Beginning your journey with sex toys can be a tough choice because there are so many products out there. The direction you go in will vary depending on type of use (solo or with parner), money available (toys range from cheap to very expensive), material (quality, allergies et cetera), area where stimulation is desired (vagina, g-spot, penis, clitoris, anus, breasts), gender of user(s), intended location (dry or in water) and, of course, personal preference. Don't worry if you're not sure what you need until after you look around to get a better idea of what exists!
Many of these factors carry less weight than others. For example, many toys can be used both with or without a partner, it's up to you and your partner to decide whether a type of toy will work for partner play. Some types, like insertable dildos or vibrators will not work well during sexual intercourse whereas an egg/bullet style vibrator or a cock ring will (but these also work for masturbation).
The same is true for genders involved. Although some toys cater to only one gender, in a couple setting, this may not be an issue and it's usually easy to divine whether a sex toy is intended for males or females or whether it can be used for the other gender, despite it's intent.
Type of toy and waterproofness can often be overlooked as many toys have multiple fuctions. However, There are some factors which are important regardless including price (although toys come in a wide range of prices, especially online) and materials can be very important; some materials are of lower quality and are less healthy or don't hold up well.
For ease, I will conside 4 main types of sex toys: female, male, anal toys and other toys.
It's advisable to read reviews of sex toys before making a purchase. Others' experience can be very helpful. Here are some other tips for purchasing sex toys, especially online.
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