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What are the down sides of introducing toys into couples sex?

Asked by Fallenangel (260points) December 25th, 2008

I’ve been thinking about the sex me and my girlfriend have been having, and it just seems to be getting boring. Im looking for new ideas for stuff to try. ( its not that were bad, i always finish the job, and shes always makes sure that she takes care of me, its just, repetitive.)

I was thinking about trying some joys out with her, but i know that some things can be very hard to beat, and im really not looking to be replaced by some plastic.

i mean, were having a fair amount of problems, so im really not looking to be lacking in the one area im really good at. ya know?

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simone54's avatar

hahahahahahah

Just make sure you can compete.

tinyfaery's avatar

I can’t think of one negative. Nope. Not one.

In my opinion, boring sex isn’t about the physical, but the mental and emotional.

LKidKyle1985's avatar

Eh I can’t think of any real negatives. Exspecially if it gets things interesting again. I wouldn’t worry about being replaced by something. Girls are not usually only about physical stuff but emotional too.

jholler's avatar

Toys are great!

vanelokz's avatar

@LKidKyle1985 – couldn’t have said it better myself

Blondesjon's avatar

ABSOLUTELY NO TOYS!!! Do you peole know how hard it is to retrieve a Lincoln Log once you’ve lost it?!?

krose1223's avatar

quivers at previous post
Sounds like a good idea to me. It will be a fun experience for both parties. Don’t you turned on by watching your girl get off?

cookieman's avatar

We tried toys once or twice and all was fine – until I found tickle-me-Elmo smoking in my bed one night.

“You monster!” I cried, but he just laughed. Then the fur really flew.

loser's avatar

Toys are great but only if you’re both into agreement in what you’re playing with. Make sure to include her in the shopping experience and talk about what you’re interested in beforehand.

augustlan's avatar

Toys will never replace a man. Well, a good man. If she’s not comfortable with the idea, it’s not going to improve things though. Make sure you are in agreement, and don’t just ‘spring’ it on her.

buster's avatar

Vibrator dependency is real.

loser's avatar

That’s true, it can cause some insensitivity. But there’s lots of other fun stuff out there!

laureth's avatar

No man can do some of the things that toys can do. On the other hand, a piece of plastic will never feel quite as good as my guy.

In my opinion, they’re not mutually exclusive. You can have one and still enjoy the other. That said, I’ve always liked the Boy better than the Toy.

The downside of toys? Latex flavor.

SoapChef's avatar

@ buster lol, lurve for that answer.
It seems like if you need toys, something else is missing. not that there is anything wrong with that.

Mizuki's avatar

The only down side of toys is the cost of batteries. I do suggest that she be part of the toy buying process, and have her help select the toy. Buy tons of batteries and KY oil, and rock on. This will be the best move you’ve made, I guarentee it.

And listen to laureth, she offered to you a gem of advise….Take it and run.

laureth's avatar

There’s also the option of rechargeable batteries, if this becomes a serious hobby. Mmmm, saving the planet, and good Os, too!

Sueanne_Tremendous's avatar

By myself I like my pancakes with or without toys. When I am with someone, I like my pancakes either way, too. I’m not fussy. I will say laureth is correct in that there are some things a toy just does better than another person can do.

loser's avatar

Pancakes?!!

amanderveen's avatar

I used to work in an adult shop and most people agreed that toys (if both partners are comfortable with them) simply expand your options in the bedroom. The biggest downside I’ve heard of is when one partner tries to push them on another partner who is not comfortable with the idea of using toys.

Many guys enjoy vibrating toys (don’t have to be used for insertion), so they aren’t just for the gals. Pretty much every woman I’ve spoken to agrees that toys, while fun, are not the same as a live partner, they’re just different. Don’t worry too much about being replaced by a toy.

Also, if you do go hunting for sex toys, be sure to avoid products with phthalates.

Mizuki's avatar

I never heard of Phthalate—thank you for the heads up (no pun intended)

amanderveen's avatar

I didn’t know anything about them either until we started getting products in that had “Phthalate free” stickers on them. I had to look it up so I could answer customer’s questions. :o)

tinyfaery's avatar

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MissAnthrope's avatar

My impression is that guys are sometimes uncomfortable bringing toys into the mix because they fear they’re not man enough, good enough in bed, or will be replaced by toys. As has been said, partner and toys are not mutually exclusive. Much fun can be had with toys alone or with someone else, conversely, much fun can be had without toys alone or with someone else. A vibrator or whatever is no match for a real person, but definitely can add a different element to sex play, especially if things are getting a bit rote.

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