Sex toys for men - still a stigma? Recommendations?

[blue_mojo_pin]

Hello everyone. Something I've been thinking about today...

Obviously there are loads of sex toys for the ladies these days, and with the rise of such programmes as Sex in the City and the increased recognisation of women's sexual drives and rights over the last however many years, they're generally considered pretty right on. And quite rightly so. There is something to be respected about a woman taking control of her sexual destiny etc etc.

The thing that gets me, however, is that it doesn't always seem to be like that the other way round. A woman buying, say, a Rampant Rabbit doesn't really have to fear a lot of judgement these days in most circles, at least in the West (I'm not going to talk about other regions, that's another can of worms). But a guy buying something, I dunno, one of those fleshlight things for example...it's still got an air of dirty-old-man desperation about it, doesn't it? Or does it?

I'd be interested to hear what y'all think, especially the women - I have no idea what the modern perception of a man buying a sex toy would be.

And also, if anyone has any recommendations of particular toys, I'd be interested to hear. I've decided that being single is not all it's cracked up to be

 

[LittleBitMagic]

I think you are right to a certain extent.

I walked into an adult bookstore here to buy some things for a friend's bachelorrette party, and the men either turned away so I wouldn't see their faces, or put their purchases down and walk out of the store.
I had just gotten into line with them.

I think there is still that stigma. Which is very sad, I think.
I guess I should have gone to a shop that is more geared towards women?

Good thread topic, I am surprised you haven't gotten more replies.

 

[lick8your8face8]

From the man of the couple...

Being an ex-employee of an adult book store (no, it really is NOT as fun as you imagine) I can honestly say that I have not seen many men who have any problems buying sex toys for either themselves or their wives/girlfriend/boyfriend/rubber doll.

In face a curious phenomenom is that men seem to come in groups to purchase a single penis pump. While working at the store I noticed this the 1st time when a group of Mexican landscapers seemed to be comparsion shopping for the most effecient or cost effective dick enlarger. I thought to myself "Hey, it's a joke for a bachlor party." Then again over the course of the year, this happened several more times, once with a group of gangsters of the "Bloods" variety (who also spent a good amount of time choosing their gay porn). The whole thing puzzles me.

More than once there was a good looking woman standing in line with several male customers in front or behind her. The men had no problem chatting her up as they bought butt plugs, 3 ft horse cock dildos, and other items you would think a guy would be shy about.

After awhile, it gets to be routine. It's a lifestyle choice, and one someone shouldnt be shy or embarrassed about.

And I can't speak for everyman, but a well fitting butt plug rubbing on my prostate while she rides me is insanely intense.

 

[lick8your8face8]

From the lady of the couple

Ladies only think it is odd if the man feels nervous or apprehensive about his toys. They can be fun and ladies want to help enhance the relationship with toys for their men as much as the men want to do for the women.

And if a woman makes you feel bad about buying toys (or either her or yourself), she probably makes you feel bad in other ways as well and your relationship needs close examination and possibly changes.

Be upfront about it during the start of the relationship to weed out partners who dont appreciate the kind of fun a good toy box can bring