NATIONAL SEX TOY DAY (YEP, IT EXISTS!)

There's no shame in our game, and there shouldn't be any in yours either.

Pleasure products aren't just for women - and while most men know this, some may still have a hard time getting over the stigma and investing in a sex toy.

Keep reading for some common sex toy myths, and reasons to bust the misconceptions!

SEX TOY MISCONCEPTIONS: 

-Bringing a sex toy into your relationship does NOT mean you are inadequate 
-Using a sex toy by yourself (regardless of gender) is NOT shameful or embarrassing 
-"Putting something in my ass means I'm gay." STOP. PLEASE. JUST. STOP.
-Using a sex toy with my partner will block us from experiencing intimacy 
-Sex toys will replace my desire to have a relationship with a partner


IN REALITY:

-Masturbation and self-pleasure = living an empowered life 
-Using sex toys can help delay orgasm and prolong erections during and after ejaculation
-Sex toys and light bondage items ENHANCE intimacy - because they require communication. Communication = connection. Always. 
-Developing a self-pleasure practice can eliminate insecurity inside and outside of the bedroom 
-Masturbation is HEALTHY- literally! Mentally and physically, from your immune system to cardiovascular health to reducing the risk of prostate cancer 
-Masturbation is the safest sex out there - no risks of STIs when it comes to self-pleasure
-Orgasms release dopamine (the "happy chemical"), while alleviating tension and stress
-If you know what makes you feel good, you'll have an easier time communicating and asking for those things with your partner
-You don't have to jump right in and invest in a jumbo vibrator! A good lube is the gateway to better sex, with yourself or someone else. (And also, potentially the gateway to sex toy exploration)


Bottom line: If it feels good, it's all good. 

Happy Sex Toy Day...get up and get down!