I bought my first sex toy at a site that was not EdenFantasys. I have also shopped at a certain locally owned feminist store in Chicago. My experience with the store in Chicago was phenomenal. But my experiences with other websites have not been as positive as Eden. I really enjoy the sense of community that exists on this website. I love the I can read so many product reviews before purchasing a product. When I first joined I did not know how to navigate my way around the site, but now I just love it. It's nice to get free toys for points sure, but it's not what keeps me on the site. Being able to read the product reviews and interact with the community keeps me coming back. One of the first toys I bought from Eden was the feeldoe.

As with any stigma I think one of the best ways to help remove the stigma around sex toys is to keep writing about them and talking about them and educating people around you. I read the article and it reminded me of some of the redneck people that exist where I live. If you are offended by a vibrator in Wal-Mart then stop standing there staring at it and move on with your shopping trip. I think that certain people like that have an opinion about sex toys that is probably not going to change. I like to think that this individual does not represent society as a whole, only a small part of society.

I was very lucky in buying my first sex toy. There is a very nice female oriented sex shop in a city where I went to college. The female CSR was very knowledgeable and led me to a toy that I still love today.

As for the review/points program at EF... It has literally turned my sex life around. I had lost interest in sex, but all the fascinating toys with in depth, informative reviews persuaded me to give a few things a try. And boy and I glad I did! My husband is VERY glad as well. As a bonus, the points program helped me in purchasing toys that would have been WAY out of my budget otherwise.

I've been inactive for a while, due to health issues, but hopefully now that I'm feeling better, I can get back to writing reviews and trying out new toys.

I had bought some cheap jelly vibrator online, I wasn't educated or informed at all. It was a big mistake, it took me a few years to experiment with toys again. I have tried a whole bunch of fun new things since finding EF, like glass and metal, also I had never tried a rabbit vibe before I bought one with points

My first toy purchase was from EF.

My first vibrator was at a local sex shop in a strip mall that is kind of run down. When I joined this site, I was amazed at all the different kidns of pretty toys that exist

My first toy ever was a traditional style leopard print plastic thing. It lasted a long time and was pretty decent vibration wise but it just became boring after a while and I stopped using it. We bought it from one of our local stores so it was grossly overpriced as is usual for those places.

My first purchase was a pair of leather and metal ankle cuffs from a local sex shop that my friends had dragged me in to with the intent of embarrassing me. I surprised them by already having a large knowledge of sex toys thanks to browsing EdenFantasys and other sex toy shops online. All in all, I loved the expressions on their faces.

I prefer buying from Eden though, for toys and the like. Where I like to feel leather before I buy, I much prefer the rating systems and consumer comments that Eden allows for every toy. When I buy something from the site, I can be comfortable knowing how highly appreciated it was from other customers, and that makes me feel a lot better about buying a new toy than it would just trying to judge from the packaging in-store.

I think the media needs to focus less on toys being the alternative to a mate, and more on the fact that they can be enjoyed by everyone and used to enhance sex as well. Masturbation is another one of those double-standards that society really needs to see past. Sometimes it feels like we're still stuck in the 'female sexual desire = hysteria' mindset, which is really very disappointing.

My first toy was the Blueberry Buzz--and I still think it's a great beginner toy! I've moved on to things that suit me a little more but I always keep one Blueberry around for the fond memories.

I bought my first toy from EF after I turned 18. I was going to go to a local shop, but it was kind of tacky and uncomfortable. With the exception of the few overpriced Lelo and Evolved vibrators, the inventory was pretty cheap. Thank goodness I found this website! The reviews helped me pick out a Lelo Siri that was about $40 less than it would have been at the store. The only thing that would have made it better is if I had become a member of EF when I discovered it! The points system is great and opens up a lot more options, and the community is so welcoming and informative.

I got my first toy as a gift from a boyfriend. It was something I asked for, but didn't have the guts to get on my own. Little did he know he started a addiction!

The first sex toy I ordered was from another online company. I am over them now.

Not only does EdenFantasys have better buys but the packaging is discreet. The other company used to send me constant, very eye catching porn ads that I had to repeatedly ask them to stop sending.

I love the review and the points programs as well as the affiliate program.

To change perspectives about sex toys, cultural ideas about sex must change as well. It is still beneficial to speak well of such toys and have a community such as this.

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I bought my first egg at Spencer's when I turned 18. Happy birthday to me! lol Over the years I visited local sex shops and new ones while on vacation. I found the shops to be full of creepy men who couldn't keep their eyes off of my cest. Of course, most of these men were truckers shopping for porn! My best experience was at a shop owned and run by women and she was able to offer excellent advice. However, that shop is 1,700 miles away from me. I enjoy shopping online better as I'm not creeped out by the other customers.