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Vibrators
Vibrators are the most popular selling sex toy in the world. This guide offers tips on choosing the right vibrator, buying a vibrator without being ripped off, and ways of using vibrators for men, women, and couples.

Penis Pumps
All about penis pumps. Explains how penis pumps work, whether penis pumps are effective, and how safe it is to use a penis pump.

Preaching to the Choir: Christian Sex Toy Retailing
The trend toward niche sex toy marketing has taken a different turn with the opening of two on line Christian sex toy retailers. Theses sites propose only selling their products to heterosexual, married Christians.

Phthalates in Sex Toys
Describes phthalates, which are used in the manufacturing of many sex toys, and concerns that have been raised about phthalates by scientists, consumer groups and the media.

High End Sex Toys
High end sex toys have been slowly gaining in popularity in the past five years. There are now several high end sex toy manufacturers and designers, each offering a unique vision for high end sex toys.

Electric Vibrators
Explains the benefits and drawbacks of electric vibrators and the different styles of electric vibrators including wand style, coil style, and rechargeable electric vibrators.

Sex Toy Injuries
What are the most common sex toy injuries, and how often to people injure themselves using sex toys?

Dangerous Sex Toys
Discusses whether or not sex toys are dangerous and the possible reasons why people might say sex toys are dangerous.

Sex Toys 101
Explains the basics of sex toys including different kinds of sex toys, tips on shopping for sex toys, where to find the best sex toys, sex toy safety, and sex toy quizzes.

Anal Sex Toys
Tips on choosing and using anal sex toys.

Butt Plugs
Description of butt plugs.

Anal Beads
Description of anal beads, also known as “Thai beads”.

Anal Dildo
Description of anal dildos.

Safer Sex Toy Shopping
Sex toy shopping tips for people with allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities, and other environmental concerns. Lists the common problems in retail sex toy products and ways to avoid buying something that might be harmful to your health.

Battery Vibrators
Explains the benefits and drawbacks of battery vibrators and the different styles of battery vibrators including dual action battery vibrators, g spot battery vibrators, wearable and remote control vibrators, and more.

Sex Shop Reviews
Sex shop reviews and recommendations from sex shop customers and sexual experts who travel the world talking and teaching about sex.

Homemade Sex Toys
Tips for homemade sex toy projects, plus links to the best homemade sex toy sites, books and products.

Penis Rings
Describes the basic penis ring, how it functions, and important safety information regarding the use of penis rings.

Personal Lubricants
Questions and concerns when choosing a personal lubricant, and a guide to picking the best personal lubricant for you. Describes the difference between silicone and water based sex lubricants, how long lubricants last, and suggestions and advice for choosing a lubricant that’s right for you.

Using Lubricants While Trying to Get Pregnant
Explains how lubricants can harm sperm and make conception more difficult.

Joy Wilson – Christian Sex Toy Retailing
An interview with Joy Wilson who started Book22.com, a sex toy website for married Christians.

D-I-Y S-E-X: An Interview with Homemade-Sex-Toys.com
An interview with the folks who write and produce homemade-sex-toys.com, a great site for homemade sex toy inspiration and instruction.

Electric Vibrators versus Battery Vibrators
Explains the pros and cons of electric vibrators versus battery vibrators for anyone considering which kind of vibrator to buy.

Where Can I Buy a Vibrator?
Where can you find a good store to buy a vibrator? How can you tell the difference between the thousands of on line sex stores and hundreds of adult sex toy stores in your yellow pages? Tips on how to find a good store to buy a vibrator.

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