I sure hope not! Actually I was drying this toy on my dresser when my mom made an unexpected visit. I guess it's abstract enough that she didn't notice, or at least she didn't say anything.

I have some very chill parts of my family, and some bat*hit insane closed-minded parts of my family, and even some in-between.

One of the chill people was the person that introduced me to EF, so they know.

The crazy people would all flip if they knew, and with the in-between peeps, I'm not telling them or anything, but if they find out, as long as they don't know exactly *what* I'm buying, they'll probably just assume it's another place I feed my (well-known) love of lingerie and be okay eventually.

I'm big on privacy with most aspects of my life so this is just another one on the list.

I live with my grandparents at the moment and my Nana knows because I have got a lot of plain brown boxes shipped to our house on a regular basis and she was wondering why and who they were from. I told her I review sex toys and she started to laugh and didn't want to know any more details but she is chill about it. I tell her everything.. so it isn't a big deal.

No, my "family" (I assume you mean my parents) don't know I use sex toys. Why should they? My sex life isn't their business, and I wouldn't bring it up, and I wouldn't bring it up with anyone I even suspect wouldn't keep a confidence.

I have no shame about sex toys. But, I have a right to my privacy. I'm pretty sure our older kids know, they have probably heard motors and sometimes my husband makes (non-specific) jokes about toys (not our use of them, but that they exist) and my kids aren't stupid, so I think the older ones know. I'm sure it doesn't bother them. I'd be surprised if they don't have their own. They probably do. My middle dd works at a famous store that sells sex toys among other things and is always making jokes about the cheap jelly toys they sell, so she has some knowledge of what it's about. Also, she never asks what comes in the unlabeled boxes from Eden on a regular basis. I am pretty sure she's seen a few random pics I've stored on my computer when trying to help me with other things on my computer. But, in respect to their feelings, I've never said anything. My middle one is a very private person, so I wouldn't invade her privacy for anything.

It's my own thing. My boyfriend (of course) and some friends know, but that's it.

My sex life is just absolutely not their business.

Yep, my family and friends know.

My family knows and could care less, they pretty much leave my lifestyle decisions alone.

My family doesnt know because I havent told them and its not their business. Personally some of my family probally wouldngt care others would so its just best to keep what i do to myself.

It's none of their business.

My family gives me my space

it's not really any of their business, nor would they really care if I ever decided to tell them.

My adult son housesits for us sometimes, I just hope he doesnt snoop around when we are not home. He would be very embarassed.

After becoming an active member of EF, I became a lot more open about sexuality and toys and stuff. My immediate family (mother and sister) knows about it, but that's it. They don't really care.

Nope, my family doesn't know. My mom is a prude and can't stand the thought of me having any sexuality at all.

I came across this link the other day...

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There's even more discussion about this topic in the pegging article.

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Thought it was interesting. Seemed appropiate for this discussion too!

Well, my mother knows I use toys since she helped me get my first one. The subject seems to make her a little uncomfortable and I don't think she gets the appeal, but she's not upset with me, and for her help and support I'll forever be grateful.

The rest of my family doesn't know, largely because I feel it would be like saying, "Hey guys! I like to masturbate a lot!" That's the kind of thing that's funny to share with my friends, but not so much my family. The subject of sex isn't taboo for most of my relatives, but I have no clue about toys. Some of them would probably be fine if they found out, while others might be confused or think it's wrong of me. I've resolved to be honest if anyone happens to ask, though.

My activity on Eden is just between my friends and me. And you guys, of course.

My mom knows now because I told her while we were out. She was looking for lingerie and I told her she should come check out EF. Now I am glad that she knows.

my family has been really cool about it.

some know

My mother found out on accident. She was embarrassed for me, but it was OK. We otherwise don't talk about it.