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Types of Sex Toys | The Complete Sex Toy Guide

Mayla Green Sex Coach

Last Updated on January 15, 2024

The question "what are the different types of sex toys" seems like a generic query, but for the beginner who is curious about adult intimate pleasures, it's an obvious question to ask!

If you're looking for video demonstrations or step by step instructions in hopes of enjoying your new type of adult toy to its fullest, you've come to the right place.

Written entirely by our Sexpert Mayla Green with over a decade of experience working with adult toys & erotic novelties online.

These sex toy guides, advice, and articles on different types of sex toys for men & women plus step by step video instruction and written manuals feature exclusive insider tips for amazing sex that you won't find anywhere else.

If a customer calls to ask for advice, the answers given over the telephone are similar to the product information within the sex toy guides below. The shy person will love this stuff - education without embarrassment! Never worry about asking a stranger a question.

Expertise on all Types of Adult Toys

If you are a beginner to the world of sex toy websites, the list of categories to shop from can be a bit overwhelming.

Sure the types of adult toys are classified under three top tier categories of adult toys: Sex Toys for Women, Sex Toys for Men & Sex Toys for Couples. Beyond that, is is divides again into subcategories based on gender and application.

Some types of sex toys are for the vagina, others for the butt. Some can even be used in both. Nipple toys and masturbators are important too.

All genders and sexual orientations can benefit similarly from using adult toys on various erogenous zones on the body. Sexual exploration is fun!

Don't forget lube! It is important to clean your sex toys properly too. In this encyclopedia of sex toy types, you'll find the full classification of every type of sex toy a person can buy. Start here in your quest for better sexual pleasure and super strong orgasms.

Shop with your partner, so many sex toy types like dildos and vibrators are great for foreplay to improve the sex life and have a little fun in the bedroom.

Our Sexpert - Mayla Green

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Mayla Green is our resident sexpert offering advice for amazing sex, she also teaches couples how to use adult toys and provides unique erotic sex tips for extreme wild passion.

Mayla created all of our adult toy guides and published all sex toy shop blog entries detailing the different types of sex toys for men, women & couples who want to add excitement to their love life.

Her expert knowledge is an invaluable resource for our online store and also for our customers who trust her advice. Mayla has been featured in major publications such as: Ask Men, Business Insider, Fatherly, Elite Daily, Kinkly, Health.com, Cosmopolitan, Romper, Yahoo Lifestyle and Bustle Magazine.

Different Types of Sex Toys

It's a secret advantage exclusive for customers shopping with us to know more information about the different types of sex toys because once you explore one category, you'll notice familiar features among a range of dildos, for example.

So how do you know which one you'll like best? In the articles below explaining the types of sex toys, we explain the reason for these differences and what they mean for your pleasure in the bedroom. These buyers guides are essential reads before you shop!


  • 20 Types of Dildos for your Sexual Bucket List - My monster resource which I call the best dildo buyers guide. Learn about different features and what they feel like. Compare dildos and see which is best for you.
  • 24 Different Types of Vibrators for Women - The behemoth resource for discovering new types of vibrators for women. Who knew there were 24 different styles? The most comprehensive sex toy guide for her.
  • 15 Types of Anal Toys & Buyers Guide - The most comprehensive list includes comparisons & descriptions of 15 types of anal sex toys including videos and product suggestions for first timers to experts.
  • 7 Types of Strap Ons that will Rock your World - The essential educational strap on sex toy guide explains 7 styles available for sale, explores their differences and helps you discover which one best suits your needs.
  • 7 Types of Male Strap Ons, Everything you Need To Know! - There's a long list of reasons why a couple shops specifically for a harness guys can wear. We also cover several important features to look for.
  • 10 Types of Male Sex Toys & Buyers Guide - A detailed breakdown of the 10 most popular types of adult sex toys for him. A must read advice column for men lovingly created by our sexpert.
  • 10 Types of Cock Rings for Men - From erection support to pleasure enhancement, there is a cock ring for every guy. They make masturbation feel spectacularly amazing and stimulate your partner during sex.
  • 5 Types of G Spot Sex Toys - Both guys & gals can benefit from a G spot toy. In this guide I'll define and describe the 5 different types of G spot sex toys to produce the most thrilling internal orgasm you've ever had. The Sexpert knows best!
Types of Sex Toys

Now that you know about the various types of sex toys, it's time to discover how to use them! The most comprehensive resource on the web complete with video demos & full step by step details.

Sure you may think it's obvious, but even the most seasoned lovers can learn a thing or two from time to time and perfect their techniques. Sexual exploration is one of those exciting realms of humanity that is never lacking in innovation, new trends pop up all the time! This is a category not to be missed.

Types of Sex Toys for Women

If you want to enhance sexual pleasure, make foreplay more exciting or experience a clitoral or vaginal orgasm, female sex toys are your thing! Here are some of the most popular types of female sex toys available for sale right now:

Clitoral Vibrators

These are small vibrators for clitoral stimulation. They can be associated with the popular rabbit vibrator or be a single discreet sex toy like the bullet vibrator. Clit vibrators come in all shapes and sizes some with fancy intricate designs, rechargeable motors and dual multi function settings for premium sexual exploration.

Wand Vibrators

These are the most discreet type of women's sex toy in existence. They look like a back or shoulder massager, but hold the blunt head on the clit and experience a powerful orgasm. It's amazing pleasure in non-phallic style.

Clit Suckers

You may be familiar with the Rose sex toy. If so, this is a fancy name for the clit sucker sex toy. Another one of the more popular types of adult toys for women, they use a hyper sonic drum that pulses air waves into the clitoris. Air pulse technology produces awesome orgasms and amazing sexual stimulation to get your libido going before penetrative sex.

Dildos

The obvious sex toy, the first thing most people think of when they want to shop for adult toys online. This is typically a realistic looking penis replica and can be made to feel incredibly realistic. Not just for masturbation, women everywhere are using them wit their lover as a part of foreplay to get warmed up for penetrative sex.

G Spot Sex Toys

A curved dildo and G Spot vibrator provides the basis for powerful internal orgasms. Sure you can orgasm via clit stimulation, but insert a vibrator into the vagina that massages the G Spot and you can even squirt. That's how intense the sensations can become. The G Spot sex toy is the most important adult toy in a women's personal pleasure toy box.

Enjoying your New Adult Toys

Now that you know about the various types of sex toys, it's time to discover how to use them! The most comprehensive resource on the web complete with video demos & full step by step details.

Sure you may think it's obvious, but even the most seasoned lovers can learn a thing or two from time to time and perfect their techniques. Sexual exploration is one of those exciting realms of humanity that is never lacking in innovation, new trends pop up all the time! This is a category not to be missed.



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Mayla Green

Mayla Green has been involved in the sex toy industry since 2004. Working behind the motto “Sex TOYS should be FUN”, Mayla provides unique tips & advice amassed from over a decade of hands on experience with adult products. She also coaches clients how to fully enjoy sexual pleasure and can be seen in major publications & magazines online.

Happily married since 2009, she knows firsthand how the sex life eventually becomes repetitive (which truthfully means boring), so if you're looking to spice things up in the bedroom, Mayla's your gal! Her literary pride & joy is covering topics for established couples needing inspiration to keep lovemaking exciting and fun.

Not in a relationship? Her other focus is teaching women how to properly handle the “little person in the canoe” to experience the best orgasms ever, no partner required! Her creative and innovative tips, techniques and advice is on par with a certified sex therapist or Sexologist, but with an extra advantage from her knowledge of the adult toy business.

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