Here are some tips on how to make your experience using a vibrator as pleasurable as possible:

Spend a little time getting to know your vibrator. Try it out on different parts of your body (belly, thighs, etc...) and experiment with the different speed settings (if it has them). Maybe try your vibe while you are reading a sexy story, watching a sexy movie or talking dirty on the phone. Use lube! Sex toys don't produce any lubrication, so you'll find that adding lube makes the whole experience a lot more fun.

If you plan on using your vibrator with a partner (vibrators make a great addition to partnered sex), we recommend trying it alone first to get the feel for it. Using a vibrator around your anus can be a whole lot of fun, but remember to not put it back onto your labia or in your vagina after it has been there. Also, never insert a vibrator into your anus unless it has a wide, flanged base. Yes, it can actually get stuck.

Vibrators: You should clean your vibrator before you use it for the first time and after every time itÕs used. Take the batteries out before you wash it and avoid getting the part where the batteries are housed wet. Use an antibacterial soap and hot water. For longer vibrator and battery life, store the batteries outside the vibrator. If you are going to be sharing your toy, the best thing to do is use a new condom for each person.

Silicone toys can be washed with soap and water or sterilized in boiling water for 3 minutes, or washed in the top rack of the dishwasher. Silicone can last for years, but once you get a tiny nick or cut in it, it will tear easily, so keep your toys away from cats claws, teeth and other sharp objects. Never use silicone-based lubricants on silicone items. The additive in the lube that keeps the silicone liquid can hurt your new toy.

Rubber, jelly, Cyberskin & SoftTouch toys should be thoroughly washed with soap and water. ItÕs advisable to use a condom on these toys, as the material is semi-porous and cannot be sterilized like silicone. Once Cyberskin and SoftTouch toys are dry, they should be covered in cornstarch to restore their texture (avoid using talc on sex toys as it is a suspected link to ovarian cancer)

What is a cock ring and how do I use it?

A cock ring is a ring that restricts the flow of blood out of the penis.. This can make some menÕs erections harder and longer lasting. Many men find the tightness and a pressure to be an enjoyable sensation. The ring is placed at the base of the penis, behind the scrotum (although some use it in the shaft only). It is usually put on while the penis is not fully erect and it is recommended to not leave it on for more then 20 minutes at a time. All the rings we carry can be removed easily in case the sensations become too intense. WARNING: Do not use cock rings if you have a blood-clotting disorder, bleed easily, suffer form any nerve disease, are taking any blood thinning medication. Do not place over infected, sore or swollen areas.

Lots of people of all genders and orientations enjoy anal stimulation. There are all kinds of things you can do with someone's (or you own) butt from stimulating your ass with a vibrator during masturbation to strapping-on a dildo and penetrating your partner. There are, however, a few important dos and don'ts that you need to keep in mind with any butt play.

DO relax: Lots of people who are new to butt play are afraid of pain and consequently, they tense up when someone plays with their ass. This only makes it hurt more. The more you are able to relax and enjoy the butt action, the less painful you will find it. If you are relaxed, using plenty of lube and WANT to have anal sex, there should be very little pain, if any at all. And while anal sex is something that is enjoyed by lots of people (gay, straight, male, female and otherwise) it isn't for everyone and you should never let anyone coerce you into doing anything that you don't want to do.

DO use plenty of lube: Unlike our other sexual organs, anuses do not produce any lubrication of their own, so you should always use some sort of lube. You best best is to use a thicker, water-based lube like Slippery Stuff Gel, Probe or ForPlay Lube Deluxe. You can also use an oil based lube or even good old fashioned Crisco, but remember that if there is any oil in your lubricant, you will not be able to use any latex barriers (although you can use non-latex condoms and gloves) which brings me to my next point....

DO practice safer sex when having anal sex: The anus is made of delicate tissue that can easily rip or tear. This makes a person even more susceptible to infection of you are not properly protected. Use a condom on your dick. If you are using a butt plug, dildo or vibrator, using a condom will help keep the toy cleaner, especial if it is made of a porous material like jelly rubber. Wear finger cots or latex gloves if you are putting your finger, hand or fist in someone else ass. Not only they it protect your from disease, many people find that a gloved hand is more comfortable for the receiver (rough cuticles and hangnails can hurt!). If you are performing analingus (oral/anal contact) use a dental dam to protect yourself.

DO start slow: Most people cannot pleasurably go from being a butt sex virgin to taking a whole penis or dildo up their ass right away. Start out with inserting a finger or two and work your way up to a small butt plug. Some people find that they never really want to take anything bigger in their butt than a finger or plug and that is just fine. If you are angling for taking a whole cock or full sized dildo in there, move to a larger plug or more fingers before you go for the whole shebang.

DON'T ever put anything in your butt that doesn't have a flanged base: Yes, things can get lost in there, so if your vibrator, dildo or random household object doesn't have a base that will stop it from getting sucked into your butt, don't put it in there! That is unless you have some kink about emergency rooms doctors removing objects from your anus.

DON'T do anything that hurts: Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong.. If you experience a lot of pain, stop what you are doing. Anal sex may be a little uncomfortable at first, but it should not hurt. Lube, relaxation and desire to have something in your butt will make the whole experience a lot more pleasant.

DON'T use a desensitizing cream: There are creams and lubes out there that are made to numb you ass so you don't feel pain when being penetrated. These are dangerous because usually if you are feeling pain when being penetrated that means that your tissue is tearing and you want to minimize that. It is important that you are in tune with and aware of your body's sensations while having anal sex. Using a desensitizing cream only alienates your from your body and makes your more likely to cause some kind of damage.

For More information on anal sex, visit www.puckerup.com, anal sex expert Tristan Taormino's website or e-mail us with any specific questions you might have.