Forget heels and handbags. At Vixely, vibrators are hands-down (pun intended) our favorite accessories. In fact, nearly 70% of women use them, and 95% of women who have used a vibrator agree that a vibrator is part of a healthy sex life.
Why? Research shows vibrators can improve women’s sex lives. Women who use vibrators report higher levels of sexual satisfaction than those who do not, according to a recent national study by Indiana University (the headquarters of sexual health analyses). Vibrators can help women explore and understand their bodies and even improve women’s likelihood of achieving orgasm.
Many men are fans of vibrators, too. Nearly 70% of men say they are comfortable with vibrators or trying them with a partner, and 80% of couples have used vibrators together.
Yet, many women (and men) have important questions about vibrators, including which ones to buy, as well as how to use a vibrator alone or with a partner. Vixely has your answers right here. First, let’s separate a few common myths from facts about vibrators:
Myth #1
The more a woman uses a vibrator, the more she will need it to orgasm.
Fact
A woman only teaches her body new ways to achieve orgasm through vibrator usage, while retaining all the other ways she was previously orgasmic. Women’s bodies grow nerve pathways in response to stimulation. As her nerves strengthen, a woman is more likely to achieve orgasm by stimulating these areas. So, you can always enhance the triggers your body needs to orgasm without weakening any others. If you are concerned about becoming accustomed to one type of stimulation, try alternating types of vibrators for different sensations or switching to manual stimulation.
Myth #2
Using a vibrator can numb or desensitize a woman’s body over time.
Fact
Vibrator use will not damage your tissue or nerves. Temporary numbness or a decrease in sensitivity can occur after an extended session with a powerful vibrator, but this sensation quickly dissipates. This sort of numbness is akin to your hand or foot falling asleep, which happens when nerve endings become fatigued, and is completely temporary and harmless. If you find yourself going numb while using a vibrator, try varying its position or the amount of pressure you use.
Hopefully, understanding the benefits of vibrators makes it easier to incorporate them into your personal routine or love life. Now, you just have to find the best one for you!
Explore Vixely’s top picks of the sexiest and most sophisticated vibrators by Crave, LELO and Jimmyjane and Kiki de Montparnasse or shop them in our iPad Magazine Second Issue, where you’ll find videos and even more sexy facts.
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