• Dildos in all sizes
• Vibrators in various designs
• Remedies for stable erections
• Chocolate body paint for painting
• Penis rings made from various materials
• Lubricants and massage oils with scents and flavors
• Tools for pleasurable torture such as whips and handcuffs
• and of course lots of hot lingerie

The choice is immense and at first glance you don't really know what it's all for. Perhaps you simply enjoy browsing through this large selection and marveling at what you could do with it. Sex toys can add spice and variety to your love life. You can use them to feel, taste, paint, smell, inflict and receive pain, dress up and play with each other. There are no limits to your imagination.

If you want to gain your first experiences as a couple, there are a few things you should pay attention to:

1. toys for beginners and advanced users

There are sex toys for beginners and sex toys for advanced users. If you are using love toys for the first time, you should take enough time for each individual toy and experiment with pleasure. Where can you create pleasurable sensations? Which pressure, which movements, which position is the most fun? Smaller models, soft and sometimes playful shapes are suitable.

I wouldn't recommend anything that has to do with pain, the anal area or unusual sizes at the beginning. To avoid unwanted pain and injuries, you should be familiar with your own limits and those of your partner. It's better to take it slowly!

2. couple toys are a couple thing

You can go on a journey of discovery together and find out which touches are arousing and which fantasies you would like to try out. Choosing erotic toys can be part of the foreplay. You should both feel comfortable with it and enjoy trying it out. It would be good to be honest with your partner and talk about your wishes and fears.

Not everyone likes to be surprised either. Sometimes we overshoot the mark out of sheer anticipation and bring something that frightens our loved one, such as very large vibrators or complete S&M equipment. It's better to test carefully beforehand whether the inclusion of sex toys in your lovemaking is desirable. And if so, then a whole new world is open to you.

3. sex toys that awaken your desire

Among the large selection of love toys are wellness products, as I like to call them. These include massage oils. The smooth touch of the skin during a gentle massage activates the erogenous zones and gets partners in the mood for what's to come.

Massage candles are also a very erotic introduction to lovemaking. They are available in different fragrances. The difference to massage oil is that the oil heats up pleasantly when the candle is lit, which is why it feels so pleasant on the skin. It takes about 20 minutes for enough oil to become liquid. During this time, you can enjoy cuddling or talking to your partner.

You can use massage wands to make your whole body vibrate and slowly approach the hotspots. Touching bare skin with feathers sensitizes you. And with a blindfold, you feel even more intense because you can concentrate fully on it.

4. sex toys that increase the pleasure you have just aroused

This category clearly includes vibrators. With different intensity levels, you can adjust them to your needs, depending on whether you like it faster or slower. There are vibrators for placing on the clitoris or for inserting into the vagina or anus. The different shapes allow you to reach different places, such as the G-spot or the prostate. If you like, you can go straight to climax. And they are not just for women. Men like vibrations inside them too! That's why there are also special anal toys. So there's still a lot to discover here.

5 Wow, even secrets are possible!

That's another experience, because secrets are adventures. And adventures connect. Remote-controlled vibrating eggs hide invisibly inside you and can only be discovered if you pay close attention to the reactions of your loved one. And for couples who are separated by a greater distance or who are into technology, there is now a selection of love toys that can be controlled via smartphone.

6. sex toys for support

You can also use love toys to support your lovemaking. These include cock rings. They make an erection harder and last longer, as the blood is congested in the erectile tissue. Please note that such a ring should not be worn for longer than half an hour! A love cushion changes the position and can also be used to protect your back. You can sit on it, lie over it or place it underneath. Love balls, on the other hand, are the most erotic and smallest fitness trainers in the world. They train your pelvic floor muscles almost unnoticed. And well-trained muscles intensify your orgasms! Go for it, I'd say...

7. lubricants to support natural moisture

Lubricants can be used in various places. This is because they support the natural moisture of both the vagina and the anus. There are times when a woman doesn't get wet enough or doesn't get wet fast enough. This can make intercourse quite uncomfortable. In addition, many women's vaginal skin becomes thinner and more sensitive after the menopause. You should always use lubricant when using vibrators and dildos. And some couples just like it very slippery anyway.

Lubricants are also generally recommended for anal sex, as the anus, unlike the vagina, does not produce any additional moisture. Water-soluble lubricants are absorbed quickly, so I would recommend a silicone-based lubricant here. Many people also use personal lubricants for handjobs.

Handjob, blowjob, there are also lubricants in different flavors. Try out how you like strawberry! Important: Use water-soluble lubricant if you are using condoms.

And with that, I hope you enjoy exploring!

Anja Drews - qualified sex educator for ORION