Dildos 101

Dildos are a common fixture in American households and at some time, many people consider purchasing a dildo to enhance sensual activities either with a partner or through masturbatory dildo play. Dildos of all shapes and sizes are great for enhancing your sensual pursuits, but there are some things you should keep in mind concerning dildo use.

Select a dildo made of non-porous material; that ensures that germs and bacteria won’t get trapped within the dildo. If you’re going to use your dildo for vaginal penetration, wash both your hands and your dildo before you begin dildo play. You want to ensure that bacteria isn’t brought in contact with your vagina or urethra. Next, make sure your nails are cut short before beginning dildo play. You’ll be in contact with delicate tissue while using your dildo and long nails introduces the possibility of painful lacerations.

To enhance your dildo experience, use plenty of lubricant with your dildo. You’ll want dildo insertion to be smooth and comfortable as possible, so don’t be stingy lubing your dildo. Take some time to get into the mood. Soft music, erotica, masturbatory foreplay – anything that gets you aroused before you insert your dildo will make the experience more comfortable and pleasurable.

During insertion, use the same strokes with the dildo that you find most pleasurable with a partner. Your dildo may create the most arousing sensations with hard, firm thrusts, or softer, gentler dildo strokes might be the rhythm that turns you on. No wrong answer here; just respond to what your body’s telling you and let your dildo play accommodate what feels best.

For clitoral stimulation with a dildo, a constant, repetitive dildo motion is most conducive to achieving an orgasm. If you have a favorite side, focus your dildo strokes there. Rolling the clitoris with your thumb and the tip of the dildo is a favorite rhythm among many dildo users, providing steady dildo stimulation that can lead to an intense orgasm.

Dildos can also be used to pleasure the G-spot, though for this activity, a dildo that’s been designed with the flexibility and curve to reach the G-spot is the best dildo to have on hand. Bringing yourself to arousal beforehand will enhance your dildo play, as the G-spot’s tissue will become engorged with blood, making the G-spot larger and easier for your dildo to make contact with. Pressure is a greater stimulant to the G-spot than friction, so getting into a rhythmic pushing motion with your dildo will be much for likely to cause a G-spot orgasm that gently rubbing it.

Dildo use can be greatly pleasurable for men as well, gay and hetero alike. P-spot arousal can often trigger intense anal orgasms, and dildos are available that are shaped to reach the P-spot easily while being slender enough to be comfortable for anal insertion. Make sure that your dildo has a wide base so that there’s no danger of losing your grip on your dildo and getting it lodged in your rectum. After getting your dildo well lubed, gently rub your prostate with your dildo back and forth. You don’t need to be particularly firm; gentle dildo motion will be sufficient for stimulation. Plus, engaging in prostate massage with your dildo regularly will help keep your prostate healthy; particularly important for men around 50 and older.

Dildo play can be fun and arousing for everyone, regardless of gender and orientation. Dildos are versatile and dildo play can be enjoyed alone or with a partner. Explore the possibilities and enjoy your dildos.