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What made you decide to buy sex toys for the first time?

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Contributor: ToyGurl ToyGurl
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I'm just curious what made everyone buy a sex toy for the first time? For me, it was turning 18. I had technically had one toy before then but threw it away because I was ashamed to masturbate (my family didn't find it proper). But as soon as I turned 18 I said hell with it and bought my first vibrator.

What were your reasons? Did your partner ask you to? Did you just want something new? Were you lonely? Explain below!
08/19/2011
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Contributor: GravyCakes GravyCakes
i started masturbating a lot more than i did in high school, & i wanted something that vibrated. i had a back massager that my bf at the time gave me for my birthday, but i wanted a real one. so, a few months later, i bought 2.
08/19/2011
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
My first orgasm as a kid came from a back massager; it was a no brainer once I had access to stores with adult products.
08/19/2011
Contributor: null null
I'd wanted one for a very very long time, I turned 18 and was too ashamed to buy one, boyfriend at the time was threatened by it so I didn't get one till I was almost 19. I'm really glad I got over my shame and bought one...some...many!
08/19/2011
Contributor: Yaoi Pervette (deleted) Yaoi Pervette (deleted)
Curiosity mostly. I was 18 and living on my own, and I got a hold of some adult toy catalogs out of sheer curiosity. I ended up ordering a big ol' vibrating jelly dong.
08/19/2011
Contributor: Nissa Nissa Nissa Nissa
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Originally posted by ToyGurl
I'm just curious what made everyone buy a sex toy for the first time? For me, it was turning 18. I had technically had one toy before then but threw it away because I was ashamed to masturbate (my family didn't find it proper). But as soon as ... more
Basically.. same as you, SecretToyLover. I wanted one since I was like 15 (didn't know they existed or were slightly mainstream until sex and the city..) Got my first when I was 18 but was still a virgin.. It was jelly and kinda hard so i threw it away.

Second try was at 21 with a rabbit.
08/19/2011
Contributor: Wild Orchid Wild Orchid
I was raised on pirated Betty Dodson's videos How could I not want a toy? I was pretty good with my fingers but what those women were experiencing with their Hitachis was out of my world. As soon as I figured out how to buy on-line and collected enough cash I was desperate for a vibrator. Hitachi was not an option - they were impossible to get in Poland then, sides I was full of the Rabbit hype. Then I saw a promotion and ordered. I was 16,5. Didn't stop me.
08/20/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
I got tired of using my hand, that and I wanted something to better mimic sex with a girl. My first stroker was actually a blow up doll, damn that thing hurt. The seams of plastic were not nice at all.
08/20/2011
Contributor: ToyGurl ToyGurl
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I got tired of using my hand, that and I wanted something to better mimic sex with a girl. My first stroker was actually a blow up doll, damn that thing hurt. The seams of plastic were not nice at all.
Oh no! That sounds awful!
08/20/2011
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
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If I don't stimulate myself regularly, my libido and ability to orgasm drops, so this was going to be a major problem in college! (Both my boyfriend and I have a roommate) So I decided to start using toys, and he was okay with that!
08/20/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by ToyGurl
I'm just curious what made everyone buy a sex toy for the first time? For me, it was turning 18. I had technically had one toy before then but threw it away because I was ashamed to masturbate (my family didn't find it proper). But as soon as ... more
I went looking for a vibrator to get away from my ex because the sex was oh so good and keeping me in the crappy relationship I had. That's how I found Eden! Heartbreak led to happiness, and lots of even better orgasms!
08/20/2011
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
My Man bought me my first toy. I was having some hormonal problems and having a difficult time having an orgasm (after years of having no problems at all in that arena) I was NOT happy as he just thrust it into my hand without telling me first. I actually got angry.

But, as time went on, I decided it was a good idea. Now, we use them frequently. But, we were having sex for many years before I even considered getting a sex toy.

I actually, when I was younger, though they were only for old maids and lesbians. (Was I naive or what?) OBVIOUSLY, I've changed my mind and I was wrong before.
08/20/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
I got my first toys when I was older. I bought one of those ugly old vibes that was beige and just vibrated. I hurried out of the store and used it in my van in a back alley. After that I bought more and more.
08/20/2011
Contributor: Eva Schwaltz Eva Schwaltz
I just turned 18 and was living on my own, and really wanted a rabbit toy. Unfortunately it didn't last that long. It wasn't made very well, and the material was jelly, so it's good that I didn't keep it around very long.
08/20/2011
Contributor: Ivy Wilde Ivy Wilde
I didn't get my first toy till I was in grad school. I basically decided that I wanted to see if they really worked. They did!
08/20/2011
Contributor: Naughty Student Naughty Student
I had never gone to a sex shop and was curious to see what I could get myself. I made a horrible purchase, the toy was a total dud, not powerful at all. More of a teaser than anything. The worst part was that it was expensive.

So, I resolved to stick to my usual non-sexual toys until I decided I wanted to try a butt plug after seeing a particularly hot scene in a porno. This led me to EF, since then I have been devoted to EF!
08/22/2011
Contributor: Girly Girl Girly Girl
i think these toys are so curious givers .. and i also think they´re really fun and safe also cute ... why not buy toys there´s nothing wrong with that,, you only live once... so enjoy each time ,,, and explore your body ... so that´s how i got my first toy ... they look so cute.. fun and awesome my first was a purple like metallic vibe i still have it .. i just started last year.. in 2010
08/24/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
I was using household objects when I was a teenager. Went to college (where there were sex toy shops... oh, rural towns!) and got one, but it was a jelly disaster. A year later I was brave enough to order a glass one from the internet, which suited me much better.
08/24/2011
Contributor: EJ EJ
I was unfamiliar with toys until my s.o. bought me a few early on in our relationship. He had been with women in the past who liked vibrators, so he thought I might like one as well...and he was absolutely right.
08/24/2011
Contributor: Errant Venture Errant Venture
I had a girlfriend who wanted me to watch her play with her toys, and enjoyed it so much I bought her more - in essence they were 'our' toys, but I couldn't keep them after we split up and give them to another woman, that'd just be gross, so I let her keep them.
08/26/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
It was the idea of my boyfriend at the time, and I can't even remember the reason we bought it lol.
08/26/2011
Contributor: Twitch Twitch
i masturbated since i was like.. 9 or 10 and so by 18, i definitely wanted something else to work with.
08/26/2011
Contributor: ToyGurl ToyGurl
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Originally posted by Twitch
i masturbated since i was like.. 9 or 10 and so by 18, i definitely wanted something else to work with.
I've masturbated since I was 5! lol
09/04/2011
Contributor: ToyGurl ToyGurl
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Originally posted by Antipova
I was using household objects when I was a teenager. Went to college (where there were sex toy shops... oh, rural towns!) and got one, but it was a jelly disaster. A year later I was brave enough to order a glass one from the internet, which suited ... more
Oh my gosh, me too! I think every hairbrush I ever owned was purchased upon determining how it would feel inside of me! Going to the grocery store was sex toy shopping!
09/04/2011
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
I was missing having a cock in my like and a realistic dildo was a better option than settling for some bum that lives anywhere near my tiny town to hook up with!
09/04/2011
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
My boyfriend bought me one, I was like 19. I was just curious what it would be like.
09/04/2011
Contributor: Yaoi Pervette (deleted) Yaoi Pervette (deleted)
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Originally posted by ToyGurl
Oh my gosh, me too! I think every hairbrush I ever owned was purchased upon determining how it would feel inside of me! Going to the grocery store was sex toy shopping!
You and Antipova are braver than I ever was. Even though I was sometimes tempted, I never actually inserted any household objects into my body, because I was scared of injuring myself or giving myself an infection.
09/04/2011
Contributor: Kkay Kkay
Difficulty reaching orgasm during intercourse.
09/04/2011
Contributor: G.L. Morrison G.L. Morrison
I can't even remember the first sex toy I bought... I think I was in High School.
09/05/2011
Contributor: FaerieLove FaerieLove
I was in high school and got my first vibe as a gag gift from a friend of mine. Little did she know, I used that gift till it broke, and thats the beginning of my sex toy obsession.
09/05/2011