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Sex Toys and Aging

People often ask us if there are sex toys that are good for certain kinds of people. But neither sex toys, nor people, work that way. When it comes to what turns us on, we?re all a little bit different, so despite what the books on sex over 60 may say, there aren't toys that are made for people over 60 any more than there are toys made for people in their 20s (other than the packaging, which is often geared to specific age groups).

What's most important is that you have an idea of how your body is working, and then find a toy that will help you explore your sexual response.

So, for example, if you know that you get tired easily, you might want to consider a lighter weight vibrator.

If you find that your body doesn't get as wet as you want it to, even when you?re turned on, you should consider using a good quality water based lubricant.

For some people, their sensitivity to stimulation will change as they get older, and they may need stronger more consistent stimulation to get over the top. In this case you might want to consider a vibrator with a higher intensity rating (say something 4 or higher).

Remember, there are no rules to what will or won?t work for you. It?s all in the experimentation (but the good news is that the homework is fun!) We don't think anyone needs sex toys to learn more about their sexual selves, but as ardent fans of sex toys, we think they can be a fun way to do some research.