For an industry that rakes in around $15 billion per year, it’s hard to believe sex toys could ever be exclusive to any one group. But even though women and vibrators go together like peanut butter and jelly, their relationship with men has always been a little more…sticky.

Once a subject not many dared to broach, sex toys have seen an incredible transition into the somewhat mainstream of modern culture. Between being able to get them online, in specialty shops, and even drug stores here and there, it comes as no surprise that most people have grown less afraid, and more curious of them in general.

But unfortunately for some, deep-rooted hang-ups still exist. Especially since the stigma of guys using toys hasn’t seen quite the same degree of social revamp in recent years.

Historical Headway…Kind Of

Despite sex toys having an extensive history (and not to mention, date back longer than the lives of Keith Richards, Willie Nelson and Larry King put together), their social acceptance has had its ups and downs.

Early forms trace back to Paleolithic dildos carved out of stone and the O.G. steam-powered vibrator invented to “cure” the elusive condition of “Hysteria”; but the fact of the matter is these pioneering gems eventually paved the way for people like Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte to bask in the more welcoming glow of—much more body safe and technologically advanced—toys as we know them today.

So if they’re better and more accepted, why isn’t everyone on board?

Reasons why men aren’t always so keen on these tantalizing trinkets can honestly range across the board. You have those who associate them with gals out of habit, along with the ones who think they’re “man enough” not to need one; you have the insecure ones afraid that if you use one once, intimacy will never be the same again, as well as those who are intimidated and think it’s a sign your sex life is in shambles.

But the good news is, that blasphemy stops right here!

Why Everyone Should Have One

We could go on for days about the value sex toys bring to the table, but just a few of the biggest reasons can quickly prove you won’t regret joining in on this pleasure-packed, gender-neutral sex toy party:

You get to know yourself: Spending time with a toy is a great way to help discover exactly what you like and where/how you like it. Then when you find yourself with a partner later on, the self-pleasure payoff is extra helpful, since you can guide them on all the motions and techniques you’ve come to know feel the best.

They can incite new (and otherwise impossible) sensations: As great as it would be to possess sex god and goddess-like abilities, there are certain buzz-filled feelings our bodies simply can’t create on their own. But with the help of these specially engineered devices, you can hit all the right places with vibration, patterns and consistency that can’t otherwise be carried out by a penis or hand alone. They also allow for easier access to hot areas like the G- and P-spots…along with the special orgasms that come along with them.

They can help you open up: When including toys in your sex life with a partner, conversing about them often comes with the territory—which is never a bad thing. The more you communicate, the better intimate relationship you’re bound to have. So if toys can be the gateway to opening up about other related topics like masturbation, sex, and pleasure in general, we’d consider that a job exceptionally well done.

There’s literally one for every occasion: Whether you’re looking to dabble in anal play with a butt plug, incorporate dual stimulation with a buzz-worthy cock ring, heighten your teasing with a remote-controlled vibrator, or experiment with devices that target erogenous zones you’ve never explored before, toys can be the obviously perfect answer. Need we really say more?

So regardless of gender or intent, there’s a sex toy out there for you. Regardless if a girl, guy, single, in a relationship, hetero-, homo- or anything in between, there’s never a reason to feel intimidated or afraid of unleashing the pleasure potential tucked away in these sexy gadgets. The world is your orgasmic oyster, so embrace it! And besides, after just one use and seeing how much of a punch they really pack, you’ll be ready to throw any age-old myths you’ve ever heard straight out the window—trust us.

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Everyone has a fetish, whether they admit it or not. And though some are more ‘open’ in their explorations than others, the fact is there’s a place for everyone across the dynamic spectrum of kink.

In a nutshell, “fetish” is best defined as an object, body part or act that gets someone aroused—regardless if a partner is present and/or involved. About 549 of them exist, and research has found they’re a lot more common than some would believe.

So where exactly do fetishes even come from in the first place? While there may not be token proof, both science and history have a few theories.

Not Just For Dogs

Some scientists have believed for decades that fetishes can develop from the association of a stimulant or experience with arousal. This is called the Pavlovian theory. Since sex is one big connection between mind and body anyway, the idea that repeat exposure incites excitement that mentally sticks has long been both a popular and plausible school of thought.

Childhood Strikes Again

Another prevailing theory is the idea of early exposure. If someone has a sexual experience during or around puberty, many believe it’s more likely to stay with us as we grow older. Like anything else, we grow alongside our sexual behaviors, so memorable moments that occur as we first become aware of our own sexuality could very well have the potential to imprint your mind for years to come.

Nature’s Choice

And of course there’s also the fact it could just be to each their own! Since there’s such a wide range of sexual fantasy among us, it’s definitely possible fetishes could just be another layer of natural diversity. Everyone has their own unique taste and personality traits, so some could just be inherently more susceptible (and easily excitable) than others.

But overall theory is one thing—where do the most popular fetishes come from?

BDSM

Since the dawn of time, bondage has often topped the list of most popular sexual fantasies. So it’s not too hard to believe BDSM has had a place in the zeitgeist long before the likes of Christian Grey.

BDSM practices have been found in some of the oldest records on the planet. The Mesopotamians, Greeks, Romans, Japanese, Etruscans—you name it! Human civilization has been full of freaks since forever, so everything from power play and ritualistic flagellation, to being beaten and bound for pleasure have had their place in the history books for ages…just maybe not the ones we had growing up.

Foot Fetish

Whether it’s high heels or the foot itself, research has shown feet and toes take the cake for most lusted after body parts. But in reality, foot fetishes dates back to the early 1200s when people were afraid of catching the plague (i.e. STDs) from sexual acts. As a solution, they opted to start experimenting in the “safer” territory of foot worship, which society has taken and ran with ever since.

Voyeurism/Exhibitionism

Humans have also always been captivated by nudity and the sexuality of others, so the prevalence of orgies and sex parties throughout history should come as no surprise as well. In addition to its place in art and literature, displays of sexuality have played significant roles in cultures throughout the world since the days of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

From then on it’s spread like wildfire, carrying on in many forms like sex clubs, live shows and pop culture’s obsession with threesomes. And not to mention its most obvious incarnation since the invention of motion picture—porn! Need we really say more?

If there’s one thing many psychologists can agree on in the end, it’s that fetishes are a healthy, perfectly normal thing to have (as long as they’re carried out between consenting, adult partners). So whether you’re well versed or are still exploring, we all can at least relish in the fact there will never be a shortage of ways to keep things spicy.

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