The Sex Toy Shopping Guide: Stores, Budgets, and What to Never Buy

Introduction The first time I walked into a sex shop, I was 22. I’d spent three weeks building up to it. I’d researched the store on Yelp (“clean,” “not sketchy,” “female-friendly”). I’d planned my route — park two blocks away, walk fast, don’t make eye contact with anyone. I’d rehearsed what I’d say if I […]
Your First Vibrator: A No-BS Guide for People Who’ve Never Bought One

Introduction The first vibrator I ever bought came from a pharmacy. I’d walked past the “personal massager” section six times in the previous month, circling it like a nervous shark. When I finally grabbed one — a cheap, battery-powered bullet in a plastic clamshell — I paid in cash, refused the receipt, and walked out […]
So You Want to Buy Your First Vibrator. Now What?

Last updated: May 2026 You’ve been thinking about it for a while. Maybe a friend mentioned hers. Maybe you saw something online. Or maybe you just woke up one day and thought, “Why not?” But then you open Google, and suddenly there are a thousand options. Bullets, wands, rabbits, roses… and a lot of words […]