How to Choose Your First Sex Toy

If you think you want to try a sex toy for the first time but aren't sure where to begin, this guide will help you choose the right first sex toy for you.

How to choose your first sex toy

When you're buying your first sex toy your budget will probably be one of the biggest factors in your choice. Starting with less expensive sex toys is a good way to experiment, but just getting the cheapest thing in the sale without thinking about if it's right for you may lead to disappointment. Remember to look at customer reviews as well as price.

Luxury sex toys really are worth the extra spend: they're made from better quality materials, they'll last longer and they're usually rechargeable so you can recoup the cost of batteries. However, it's sensible to know what you like before you splash out on an expensive toy that will be with you for the long haul.

Check the details

When you've spotted a toy in your budget that takes your fancy, check the details on the product page carefully.

How it measures up: Find out just how big that toy is. More important than the overall length is the insertable length, as is the circumference (which is measured at the widest girth of the toy). Will this be a comfortable fit for you?

How it feels: A toy can look rigid in the product picture, when it's actually a flexible friend. Check the nitty gritty of the material specifications here, and also check whether you can take the toy into the bathroom for underwater play - submersible toys are also easier to keep clean.

Power and speed: Check exactly what types of vibration are in store, as well as what type of power the toy takes and what batteries you need for your sex toy.

Watch the videos

The most popular products on Lovehoney have videos that demonstrate how they work. As well as showing you how the sex toy works and what it will do for you, seeing a toy in someone's hands is another great way to check that your first sex toy is the right size for you. You can also get a  good sense of how loud a toy is from a video demonstration.

Read the reviews

Lovehoney has over 50,000 reviews written by real people who have bought, used and rated their sex toys. When you view a particular product, you’ll see it has a star rating. This is a quick and easy way to see how good a product is - the more stars it has, the better.

If you fancy researching more, you can scroll down further and read full reviews about the product including details about how easy it is to use, how powerful it is, how noisy it is and what the packaging is like.

What does Lovehoney recommend?

Pepsi or Coca Cola? PC or Mac? Just like any other products, sex toys are made by different brands and when you find one that suits you, you tend to stick with it. Here are the brands we recommend especially for beginners, and in each brand you'll find a whole host of toys to suit your every need.

Beginners Basic Toys

Every single item in the Beginners Basic Sex Toy range is well reviewed and great value.

Best seller: Beginners Basic Lady Lustfinger (£3.99)

Lovehoney Sex Toys

The Lovehoney range of toys are a reasonable price and come complete with full instructions.

Best seller: Lovehoney Happy Rabbit Natural (£49.99)

Tracey Cox Supersex

Toys by sexpert Tracey Cox are classy, couple-friendly, superb quality and great value too!

Best seller: Tracey Cox Supersex Bullet Vibrator (£9.99)

Need more help?

You can contact Lovehoney Customer Care, who will be able to help you find the perfect toy. You can send an email any time, and telephone or live chat to an experienced advisor from 8am-10pm Monday-Friday and 8am-4pm Saturday.

The other great place to look for people's advice on sex toys is on the Lovehoney Forum, where our community is on hand 24/7 to give their opinions and tips.

Remember that when you shop at Lovehoney, everything is delivered in Lovehoney's discreet packaging so the only person getting excited by your delivery is you.