Sex Toys

The symptoms of female sexual dysfunction can include lack of desire for sexual intercourse, an inability to enjoy sex, inadequate response to sexual stimulation, insufficient vaginal lubrication, or repeated failure to reach orgasm.

Inadequate response to sexual stimulation and difficulty or inability to reach orgasm is a common but complex problem in women. It is a problem that can have many different causes. Surveys indicate that 40 to 45% of all women suffer from some form of sexual dysfunction. This might be caused by illness or by lack of physical response from the sex organs, but may also be linked to psychological factors.

The female equivalent of male impotence or erectile dysfunction is known as Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD).

When men and women are sexually stimulated and become aroused, there is an enhanced flow of blood into their sexual organs and their genitals become engorged with blood. In females, this normally should result in:

Enlargement of the clitoris and surrounding tissues (comparable to a male penis erection) Secretion of vaginal lubrication Relaxation and widening of the vaginal opening to facilitate insertion of a penis for intercourse.

FSAD patients have the desire to have sex but their genital area fails to respond in the normal way, making sex painful or impossible.

Underlying Medical Condition

FSAD can result from various underlying medical conditions including:

high blood pressure diabetes irritations, infections and growths in the vaginal area reactions to contraceptive devices.

Medications used to treat high blood pressure, peptic ulcers, depression or anxiety and cancer may also cause problems. Another factor is the physical, hormonal and emotional changes that occur during or after pregnancy or while breast feeding.

FSAD is also frequently linked to psychological factors, which may include:

Relationship issues with the male partner Depression Poor self-esteem Sexual abuse or incest Feelings of shame or guilt about sex Fear of pregnancy Stress and fatigue

Orgasm Difficulties

There are women who are unable to achieve orgasm despite being sufficiently aroused to have sex. This condition is known Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD)

Women differ from men in that orgasm is a learned, not automatic, response. About five to ten percent of women never have an orgasm through any type of sexual activity - a condition called Anorgasmia. Anorgasmia is most often the result of sexual inexperience, performance anxiety, or past experiences, such as sexual trauma or a strict and prudish upbringing creating inhibitions about sex and sexual pleasure.

There are women who do enjoy sexual activity in spite of reaching orgasm only occasionally or even never. However, for such women, sexual relationships would be far more pleasurable and fulfilling if they could reach orgasm on most occasions of sexual activity.

Treatments

On-going research suggests that any type of medication that increases blood flow to the sexual organs will help to treat sexual disorders in women by increasing physical stimulation in the area. Herbal formulations of gels or creams like Vigorelle or supplements that enhance blood circulation, such as Provestra, have shown promising results.

Trials have been conducted with Viagra on the basis that this drug increases blood flow to the genital areas. However, the scientific community is still waiting for firm evidence to be published that this drug can work on women. A small study published earlier found no positive impact of Viagra on postmenopausal women.

For the moment, doctors concentrate, where possible, on eliminating medications that might have a negative effect on sexual performance. They also review contraceptive methods to ascertain whether this is a factor. Women who suffer from vaginal dryness may be advised to use lubricants or sexual stimulant creams during intercourse. Some doctors recommend that women use Kegel exercises, which help to develop the muscles around the outer portion of the vagina that are involved in pleasurable sensations.

In many cases, masturbation with vibrators has shown remarkable success in overcoming both arousal dysfunction and orgasmic disorder in women. This is because very often the clitoris and vagina have simply not learnt how to respond to stimulation. In such situations vibrator masturbation can successfully train the sex organs to respond to sexual stimulation.

The renowned sex therapist and educator, Helen Singer Kaplan, M.D., Ph.D., suggested the use of vibrators in the treatment of non-orgasmic females. She advised that for those women who have never had an orgasm (primary absolute orgasmic dysfunction), should manual masturbation not be sufficient to reach orgasm, then a vibrator is indicated.

Psychological counseling can also play an important part in treating women with sexual problems, as can coaching in sexual foreplay and stimulation techniques.

By: Michelle Rodrigues

About the Author:

Santiago

Sex toys are designed to offer both men and women sexual pleasure. They can be used alone or with a partner. However, there are many myths in the minds of people relating to them. We try to relate some of the myths and facts below.

Myth1
Sex toys are only for people who have a bad sex life, or no sex life.

Fact 1
Their usage has become common for men and women. Many couples use them during sexual intercourse. It's not only people who have a bad sex life need to use toys for improving their sexual function. Couples who enjoy successful relationships also need to improve their sexual function with regular use of sex toys that can help explore erogenous zones.

Myth 2
They are addictive.

Fact 2
They are not harmful. It may happen that women who use them regularly may get used to them and won't feel adequate arousal with a real penis. It may cause embarrassment to the partner. However, with optimum use, you may not only improve your sexual function but quality of sex life as well.

Myth 3
If a woman has a sex toy, she won't need a man.

Fact 3
Although many vibrators may resemble a real penis in shape, these can't replace a real penis. With a real penis, you can feel greater joy and pleasure. However, there's no harm in masturbation, as it can improve how you function sexually. Adult toys are also used by many couples during sex to enhance sexual pleasure.

Myth 4
Guys only use them because they can't get any sex.

Fact 4
Sex toys can help you discover your potential for sexual pleasure. Most couples use them during sexual intercourse as it helps to stimulate various erogenous parts. Therefore, they should not be an excuse because you don't have real sex. Masturbation with adult toys can improve your sexual efficiency and sexual stamina.

Myth 5
Sex toys make sex less natural.

Fact 5
Natural sex desired by everyone. It gives both men and women immense sexual pleasure. However, most women are unable to have an orgasm during sex. Some women may fake an orgasm instead. However, sex toys prove extremely handy for occasions when this might happen. With their help, a woman can help stimulate her deepest erogenous zone known as the G-spot. Therefore, it's a complete myth that they make sex less natural.

Myth 6
There are bad and good toys.

Fact 6
Sex toys can improve your sexual function and provide immense sexual pleasure. They can become bad when you don't operate them properly. Before using any toy for sexual pleasure, you should learn to operate it properly. Nowadays, many sophisticated and advanced toys are available on the market. These take extra care of your sensitive sexual parts such as vagina and clitoris.

Myth 7
The more you pay for, the better it is.

Fact 7
It's not always necessary that only the expensive ones give you immense sexual pleasure. Some cheap ones can also give you an equal pleasure. However, the one thing you need to ensure before buying any pleasure object is its design and what material it is made from. Sex toys are inserted deep into erogenous zones like clitoris and vagina of women and anus of men. Therefore, they should be extra fine and soft. You can also get a good quality ones at cheap rates online.

Myth 8
Sex toys are kinky.

Fact 8
Being kinky behind closed doors is not wrong, in fact, is quite normal for couples. Everyone is entitled to enjoy kinky sex and use adult toys when alone. Many couples use them during sexual intercourse for an enhanced sexual pleasure.

Myth 9
Sex toys can cause damage to your body.

Fact 9
It's a complete myth that sex toys can damage your body. It may happen that you may overuse them due to sexual excitement. Therefore, we advise you to have sex in between as well.

By: Kevin Fedorr

About the Author:

Christine

95% of all couples in the world have admitted to becoming bored with their sex life or to having been left unsatisfied with more than half of all sexual encounters with their significant other. That is why so many couples have implemented the use of sex toys in their sex life, in order to add more passion and to create new experiences behind closed doors.

 

There are numerous reasons why couples use sex toys. The majority of couples use them to keep from becoming bored in the bedroom and to also further enhance foreplay. Most couples agree that foreplay is lacking in their sex life. This is generally due to the fact that most couples tend to overlook foreplay the more that their relationship progresses. In fact, many couples look at sex as a chore or as something "they have to do." Therefore, they skip pass foreplay and move straight to intercourse.

 

However, 98% of women have stated in various findings that they receive more pleasure and stimulation through foreplay. In fact, more than half of all women can not achieve orgasm without some form of foreplay.With that in mind, a couple who is 'lacking' in the bedroom or a couple who simply wants to add some 'spice' to their sex life, should highly consider the use of sex toys.

 

The most popular sex toys on the market are vibrators. Vibrators can be used by both members of a couple to stimulate one another and to properly prepare a woman for sexual intercourse. In fact, many sexual experts agree that if a woman is not properly stimulated prior to actual penetration it can result in increased pain and can also result in no pleasure.

 

By using a vibrator a woman can prepare herself for intercourse and a man can also receive pleasure in the knowledge that he is providing pleasure with his mate. This is why vibrators are so popular amongst couples. They are a great way to prepare members for actual intercourse.

 

Sex experts also agree that masturbation while in a relationship is still a very positive action. In fact, many sex experts actually encourage couples to masturbate on their own in order to further their sex lives. With that in mind couples who do use vibrators while together can also use it separately to achieve the pleasure they desire.

 

Apart from vibrators there are thousands of additional sex toys that are designed for couples and for solo use by both sexes. Many of these sex toys are as common as 'blindfolds' which simply take away the use of a person's sight during intercourse in order to enhance the other senses. Then there are more creative sex toys that were designed to provide pleasure to both sexes that act as vibrators to some degree.

 

If you are in a relationship you will want to consider the introduction of sex toys in your sex life in order to maintain a level of fun and excitement. Additionally, you will want to consider the use of sex toys in order to provide more pleasure for both members of your relationship.



By: Britney Simpson

About the Author:

Jerome

Clint Jhonson asked:


You have to try and get rid of all the misgivings and misconceptions that are mainly related to the Adult DVD; this DVD is to be regarded as one of the most useful sex toys and games because it can be used in order to bring balance in every couple’s sex life without spending too much time or money. You should prevent yourself from believing that such Sex Toys are used only be depraved people because this is not the case; for instance, you should not believe that only the women with very high libido are likely to take mental advantage of using these toys because these sex tools can actually make the difference when it comes to your sex life.

You can spice up the entire atmosphere if you are daring enough; the only thing that you will have to do is to bring the Adult DVD at home in order to delight your sexual partner. If you are a woman who is highly interested in spicing up your own sex life, you should not be afraid of introducing the Sex Toys right into your bedroom in order to take full advantage of their presence. Every normal woman may actually use the sex games and toys in order to surprise her partner in a positive and delightful manner; the women who are keen on using the sex games and toys should not be regarded as being genuine perverts because this is not the case.

On the contrary, the partner should become familiar with all the toys that are used by his woman during the sexual intercourse in order to reach orgasm as well. For instance, you may start by tackling the news; if you are perfectly aware that your woman is actually using these toys, you should not rise heckles yet. You will have to leave all the prejudices aside in order to enjoy the sexual experiences to come; the woman can actually sense your prejudices thus becoming reluctant to use the toys and games when in your presence.

This situation is to be avoided too because the partners are likely to remain quite unsatisfied of their current sexual intercourses. All these prejudices may actually come along with a certain pressure that will eventually transform itself into a genuine burden when pressed upon your sex life. Therefore, instead of being keen of maintaining your prejudices, you should be daring at your own turn in order to bring an Adult DVD at home. You have to become perfectly aware that the constant using of the Sex Toys is not likely to loose the woman’s character; on the contrary, your partner will become the living proof that she is a healthy and normal woman who is not afraid of her own sexual desires.

A woman who uses these toys and games should not be regarded as an unsatisfied or depraved creature because this is not the case; the man who is keen on watching an Adult DVD together with his woman is not to be regarded in this manner too because they are only normal people who wish to satisfy their inner sexual needs. The intrigue is to be overcome in order to take advantage of all the features that will come along with a particular game or sex toy; for instance, if you are highly interested in the way your woman is using her sex toy, you should picture her while stimulating her erogenous zones.

The clitoris is likely to be the main target of the sex toy and you may try to picture her while stimulating this zone in order to get the necessary foreplay. The reason for using the games and toys is also to be assessed; every man is likely to become very curious when finding that his woman is actually using the Sex Toys. He may start wondering about the main reason that is to be found behind this sexual play and he may even start to worry a little bit.

For instance, the main reason for a woman to use the sex toy may reside in her present loneliness; so, this woman may actually try to satisfy all her sexual needs by using a vibrator and not a man. Another reason may be found in the fact that every woman may tend to have experimental actions; for instance, she may be very curious about her erogenous zones and the way they react when being touched in the proper manner. New experiences may be discovered by using the sex toy or game.

Regardless of the woman’s reason for having a sex toy, her choice will be a very important one; for instance, if you know that your woman loves the sex games and toys, you may find it difficult to choose one of these items in order to transform it into a delightful gift. You may also pay attention to the fact that dildos tend to become the universal favorites but you will have to pay attention to its size or shape in order to make sure it will fit your woman’s body in the appropriate manner.



Arabella