Sinclair Institute Sex Toy Blog

16th November 2007

What’s are Butterfly Vibrators?

Have you ever tried those vibrators that you wear? There’s all kinds of different types such as butterfly and honey bee but they have the same concept. You can wear these under your clothes and get a “turn on” at any point of the day. So you could be at work, a party, or in the car and get off without anyone knowing. You could also put it on before having sex with your partner for constant clitoral stimulation.

Some of them are just for clitoral stimulation and others have something that gives you vaginal penetration. They make for great hands-free stimulation.

Some have a controller wired to them while others are wireless! The wireless ones are great because you can have the vibrator on you and your significant other can be across the room and turn it on to turn you on at any given moment. It gives foreplay a whole new meaning!

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30th August 2007

I just got my vibrator, now what?

So you’ve got your new vibrator, but you’re not quite sure what to do with it. Don’t worry, because we’ll walk you through all the answers you need.

When you first get your vibrator, carefully take it out of the box. Check over the box or any instructions to see if your vibrator has any safety tips or special instructions. After this, you need to gently wash your vibrator with toy cleaner or warm water and mild soap – taking care not to get the battery compartment or controls wet. Dry your vibrator off with a clean towel and you’re getting closer.

You should always use lubricant when playing with toys. Lubes are a fill-in for the natural lubricant produced by a woman’s vagina. There are all several different varieties of lubes geared for special purposes, including vibrator use. Confused on what lubricant to use? Click here for a lesson in lubes.

If you intend to use an anal vibrator, then lube is an absolute must. Lube will provide a smooth, safe penetration for your vibrator while allowing for easy removal. It’s also a good idea to use lube with any vibrator that provides clitoral and vaginal stimulation. This will make for a better experience overall.

First get in a position you find comfortable. Turn the vibrator on low and start using to gently touch your erogenous zones such as your nipples, inner thighs and around your vagina. After getting used to the feel of it, apply a little lube to the vibrator and begin to gently rub the vibrator up and down your vagina. Start with a light, almost teasing approach and gradually build up pressure until you reach the point you’re most comfortable at. Never insert any vibrator to the point that it can’t be easily controlled and removed. If pain or discomfort occurs while using your vibrator, stop immediately. Do not use your vibrator on irritated skin.

Every time you use your vibrator you should always clean it thoroughly before using it again. Most vibrators can be cleaned with a toy cleaner, but some models and material require special care such as a second skin type of material needing powder on it to keep its freshness.

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29th August 2007

How can I find the perfect vibrator

With the thousands of vibrators on the market, it can be quite a challenge to find which ones best fit your needs. By carefully planning your decision, you’ll be able to better narrow your selection and find the vibrator that best suits your needs.

The most important factor in buying a vibrator is size. You can buy an expensive vibrator with all kinds of special features, but you’ll end up disappointed if the vibrator of your dreams turns out too small or too large to use. Most vibrators are sized 5 to 7 inches long and 1 inch wide; similar to the average penis. Vibrators intended exclusively for anal use tend to be a little shorter and thinner while other vibrators can measure a whopping 14 inches long and 2.5 inches wide.

Many people make the mistake of buying a vibrator too large for their needs. If you feel the need for deeper penetration, look for a longer model with average width so you do not get stuck with something larger than you can handle. A good idea is to estimate the size of a lover’s penis and buy a similarly sized vibrator.

Once you’ve determined a comfortable size for your vibrator, it’s time to think about which model of vibrator suits your needs. Depending on how you plan to use your vibrator, there’s likely a special model of vibrators specifically made to suit your needs, whether you’re looking for a simple back massage, clitoral stimulation from a Rabbit Vibrator or something to hit your G-Spot. While there are some vibrators designed to stimulate multiple erogenous zones, many women prefer to have multiple vibrators with each vibrator specializing in one area.

There are two standard ways to control the power of your vibrator. The more basic models come with a rotating dial in their base so you can vary the vibrator’s speed from low to high. Other vibrator models have pre-set pulsations. By pressing a button on the vibrator’s base or on a separate remote, you can set the speed from low to high or even select a pre-set pattern that rapidly turns the vibe on and off.

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17th August 2007

Special Features to Improve your Vibrator Experience

Now that you have read the blog on the sex toy materials you know what you want your ideal vibrator to be made out of, it’s time to actually start shopping. While browsing through our extensive collection of vibrators, you’ll find several that advertise special features - like Pleasure Nubs, a Realistic Look or Waterproof Controls. This will explain just what these little extras are and what they do.

Many higher-end vibrators aim to increase stimulation as much as possible by creating ridges, bumps and pleasure nubs along the vibrator.

Ridges are lines that run along the vibrator’s shaft and stick out just a little bit to provide additional stimulation during penetration. On many vibrators, particularly realistic vibrators, these ridges are made to look like veins.

Bumps tend to small, raised circles along the vibrator’s shaft that function similar to ridges. Larger-sized bumps are also found around the vibrator’s base for clitoral stimulation. Bumps have little to no flexibility.

Pleasure nubs are small and thin but highly flexible hair-like pieces that stick out along the shaft and near the base for clitoral and vaginal stimulation.

Realistic vibratorsreplicate a penis from the head down to the balls. These are frequently molded from real-life models, including several top adult stars. Realistic vibrators are often made from cyberskin - a special material that simulates the feel and consistency of the real thing. They come in a wide variety of sizes from average to the largest ones that top out around 12 inches long and 2 inches in girth. Some of the better models also include raised veins to provide increased stimulation during penetration.

Waterproof vibrators are perfect for turning bath time into playtime. Many women love being able to combine the stimulation of their vibrator with the sensuous feel of water or a powerful shower massage for a knee-shaking orgasm. A special plastic ring seals the battery compartment off from the water allowing you to use these models in the shower, hot tub or the pool with ease.

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14th August 2007

So what are my sex toys made of?

Ever wondered about the material of your sex toys? It’s hard to pick a sex toy due to the overwhelming about of possibilities. To make things easier I thought I’d explain some of the different materials used today. First of all your 6 basic materials are Plastic, Latex, Jelly, Cyberskin, Silicone, and Glass. These all have different price ranges depending on the quality. Here’s some information that will help you find the best sex toy for you.

Plastic is a popular choice for sex toys, largely because of its extremely low price. Sex toys made from plastic tend to be very basic, no-frills models. Plastic sex toys are very smooth and sleek. Plastic sex toys tend to be excellent for penetration, providing a firm and fulfilling experience. But their lack of flexibility makes them less effective when it comes to clitoral stimulation.

Latex is as cheap as plastic but gives the sex toy user many more options. Latex sex toys are firm enough for deep penetration, but these sex toys have more give and a little more flexibility than plastic ones.

Jelly sex toys provide an excellent balance between usability and cost making this the material of choice for many mid-range and luxury sex toys. Jelly is very easy to mold, color and shape, properties which manufacturers take advantage of whenever possible. This results in jelly sex toys numbering among the most colorful and exotic-looking models of sex toys as well as giving designers a chance to include many special features. Jelly is a very pliable material that has an overall smooth, soft and even supple feel to it. Jelly sex toys are very effective at penetration.

Cyberskin or Second Skin sex toys are prized for their highly realistic feel and appearance. This special material comes very close to replicating the feel and appearance of human skin, especially after you hold these sex toys close to your body to warm them up. Because of its realistic look and feel, cyberskin is commonly used in high-end adult toys and realistic sex toys. It combines the soft give of jelly sex toys with the firmness of latex sex toys. Cyberskin sex toys do require some specialized cleaning and powdering but nothing you can’t handle.

Silicone is a high quality material that is rapidly revolutionizing the sex toy industry. Silicone is prized for its durability as well as its superior hygienic properties. Silicone can put up with a great deal of stress and hard-use while retaining its original shape and qualities. Silicone sex toys tend to be more expensive because these models are meant to last for years of intense usage. For the most part, silicone sex toys are soft and firm and feel very comfortable whether used for penetration or clitoral stimulation. Silicone sex toys are also easy to clean.

The numerous benefits of glass sex toys make them highly appealing to the sex toy connoisseur. Glass sex toys have a special, unique shape and are covered with bumps and nodules to provide additional stimulation. The most unique option of glass sex toys is the ability to cool the sex toys or warm the sex toys for added stimulation. You can safely use hot water to warm up your glass sex toy to a comfortable temperature or you could place your glass sex toy in the freezer or refrigerator to cool your glass sex toy.

On top of all that, glass sex toys are highly durable. Your glass sex toy could last for your lifetime with the proper care. Glass sex toys are also non-porous. As for cleaning, you can simply throw non-vibrator glass sex toys in the dishwasher or a pot of boiling water.

Glass sex toys are much harder to manufacture than other sex toys, which drives up the price of glass sex toys compared to other sex toys. The special features of glass sex toys even mean that some sex toys have to be handmade. You will pay more for it but it will last a very long time and you will enjoy it. You can even use them as pieces of art!

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