Sex Toys: Harmful or Beneficial?

Despite numerous studies proving the many benefits of masturbation and regular orgasms, there is still a widespread misconception in our society about the uselessness or potential harm of vibrators and other sex toys.

What negative aspects can be found in sex toys?

The only explanation for this outdated opinion is considered to be the limitation of sexual potential, lack of awareness, and missing out on the opportunity to enjoy a natural sex life.

Some people claim that sex toys are addictive and negatively affect the intimate health of both men and women. There is an opinion that only people deprived of a "normal" sex life or pathological perverts resort to using sex toys.

Such prejudices and myths distort the perception of sexuality and prevent people from enjoying the possibilities that erotic toys provide. Instead of condemning their use, it's worth promoting a responsible approach to sexual life. Openness, knowledge of the intimate sphere, and a complete understanding of one's partner help debunk stereotypes. There is no scientific research confirming the hypothesis that regular use of erotic toys in the long term leads to a decrease in genital sensitivity or causes other harm to the health of women or men. This is provided that a person uses the intimate toy correctly, follows the instructions, and observes basic hygiene rules.

In fact, experiments with sex toys are characterized by a number of important advantages.

Benefits of male and female sex toys:

• Contribute to increased sexual satisfaction.
  
  
• Improve intimate relationships in couples, physical and psychological closeness of partners.
  
  
• Develop sensitivity of erogenous zones and genitals.
  
  
• Allow exploring one's own sexuality, discovering and studying new erogenous zones, expanding the possibilities of achieving female and male orgasms.
  
  
• Useful in treating sexual dysfunctions.
  
  
• Contribute to diversity in a couple's intimate life.

Yes, there are situations when a person experiences special satisfaction from using intimate accessories. After all, adult sex toys often provide quicker and more intense sensations than regular sex. But for a mentally healthy person, erotic toys complement sex with a partner, and giving up their use is not difficult at all.

Even more benefits of adult sex toys

The use of sex toys increases the number of orgasms in women, as female orgasms are predominantly associated with the clitoris, and sex toys are well suited for developing and enhancing sensitivity in this area. In addition, intimate toys help solve physiological problems, for example, mismatch in the size of genitals. An example would be special penis rings that allow adjusting the depth of penetration.

If partners have different needs for the frequency of intimate contact, then the use of sex toys is a solution to this situation. The partner experiencing more desire gets pleasure from the intimate toy, while the other partner enjoys watching the process. Such a sexual game is a pleasant solution for both partners.

Sexual toys that sometimes "flash" in porn films often only cause laughter, and their purchase is unjustified. For example, a huge silicone product, three times exceeding the size of an average male penis, is useless in a practical sense. When it comes to physiology, "giants" are ineffective and do not contribute to pleasure, and can even be traumatic.

Benefits of using sex toys for men

1. Expanding the palette of sensations and diversifying sexual experience. Sex toys allow men to explore new types of stimulation and get more intense sensations.
   
   
2. Help in solving physiological problems. Some sex toys can be used for therapeutic purposes, for example:
   
      - For treating prostatitis.
   
      - In post-cancer conditions.
   
      - For stress urinary incontinence.
   
      - For maintaining the vascular component of erection (with properly selected pumps).
   
   
3. Improving sexual life in a couple, 69% of partners are willing to allow the use of male sex toys on themselves.

What to pay attention to

An intimate toy can be dangerous only if it is purchased from an unverified store and is not accompanied by documents. Therefore, intimate toys should be purchased only from specialized points that provide safety certificates for the goods.

The second important aspect is following the rules of use, storage, and processing. Incorrect actions can lead to dangerous bacteria entering the vaginal microflora. This can cause thrush, irritation, and other unpleasant consequences. Always wash sex toys before and after use. And carefully study the instructions for the intimate toy before use.

Sources:

Is It Weird for Men to Have Sex Toys? - Taboo to Mainstream
https://berrylemon.com/blogs/berrylemon/is-it-weird-for-men-to-have-sex-toys

Sex Toys
https://www.nicola-doering.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Doering2021_Sex_Toys.pdf