Sex toys
…and they ’re very, very effective
Whether it’s a wand with all the bells and whistles or a pocket-sized, trusty bullet vibrator, it’s no secret that the world loves sex toys. Sales are booming, too, with the global sexual wellness market expected to be worth around £29 billion by 2024 – talk about good vibrations. But that’s not to say that sex toys appeal to everyone just yet: it’s still quite common for marketing and packaging to make divisions between ‘male’ and ‘female’ toys, erasing the experiences of trans and nonbinary people. And then there’s the fact that the majority of sex toys aren’t designed with people of all abilities in mind: for example, they might not work hands-free, or they don’t have any adaptable options for disabled users. Luckily, all this looks like it’s about to change for the better. The industry is waking up to the needs of its increasingly diverse audience. Many companies – such as the female-founded Dame and the tech-turbocharged Lelo – are giving sexual wellness a muchneeded makeover, one toy at a time. Welcome to a new world of inclusive sex positivity.
Hands-free vibration
There are endless ways to use hands-free toys – and getting creative is highly encouraged. We-Vibe’s Sync couples vibrator is the perfect place to begin, offering up app-controlled bliss as well as dreamy clitoral stimulation that extends to the other person, too, during partnered sex. It has flexible ‘wings’ that tuck under your labia and hold the toy in place, so it vibrates on your clitoris. For people with penises, Hot Octopuss’s Pulse Solo Essential is a solid choice: just put your member inside and let the vibrating central plate do its thing, with or without an erection. And, finally, You2Toys has come out with an ingenious ‘vibe pad’: pull up a chair, pop it under your bum and catch a vibe.
Sync Vibrator, £119, We-Vibe, amazon.co.uk
Sex furniture
Much more fun than your average IKEA flat-pack, these sex swings and chairs are perfect for getting into just the right position. Start with Sportsheets’ Sex Swing Door Jam Kit: pop it over the top of a closed door frame and open up a world of suspended sex positions… just make sure you read the instructions first. You can also make your more ambitious fantasies a reality with Lovehoney’s Bondage Boutique sex position-enhancing chair. Thanks to its extra support and bounce, you’ll be sitting pretty, having the sex of your dreams. Or are you looking for a piece of kit that puts your needs first? Admittedly, it’s a bit spendy, but IntimateRider’s Sex C
