A double-sided dildo is great because it offers internal stimulation for the wearer and the receiver simultaneously. Queen recommends the Peacemaker in particular, which has a realistic end and a hooked purple end that sits inside the vagina, creating a kind of strapless strap-on. “It’s designed to really feel like an extension of the body,” she says. If you’re looking for something on the smaller side, the chromed steel mini vibe collection from Le Wand is gorgeous, sleek, and powerful. Stainless steel sex toys are the heavyweights (literally) of sex toys, and we should all get on board. If you’re feeling curious — and maybe a little bit turned on — here is everything you need to know about using stainless steel sex toys to have a truly epic sexual adventure. The appeal of stainless steel sex toys.

If masturbating allows you to learn about your body, the Lioness Vibrator 2.0 gives you the data to write a well-researched dissertation about what you've learned.Take time to read your care instructions and handle your toys gently and they'll last a lifetime," Criss says. You want to take your time to get to know your toy before you go shoving it all up in yourself or a partner.

If you have prostatitis, then you could use this technique to alleviate the pain. It’s advisable to massage the prostate for at least two days a week for the best results. Dildos are so much more versatile than they get credit for,” Shadeen Francis, LMFT, an AASECT-certified sex therapist, tells SELF. “They can be phallic or fantastical [in shape], solid or flexible, and can come in every length, girth, and degree of curve.” Many are portable and don’t need batteries, while others vibrate and thrust. Some can suction onto shower walls, some have hollowed-out insides that cradle bullet vibrators, and some even have dual ends (or two heads facing the same direction, for double the penetration). What should you consider when shopping for a dildo?

I don't think the NJOY Pure wand would suit someone who hasn't managed at least PWAVES or has become used to anal play.. I'd not suggest it for beginners personally and would thoroughly recommend anyone start with an Aneros toy to get a feel for the whole prostate stimulation PWAVE / PGASM / Super O idea. May is National Masturbation Month, and we're celebrating with Feeling Yourself, a series exploring the finer points of self-pleasure. For a new sensation, try playing with a toy that has some weight to give it some added pressure,” says Francis. She likes the Le Wand Arch, which is a little under two pounds. You can switch between the ribbed, bulbous end on one head and a flattened tip on the other, and because it’s made of stainless steel, it’s excellent for temperature play. “It can be warmed and cooled easily,” says Francis. “Just test it on your inner wrist first to make sure it’s not too intense in either direction.” We want to be clear, we say this with all the love in our hearts toward using your hands. But, if you're a power hand user that's interested in something else — not necessarily something more — then sex toys can be a great way to explore sensations that are physically impossible to create without some kind of tech.

During the process, you simply put a finger into the rectum and gently apply some pressure to the prostate to drain the fluid that’s causing pain. Got a question about sex that you're too embarrassed to ask? In the online sex misinformation crisis, getting accurate and reliable answers about sex is more difficult than ever before. Mashable is here to answer all your burning sex questions — from the weird and wonderful, to the graphic and gory. Think of us as your sexy agony aunts. Masturbation can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a lot of work. And while the effort is worth it, we all deserve a low-effort, high-reward sex toy. Enter the Thruster Mini. For those looking to get a little experience in the anal arena before going straight to an inflatable plug, the Tantus Neo is a great plug that's small enough to start out with but big enough that you won't adjust to it and want something bigger too soon. Plus, Tantus's ultra-smooth silicone allows for super easy insertion (although again, you'll want to use more lube than you think).For sexual pleasure, try gently massaging the prostate with your fingertip. It may take a few seconds, a few minutes, or longer for you to experience pleasurable results—but you’ll know them when they happen! Mashable is a registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without express written permission.