DOCSLIB.ORG

Tips for First-Time Vibrator Users

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Tips for First-Time Vibrator Users Explore the possibility of multiple orgasms. accustomed to the speed at which they reach orgasm when Vibration can help you experiment with multiple orgasms. using a vibrator and grow frustrated when other forms of Most clitorises become more sensitive after an orgasm, stimulation (oral or manual) don’t achieve the same quick results. This doesn’t mean a person is addicted to a vibrator, Tips for so stop and rest for a moment. You can either by stop the vibration altogether or move it to a different spot. When just that they’re used to its efficiency. the sensitivity has gone down, start the arousal process One caveat: it is possible to train yourself to be able to again. achieve orgasm only with a certain kind of stimulation. This is true whether you use a vibrator or not, so vary your First-time If your clitoris isn’t ultra-sensitive right away, use your vibrator to keep your arousal level high and see what technique every now and then to avoid getting into a rut. happens. You may be able to orgasm over and over again. Your body benefits from being reminded how to get aroused If you can’t, that’s fine too—one orgasm can be plenty for in different ways. It’s healthy (not to mention fun!) to add a many folks. The goal is to experiment and experience bit of variety once in a while. Who knows? You may discover Vibrator pleasure, not to achieve a particular number of orgasms. something new along the way. See our Orgasms for People with Vulvas & Vaginas brochure for more information. Vibrator testimonials “I was talking to a co-worker about your store and told Users Interested in Anal Vibration? her, ‘I have the best vibrator ever!’ She said, ‘No, I have You may enjoy using a vibrator inside your anus or at the best one ever!’ Turns out we have the same one!” the opening. There are lots of nerve endings in this area, AWT customer making it very sensitive to stimulation. “We’re pretty sure vibrators rate as one of the for people who have Only insert a vibrator inside your anus if it has a flared base. most common uses of our Alkaline Batteries....” The flared base keeps the toy from slipping into the anus Rayovac engineer and store customer vulvas and getting stuck inside the rectum, which can be a medical emergency. There are also vibrators designed specifically “A couple of months ago I had no idea what to get my & vaginas for anal stimulation (see our Anal Pleasure brochure for 89-year-old mother for her birthday, so I came in here and got more information). her a vibrator. My sister was shocked, but my mom’s been In terms of cleaning: h a v i n g l o t s o f f u n ! I t o l d m y s i s t e r , ‘ Y o u ’ r e n e v e r t o o o l d . ’ ” • dedicate one for the anus alone AWT customer • thoroughly wash any vibrator that is used in the “Well, vibrators never really work exactly how you expect anus before using it in the vagina Now that you have a vibrator, • or cover your vibrator with an unlubricated t h e fi r s t t i m e y o u u s e t h e m . I t ’ s s o r t o f l i k e s e x s o m e h o w . ” condom, add your own lube, then change or AWT staff member what do you do with it? remove the condom before moving the vibrator “ O n l y $ 1 9 . 9 5 a n d i t ’ s s p l a s h p r o o f ? T a l k a b o u t a c h e a p d a t e ! ” from the anus to the vagina. AWT customer Naturally occurring bacteria in the anus can cause infections if they enter the vagina. “Hey, this is my first vibrator! This is a special moment in my life! Are we going out to celebrate or something?” -- Relax and have a good time. AWT customer Have fun. This is about your pleasure. No one else can know what is pleasurable for you to experience since your “Oooo, Nice. Not gonna take that one to the movies.” nerve ending lead only to you. Take the time to learn your AWT customer A Woman’s Touch Sexuality Resource Center own mind and body responses. “I’ve noticed the more I have sex, the more I FAQ: Will I become addicted and be unable to orgasm want to have sex! So I’m getting a vibrator t o a d d e v e n m o r e s e x u a l p l e a s u r e t o m y l i f e . ” without my vibrator?!? toll free 888-621-8880 AWT customer Glad you asked—the short answer is no. A vibrator may www.sexualityresources.com help you have an orgasm more quickly than manual © 2005, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2020 A Woman’s Touch. stimulation but it will not desensitize you to stimulation Contact A Woman’s Touch for permission to reproduce this that typically leads you to orgasm. Many people grow information. I just bought my first vibrator. It seems Find a comfortable position. directly on the tip of the clitoris but find a spot to one side like it could be a lot of fun, but I have Chose any body position that is comfortable for you. Some or the other when they are aroused and ready to have an no idea what to do with it! How can I suggestions are: orgasm (or several). experiment to find what I like best? • lying on back with legs open Experiment with different intensities. Am I going to get addicted to it and • lying on back with feet on wall Play with different levels of vibration to see what you • lying on belly no longer enjoy other stimulation? • lying on side like. Some people like to start with mild vibrations and • sitting up increase the intensity as they get closer to orgasm; some Congratulations on buying your first vibrator! Vibrators • standing with foot on chair or bed people like to change the intensity up and down many increase awareness of sensations in the genitals as well as • leaning against a shower wall (splash-able vibe) times. Everyone has different preferences. Building up directly enhance the mechanisms of sexual arousal itself. You may like to put a pillow or rolled up towel underneath intensity and then tapering off as arousal increases, is a Although you’ve taken the most important step (buying your bottom or belly to change the angle of your body. Some great way to play with your arousal level and lengthen your one), vibrators can be overwhelming at first. The key is to positions may be easier for you than others and each one self-pleasuring session. Remember, the longer you enjoy experiment with all types of vibratory sensations because will make the sensations feel different. Also, try anything that arousal the more intense your orgasm may be. Rushing to you may not know what you do and don’t like until you isn’t on this list if it appeals to you. orgasm can be great for stress relief or to help you sleep, investigate. Try some lubricant. but extended, luxurious, teasing sessions are wonderful, It’s fun homework and it helps expand your knowledge too. Often lubricant adds pleasure by smoothing the surface about what sensations you find pleasurable and/or glide of a vibrator. Some people find that they make enough Experiment with different strokes & textures. arousing. Following are some suggestions to help you lubricant on their own, and don’t need additional lubricant. Try moving your vibrator in circles, figure eights, or become better acquainted with your new toy. Either way is fine. We often suggest hybrid lubricants because up-and-down. You can hold it still in one place, slide it Study this diagram of your vulva. they are extra long lasting and won’t get sticky, but any slowly over your skin or gently tap. There are endless Notice that the head of the clitoris sticks out but the water-based lubricant will work. Silicone lubricant will work possibilities. Try vibrating over fabric such as clothing legs of the clitoris are positioned underneath the lips of too, unless your vibrator is made of silicone or elastomer. or underwear, in addition to directly on your skin. If you the vulva. If you’re comfortable, grab a mirror and look Lubricant keeps things slippery and allows you to move the have a vibrator made of hard plastic and want to try some at your own vulva. Every vulva is different, so notice the vibrator around easily on sensitive areas without worrying softer sensations, consider a silicone or elastomer sleeve. similarities and differences from the drawing. about friction or abrasion. This lets you focus on the Sleeves come in different shapes —some have rabbit ears, sensations and experience of arousal. some have a nubby texture. They fit over your vibrator With your lubricant, stroke and massage lubricant all over the and change the way the surface feels. Pubic Mound vulva, lips, clitoral hood, clitoris, and vaginal opening. Take Try vibration on different parts of your body.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Sex Toys: Material & Care
    Sex Toys: Material & Care Adapted from: Good Vibrations and Babes in Toyland. For all Toy Use If you'd like to swap toys with a partner or use the same toy vaginally and anally without interrupting the flow of things to wash up, put a condom on your toy (a new one for each use) to minimize the risk of transmitting viruses or bacteria. Vibrators Vibrators can be wiped clean with a cloth moistened with warm water or alcohol. Vinyl vibrator attachments can even be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. To prevent corrosion of motor parts, don't ever immerse a vibrator in water (except, of course, waterproof vibrators). Silicone Toys Clean silicone with mild soap and water, and make sure it's been rinsed well and is thoroughly dry before putting it away. (Most viruses and bacteria cannot live on a dry surface.) Silicone products can also be safely washed in the top rack of a dishwasher or sterilized by boiling (unless your dildo has any plastic parts attached). Any toy made of silicone has a non-porous surface that will clean easily and thoroughly. Silicone is the best material for any toy that may be used by more than one person because it can be disinfected between people. If you boil a silicone dildo for 3-5 minutes in plain old water, you will have a safe playing field for the next person. You can just wash it with antibacterial soap if you are using it with the same person. One word of caution: please do what you can to avoid breaking the surface of the silicone.
    [Show full text]
  • Hormone Therapy and Sexual Health for People with Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer
    Hormone therapy and sexual health For people with hormone-positive breast cancer Read this brochure to learn about: • Hormone therapy for breast cancer • How hormone therapy can affect your vagina, sexual health, and general wellbeing • Things you can try to help manage side effects • Resources and contact information Table of contents What is hormone therapy? .........................................4 Hormone therapy and vaginal health .......................5 What can I do about my side effects? ........................7 Hormone therapy and mood .................................. 18 Changes with intimacy and relationships ............ 19 For more information .............................................. 21 Notes ........................................................................... 22 3 What is hormone therapy? If your cancer is hormone-positive, your treatment will include hormone therapy. This medicine blocks estrogen and progesterone in the body. How long will I need to take hormone therapy? You will probably need to take hormone therapy for 5 years. You may need to take it longer. Some people take it for up to 10 years. Keep taking it as long as your oncologist has suggested. Your breast cancer is less likely to return if you take all of the hormone therapy you need. Which medicine will I get? Your oncologist will choose the best hormone therapy for you. You may need to take a pill every day or get a shot once a month. What you need depends on the type of breast cancer you have. If you still have periods, you may also need to take medicine that stops your ovaries from working. 4 How can hormone therapy affect my vaginal and sexual health? Hormone therapy blocks estrogen in your body. This can change how moist your vagina is.
    [Show full text]
  • Fleshlight.Com • 1-877-Flesh-Me • © 2008 Interactive Life Forms, Inc
    www.Fleshlight.com • 1-877-flesh-me • © 2008 Interactive Life Forms, Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of Contents General Thoughts ................ 3 Manual Stimulation ............ 3 Rounding the Bases ............ 4 Brinkmanship ...................... 6 Short Circuits ....................... 7 Routines ............................... 8 Goals ..................................... 9 Five Essentials .................... 10 www.Fleshlight.com • 1-877-flesh-me • © 2008 Interactive Life Forms, Inc. All Rights Reserved Inside this manual are tips, tactics, and techniques which, when used in conjunction with the STU, will assist your transformation into a sexual legend. Results will not come without persistence on your part, but if you are dedicated, you now have all the tools you need to improve your stamina and better yourself as a lover. The road begins here... General Thoughts There are two obstacles hindering a man’s ability to last longer in bed. First there is the incredible sensation of divine friction. Then there is your mind. While the STU can mimic the sublime, unmistakable sensation of intercourse, it cannot recreate the sounds, the intensity, or the passion of sex. However, just like the athlete who practices for hours a day by himself so that he will be ready to perform in a game, you can do the same. Learn the skills. Practice the techniques. Your body and mind will remember this training and when the moment arrives for you to perform, you will excel. A Word on Tantra Many of the tips, tactics and techniques offered herein are based in varying degrees from teachings of the Tantric Arts. This is not by accident. In looking for the best advice, the soundest philosophy, it is only natural to go to the greatest source.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Published in the Encyclopedia of Homosexual- Ity, Ed. Wayne Dynes
    1 Published in the Encyclopedia of Homosexual- ity, Ed. Wayne Dynes, New York: Garland, 1990, pp. 775-779. Masturbation is tactile sexual stimulation other than through intercourse. Techniques. Masturbation is harmless, legal, and carries no risk of disease. Typical masturbation, involving pleasurable stroking, caressing, or massaging of the genitals and other parts of the body, is healthy fun and cannot be overdone. Soreness or chafing heals easily if treated gently, and use of a lubricant reduces irritation. For men an oil, including household oils (Crisco, cooking oil, baby oil) and some hand lotions, will work well; [p. 776] for women a water-based lubricant intended for genital lubrication, such as K-Y or Astroglide, will give better results. Through experimentation with different strokes and caresses, not just on the genitals but all over the body, each person can discover what, for him or her, is most pleasurable. Some find the use of a vibrator helpful, and a variety of gadgets, store-bought or homemade, are used to assist in providing the desired sensations. However, a good masturbation machine for male use has yet to be developed. Thoughts or pictures of stimulating scenes (*fantasy, *pornography) can increase one’s excitement. If desired, masturbation can be prolonged, and the intensity of orgasm enhanced, by stopping just before orgasm, to begin again when excitement has somewhat subsided. Masturbation with friends, a common male experience of adolescence, is becoming an adult practice as well. Pairs or groups can either masturbate separately while watching and talking to each other, or partners can masturbate each other, either simultaneously or taking turns.
    [Show full text]
  • Characterization of Genital Dissatisfaction in a National Sample of U.S
    Arch Sex Behav DOI 10.1007/s10508-016-0853-9 ORIGINAL PAPER Characterization of Genital Dissatisfaction in a National Sample of U.S. Men 1 2 1 1 Thomas W. Gaither • Isabel E. Allen • E. Charles Osterberg • Amjad Alwal • 1 1,2 Catherine R. Harris • Benjamin N. Breyer Received: 26 July 2015 / Revised: 29 August 2016 / Accepted: 1 September 2016 Ó Springer Science+Business Media New York 2016 Abstract Male genital satisfaction is an important aspect of Keywords Genital satisfaction Á Sexual activity Á psychosocial and sexual health. The Index of Male Genital Image Oral sex Á Penis size Á Index of Male Genital Image (IMGI)is anew scale thatmeasuresperceptionsof male genitalia. We aim to characterize genital satisfaction using the IMGI and correlate dissatisfaction with sexual activity. We conducted Introduction a nationally representative survey of non-institutionalized adults aged 18–65 years residing in the U.S. In total, 4198 men com- Male genital satisfaction is an important aspect of psychosocial pleted the survey and 3996 (95.2 %) completed the IMGI. Men and sexual health (Davis, Binik, Amsel, & Carrier, 2013). Psy- reported highest satisfaction with the shape of their glans (64 %), chosocialdysfunctionandanxietyareextremelycommoninmen lowest satisfaction with the length of their flaccid penis size with genital anomalies (Reiner, Gearhart, & Jeffs, 1999). Men (27 %), and neutrality with the scent of their genitals (44 %). No who have sex with men and a self-perception of below-average demographic characteristics (age, race, sexual orientation, educa- penis size had poorer measures of psychosocial adjustment in life tion, location, and income) were significantly associated with gen- (Grov, Parsons, & Bimbi, 2010).
    [Show full text]
  • Minimally Invasive Search for a Missing Vibrator Greg J
    Video Article Obstet Gynecol Sci 2020;63(5):679-681 https://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.20121 pISSN 2287-8572 · eISSN 2287-8580 Minimally invasive search for a missing vibrator Greg J. Marchand, MD, FACS, FACOG, FICS1, Ali Azadi, MD2, Akarshi Kaue Brar, PhD2, Katelyn Sainz, MD1,3, Sienna Anderson, BS1, Stacy Ruther, BS1, Kelly Ware, MS1,3,4, Sophia Hopewell, BS1, Giovanna Brazil, BS1, Katerina Meassick, MS3,5, Hannah Wolf, BS1, Alexa King, BS1, Jannelle Vallejo, MS1,3, Kaitlynne Cieminski, BS1, Anthony Galitsky, MD1 1The Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, 2Star Urogynecology, Peoria, AZ, USA; Department of Medicine, 3Washington University of Health and Science, San Pedro, Belize, 4International University of Health Sciences, Basseterre, Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, 5Midwestern University School of Medicine, Glendale, AZ, USA Objective To report a unique surgical procedure that was utilized to locate a missing vibrator in the pelvis of a patient. Emergency room admissions and surgery secondary to the malfunctioning of devices intended for sexual stimulation are extremely common. Emergency room staff of hospitals in the United States usually are skilled in the detection and removal of these devices. Occasionally, surgical intervention is warranted if the device enters a cavity that cannot safely be explored in the emergency room setting. We report a case of a vibrator that was lost during sexual activity. A flat plate X-ray showed it to be in the abdominal cavity. Careful questioning of the patient revealed that the device had an unusually small diameter. Surgical intervention showed that the device ultimately ended up in the bladder without causing traumatic injury.
    [Show full text]
  • Design, Use, and Effects of Sex Dolls and Sex Robots: Scoping Review
    JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH Döring et al Review Design, Use, and Effects of Sex Dolls and Sex Robots: Scoping Review Nicola Döring, Prof Dr; M Rohangis Mohseni, Dr; Roberto Walter, MA Institute of Media and Communication Science, Ilmenau University of Technology, Ilmenau, Germany Corresponding Author: Nicola Döring, Prof Dr Institute of Media and Communication Science Ilmenau University of Technology Ehrenbergstr. 29 Ilmenau, 98693 Germany Phone: 49 3677694703 Fax: 49 3677694645 Email: [email protected] Abstract Background: Although sex toys representing human body parts are widely accepted and normalized, human-like full-body sex dolls and sex robots have elicited highly controversial debates. Objective: This systematic scoping review of the academic literature on sex dolls and sex robots, the first of its kind, aimed to examine the extent and type of existing academic knowledge and to identify research gaps against this backdrop. Methods: A comprehensive multidisciplinary, multidatabase search strategy was used. All steps of literature search and selection, data charting, and synthesis followed the leading methodological guideline, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. A total of 29 (17 peer reviewed) and 98 publications (32 peer reviewed) for sex dolls and sex robots, respectively, from 1993 to 2019 were included. Results: According to the topics and methodologies, the sex doll and sex robot publications were divided into 5 and 6 groups, respectively. The majority of publications were theoretical papers. Thus far, no observational or experimental research exists that uses actual sex dolls or sex robots as stimulus material.
    [Show full text]
  • Building Better Sex Robots: Lessons from Feminist Pornography
    Building better sex robots: Lessons from Feminist Pornography By John Danaher (Penultimate Draft of a paper due to appear in AI Love You- Developments on Human-Robot Intimate Relations, edited by Yuefang Zhou and Martin Fischer to be published by Springer) Abstract: How should we react to the development of sexbot technology? Taking their cue from anti-porn feminism, several academic critics lament the development of sexbot technology, arguing that it objectifies and subordinates women, is likely to promote misogynistic attitudes toward sex, and may need to be banned or restricted. In this chapter I argue for an alternative response. Taking my cue from the sex positive ‘feminist porn’ movement, I argue that the best response to the development of ‘bad’ sexbots is to make better ones. This will require changes to the content, process and context of sexbot development. Doing so will acknowledge the valuable role that technology can play in human sexuality, and allow us to challenge gendered norms and assumptions about male and female sexual desire. This will not be a panacea to the social problems that could arise from sexbot development, but it offers a more realistic and hopeful vision for the future of this technology in a pluralistic and progressive society. Key words: Feminism; pornography; sexbots; objectification; commodification; subordination; anti-porn; sex positive feminism The idea of the sexbot has captured our collective cultural imagination. In the past few years, a spate of films, TV shows, documentaries and newspaper articles have touted the technological possibilities and debated the societal consequences of the rise of the sexbot.
    [Show full text]
  • The User Reconfigured: on Subjectivities of Information
    The User Reconfigured: On Subjectivities of Information Jeffrey Bardzell Shaowen Bardzell Informatics and Computing Informatics and Computing Indiana University Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47408 Bloomington, IN 47408 [email protected] [email protected] ABSTRACT theorizing subjectivity in the humanities. Using critical and Foundational to HCI is the notion of “the user.” Whether a empirical methods, we explore sexual subjectivity as de- cognitive processor, social actor, consumer, or even a non- signed, and reflect back on the benefits and limits of subjec- user, the user in HCI has always been as much a technical tivities of information as a formulation of computing use. construct as actual people using systems. We explore an emerging formulation of the user—the subjectivity of in- USER AND SUBJECT formation—by laying out what it means and why research- Although at first blush “the user” might seem to be very ers are being drawn to it. We then use it to guide a case obvious in its meaning—it’s the person who is using a sys- study of a relatively marginal use of computing—digitally tem!—in fact HCI researchers and practitioners operate mediated sexuality—to holistically explore design in rela- with evolving understandings that have been informed for tion to embodiment, tactual experience, sociability, power, years by technical understandings, grounded in epistemo- ideology, selfhood, and activism. We argue that subjectiv- logical, ethical, and methodological commitments. Even the ities of information clarifies the relationships between de- following brief survey makes this clear. In their 1983 clas- sign choices and embodied experiences, ways that designers sic, Card, Moran, and Newell [8] characterize the user thus: design users and not just products, and ways to cultivate a scientific psychology should help us in arranging this and transform, rather than merely support, human agency.
    [Show full text]
  • A Guide to Clitoral
    A guide to clitoral sex Text Sandra Dahlén English translation Tom Ellett for Exacta översättningar AB Layout and illustrations Eva Fallström Cover photo Maria Gullmark Tryckeri EO Grafiska december 2008 ISBN 978-91-85188-36-9 rfsu • a guide to clitoral sex The clitoris Many people, both scientists and individuals, proud- ly claim to have ‘‘discovered’’ the clitoris. For a long time, the clitoris seems to have been regarded as the principal and most obvious female sex organ, but at some point in the 19th century this focus on the clitoris disappeared in favour of the vagina. Female sexuality was increasingly associated with child-bea- ring, and the clitoris was largely obliterated from the sexual map. In 1905, however, the clitoris was offi- cially ‘‘rediscovered’’ by Sigmund Freud. Freud also put the female orgasm back under the spotlight, be- lieving there were two kinds of orgasm: clitoral and vaginal. The vaginal orgasm, in Freud’s view, was the ‘‘mature’’ and desirable kind. Since the mid 20th cen- tury researchers and activists, mainly from the Uni- ted States and Australia, have been working to gain • • rfsu • a guide to clitoral sex renewed recognition of the importance of the clitoris to female sexuality. For most girls and women, the clitoris is the most important body part in terms of sexual pleasure. Parts of the clitoris The clitoris forms part of the vulva, the external ge- nitalia of a woman. The clitoris is a piece of erectile tissue, rich in nerve endings and blood vessels, and consists of various parts. Where the inner labia meet at the top, there is a foreskin, the prepuce or clitoral hood, covering the clitoral glans or head.
    [Show full text]
  • Vibrators Are No Longer Giggly Gifts for Hen Nights, They Are Serious Aids to Sexual Pleasure
    GOOD ADVICE ■ & Tried Tested T D RI E ED ✶ UST TESTED ✶ TR GoodTh e Housekeepingm ost intimate test…ever! Does this look like a sex toy to you? We’ve come a long way, ladies. Vibrators are no longer giggly gifts for hen nights, they are serious aids to sexual pleasure. But how to choose? Don’t worry – we’ve done the (ahem!) hard work for you goodhousekeeping.co.uk MAY 2014 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 95 ■ GOOD ADVICE & Tried Tested T D RI E ED ✶ UST TESTED ✶ TR hink sex toys and Good Housekeeping CHOOSE THE are unlikely bedfellows? TRIED & Well, it’s not the first RIGHT VIBRATOR time we’ve tested TESTED Don’t just Google the word ‘vibrator’ – you’ll get vibrators to find out if How was it for them? 77 32,200,000 results, many of them off-putting and Tthey’re hitting the spot for women. But We asked sex therapist Sarah 100 entirely unsuitable. Women’s needs differ, and a a lot has changed in the five years since Berry to help us choose five THE WINNER vibrator is a very personal choice. Some women our last survey; the ‘nice women don’t’ vibrators that deliver on looks as JE JOUE MIMI like a steady pulse or, if you have problems tag has gone, there are more vibrators well as pleasure. Each tester £64.99 tipping into orgasm, a model with different than ever on the market and they’ve A silicone pebble that fits in vibration settings may be the answer. Follow this received two vibrators.
    [Show full text]
  • Sex Toys, Sex Dolls, Sex Robots: Our Under-Researched Bed-Fellows
    +Model SEXOL-682; No. of Pages 5 ARTICLE IN PRESS Sexologies (2018) xxx, xxx.e1—xxx.e5 Disponible en ligne sur ScienceDirect www.sciencedirect.com ORIGINAL ARTICLE Sex toys, sex dolls, sex robots: Our ଝ under-researched bed-fellows 1,∗ 1 N. Döring , S. Pöschl Ilmenau University of Technology, Institute of Media and Communication Science IfMK, Ehrenbergstrasse 29 (EAZ 2217), 98693 Ilmenau, Germany Accepted 1st April 2018 KEYWORDS Summary In the 21st century, sexual products such as sex toys, sex dolls and sex robots are Sex toys; openly marketed on the Internet. The online retailer Amazon alone provides literally thousands Sex dolls; of sexual wellness products. The Internet has done with sexual products what it has already Sex robots; achieved with pornography: it has expanded and diversified the market, made sexual products Sexual products; more accessible and affordable, and thus normalized their use. Research, though, is lagging Positive sexuality; behind: in comparison to the large body of pornography studies, research on sexual products, Sexual pleasure their users, uses and outcomes is scarce. The present paper therefore reviews both the state of technological development and the state of research regarding sex toys, sex dolls and sex robots marketed on the Internet. For each of these three groups of sexual product, we first present the range of products available and then provide data on their users and use. Finally, outcomes of sexual product use are discussed based on theoretical assumptions, available data and selected user experiences. Operating within a Positive Sexuality Framework (Williams et al., 2015) and a Positive Technology Framework (Riva et al., 2012), both rooted in the Positive Psychology Approach (Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi, 2000), the paper argues that sexual products have the potential to improve sexual well-being in various populations.
    [Show full text]