Best Sex Toys: How to Choose What Works for You

Sex toys can add variety to solo or partnered intimacy, but the best choice depends on comfort, design, materials and how you plan to use it.

Choose with safety in mind

Look for body-safe, non-porous materials from reputable manufacturers. Use compatible lubricant, clean toys according to the instructions and never move a toy between body areas without cleaning it or changing a barrier.

Start slowly

More power or a larger size is not automatically better. Begin gently, communicate with a partner and stop if something hurts, causes numbness or feels wrong.

A toy should support pleasure and curiosity, not create pressure to perform.