A sex toy is any object or device that is primarily used in facilitating human sexual pleasure. Human sexual behavior or different human sexual practices encompass a wide range of activities such as strategies to find or attract partners ( Mating and display This term can also include BDSM apparatuses, sex furniture, sex swings, fisting sling, or angled cushions and shaped pillows. Erotic furniture represents any form of Furniture that can act as an aid to Sexual intercourse. Sling Furniture is usually a suspended free-swinging Chair or bed that is made of a framework connected to hanging straps or rope The most popular sex toys are designed to resemble human genitals and can be classified as vibrating or non-vibrating. Sex toys usually do not include contraceptives, pornography, or condoms. Birth control, sometimes synonymous with contraception, is a regimen of one or more actions devices or Medications followed in order to deliberately prevent Pornography or porn is the explicit depiction of Sexual subject matter with the sole intention of sexually exciting the viewer A condom is a device most commonly used during Sexual intercourse.

A related "softer" term is adult toy. Another related term is marital aid, often used as a euphemism for sex toys, although marital aid is broader as it can also be applied to drugs and herbs marketed as supposedly enhancing or prolonging sex. A euphemism is a substitution of an agreeable or less offensive expression in place of one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant to the listener or in the case of doublespeak

Contents 1 Types of sex toys 1.1 Vibrators 1.2 Penile toys 1.3 Glass sex toys 1.4 Nipple toys 1.5 Anal toys 1.6 General penetrative toys 2 Flesh-like materials used in sex toys 3 Health and safety concerns 4 Legal issues in the United States 5 Notes 6 References and further reading 7 See also

Types of sex toys

Vibrators

Vibrators are vibrating devices intended to stimulate the nerves of the body. A vending machine is a machine that provides various snacks beverages and other products to consumers Vibrators are devices intended to vibrate against the body and stimulate the nerves for a relaxing and pleasurable feeling Vibrators intended for sexual use are often dildo-shaped, although they also come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, allowing internal as well as external use.

• Penetrative vibrators usually measure twelve to eighteen centimeters (five to seven inches) in length and two to five centimeters (one to two inches) wide to mimic the size of an actual penis. ^[1]
• Anal vibrators are typically shorter than general penetrative vibrators, and have a flared base to prevent the device from becoming lodged in the rectum. An anal vibrator is a sex toy meant for Sexual stimulation of Anal area
• The G-spot vibrator is curved at the end to facilitate stimulation of the female G-spot. G-spot vibrator is a Sex toy which varies depending if it is being used by a male or female The Gräfenberg spot, or G-spot, is a female Erogenous zone which when stimulated leads to high levels of sexual arousal and powerful Orgasms
• Bullet vibrators are small, bullet-shaped vibrators that can be used for direct stimulation or inserted into other Sex Toys to increase stimulation.
• Vibrator wands, such as the Hitachi Magic Wand, are large vibrators that generally plug into a wall (versus operating on battery power) and are marketed as back massagers. They are typically used for clitoral stimulation.
• The rabbit vibrator, of which there are several variations, is a popular female sex toy popularized by the television series Sex and the City^[2]. Rabbit vibrator or Jack Rabbit vibrator or Jessica Rabbit vibrator is a vibrating and rotating Sex toy made in the shape of a Phallus Sex and the City was an American Cable television program The original run of the show was broadcast on HBO from 1998 until 2004 for a It comprises an insertable shaft which often has additional functionality, such as rotation and internal beads or a thrusting action. Attached to the shaft is a vibrating clitoral stimulator. For most rabbit vibrators this comes in the form of "bunny ears" which sit either side of the clitoris. The clitoris is a sexual organ that is present only in Female Mammals In humans the visible button-like portion is located near the Anterior
• Luxury Vibrators entered the market around 2000 with an increased focus on design and the use of precious materials that appeal to the more upscale fashion market. They are designed by companies such as Jimmyjane and sold by high-end retailers such as Fred Segal. Jimmyjane is a privately-held company in San Francisco California that produces high-end sexual accessories including vibrators and Sex toys Ethan Imboden Fred Segal is a Los Angeles, California based clothing retailer that has become synonymous with hip trendsetting and essential fashion

Penile toys

• "Pocket pussies" or "vaginas" or "masturbators" are modelled to accept a penis for simulated intercourse. An artificial vagina is a device designed to simulate the female sex organ They can be shaped like vaginas, anuses, or anything with a hole for penetration. The Fleshlight is a popular variation of pocket pussy. The Fleshlight (also marketed as the Fleshjack) is a Sex toy designed for use by males .
• Cock rings in their most basic form enhance and prolong a man's erection by keeping blood inside the penis. A cock ring or cockring is a ring that is placed around a man's Penis, usually at the base primarily to slow the flow of blood from the erect penile tissue A man may wear a cock ring because he has erectile difficulties, or because he likes the particular sensation of tightness and engorgement that wearing one provides. Some models include a protruding clitoral stimulator, designed to stimulate the clitoris during sex. The clitoris is a sexual organ that is present only in Female Mammals In humans the visible button-like portion is located near the Anterior Others vibrate, either vibrating the ring itself, or in a popular 'Dolphin' variant using two removable bullet vibrators to provide stimulation to the testicles and clitoris. Some cock rings have vibrators attached which can be worn to stimulate a partner during sexual intercourse, especially in the scrotum or perineum. Vibrators are devices intended to vibrate against the body and stimulate the nerves for a relaxing and pleasurable feeling Sexual intercourse, in its biological sense is the act in which the male reproductive organ (in humans and other higher animals enters the female reproductive tract In some Male Mammals the scrotum - also 'scrutum' or 'scrootum' - is a protuberance of Skin and Muscle containing the Testicles In Human anatomy, the perineum is generally defined as the surface region in both males and females between the Pubic symphysis and the Coccyx.
• A triple crown is a cock ring that has additional rings for restraining the testicles. A cock ring or cockring is a ring that is placed around a man's Penis, usually at the base primarily to slow the flow of blood from the erect penile tissue In orgasm, the testicles usually retract toward the body before ejaculation. An orgasm (sexual climax is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, and may be experienced by both males and females Ejaculation is the ejecting of Semen from the Penis, and is usually accompanied by Orgasm. A triple crown changes and intensifies the sensation of orgasm by forcing the testicles to stay away from the body.
• A cock harness is a more elaborate harness designed to be worn around the penis and scrotum. In some Male Mammals the scrotum - also 'scrutum' or 'scrootum' - is a protuberance of Skin and Muscle containing the Testicles Its intention is similar to that of a cock ring. Often associated with BDSM activities such as cock and ball torture. Cock and Ball Torture (also known as CBT) is a German band formed in 1997 by members of Carnal Tomb.
• A ball lock is an ordinary padlock fastened around the male scrotum, separating the testicles away from the penis and not removable except by key or combination.
• A penis sleeve is a cylindrical device that is placed on the shaft of the penis, with the aim of increasing stimulation for the person being penetrated. They often have soft bumps intended to provide further stimulation.
• A penis extension is a partially hollow device like a very short dildo, with the hollow end placed on the end of the penis, intended to increase the effective length of the penis, again for the benefit of the person being penetrated. These are generally worn with condoms to prevent them from falling off during use.
• A docking is a cylindrical device similar to a penis sleeve, but is open at both ends, so that two men can dock. This list of sex positions includes descriptions of various forms of Sexual intercourse and other sexual acts between people

Glass sex toys

Glass sex toys . are commonly made from clear medical grade borosilicate glass (“hard glass”) of which Pyrex is a brand. This material (essentially “lead-free crystal”) is completely non-toxic and will withstand extreme temperatures as well as physical shock without compromising its structural integrity. Glass toys made of borosilicate are completely safe. A properly annealed inch thick piece of borosilicate will withstand up to 3,000 lbs of pressure and extreme heat and cold. Glass dildos are also non porous and can be sterilized to help prevent infection with reuse. These types of sex toys are not only durable, but also very visually appealing, often considered by some to be works of art. Glass sex oys are a viable and long lasting alternative to the less expensive and less appealing toys on the market.

Nipple toys

• A nipple clamp is a clamp used to stimulate the nipples by applying varying degrees of pressure. A nipple clamp is a clamp used to Stimulate the Nipples by applying varying degrees of pressure
• Suction devices are generally either rubber or glass, fit around the nipple, and cause nipples to become more sensitive due to engorgement. Glass suction devices may use either heat or a pump to create suction.

Anal toys

• Butt Plugs are shorter dildos intended for anal insertion. Butt plugs (or anal plugs) are Sex toys designed to be inserted in the Anus and Rectum for sexual pleasure. They tend to have a flared base to prevent the device from becoming lodged in the rectum.
• Anal Beads are balls or bumps on a string or a semi-rigid wand. Anal beads are a Sex toy consisting of several small balls attached together in series which are continuously inserted through the Anus into the Rectum They are inserted into the rectum and then removed with varying speeds.
• Prostate Massage toys are specially curved dildos that aim to stimulate the prostate. Prostate massage and prostate milking are terms used to describe the Massage or stimulation of the Prostate gland in males either for medical or Sexual

General penetrative toys

• A dildo is a non-vibrating device which is used for sexual stimulation of the vagina and/or anus. A dildo is a Sex toy, often explicitly Phallic in appearance intended for bodily penetration during self-administered Masturbation The vagina (from Latin, literally " Sheath " or " Scabbard " is a fibromuscular tubular tract leading from the Uterus The anus is an opening at the opposite end of an Animal 's Digestive tract from the Mouth. Dildos are generally made of silicone rubber, but can be made of other materials such as metals or glass. They are often made to resemble a penis.
• A double-ended dildo is a long, usually flexible dildo with both ends designed for penetration. A Double penetration dildo or double dildo is a Sex toy that allows the double penetration of the anus and/or vagina It allows for mutual penetration between two persons (or for double penetration of a single female, both anally and vaginally).
• Ben Wa balls are hollow metal balls inserted vaginally which can be worn inside the vagina for extended periods of time. Ben Wa balls, also known as Burmese bells or Geisha balls (In Chinese, Ben Wa balls are called 阴[[wiktionary 道|道]] 球 The M acro E xpansion T emplate A ttribute L anguage complements TAL, providing macros which allow the reuse of code across The internal rolling is said to enhance orgasms, and enable women with vaginal difficulties to reach orgasm.
• Kegel exercisers, also known as vaginal barbells, also known as vagina jugglers are designed to improve muscle tone in the pelvic floor, and can be used for sexual pleasure as well as enhancing vaginal response. The pelvic floor or pelvic/urogential diaphragm is composed of muscle fibers of the Levator ani, the Coccygeus, and associated Connective tissue

Flesh-like materials used in sex toys

• Silicone is soft and lifelike, it is hypoallergenic, warms up quickly to body temperature, non-porous therefore easy to clean (with mild soap and water, or boiled for sterilization). Silicones are largely inert compounds with a wide variety of forms and uses Core temperature, also called core body temperature, is the operating Temperature of an Organism, specifically in deep structures of the body such as the SOAP (see below for name and origins is a protocol for exchanging XML -based messages over Computer networks normally using Water is a common Chemical substance that is essential for the survival of all known forms of Life. Boiling (also called ebullition) a type of Phase transition, is the rapid vaporization of a Liquid, which typically occurs when a liquid Sterilization (or sterilisation, see spelling differences) refers to any process that effectively kills or eliminates transmissible agents (such as Fungi Unlike jelly rubber and other porous materials, silicone can be sterilized in temperatures up to 600 degrees F. It can be bleached in a 10% bleach solution. When using lubricants with silicone sex toys it's important that silicone or silicone based lubricants are not used to avoid damage to the toy.
• CyberSkin is a thermal plastic elastomer and is currently the closest emulation of real skin on the market. CyberSkin is a trademarked name and is manufactured by Topco Sales,one of the largest adult novelty manufacturers in the world. Because CyberSkin is known as the most realistic feeling material on the market, many similar materials have mimicked the look and feel of CyberSkin within the adult novelty industry. Often any soft, realistic, stretchy or "jelly-like" material is referred to as CyberSkin. CyberSkin is made from ingredients on FDA approved lists and it does not contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), heavy metals or latex. It also does not contain any of the controversial softeners known as phthalates, as was proven by a study by Greenpeace in the Netherlands. It is easy to clean and maintain by washing it with soap and water, patting dry, and using a product called CyberSkin Renew to keep it fresh. Water based lubricants are best for Cyberskin toys. CyberSkin should be stored in a dry place away from other sex toys.

• Latex rubber, also called jelly rubber, is commonly used for sex toys; it is a flexible and inexpensive material allowing the user more options in size and look. LaTeX (ˈleɪtɛ While latex is commonly used and less expensive than materials such as Silicone, glass and CyberSkin, it can be allergenic to some people. Allergy is a disorder of the Immune system often also referred to as Atopy. Latex is porous and should be cleaned thoroughly with an antibactierial soap and water or a sex toy cleaner. Some rubber toys contain phthalates which are used to soften rubber. Phthalates are sometimes considered controversial due to early studies on lab rats that showed adverse reproductive effects in the rodents. Further scientific researchshows this claim is generally false. Phthalates are found in many household items and pose no risk to human health or the environment. It is recommended by many experts that one use a condom with each use for protection against bacterial infection or sexually transmitted diseases if one is sharing sex toys. Water and silicone-based lubricants can be used with Latex toys, oil-based lubricants and petroleum jelly should not be used with latex as these may adversely affect the toy.

Health and safety concerns

Danish retailers report that they often lack information about the composition of sex toys that they sell. Survey and health assessment of chemicals substances in sex toys (htm). Danish government staff report. Retrieved on 2008-05-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. A recent (2006) study conducted by the Greenpeace Netherlands office. Found high level of phthalates in seven out of eight plastic sex toys tested. http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/toxics/bad-vibrations-we-expose-an-eu-sex-scandal

Legal issues in the United States

In many areas, such as some U.S. Southern states, the sale of sex toys is discouraged, or outlawed completely, by laws prohibiting or regulating "obscene devices". The Southern United States &mdashcommonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South &mdashconstitutes a large distinctive ^[3] As recently as 1999, William H. Pryor, Jr., an assistant attorney general in Alabama commenting on a case involving sex toys and discussing to what end the devices are used, was quoted as saying there is no "fundamental right for a person to buy a device to produce orgasm". William Holcombe "Bill" Pryor Jr (born April 26 1962, Mobile Alabama, USA) is a federal judge on the United States Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. An orgasm (sexual climax is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, and may be experienced by both males and females A federal appeals court upheld Alabama's law prohibiting the sale of sex toys on Valentine's Day, 2007. ^[4]

It is also common practice for someone to move a motor home near a proposed sex shop as a means of protest to prevent the shop from opening where the law prohibits an "adult" establishment within a certain distance of a dwelling. In North American English the term recreational vehicle, and its acronym RV, are generally used to refer to an enclosed piece of equipment dually used as both

However, in February 2008, a federal appeals court overturned a Texas statute banning the sales of sex toys, deeming such a statute as violating the Constitution's 14th Amendment on the right to privacy ^[5]. The appeals court cited Lawrence and Garner v. Texas, where the U.S. Supreme Court in 2003 struck down bans on consensual sex between gay couples, as unconstitutionally aiming at "enforc[ing] a public moral code by restricting private intimate conduct". Lawrence v Texas, 539 US 558 ( 2003) was a landmark United States Supreme Court case The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary.

There are organizations that assist those who sell sex toys to stay within legal limits and provide them with news, legal updates and assistance. One such organization is the National Association for Sexual Awareness & Empowerment (NASAE)

Sex toys, especially lubricants, have become increasingly available in major commercial retail outlets in the United States as of 2007 and early 2008. On-shelf displays tend to be more discreet than the offerings on the major outlet web sites. These items tend to be displayed in the female health sections of stores. ^[6]

Notes

References and further reading

• 1ne Sensual MarketPlace. 'BBSSM. com'. Worldwide Productions, 2004. 798-69-242412-6-9.
• Timothy Archibald. Sex Machines: Photographs and Interviews. Process, 2005. ISBN 0-9760822-3-3.
• Sex Toys . A comprehensive guide to sex toys, the ideal resource to help your choice.
• Karlyn Lotney. The Ultimate Guide to Strap-On Sex: A Complete Resource for Women and Men Cleis Press, 2000. ISBN 1-57344-085-X.
• Berman, Laura. "Reach your 'sensual potential'" Chicago Sun Times, September 18, 2006. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved July 16, 2007
• Article about how doctors are prescribing vibrators to patients suffering from Female Sexual Dysfunction

See also

• Tenga (masturbation toy)
• Erotic furniture
• Fleshlight
• Genital jewellery
• Teledildonics
• Sybian

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