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Vibrator Nation: The History Of Feminist Sex Stores with Lynn Comella Ph.D.

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Ever wonder how vibrators and sex toys became so popular? How did sex toys find their way into our bedside tables and cultural conversations?

Author Lynn Comella, Ph.D. shares the fascinating history of feminist sex toy stores and their impact on sex culture.

Nowadays, you can find lube at the drugstore and sex toys on Amazon – but we can’t forget that the availability of pleasure products is thanks to the visionaries that led the sex positive movement and created safe spaces for sex positive education and shopping.

The new book Vibrator Nation traces the history and impact of feminist sex toy stores. It traces the history back to feminist pioneers like Dell Williams, who founded Eve’s Garden in New York City in 1974 and Joani Blank, who opened the Good Vibrations retail store in San Francisco in 1977.

These feminist sex toy stores quickly became more than a place to buy vibrators. Sex stores like Good Vibrations and Babeland became the epicenters of sex positive education, community and empowerment.

Tune in to this fascinating conversation and then grab a copy of Vibrator Nation to explore how feminist sex toys stores influenced sex culture for us all.

Check out LynnComella.com for more information about Lynn’s work and book tour dates!

Want to find a feminist sex toy store near you? Check out this map from our friend at RedheadBedhead!

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Sex Toys and Tools

There are hundreds of high quality sex toys and tools available to experiment with.

Toys can help you create more pleasure, both solo and with your lover.

These vibrators, dildos, butt toys and prostate toys can help you stimulate new parts of your sexual anatomy, experience a wider range of sensations and play with sexuality in new ways.

Check out sites like SheVibe.com to find extensive buyer’s guides for toys that add more fun and variety to your sex life.

But remember – toys are supplements to high-quality touch, not a replacement for learning sexual techniques!

The Pleasure Mechanics Dos and Don’ts When Using Sex Toys and Tools

DO purchase toys from a reputable company that selects products based on quality and craftsmanship

DON’T purchase sex toys that are intended as “gag gifts” or “novelties”

DO spend time thinking about what kinds of sensation you want more of, and buy toys that will enhance your experience

DON’T buy toys just because they look good – ultimately, you want a toy collection that will help you have better sex, not pretty accessories.

DON’T buy toys on Amazon! The site is full of cheap knock-offs and the site doesn’t control quality. Buy from a site like SheVibe.com instead and you’ll get the real deal.

DO start small when purchasing dildos, butt plugs or anything insertable – you can always get larger sizes and work your way up

DO buy high-quality silicone toys if your budget permits. Silicone is smoother and healthier for your body than latex or vinyl.

DO consider glass dildos and wands – they won’t break and can provide a nice, weighty, smooth surface.

Where To Find Quality Sex Toys

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A Few of our Favorite Pleasure Tools and Toys!

★ This stainless steel toy is a pound and a half of pure pleasure. One of our all time favorites – if you like the feeling of nice solid weight inside, you’ll love this tool.

★ Have you ever used a glass toy? It is NOT as scary as it first sounds. The smooth weight of the glass can feel amazing, they are beautiful works of art AND you can heat them up or cool them down to play with the sensations of temperature. Check out some beautiful glass toys here.

★ If you haven’t tried a cock ring before, you’ve GOT to try one – here is a simple one for under $10 that just might delight you.

This page may contain affiliate links, allowing our friends in the sex toy biz to support PleasureMechanics.com. We only write about and link to products that we have personally reviewed and would use ourselves! For men’s sex toys, we work with fabulous male testers and our expertise of the male body!

Am I Addicted to My Vibrator?

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Can you get addicted to your vibrator?

Do vibrators cause numbness and desensitization of the clitoris or other sensitive tissues?

We tackle this tricky topic as we answer the question of a woman who can’t seem to orgasm without her vibrator.

We offer tips and strategies to regain sensitivity and learn how to achieve orgasm from different kinds of stimulation.

Hooked on the Hitachi Magic Wand? You aren’t alone, and there is a way to unplug and gain more sensitivity!

Pleasure tools and sex toys are great – but if you want strategies for developing new pleasure pathways and sensitizing your body to new kinds of touch, here is some guidance!

Stronic Pulsator by Fun Factory Review

Are you bored with the same old vibrations? If you’ve tried vibe after vibe and aren’t feeling erotically inspired, you’ll be thrilled to hear about the new toy in town. I was so excited when I heard from my friends at Fun Factory, the producers of some of my favorite sex toys. They produce quality sex toys using 100% medical grade silicone and the quality of their German engineering shows in every one of their toys.

Inspired by NASA technology, Fun Factory invested eighteen months of research and development to create a whole new kind of sex toy. The result: the pulsator. The Stronic Eins, the first toy in the pulsator line, shakes things up by converting strong magnetic force fields into a thrusting motion, giving women a highly stimulating alternative to vibrators.

Users report that the orgasms induced by the Stronic feel “deeper,” and “more emotional.” The thrusting motion is somehow more human than the buzz of a vibrator, and the various settings make the toy come alive with a variety of thrusting patterns. From tiny little pulses to vigorous thrusts, the Stronic moves in ways that evoke the thrusting motion of intercourse. The higher settings start feeling a bit like vibration, but the slower longer pulse settings take your pleasure in a whole new direction.

Most women will want to pair the Stronic with clitoral stimulation. Toy or no toy, most women do not climax from vaginal stimulation alone. You can try using one hand to hold the Stronic inside you and use your other hand to manually stimulate your clitoris. The toy is nearly silent, thanks to it’s magnetic technology. But that might not matter: even if the toy is quiet, we doubt you’ll be able to keep silent with the Stronic pulsating inside you!

We recommend always emphasizing human touch during masturbation and love making. No toy can replace the dexterity and sensitivity of your fingers. If you really want to tap into your pleasure potential, learn how to stimulate yourself and your lover with just your hands. Toys can, however, add a variety of sensations to your solo and partnered sex life. If you are bored with vibrators, try the Stronic and prepare to be thrust into a new dimension of pleasure!

The Stronic, along with lots of other great sex toys, is available at GoodVibes.com