Intimacy in the Time of Corona Part 1 - Sex Toys 101 - how using toys can improve intimacy whether you are single or coupled

Should I buy a vibrator?

Is a question I get a lot. Often followed by: “What type should I get?”

This conversation is with the masterminds behind Awakening Boutique, an independent, women owned sex toy boutique in Denver, Colorado (but shipping worldwide).

They are the source of my favorite “Support Local Orgasms” shirt, the place I buy many of my favorite cards, and the absolute experts in toys.

Some of my favorite things that came out of this conversation:

1. Toy recommendations - emphasis on good quality, BODY SAFE (including what that even means!) and budget variety

2. How to use sex toys to improve intimacy when you’re coupled - when to talk about it (spoiler alert: not in the bedroom)

3. How to use sex toys to improve intimacy WITH YOURSELF - have a fantasy you’re too shy to ask about? Toy recommendations for how to introduce yourself to your own fantasies.

4. Recommendations on physical intimacy and sexy ideas even if you are experiencing pelvic pain

5. Important considerations if you are considering butt play - how to make it not scary and actually fun

Lonliness and disconnection is at a peak for many of us during this time of quarantine due to the Corona Virus. The tips expressed here are not only useful i...