Whether you’re entering the world of sex toys or looking to mix up your bedroom routine, adding a dildo to your toybox can enrich your sex life and bring you the pleasure you’ve been seeking. Dildos, which are penetrative sex toys that can be inserted vaginally, anally, or orally, can be orgasm-inducing solo and partnered sex accessories for folks of all genders. They come in countless lengths, sizes, and girths (including the shape of dragon d*cks and vegetables), and you can use them for masturbation, pegging, double penetration, and more. Penetrative play all comes down to how you and your partner want to play with them. When using a dildo for the first time, it’s important first to explore all the ins and outs, including how to get started, what to look out for when shopping, and how to use dildos to access the most pleasurable experience possible.

Here are the basics to know before you begin – the dil-dos and dil-don’ts , if you will, according to two sex educators.

Getting Started With A Dildo

According to sex educator and owner of feminist sex shop Early to Bed Searah Deysach, your first step is to consider sizing. “Think about what you’re already comfortable with being inside of you, and use that as a guide,” she tells Bustle. Leer más