Do you think using sex toys in your sex life is ok or too excessive for every day use?

Contributor: Pleasure Piratess Pleasure Piratess
Well... I use them almost everyday in my solo sessions, but never with my husband, and I have no problem reaching orgasm during sex.
08/02/2010
Contributor: Ciao. Ciao.
Not every day but at least a few times each month, plenty of times with her and also alone. Once a year seems pretty absurd. No reason to use them constantly, but when the mood is right or solo play needs a little variety they're perfect.
08/02/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
It is very easy to resensitize yourself though, simply turn down the vibrations and try something new. There isn't any nerve damage that's done (thank you to my Dr. for clearing up that myth) it's just literally changing what you expect ... more
yea, I definitely don't agree that they should not be used or only once a year, I haven't come across any issues of long term desensitizing from using even extremely high vibrations. As long as I tone them down or don't use them for a few days I'm back to being just as sensitive
08/02/2010
Contributor: Miss Anonymous Miss Anonymous
Every now and then. Not all the time, but about once a week.
09/27/2011
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
Personally I think Dr Ruth is a fruit cake!
There is nothing wrong with using toys. If both people involved are happy with it, who the hell is she is say that!
09/27/2011
Contributor: MrWishyWashy MrWishyWashy
I don't have a partner currently, so I use them a LOT...LOL!
09/27/2011
Contributor: meitman meitman
We use at least one toy pretty much every time. No regrets either!
09/27/2011
Contributor: Beaners Beaners
We use some form of toy or another almost every time. Not usually something that vibrates, but some form of dildo or plug or SOMETHING.
09/28/2011
Contributor: emilia emilia
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Originally posted by Envy
I have to disagree. Without toys I can't even orgasm, and my bf lives in another state. So what am I to do then? Abstain until who knows when?
It is your body you know what it needs and when it needs it.
09/28/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
I use them whenever I want to, with or without a partner. I love my toys and do not give a damn who thinks I use them to much. I do what I want and do not care what others think. I do not think it is too much unless I am wear vibrating panties daily! Even then so what it is mine I will play with it whenever I want however often I want. Once a year, haha, guess I am good for the rest of my life then. I use the few times a day, almost everyday.
09/28/2011
Contributor: padmeamidala padmeamidala
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Originally posted by Evoluchun
I was watching The Doctor's show yesterday and they had Dr. Ruth on there and she said that its too excessive if someone uses sex toys more than once a year with or without a partner, I want to know who agrees. I think useing sex toys spices up ... more
I disagree with Dr. Ruth. I think toys are great and have spiced up my life a lot! I can't imagine only using them once a year.
09/28/2011
Contributor: big b big b
the wife and i are both 50 the toys keep it hot
09/28/2011
Contributor: The-IT-Guy-And-My-Secretary The-IT-Guy-And-My-Secretary
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Originally posted by Evoluchun
I was watching The Doctor's show yesterday and they had Dr. Ruth on there and she said that its too excessive if someone uses sex toys more than once a year with or without a partner, I want to know who agrees. I think useing sex toys spices up ... more
I agree with Sir, we are good with just ourselves. We add toys every once in a while just for fun but I would say if you are using toys all of the time that might be something to think about.
09/28/2011
Contributor: Redboxbaby Redboxbaby
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Originally posted by Gunsmoke
Who cares what Dr. Ruth says? More daytime drivel that passes for information. I stopped listening to the so-called experts a long time ago. These are the same people who tell you the g-spot doesn't exist and vaginal orgasms are a ... more
"I stopped listening to the so-called experts a long time ago."

Agreed! Doctors are frequently wrong. No one knows our bodies better than we do.

I stopped listening to the experts and started doing my own research long ago. I knew I had a brain tumor 2 years before I could actually get a doctor to entertain the thought of MRI-ing my brain, 13 years ago.

As most of you know, I have MS and my doctors, who are specialists, have been telling me, "Hmm, the numbness you complain could be MS, but we don't know, your MRIs look great." Only to find out two days ago, they had not given me the correct results a year ago at all. In fact, they didn't even MRI all the parts they were supposed to, or if they had the results are MIA.


Listen to your body and do not discount what it tells you, even when you have "experts" telling you different.
09/28/2011
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
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Originally posted by Redboxbaby
"I stopped listening to the so-called experts a long time ago."

Agreed! Doctors are frequently wrong. No one knows our bodies better than we do.

I stopped listening to the experts and started doing my own research long ago. ... more
Redboxbaby - I know what you are saying.

It's amazing how inept some of these practitioners seem. They're always looking for 'indisputable proof' when the symptoms are so obvious. I dated a doctor once who told me the best advice she ever got was - don't go looking for zebras - it's a horse (you horses ass)!
09/28/2011
Contributor: AndroAngel AndroAngel
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Originally posted by Alicia
Oh yep! It was...I just looked her up!


I also looked up Dr. Ruth's site, and she does have some valid points about why she doesn't like vibrators for everyday use. I didn't see anything about not once a year, but she was ... more
It seems to make sense, until you realize that the vibrations improve blood-flow which in turn improves sensation. GoAskAlice debunks that one here From personal experience, my clitoral sensitivity has gone from almost nil to triple what it once was since I started masturbating with a vibe.
09/28/2011
Contributor: Redboxbaby Redboxbaby
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Originally posted by Gunsmoke
Redboxbaby - I know what you are saying.

It's amazing how inept some of these practitioners seem. They're always looking for 'indisputable proof' when the symptoms are so obvious. I dated a doctor once who told me the best ... more
Thanks for the laugh! It is so true.
09/28/2011
Contributor: socalsusieq socalsusieq
I don't think there is anything wrong with using toys everyday
09/28/2011
Contributor: Stinkytofu10 Stinkytofu10
We use sex toys just about everytime, I think we're way past the "vanilla" stage
01/28/2012
Contributor: TheSlyFox TheSlyFox
I use them almost every day. Maybe not every sexual encounter, though.
01/28/2012
Contributor: cryinglightning86 cryinglightning86
I don't think there's such thing as anything excessive so long as it feels good and doesn't hurt anyone. Pleasure is pleasure, no matter the source.
07/20/2012
Contributor: PassionCpl PassionCpl
We probably use toys for maybe 1 in 5 of our sessions. I don't care if it's Dr Ruth, Bob the Builder, God or the ghost of Pablo Escobar saying we shouldn't - if we want to use toys, we will.

The thing that gets me about these 'experts' is that they think their opinions are right. Mine are equally as right. The difference is that I know mine are right for me and nobody else.
07/20/2012
Contributor: Scorpionwally Scorpionwally
I find it health to use them in sex now and then
07/20/2012
Contributor: <3BF <3BF
Sounds really silly to say that using a toy more than once a year is excessive. That statement is excessive in itself in the worst way.
07/20/2012
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
I disagree.
07/20/2012
Contributor: SneakersAndPearls SneakersAndPearls
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Originally posted by P'Gell
I have to disagree with doctor Ruth. We don't use them at EVERY sexual encounter, but always when I am going to be able to have an orgasm, and certainly MORE than once a year.

Dr. Ruth, God love her, has done a lot for sexual openness, ... more
Shouldn't try for a second one? Really, Dr. Ruth? I don't always have any after the first, but when I do, they are often stronger.

I seem to recall several years ago I picked up a small book about sex (before I knew anything about anything) and it had little blurbs from Dr. Ruth in it. I remember one of them said something about her not believing the g-spot exists. Now that science has showed that at least some (probably all or most) women have a g-spot, she's calling it the "ghost spot."

Also, I hate "The Doctors" show in general. I tried to watch it, especially since I like Dr. Sears, but the first few episodes I watched seemed just like commercials for plastic surgery. Then I heard there was going to be a home birth episode. I watched it, and it was full of really inaccurate information and scare tactics. Not exactly what you'd call a wealth of accurate information.
07/20/2012
Contributor: Mr. John Mr. John
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Originally posted by Evoluchun
I was watching The Doctor's show yesterday and they had Dr. Ruth on there and she said that its too excessive if someone uses sex toys more than once a year with or without a partner, I want to know who agrees. I think useing sex toys spices up ... more
Dr. Ruth said what! I say this because she promotes the Eroscillator brand I believe. Come to think of it, she is why we bought the Eroscillator to begin with. She certainly did not speak about limiting it's use back then. As a side note, my wife loves her Eroscillator.
04/02/2013
Contributor: DawnStar DawnStar
I use them everyday.

Everyone has needs, and its their body and their own will to do what pleases them.
04/02/2013
Contributor: Msmueller Msmueller
We use something just about every time... maybe something small but something...
04/02/2013
Contributor: Hazeleyes2012 Hazeleyes2012
I think Dr Ruth needs to retire!
04/02/2013