Sometimes intimate life becomes boring, so we look for ways to brighten it up to restore passion in the bedroom. Some choose to try a new sex toy, others go to extremes – instead of sex toys, they use items they find around the house.
Many have probably heard the stories that people tend to use a cucumber instead of a dildo, and use a mobile phone in vibration mode instead of a vibrator. Today we’re going to discuss the 5 weirdest things people have used instead of sex toys and why they shouldn’t be used during sex.
1. Saliva instead of lubricant
Good lubrication is a very important part of sexual arousal. A wet vagina helps you know when to penetrate, the right level of moisture reduces any friction or irritation, as well as pain during intercourse.
If the vagina is dry or insufficiently moistened during sex, a simple lubricant can be used. Saliva is definitely not a good substitute for it.
Why not?
There are many bacteria in the human mouth. If saliva is used instead of lube, it can disrupt the vaginal microflora or even cause various vaginal infections, such as yeast infection. Diseases such as human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, chlamydia and even gonorrhea can also be easily transmitted through saliva.
Also, saliva dries quickly, so it’s not a reliable way to maintain lubricity during sex.
What to choose?
Lubricant will solve all problems. You can choose from a wide variety of lubricants, such as water-based, silicone-based or natural.
Water-based lubricants are the most popular due to their excellent properties. These lubricants can be used with all sex toys and condoms, and are also suitable for those who want to enjoy oral sex or insert a menstrual funnel.
Lubricants based on silicone are very gentle, do not leave stains, are not sticky, do not absorb into the body, so they create an extremely good gliding effect. Most silicone lubes are hypoallergenic and a small amount is enough for a longer period of time. Also ideal for anal sex.
The composition of natural lubricants is usually 100% natural. These lubricants can be used with sex toys, usually also with condoms (read more information in the product descriptions). Natural lubricants are a great salvation for people who are allergic to silicone.
2. Phallus-shaped foods instead of dildos
A classic of spicy stories is to use food that resembles a phallus instead of a dildo. Bananas, cucumbers, frozen sausages are just the beginning of a long list of products that have been rumored to be used in place of sex toys.
Why not?
Have any of you heard the story of the former E.R. nurse from Chicago? She said she met a woman who used frozen hot dogs and bananas as makeshift sex toys. You will ask, what’s so crazy about this? The worst thing is that these foods began to decompose after heating and small pieces of them got stuck in this woman’s vagina.
Apart from being very unhygienic, such games can also be hazardous to health. For example, the sugar in fruit greatly increases the likelihood of a yeast infection.
What to choose?
It is best to choose a good old dildo that is specially designed for sexual pleasure. It is completely safe to use and many times more pleasant than a cucumber that has been left in the refrigerator for more than a week. Sex toys are designed to make sex varied, enjoyable and completely safe.
3. An electric toothbrush instead of a vibrator
It’s not exactly new, but it’s still a very popular trend to use an electric toothbrush instead of a vibrator. This is another easy way to harm your health.
Why not?
The structure and shape of the toothbrush, regardless of which part is used, can injure the delicate vulva area, especially the clitoris. The risk of injury is further increased when brush manufacturers use one of the more aggressive cleaning heads.
We want to warn you that using your toothbrush as a vibrator can introduce additional bacteria into the vagina. This can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria there and increase the risk of infections such as bacterial vaginosis.
Also, are you really going to want to brush your teeth with the same toothbrush after playing with it?
What to choose?
A vibrator! A safe sex toy designed for the pleasure of both women and men. Using a vibrator, you will discover your erogenous zones, feel the needs of your body, understand what you like and what you don’t. So choose a much safer and more convenient tool for your pleasure.
4. A key ring instead of a penis ring
Such a headline is not only unpleasant to write, but I can almost feel the pain it can cause. But you’d be surprised to learn how many people have anonymously admitted online that they’ve used a key ring instead of an erection ring at least once.
Why not?
An explanation is probably not even needed here. The round part of the key chain is definitely not adapted for performing the functions of the penis ring. First, it’s not big, so even if you manage to get it on your penis, there’s a good chance it’ll be much more difficult to remove because it stops blood flow for a long time. Second, the cheap, crude metal can scratch and damage the sensitive penile skin.
What to choose?
There are many penis rings designed for comfortable and safe sexual pleasure. Penis rings prolong erection, delay ejaculation and provide more pleasure during sex.
5. Hot sauce instead of stimulating gels
We close the list with a bang – there are people who decide to heat up their sex life with hot sauce. It probably goes without saying how bad this decision is.
Why not?
If you think that “everything will be fine, I’ll apply a little bit of it on my most sensitive spot and wipe it off immediately”, then you should be aware that the reality is different – small parts of the spices still remain on the skin or in the internal genitals, so after such a game you can expect not only unpleasant irritation, but also the possibility of burning extremely sensitive tissues. Especially spicy food can burn not only the genitals, but also any part of the body that it touches.
What to choose?
Tested and really safe heating gels, jelly or massage oils for erogenous zones, which can be purchased in intimate goods stores.
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