The Best Ways to Introduce Sex Toys into Your Relationship

Sex toys have become as common a conversation piece as the weather, but it’s still tricky to ask our partners whether or not they’d be down to try a cock ring or mini vibe. Sex toys can be intimidating, almost scary, to those of us who’ve never dreamed of putting something with a motor near our nether regions. And others associate sex toys with filling some kind of void or fixing an inadequacy in our current sexual situations, which are NOT good feelings for foreplay.

Fortunately, there are ways to side-step the insecurities and taboo that sex toys can bring, and we’ve compiled some of our favorite and most effective tips just for you!

1. Use Your Words
“But we don’t NEED one.” Heard this before? It’s not uncommon for men or women to feel as though sex toys are made to take the place of human interaction and body parts, but almost every sex toy on the planet can be enjoyed as a couple. So keep that in mind when you’re thinking about how to broach the subject and be sure to include your partner in the idea.

“I read that using a vibrator while we have sex can help me orgasm faster! I’d love to try that tonight!”

“I think it’d be super-hot to wear a butt plug next time we’re together – what do you think?”

“Thinking about you using a sex toy makes me so horny – can we try one sometime?”

The most important goal is to make sure your partner understands that sex toys are sexual enhancements – NOT replacements – and that whatever new gadget or gizmo makes it into the bedroom is for both of your pleasures. These kinds of intimate products add sensations and stimulation in ways our fingers and bodies simply can’t, and that’s what makes them so exciting – and SO worth trying.

2. Shop Together
Shopping is a treat for some and a drag to others, but when it comes to picking out something sexy to use together, you HAVE to check out your options as a team! If you or your partner isn’t part of the selection process, one of you will miss out on an important bonding experience that helps set the scene (and the mood) for what might happen later behind closed doors. Maybe she would have liked the blue vibrator instead of the pink. Or maybe he would have wanted to try that cock ring you saw but didn’t buy.

Perusing the shelves of lingerie, cock rings, mini vibes and other sexy playthings gives you both the opportunity to explore and see what catches your eye – you might be surprised at what strikes you!

Plus, shopping together gives you both a chance to learn a little more about each other’s curiosities and kinks, which builds intimacy almost as fast as anticipation. And once you get comfortable shopping for sex gear together, heading to the store (or even simply scrolling through adult shopping sites online) can feel like foreplay without anyone’s clothes even hitting the ground.

3. Start Small
If you’re new to sex toys, or if your partner is open but still not convinced, it might be a good idea to start with the basics before moving onto something next-level. Think about what you’re curious to try together (Anal play? Clit stimulation during doggy style? Maybe a vibrating ring?) and check out your options. Some products are made to be disposable, something you can try once to see if you like it – and then toss if you don’t. Most sex toys have beginner-level versions that are reusable but cost a lot less, which takes some of the pressure off of choosing the perfect one.

Stretchy one-size-fits-most cock rings are low-cost, low-commitment, and typically easier for beginners to try. Bullets, mini vibes, and small hand-held massagers are great starter vibrators for stimulating the clitoris, nipples, testicles, taint – pretty much anywhere that feels sensitive to the touch. Vibrating tongue rings or vibrating penis rings are also fun and inexpensive options for those of us just starting out on our sex toy adventures.

Most of us wouldn’t jump in the deep end before learning to doggy paddle or put the pedal to the metal during a DMV driving test. The same goes for sex toy shopping: ease your way into it and try to keep the pace of your partner. Work your way up to the next level as a team and enjoy the ride along the way!

4. Sharing is Caring
No matter what the package might say, most vibrators can – and SHOULD! – be used on men AND women. Mini vibes are great for her clitoris, but don’t forget that he might like to feel the buzz on his balls during a blowjob. And vibrating rings feel great worn around the penis and testicles, but try wrapping the ring around a finger and touching her nipples or teasing her lips.

CAUTION: This is only safe to do when you and your partner have been tested and declared STI-free, because you’ll inevitably be swapping more than just each other’s sex toys while you’re at it. And please keep in mind that anything that goes in or around your anal area should be washed thoroughly before it goes anywhere near the rest of your body to avoid spreading icky bacteria where you don’t want it! #themoreyouknow

5. Learn by Doing
No one wants to be schooled in the bedroom (even if we could use a tip or three) and that especially applies when sex toys are part of the plan. One of you might know a little more about vibrators than the other, but don’t take on the teacher role just yet – unless that’s part of the fantasy, of course!

Open each toy and read the instructions together. Part of the fun is checking them out, turning them on, and watching each other’s faces change as you experiment with what feels good, what feels “meh,” and what feels “ohmigoddontstop.”

The post The Best Ways to Introduce Sex Toys into Your Relationship appeared first on The Best-Selling Vibrating Ring | Screaming O.

You’ve got 8 days until the big V and there’s barely a week to find the perfect romantic gift that will leave a lasting impression on your relationship – and not your wallet.

Don’t get sucked into the Hallmark doldrums (steer clear of anything heart-shaped…unless it vibrates, we suppose) and stick to romantic gifts that really inspire romance. Earlier this week we told you to trade in your fancy flowers for a Big O vibrating ring, and this week we’ve got a sexy (but still romantic) gift idea that’ll leave both of you reaching for a towel.

Gift Exchange #2: Beach Day

If you’re one of the lucky few who aren’t snowed in and surrounded by icicles this season (Los Angeles, we’re eyeing you), then chances are you might be thinking about hosting a romantic beach blanket date this V-Day. Sounds like a good idea, and it certainly works in Annette Funnicello movies, but you’re not the only coastal couple who thought about celebrating in the sand.

No matter how bubbly the Champagne or how colorful the sunset, the romance quickly fizzles when you can hear that sappy couple cooing 10 feet to your left. And that other couple canoodling eight feet behind you. Besides, it only takes one grain of sand in your teeth (or some other orifice) to ruin the moment.

Instead, stay home with the O Wow Double Wammy, a vibrating ring with TWO super-powered bullets on each end – one on top for her pleasure and one on the bottom to stimulate the oft-ignored nether regions. We recommend that you take this couples toy into the shower and get wild in ways you could NEVER get away with at the beach. The O Wow Double Wammy is completely 100% waterproof and keeps buzzing no matter how wet you get – plus you can remove one or both of the bullets and use them as your own personal mini vibrator. A Valentine’s Day gift doesn’t get more versatile than that!

The post Romantic Gift Exchange: Skip the Beach & Get Wet at Home appeared first on The Best-Selling Vibrating Ring | Screaming O.

One of the perks of working at a major sex toy company like The Screaming O is our frequent trips to Las Vegas to give Lady Luck something to buzz about. This weekend we’re packing our bags, shining our shoes, and channeling our inner showgirls to prepare for the International Lingerie Show. Sex toys, garter belts and gambling – oh my! (Yes please!)

But it’s not all pleasure – there’s buzz-iness to be done and the Screaming O team will have a massive booth displaying the latest and greatest product lines that’ll soon be on store shelves and ready to buy! We’ve gotten a little friskier this year and these new releases were designed for double-takes (and maybe a giggle or two).

We don’t want to show our cards, but since you’re here we thought you might like a sneak preview of what’s to come and be in the know before everyone else:

In honor of this season’s obsession with mustaches (they’re everywhere!) and just in time for November “Movember” celebrations, we’ve created the MustachiO™ vibrating “FUN-stache.” This is the world’s first vibrating mustache and an absolute must-have for anyone who’s ever wanted to channel his or her inner gentleman. (And give a great mustache ride, too!) This faux mustache is made of silicone and features a single-speed motor and a Fancy Strap that comfortably keeps the mini vibe in place, right where you want it.

We’ve also found a new way to make your Bullet vibe your new best friend with the AmigO™ series of silicone sleeves, which fit cover any super-powered or three-speed plus pulse Screaming O Bullet. There are three shapes to choose from: Gia has a smooth rounded curve that hits the perfect spot; Camille has a dual-ended design that cradles your pleasure zone; and Allie has soft extended ticklers that seriously excite your senses.

And we’re introducing another new luxury vibrating ring with the PrimO™ Apex, a 100% silicone vibrating ring featuring a vertically positioned head and a powerful 4-function motor for smooth sensations.

Have we revealed too much? There are more than few other exciting new sex toys and novelties in our docket but, honestly, we like to make you squirm with anticipation. So stay tuned to find out what else we have in store or – if you’re feeling lucky – sneak over to Vegas to see if you can get a sneak peek in person. The odds might be on your side!

The post We’re Going All In at a Las Vegas Sex Toy Show! appeared first on The Best-Selling Vibrating Ring | Screaming O.

We’re starting the 4th week of Masturbation Month and rounding the carnal corner of this most stimulating of holidays. And staying true to our word, we have another DIY sex toy that you can toss out the window in exchange for a much more effective instrument of OMG – courtesy of The Screaming O!

We are sure you love your new FingO finger vibe and most likely have worn out the batteries in your Ogee vibrator and Studio Collection Mascara vibe , but before you think you’ve seen – and felt – it all, check out the next little buzzer we have lined up!

The Nail Polish Bottle

There’s nothing quite like the smooth sensation of gliding one of these up and down your lady parts (with lots of lube included, of course) and it’s kinda fun knowing your favorite shade of red can flush your face the same color. But once you make the carnal commitment, you might want to retire it into the medicine cabinet along with your other former masturbatory tools. (Electric toothbrush – we’re looking at you!)

Instead, satisfy your sense of style while keeping your cosmetics safe and sound with the tease and please power of the Soft Touch Bullet! It has the same rounded and smooth feel as your beloved polish bottle but with a powerful micro motor inside that will turn your brain upside down as you diddle – in a good way, we promise!

With a powerful 4-function motor, silky smooth coating, and 5 bright jewel tones to choose from, you can bid adieu to your trusted nail polish bottle and only look back the next time you need your nails done.

The post Masturbation Month Week 4: Polish Yourself Off appeared first on The Best-Selling Vibrating Ring | Screaming O.

Cinco de Mayo is a day traditionally devoted to honoring Mexican culture, but most often in the U.S. today it’s dedicated to drinking tequila and taking time off to celebrate pretty much anything that makes us happy.

Cinco de Mayo historically commemorates Mexico’s 1862 battle victory over France during the Franco-Mexican War and now it has evolved into an opportunity for vibrant festivals, parades and other Mexican traditions to take over the streets.

And what better way to celebrate and make merry than with The Screaming O? Dust off your sombrero, fire up your margarita machine, and make your Cinco de Mayo celebration a little sexier with a Screaming O piñata! Toss the typical Sweet Tarts and rock hard Bazooka bubble gum and fill your piñata with our bright, colorful mini vibes and rings!

Because the party doesn’t truly start until that thing breaks open and pours those vibrating goodies and rings onto the ground. Watch your guests scramble in excitement as they search for their favorite free sex toy to keep the Cinco de Mayo celebration going all night long! You’re party will go down in history!

The post Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With a Screaming O Fiesta! appeared first on The Best-Selling Vibrating Ring | Screaming O.

May is Masturbation Month and to celebrate we’ve teamed up with Sssh.com, the Internet’s most popular website dedicated to erotica for women, to give fans’ fingers a well-deserved break!

With every new Sssh.com membership in the month of May, we’ll be giving away a FREE Vibrating Bullet to commemorate this wondrous holiday The Screaming O way! Written by women for women, Sssh.com provides a modern take on classic erotica that gives ladies of the interwebs a source for smart and sexy stories that truly hit the spot.

“May is one of The Screaming O’s favorite months of the year and our popular mini vibes make it fun, easy and exciting to celebrate self love every day,” The Screaming O representative said. “There’s no better way to make this an extra-special holiday for Sssh.com fans than with a free Screaming O Bullet vibe with each May membership — it’s the ultimate gift that keeps on giving!”

Masturbation Month was founded by sex-positive retailer Good Vibrations in 1995 following the forced resignation of U.S. Surgeon General Joycelen Elders after she encouraged masturbation as a healthy part of human sexuality. Since then cities across the country celebrate Masturbation Month to arouse and inspire healthy and happy solo sex – and there’s no better way to get self-acquainted than with some sexy erotica and a super-powered Screaming O vibe by your side!

With every new Sssh.com membership signed up this month fans can retire their home-made sex toys and give their hands a well-deserved break with a free super-powered Screaming O Bullet.

Diddle and make merry this month than with a free vibrating sex toy by your side for whatever celebratory opportunity might come your way! Join Sssh.com today and see what a little lascivious literature and a Screaming O mini vibe can do to make May your favorite month of the year!

The post Celebrate Masturbation Month With Sssh.com and The Screaming O! appeared first on The Best-Selling Vibrating Ring | Screaming O.

Hallmark, the all-mighty rulers of the random holiday world, has decided that today is National Be Nasty Day. While they describe the day as a special opportunity for mischief that won’t count on the karma scale, we at The Screaming O are taking it to a nastier level.

When we think “nasty” we think naughty, raunchy and, well, really good sex! That’s pretty much our M.O. so here are three quick and easy ways to celebrate National Be Nasty Day the way Hallmark secretly hopes you won’t.

1. Overwhelm Your Senses

Sex is good but tingling, sizzling, mind-blowing sex is great! If you like being touched (and we know you do) why not kick things up a notch or three with body-safe sexual enhancement creams that naturally turn your skin into one massive erogenous zone?

Rub a little KissOboo Sexual Stimulant Balm wherever you want to feel a little extra sensitivity before getting down and dirty. Behind the ears, on the neck, around the nipples – this balm is kissable, lickable and smells almost as sexy as it feels. With just a touch you’ll find yourself in the mood faster than you thought possible and ready for (almost) anything! Choose from a peppermint shiver, a cinnamon sizzle, or combine the two for an extrasensory experience that will make your legs shake.

But if you’re looking for a way to celebrate that’ll wake your neighbors, try ThrillORama isn’t your average basket of tricks and there’s no better time to break out the big guns than National Be Nasty Day!

The ThrillORama will take you on an erotic ride with a series of cock rings and mini vibes designed for the more advanced – or especially curious – sexual players. Start with the award-winning Screaming O Vibrating Ring and super-powered O Glow Bullet vibe to get the adrenalin pumping and then pace yourself for the twists and turns that await you – and you won’t have to wait in line to feel the rush!
The BangO, featuring triple-weighted swing balls, gives much deserved attention to your thrill spots while the WooHoo’s dual-action motor stimulates every pleasure zone with one switch. Move on to your next sexual destination with the PropellO, which is as much fun as it looks with dual vertical bullet vibrators positioned to buzz directly where you need it. And because everyone loves a ride they can customize, The Screaming O has included the OJoy finger-fitting cockring, which lets you direct the clitoral stimulation using its digit divot – no batteries required! You may need a rest after a day at this Carnal Carnival, but you’ll be up and ready for round two in no time.

3. Take It to the Streets

There’s nothing nastier than a little sexy time in public and fortunately for all of you we’ve got the perfect sex toy to keep it a naughty secret. The MasteRing® Panty set is a sexy lace thong that holds a discreet bullet vibe operated by a one-touch remote control that’s cleverly disguised as a finger ring.

That means you can tuck this little sex toy into your panties and put the power of your pleasure at his or her fingertips with just the push of a button. Choose from 10 powerful vibration functions to tease, please and make you plead for more – from up to 50 feet away! That’s right; you don’t even have to be in the same room to get this nasty.

Romantic dinner? Mastered. Late-night movie? Mastered. Day at the park? You can Master that, too…just keep it PG-13.

The post Celebrate ‘National Be Nasty Day’ the Way Hallmark Never Thought Possible appeared first on The Best-Selling Vibrating Ring | Screaming O.

We released our top secret new toy line at the Adult Novelty Expo this year, and once we had all of our banners and signs up, the cat was most definitely out of the bag, the new vibrating mini – Buddies are here.

Our 25-foot banner asked the universe “Who’s Your Buddy? Come Find Out at The Screaming O” and this caught the attention of pretty much everyone in the building. And when they came up to us to find out what the deal was, we handed each person a personal vibrator each in a different animal shape.

They paraded around the show with their Buddy stowed in their pockets but a flashy button shining bright on their lapels, which was enough to get anyone who hadn’t gotten the memo wondering where they can get their own.

Most people chose their own sex toy, but a select few had theirs personally selected by The Scream Team. They thought I should have the bunny. That might be because of my extracurricular activities…but not sure. But once the little Bunny Buddy turned on, it didn’t matter WHY they chose it. Those little ears started to tingle everywhere they touched and that, my friends, is all she wrote.

The post The Screaming O Introduces Their New Vibrating Mini Buddies appeared first on The Best-Selling Vibrating Ring | Screaming O.