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The Secret Sex Life of Your Spatula
Jan 22, 2018
With all these products, you can spend anywhere from a few bucks to a few hundred
on a single sex toy. But why shell out any of your hard earned dollars when, with a
little creativity and a few helpful hints, you can DIY yourself into the very same
orgasm!?
If you’re sitting at home, take a look around. Your house is actually a palace of sexual
pleasure! Many of the household items you use daily can be transformed into sex
toys. Your spatula, paper towel rolls, hairbrush, clothes pins and hair ties are all just
waiting to share their secret sexual identities with you.
Dildos
Let your preferences and desires be the guide here while you bear in mind a few
safety considerations. For the most part, these suggestions are for vaginal insertion
only. While having something inserted anally is pleasurable to many, this is one area
that you may want to spend some money on. Anal toys absolutely need to have a
flared base so they don’t get away from you. Every year, there are thousands of
hospital visits for foreign bodies stuck in rectums. Don’t be a statistic! That said,
focusing on vaginal use, you’ll want to choose something that is smooth, durable,
feels good for your body and is easy to hold. In terms of safety, that eliminates
anything with sharp edges or anything that can break easily. Whatever your chosen
item, be sure to use a condom to cover up the part that’s being inserted. Using a
condom will create a barrier between you and any bacteria that may be hanging out
on the item of your choice. We also recommend washing said item before you use it
as well. Better safe and clean than left with an infection!
Lost for ideas? Here are some to get you started -
Fruits and Veggies: Inserting bananas and cucumbers may seem like a joke,
but it’s a well-known cliché because of their frequent use. Think about it –
they’re cheap, the perfect shape, and no one would ever guess that you
bought that cucumber for after dinner instead of for your dinner salad!
Candles: Another nicely phallic-shaped object and one that comes in a variety
of widths for your preferences.
Hairbrush: We are (hopefully) obviously suggesting that you use the handle
of your brush. While you’re at it, check out your other hair styling products.
Have a curling iron that’s looking like a nice size and shape? Cover it up with
a condom and go to town.
Vibrators
We live in a world of modern electronic conveniences. Let today’s technology work
for you in more ways than one! As you get creative with your vibrating household
items, a few words of caution: just as most vibrators are made to be used externally,
stick to external stimulation with these items as well. Even though your electric
toothbrush may look like the perfect vibrating dildo, you’ll want to keep electrical
currents on the outside of your body. Condoms are a good idea for using with
vibrators as well. Cover up the end that you’ll be using on your body to keep
bacteria away from your sensitive areas. Finally, you know electricity and water
don’t mix…right?! Good! That means you’ll never use any of these items in the bath
or shower. Safety first…then orgasms!
Electric Toothbrush: We’ve all thought about it and certainly more than one
of us has tried it. Yes, an electric toothbrush can be used as a makeshift
vibrator. You can use the back of the brush tip for more intense and directed
vibes or remove the top altogether and use the base for a more subtle vibe
that stimulates a larger area. There are even companies making toothbrush
attachments just for genital use. You can find these online.
Electric Razor: Same basic idea here. Remove the actual razor part, cover it
with a condom and you’re all set!
Back massager: You’ve heard of the famed “Magic Wand”? It’s the original
back massager turned sex toy, but is now solely marketed as a vibrator since
that’s all anyone actually ever used it for. Famed for providing intense
orgasms in mere minutes, see if you can find its match in any similar
personal massagers you have laying around your house.
Kinky Play
Kinky play, or kink means different things to different people. Kink can range from
simply including new sensations in your sexual play all the way to bondage and
sadomasochism (enjoying inflicting or receiving pain). If you’re wanting to add a
little spice to your sexual life but don’t know where to start, starting right at home
can be a comfortable first step. Experiment with some of these common household
items that can play double-duty to add variety to your sex life.
Spatula or wooden spoon: In the world of sex toys, you can buy a silicone
paddle for spankings, but really anything with a firm, flat surface will do. A
spatula or wooden spoon is an easy, quick-fix that you likely have on hand.
For healthy, consensual pain-play, make sure you’re communicating with
your partner about where on their body they want you to be doling out these
spankings. Everyone has different preferences and sensitivities.
Nipple clamps: The nipples are one of our many erogenous zones, meaning
they contain a high concentration of nerve endings in men and women alike.
For many, having their nipples played with is enjoyable during sex. If you’re
one who likes to go a littler further by having your nipples pinched or bitten,
you may want to experiment with nipples clamps. Before running off to your
local sex toy store, first consider what you may already have at home…think
clothes pins, chip clips, and hair clips. All of these objects can be used in a
pinch. (Get it? “In a pinch?!”)
Scarves, belts, and ties: Look no further than your bedroom closet for some
light restraint materials. You can use accessories like scarves, belts and
neckties to carefully tie up a partners arms and/or legs. Just be careful that
you’re not restraining too tightly. Scarves and neckties in particular are
usually made out of silky materials that can slip and tighten the more they
are pulled. Opt for those made out of cotton if you have them. Check in with
your partner to make sure the restraints don’t accidentally get pulled too
tight. If you end up loving restraint play, there are some great, inexpensive
restraint options online.
Feathers: For those looking to incorporate more sensations into their sexy
time, feathers are just one of many options that you may be able to find
around your house. Feather dusters, of course, have feathers. But you may
also have a feather boa lying around from that one costume party last
Halloween? Even a feather from your down comforter would do to run along
your partners body.
Soft gloves: If you live in a cold climate where winter gloves are a must, think
through your collection of hand warmers. Any cashmere, fur or otherwise
fuzzy gloves on hand? These can be used to tickle and stroke a partner to add
to your cadre of erotic sensations.
And MORE…
The true joy of sexuality is that there is so much experimentation and playfulness to
be had. Here are some other ideas worth considering to help you stay curious,
creative, and crafty when it comes to your sex life.
Masturbation Sleeves: Maybe you’ve heard of the Fleshlight? It’s the most
famous brand of masturbation sleeve. Sleeves are tubes lined with a soft
silicone, the center of which has a hole where you insert your penis,
simulating a mouth, vagina, or anus. The Fleshlight website deems their
product the “#1 male sex toy in the world.” True or not, it’s definitely a
popular concept. So popular, there are hundreds of Youtube videos and blog
posts with instructions on how to make your own at home. We’ll let you find
the method you like best but the general concept is lining a cylinder of some
type (like a toilet paper roll) with a material of your choice. Squirt lube or
lotion into the center and you you’re off to the races. Another method uses a
latex glove, rolled up towel, and a rubber band. Have fun trying them all!
Using Water: If your showerhead is a removable one, turning the stream on
yourself can be quite pleasurable. If yours is the type that has different water
modes, you can experiment with different pulsing sensations and water
pressures. Showerhead not removable? You can still get down if you have a
tub by letting the water from the faucet run between your legs. Just be careful
that you don’t have super sensitive water temperature if someone in another
room flushes a toilet. You don’t want to scald your genitals!
Pillows: There is a market for “sex wedges” which are pillow-like props to
help with different angles during sex. Whatever happened to good-old
pillows?! You can stack them, fold them, and even try your couch cushions for
added firmness.
Cock ring: – Cock rings are rings or straps that are used around the penis to
constrict blood flow making the penis bigger and harder. They also delay
orgasm allowing the wearer to last longer and the orgasm to be more intense
when it does happen. You can try to create a cock ring at home with a hair tie
or sting. A leather bracelet that can be tightened and loosened could also
work. Whatever material you try, make sure that you can remove it easily
when you want to. It shouldn’t be so tight that it’s difficult to take off when
the penis is hard. Cock rings should never cause pain, so if that’s ever the
case, take it off and try something that is less constricting.