review any instructions that come with your toy. Be sure to wash and thoroughly dry toys after each use. Consider covering toys with condoms if you wish to share them with other people. When inserting toys in the anus, only do so with toys that have a flared base that keeps the toy securely anchored outside the body. Without a flared base, a toy can be pulled into the anus and require medical intervention to be removed. Remember: “Without a base = without a trace.”

When shopping for a sex toy, you want to consider several factors: What do you want to stimulate? What material should the toy be made of? What is your budget? What features would you like the toy to have? These are just a few questions you can use to help you identify the right toy for you.

Carefully read the instructions that come with each toy you purchase before attempting to clean it. Most toys do well with water and mild soap, but remember, if a toy has a motor and isn’t waterproof, it’s important to not let water get inside of it. For toys with motors that aren’t waterproof, use a washcloth or pre-moistened wipe to clean the toy’s surface. After cleaning, allow the toy to dry completely before putting it away in a box or bag to protect it from dust and dirt. Remove batteries from any battery-operated toys before putting them away.

Carefully read the instructions that come with each toy you purchase before attempting to clean it. Most toys do well with water and mild soap, but remember, if a toy has a motor and isn’t waterproof, it’s important to not let water get inside of it. For toys with motors that aren’t waterproof, use a washcloth or pre-moistened wipe to clean the toy’s surface. After cleaning, allow the toy to dry completely before putting it away in a box or bag to protect it from dust and dirt. Remove batteries from any battery-operated toys before putting them away.

When shopping for sex toys for beginners, it can be helpful to identify the types of toys that spark curiosity and select low-commitment options that allow for exploration. Inexpensive vibrators that allow the user to identify the sensations they prefer before committing to a more luxurious toy, a set of anal plugs with multiple sizes to choose from, or a disposable version of a stroker sleeve — there are tons of accessible options for beginners.

Using adult toys for couples can be beneficial to couples by bringing more communication, exploration, playfulness, and variety to the sexual experience. Additionally, they can awaken desire, facilitate orgasm, aid in navigating sexual dysfunction, and even offer a fun and sexy experience to couples for whom intercourse is not an option

One of the hardest parts of toy shopping is choosing the right size, especially for insertable toys like dildos. There are a couple of things to consider: Newer users might want to start with something smaller/thinner, while more experienced players might want a bit more girth. When it comes to length, it can make sense to select a longer toy for two reasons:
You can always hold back if it’s too long, but if the toy is too short, there’s really nothing you can do.
When using a dildo with a harness, the harness tends to cover up an inch or two at the base, so it can be helpful to have a little extra length.