Sex Toys Once upon a time the humble banana was all that was available but nowadays, the women of the world want more. The simple economic principles of supply and demand – particularly demand – have kicked in and you can now buy sex toys in every conceivable shape and size. Men have also got in on the act and have moved on from those anal beads and joined the ladies in sex toy shopping.

Dildos

These come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, materials and colours and date back as far as the ancient Egyptians! In its most basic form, the dildo replicates the penis and is used as an aid to masturbation but as dildos have changed so too have their uses. They can now be strapped on and you can get double dildos that allow couples to enjoy simultaneous masturbation. You can also get chin dildos that can be worn to aid oral sex allowing penetration and cunnilingus. And the best thing about them is that the batteries don’t run out: there aren’t any!

Vibrators

Vibrators are considered by many to be the greatest sex toy of them all; they can be similar to dildos in terms of their shape and size but, as the name suggests, they differ because they vibrate. They’re also much more portable than the washing machine on its spin cycle! Two of the most popular vibrators on the market are the ‘Push Pearl Vibrator’ and the ‘Rampant Rabbit’. To find out more about these and many other vibrators, visit Ann Summers online.

Fun Tongue

The fun tongue works in the same way as a vibrator but uses a battery-operated moving tongue to replicate the feeling of oral sex. Obviously like all sex toys, it doesn’t quite feel like the real thing but if your partner isn’t keen on giving oral sex then it’s as close as you’re going to get.

Pink Pleasure Balls

Pink Pleasure Balls (also known as duo balls) are soft, knobbly, latex-covered metal balls (the size of golf balls) that are joined by a string. The balls are inserted into the vagina, where they move around and provide sexual stimulation.

Fur play

The fur-trimed tie-me-up kit is what all wannabe sex slaves have been waiting for. Act out those fantasies in comfort and style with this kinky little outfit.

Handcuffs

A vital tool of the trade for all bondage fans, hand-cuffs will make sure that there is only one person in control in the bedroom. So commonplace in today’s sex shops, you don’t even need to rob your local Bobby to get them. In fact, most sex shops have a wide range of handcuffs, there are even fur-trimmed ones to match your bondage outfit. If you don’t want to fork out for handcuffs but like the idea of being tied up (or tying your partner up) then just use an old pair of stockings instead.

Pornography

Pornography has long been considered a male domain that does not appeal to, or cater for, women but that is not strictly true. Research suggests that most people, be they male or female, enjoy looking at sexual imagery or reading sexual fantasies. It is, therefore, true to say that in the right form, pornography can be used as an aid to sex. The key is to find pornographic material that appeals to both you and your partner. If there is no common ground then view pornography separately to get you both in the mood before you engage in any sexual activities. And it’ll be no surprise to note that it’s also used in masturbation.