You’ll never forget your firsts. First crush, first lover, first vibrator. All of them can be extremely confusing to navigate. If you have questions about navigating love, I don’t think I’m your gal... but as someone who knows plenty about sex toys and has built some as well, I can certainly help you navigate the trials and tribulations of buying your first vibrator and learning how to use sex toys. I’ll tell you my mistakes so hopefully you can feel a little bit less in the dark when you buy your first (or second) toy.

You might have recalled the classic Sex and the City episode just over 20 years ago—”The Turtle and The Hare”—the one where Charlotte discovers the wonders of the Vibratex Rabbit Habit Vibrator.

You might be wondering, “How can I reach similar heights of pleasure as Charlotte?” As someone who makes vibrators and has done plenty of research on the nuances of all vibrators out there, especially rabbits—I spent years under a mountain of them while working on the Lioness Vibrator, which is a rabbit-style vibrator—I’ll give you some of my best tips on how to shop for any rabbit vibrator.

Whether you're on vacation, packing for college, or off to see family or in-laws over the holidays, packing sex toys can be tough. Who wants TSA to root through your suitcase and pull out your beloved toy, asking “What’s this?”. Or the unfortunate vibrator going off in the luggage as you greet parents or in-laws?

I’ve lived with roommates for almost 10 years of my life. This means when I’m trying to have some fun solo-time, I need quiet vibrators that won't wake up my entire house and kill me of embarrassment. Finding quiet, silent vibrators are especially difficult if you’re shopping online because all you have to go by are pictures. Well, I totally know the feeling and I want to help you!

What exactly *is* a sex machine, anyway? You could argue that vibrators or anything with some sort of electronics is a fuck machine...after all, our Lioness Vibrator is a sex toy built more like an early iPhone inside with a multilayer board and an array of sensors so you can track your every whim and desire. Are basic vibes with on/off switches or more technologically advanced ones like the Lioness also considered machines?

Welcome to the world of dildos! If you can imagine a color and a shape, it probably exists somewhere out there.

As someone who’s worked in the space for years and has practically become a dildo dutchess in the world of sex toys, I’ve learned a thing or two about our (mostly) rubbery friends. Although I primarily make vibrators for my day job (and yes, it is a pretty great job), I think dildos are highly underrated because there are so many different kinds out there that offer a variety of experiences.

A clitoris pump (also colloquially known as a clit pump, pussy pump, or clit sucking toys) is a device that you place over your clitoris (and sometimes vulva) that provides clitoral stimulation via a cunnilingus-like sensation. Its purpose is to enhance sexual arousal and pleasure, add additional stimulation, and depending on the toy, potentially bring the person using it to orgasm.