Sex Toys for Women
The two best women’s sex toy businesses are Toys in Babeland and Good Vibrations. Toys in Babeland is owned and operated by women and Good Vibrations was started by a woman and is now worker owned, mostly by women. Toys in Babeland has stores in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Brookline, Mass. Good Vibrations has stores in Los Angeles, Seattle, and in New York. Both companies have extensive websites that educate and entertain as well as sell sex toys. Their stores are attractive and inviting with friendly and knowledgeable sales people. These are a far cry from the dark and dirty stores back in the day.
The most basic women’s sex toy is the vibrator and for most women the vibrator will be their only sex toy. But there is a wild array and what to buy is confusing. Be prepared to spend some money. Your sex toy is going to be with you for a long time and you will want to get a good one and one that holds up. The most popular worldwide is the tried and true Hitachi Magic Wand. It is a plug in for external use. It has a soft face and a powerful little engine for deep, throbbing clitoral stimulation. This is a great deal at around $52. Coming up fast in popularity is the Rabbit Habit. at $82. This battery-operated toy provides simultaneous stimulation of the clitoris and vagina. Batteries last quite a while which is good because this toy will get lots of use. It is a good idea to wipe the Rabbit clean with soap and water and then to use a condom on it to prevent infection.
There are many other toys for sale: dildos, nipple clamps, butt plugs, beads, etc. Many lesbians will want to add a dildo or two to their toy box. The dildo with strap on comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials and personal preference is important here. Try to get something that is easy to clean or always use a condom.
The next most sought after toy is good porn. Women complain that porn is usually aimed at men and much of it is not that exciting for them. More and more porn is being made by women for women with good production values, some semblance of a plot, and better looking men. Both Good Vibrations and Toys in Babeland offer suggestions for porn for women.
Another idea is to get the uncut or X versions of regular movies on DVD.
Don’t be too serious about all this stuff. Sex can be profound but also it is fun.