Guys...using prostate toys..first time

 @GNM -Why do I need something 6 inches when the  prostate is supposed to be 2-3 inches inside? Confused :(

The prostate isn't only what makes anal enjoyable for some. =) Some people really enjoy girth, some people really enjoy length. Some enjoy both or neither.

ok, I think I kind of get it

I don't really know how far up the prostate is since I'm a newb to this sort of stuff.  Feh... looking on Wikipedia... yes... does seem to be a mere few inches inside. Not really sure why there needs to be six inches in length with the end pointed to stimulate the prostate... Does seem awkward and pointless. I'll leave it however with the people who actually make the toys since they must be doing something right...

Ginger Ninja Minge wrote:

Cheers for the info about what's in lubes and for alternatives, Graeme and Ghost! I generally don't use cosmetic products. I only used shampoo while at uni because my Mum bought it for me. I think my hair is actually softer now than it was when I didn't use shampoo. Anyways, I'm kinda like you Graeme and just steer away from anything that contains ingredients with a high number of syllables in its name. I don't know if it would have much long term effects, but I'd rather keep away seeing as though I'm in my ripe years. Also, I wouldn't want there to be faulty genes in my sperm which'll result in my child having mental and physical difficulties. I'm sure there'd be a greater effect of chemicals screwing up the genetic code in sperm. Sort of like a chain reaction, there. :/

Anyways, leave the poor guy alone! He wanted advice on anal toys, not lube.  But... I need to say this... perhaps the reason why you're using a lot of oil is because it's absorbed or whatever too quickly and you have to reapply..? I don't know. I guess it doesn't matter because you're happy with what you're using anyway, so I'll leave you alone with going on about lube, also.

Just a quick add-on: 6 inches doesn't seem that bad... I went for a 7 inch dildo, which I'm having some problems with. I suppose that if you shaved off an inch or an extra half, you'd be fine, then you can work up to the 6 inch. It is very much hit an miss. When concerned with sex toys, it can be a very fussy thing with length...

no one is having a go and I am sorry if my posts came across that way, I was more concerned with preventing G (and anyone else reading but not posting) from doing themselves damage.

Advice would be to start small and work up in size

Go slowly, any pain stop. DONT just pull the toy out wait until you relax or you can do more damage

Use lots of lube, the anus doesnt self lubricate so you cannot use too much

Oh and the advice about toys with a flared base is very good, take it from experience lots of lube and unsuitable toy can lead to worrying moments

xGGx

I know, I know. Sorry for sounding like I was accusing you.  I just found it rather amusing how it went from anal toys to lube, and I understand why it moved to lube.

And oh yes, I'm rather new to sex toys, but I generally wouldn't go for a dildo or anything without a flared base because I naturally worry about things and in this case, I'd be worrying I'd lose grip and the dildo is shoved right inside.

I learned about the whole go small, go slow the hard way. I highly recommend it myself. Advice for people looking around at the forum, who I seem to forget about... don't be overconfident about going for a bigger size straight away like I did. It'll only result in misery!  Capiche?

Ginger Ninja Minge wrote:

I And oh yes, I'm rather new to sex toys, but I generally wouldn't go for a dildo or anything without a flared base because I naturally worry about things and in this case, I'd be worrying I'd lose grip and the dildo is shoved right inside.

been there not nice

xGGx

Ginger Ninja Minge wrote:

Cheers for the info about what's in lubes and for alternatives, Graeme and Ghost! I generally don't use cosmetic products. I only used shampoo while at uni because my Mum bought it for me. I think my hair is actually softer now than it was when I didn't use shampoo. Anyways, I'm kinda like you Graeme and just steer away from anything that contains ingredients with a high number of syllables in its name. I don't know if it would have much long term effects, but I'd rather keep away seeing as though I'm in my ripe years. Also, I wouldn't want there to be faulty genes in my sperm which'll result in my child having mental and physical difficulties. I'm sure there'd be a greater effect of chemicals screwing up the genetic code in sperm. Sort of like a chain reaction, there. :/

Anyways, leave the poor guy alone! He wanted advice on anal toys, not lube.  But... I need to say this... perhaps the reason why you're using a lot of oil is because it's absorbed or whatever too quickly and you have to reapply..? I don't know. I guess it doesn't matter because you're happy with what you're using anyway, so I'll leave you alone with going on about lube, also.

Just a quick add-on: 6 inches doesn't seem that bad... I went for a 7 inch dildo, which I'm having some problems with. I suppose that if you shaved off an inch or an extra half, you'd be fine, then you can work up to the 6 inch. It is very much hit an miss. When concerned with sex toys, it can be a very fussy thing with length...

I was not trying to bother him, sorry if I was, I will just shut up. I was just wondering why he is such against a lube.