Sex Toy
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Also known as: Vibrator, dildo
Image description: Examples of sex toys
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What Is It?
A sex toy is an object such as a dildo or a vibrator that helps a person to experience sexual pleasure. Some sex toys can only be purchased by people aged 18 or older.
Other items such as pillows, positioning wedges, and stools, may also provide support that makes sexual activities more accessible and comfortable.
Only use items that are made to be used with bodies or during sexual activities. Inserting other items in the rectum or vagina can be unsafe.
An Example
Tina cannot easily reach her vulva with her hand, so if she wants to masturbate, she uses a vibrator that is long enough to reach her vulva.
What to Know
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- Some people may choose to use a sex toy alone, with a partner, or both.
- Some sex toys need electricity from batteries or need to be plugged in, while other toys do not require batteries or power for use.
- Sex toys are made of many different materials, including latex, silicone, hard plastic, and other smooth, body-safe materials such as glass, metal, and crystal. People should choose the toys that work best for them and their needs.
- Sometimes people may need help from a personal care attendant to prepare for any sexual activity, including an activity that uses a sex toy. The personal care attendant must give the person privacy before, during, and after the sexual activity, based on the requests of the person they support.
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What did you learn about sex toys?
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