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Buying Your First Sex Toy

Sex toys are safe as long as they are used correctly.

If you are a sex toy virgin, then probably the best way to see where your tastes lie, is to buy a few less expensive toys first, and remember at Forafters.co.uk if you feel that you do not like the look of any sex toy you ordered, then you can just send it back (unused) and will can give you a full refund.

It may help to buy a product which is more for sensual pleasure, rather that specifically designed as a sex toy, this may make you feel more comfortable about using it to start with.

You may also be worried about how your goods will arrive in the post, we make sure that all our items are send discreetly in plain padded envelopes or cardboard boxes with no reference to what the package contains, the return address is printed as "The Old Forge, Brighton Road, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6AR", and because all our items are sent our by First Class Recorded Delivery, you can be sure that only you will get the items, even if you are not in at the time, because a card will be left by Royal Mail, for you to pick up your item at the local sorting office.

Lets put away some myths:

Sex Toys Are Unnatural:
Eating genetically modified, flavour enhanced fast food burgers are unnatural. Sex toys however will boost your love life and is no more unusual than slipping in some sexy lingerie, listening to romantic music or sending x-rated text messages to your lover. Sex toys may not be something you want to use every moment of the day, but they are useful, convenient and specially designed to enhance you when you are with your partner, and until you try it, you won't know what you have been missing.

Sex Toys Are Addictive:
There is no physiological basis for sex toy addiction in the way that there is for smoking or alcohol. There is no right or wrong way on how you experience pleasure, if you watch your favourite film over and over again, do you feel guilty? So why feel guilty when you use the same sex toy over and over again.

You Won't Want The Real Thing Anymore:
A sex toy is never going to replace the cuddles and kisses and learning curve of a partner, it's like saying just because I listen to love songs, I will never want to listen to anything else, sex toys are only one way out of thousands to enhance your sexual play.

Sex Toys Are Only For Sad Lonely People:
Millions of women use sex toys because they feel good, you cannot possible think that all these women are sad lonely desperate individuals.

Sex Toys Are Only Used For Masturbation:
Whilst they certainly are used for giving yourself orgasms, they are often used to get people in the mood and to experiment.

I Have A Rock Solid Relationship, I Don't Need Sex Toys:
We beg to differ, sex toys can make a good relationship even better, it shows you both communicate and trust each other, you can try new things, joke and laugh about it.

Sex Toys Are Dangerous:
Sex itself is dangerous, you are at risk from all sorts of diseases, whether you use protection or not. Sex toys are not dangerous, all you need is common sense, for example to use a sex toy in water if it is not waterproof, and always keep your sex toys clean.

The following are good basic products to get you started:

1) Lubrication - see our article on lubrication.
2) A Vibrator - Start with a small one, both in size and intensity, and move up from there, examples are: Rabbit Vibrators, Pocket Rockets, Finger Vibrators, Strap-on Bullet and Remote Control Vibrators.
3) G-Spot Dildo - these are ideal to tickle your g-spot.
4) Restraints - A great way to upgrade your sex life.
5) Feathers - Tickle, tantalize and titillate.
6) Massage Oil - sexy, simple and sensuous, will help you get to know each others bodies.
7) Cock Ring With Clitoris Stimulator - A simple device to give your partner an extra boost as well as massaging your love button at the same time.< br /> 8) An Anal Sex Toy - This may seem a bit extreme, but start with a small one specifically made for anal play, and discover a whole new world.
9) And Finally - Batteries, stock up on these, the last thing you want is your favourite toy dying on you just before you reach climax.

Storing Your Sex Toys

You should try to keep your toys within easy reach, however the bedside drawer may not always be ideal, especially if you have inquisitive children or nosey flatmates (or estate agents), inside an extra pillow on your bed can be a good place, so can an innocent shoebox under the bed, so for your privacy, try the obvious or be a little more devious.