Dildos and plugs — These sex toys can be used by just about anyone. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are simply used for penetration. They are also extremely versatile, and can be used for solo play or for spicing things up with a partner. But the textural details of your vagina don’t make you distinguishable in a line-up assessed only by penetration. The things a penis feels are warmth, wetness, and grip – all of which can vary day to day.

Although the penis rings on this guide are geared towards straight couples, they don't always work. Women can orgasm from vibrations, obviously, but when the vibration is being taken on and off the clitoris due to thrusting (it's attached to the penis, after all), that can become quite frustrating for them.And if you don’t like the sensation of a new toy the very first time you use it, don’t give up on it just yet. “The first time we try anything, we’re doing what we call spectatoring, which is observing ourselves, how it’s going, what we thought, what our partner thought. We’re in our heads and not so much in the experience,” says Fleming. “So try, try again.”

None of the above are dealbreakers, but it’s worth considering these before you hit that all-important buy button. It’s like feeling different sensations in different parts of the shaft, the tip being most sensitive. Sends a sensation down the whole organ which makes it harder as one begins to enter.Strokers: Strokers (a.k.a. masturbation sleeves) fit around or over the penis and mimic the feeling of a vagina or anus (and sometimes even resemble body parts). Some strokers are open on one end, while others are closed. Many are textured on the inside, providing additional stimulation to the penis head, shaft, or both. These textures “add types of stimulation that a person's hand alone wouldn't give,” says Queen. Popular strokers include the Fleshlight and Tenga Egg. The Loki vibrator features six vibration patterns, including settings for a powerful continuous vibe to a pulse and wave, is 100 percent waterproof, and is made from a smooth silicone.