As some of you may know, I’m a big golf fan.  So when I went to watch the U.S. Open yesterday to start my annual fix, I was annoyed to see that it was a rainout. I mean, there was enough water on the course to make the golfers want to use a canoe to get down the fairways – you can see some pictures of it here.

And as you also know, I never miss the chance to tie in golf and sex – the only two things you don’t have to be good at to enjoy – so let’s talk waterproof vibrators!  Before I go any further, we should make a distinction.  Waterproof vibrators can be completely submerged in water.  Splash proof vibrators are ok for the shower, but don’t dunk them.  You’ll ruin your toy and your bath.

A good waterproof vibrator can give you freedom to enjoy an orgasm in the tub, the hot tub or even the pool.  Some people like the more adventurous rivers, lakes and oceans, but let’s be honest, you don’t want to masturbate in a public place unless you can get to some remote location and that’s usually a fantasy.  Unless you’re really kinky, but in that case, watch out for people with cameras and cops!

The idea behind a waterproof vibrator is to give you the flexibility to enjoy it in places other than the bedroom and you get privacy too.  That is, if you can keep your voice down in the bathtub.  And if you have children, the bathroom is one of the few places you get any privacy.  So the waterproof vibrator is a great option for getting away from it all and having some fun.

Back to the splashproof vibrator for a second.  You can use these in the shower as well.  So they’re also a good option for privacy, just not for the bath.

With all of this in mind, think of your waterproof vibrator as an “all weather” option.  With one of these, you’ll never have play time rained out.  And that’s a great thing – unlike the bad weather at the U.S. Open.

Getting Started

You’ve decided that you want to spice up your play time, or you want to get your playtimes going again.  Congratulations, and we believe you’ll have more fun than ever.  Before you get going, we want to give you three simple questions to ask yourself to help you make a good selection.

Question 1 - Do I want a toy for me alone, or do I want a toy I can share with a partner?  If you’re looking for a toy that you alone will enjoy, you’ll need to know what it is that stimulates you.  Know where your “hot spots” are before you begin, that way you’ll pick a toy that hits them.  If you’re looking for a toy to share, check out our Sex Toys For Couples or (if you’re a more adventurous type) Fetish Categories for great ideas.

Question 2 – How much experience do I have with toys?  If the answer is, “very little,” we suggest you start in our Sex Toys For Beginners category.  We stock it with a variety of sex toys that are perfect for learning about use and care for toys.  If you have a great deal of experience, you’ll love our wide selection of toys in a variety of styles and price ranges.

Question 3 – Which toy will make me happy?  That’s a question only you will ultimately know.  But if you need more information to make your decision, you can use our Expert Team to get all the information you will need before you make a purchase.  We can answer questions about toys and how to use them.

You’re close to getting the spice back in your play time.  Once you decide to make a purchase, we’re here to help you get what you want an reignite the flames of passion in your life.  So have a look at our selection, find what you want and let us help you get going!

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There are multiple ways to utilize our trained staff in making this decision. First, you can always Ask an Expert using this link.

This option is completely anonymous, you won’t be charged and you don’t have to give any personal information. The Experts will help you to find what you seek. Our expert team spends time researching the products on our site to learn about materials, designs, functions and customer satisfaction.

Products for Sexual Health and Well Being

We live in an age where sexual health is an open topic on mainstream news, in coffee shops and among friends.  But we understand that some people want their sexual health decisions to be private.  Sextoys.com works to protect your privacy in all phases of your shopping experience.  Here’s how we do that:

First, at Sextoys.com, you get to shop in the privacy of your own home.  Not a sex toy party goer?  We understand.  While we talk openly and frankly about sexual health and sex toys, some people like to keep it quiet.  With an inventory approaching 20,000 products and still growing, we offer you a wide range of products to choose from and the ability to choose in the privacy of your own home.

Next, when you purchase from us, we handle the transaction in a discreet manner.  That means you won’t see Sextoys or any variation of it on your bank statement.  We use non-descript billing to keep your privacy maintained.  We don’t add you to any mailing lists and we do not spam.  Your privacy is assured when you make a purchase with us.

Then we make sure that your package is shipped discreetly.  You won’t receive a pink package stamped “Sex Toys Inside.”  We ship in discreet white or brown packages with non-descript information on the shipping information.  When your package arrives, only you will know what is in it.

While we’re discussing this, if you’re a fan of erotica, but you don’t like going to the back of the video store to buy it, you can buy your DVD’s directly from us.  But if you don’t want to buy them and wait, we’ve teamed with Hotmovies.com to give you the opportunity to stream movies directly to your home, with no shipping or waiting, and we’ll give you 10 minutes free to explore the options and try it out.  With over 100,000 titles from which to choose, you’re sure to find something you and your partner will enjoy.

We work hard to make sure that your shopping experience is pleasurable and discreet, and we hope you’ll have a look at what we have to offer.  You can find products in a wide range of categories in the upper left hand corner of the blog.

This little guy is about as simple a sex toy as you could ask for, but for adding the extra oomph to play time, I have to rank it as a heavyweight.  The Tantus Beginner’s Cock Ring is an awesome addition to the collection.  And this is a great time to discuss how to properly use a cock ring as well.  So I’ll tell you how awesome this one is, but I’ll start with how to use it (you would be amazed at the number of people who ask us how to use a cock ring).

First, because this is a silicone cock ring, it does have some “give” to it, which makes it quite easy to use and unlike metal cock rings, adds a huge safety factor.  I have never had a metal ring crisis, but reading about one once made me realize that for beginners, silicone is the safest bet for cock ring use.

To wear it, all you have to do is place one testicle inside, and then loop it over your other testicle.  Now the next point is up for personal preference.  I prefer to be semi-flaccid, not hard, but not flaccid either when I pull the cock ring over my penis.  This applies only to silicone rings.  No way can you get a metal ring over an erect penis, without doing some damage somewhere around your jewels.

There is a picture on Wikipedia that shows how a cock ring (albeit metal) fits on a man.

Once on, the erection can – and will – go full.  Nothing for me feels quite as sexy as a gift wrapped erection!  But aesthetics are only a small bit of the fun.  First, the cock ring serves to keep the erection powerful for longer by restricting blood flow.  Don’t get the image of a tourniquet, it isn’t like that!  It just helps to keep things solid.

But the real payoff is the ejaculation.  If you think you’ve had a volcanic experience without one, with this little gem, it can last for up to a minute, which in sex terms is like about ten thousand years.  This one actually had me shocked at how intense the orgasm and ejaculation went for me.

I wholeheartedly endorse this product and suggest that if you haven’t ever used a cock ring, this is an excellent one to start your experiment.  You’ll love the way it feels.

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