Three things I wish I knew before buying my first toy
I made every beginner mistake. Here’s the short list of things that would’ve saved me money and frustration.
1. Buy lube before you buy a toy
I cannot stress this enough. The number-one reason people don’t enjoy a toy is they didn’t use enough lube. Get a water-based one (it’s safe with everything), keep it on the nightstand, use more than you think you need.
The one I actually recommend. Boring choice, right answer.
Sliquid H2O Original
Water-based, glycerin-free, paraben-free. Safe with every toy material. The default pick.
2. Cheap is fine to start. Body-safe is not optional.
You don’t need a $200 toy to figure out what you like. But you do need one made of silicone, glass, or stainless steel — not "jelly," not soft TPE/PVC. Those leach plasticizers.
Tenga Egg (6-pack)
Disposable solo strokers with six different internal textures. Genuinely cheap way to try variety.
3. Curiosity is a feature, not a bug
If you’re wondering about something, that’s usually a good enough reason to try a beginner version. Anal trainers like the one below are a way better intro than diving in cold.
Doc Johnson Mood Naughty 2
Three-piece silicone anal training set. The kit I recommend to anyone curious.
Compare the picks in this post
| Product | Price | Rating | Retailer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliquid H2O OriginalWater-based, glycerin-free, paraben-free. Safe with every toy material. The default pick. | $12 | 4.7/5 | PinkCherry | Check price |
| Tenga Egg (6-pack)Disposable solo strokers with six different internal textures. Genuinely cheap way to try variety. | $36 | 4/5 | PinkCherry | Check price |
| Doc Johnson Mood Naughty 2Three-piece silicone anal training set. The kit I recommend to anyone curious. | $32 | 4.3/5 | PinkCherry | Check price |
Products mentioned
Sliquid H2O Original
Water-based, glycerin-free, paraben-free. Safe with every toy material. The default pick.
Tenga Egg (6-pack)
Disposable solo strokers with six different internal textures. Genuinely cheap way to try variety.
Doc Johnson Mood Naughty 2
Three-piece silicone anal training set. The kit I recommend to anyone curious.
