Sex machines are One of those devices that look a lot more intimidating than they actually are. If you’ve heard of them, you may have seen them in a flashy display at the adult toy store next to the more typical vibrators you’re after. However, they can be an exciting addition to your sex life or an accessibility tool for people who can’t do all the manual labor that sex requires. But which one do you buy? You definitely do. No Do you want to buy a poor quality penetration machine? Don’t worry, I have tested a variety of sex machines with a few couples to find the best ones that are safe and stimulating.
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Why would you want a sex machine?
Sex is a very human activity that doesn’t seem to fit well with something that can be described as a “machine.” However, there are several reasons why a full-size machine might appeal as a way to enhance your sex life with a partner or to enjoy on your own.
- Accessible adventures. It’s inevitable that sex requires a lot of physical labor. It’s also inevitable that, over time and for a variety of reasons, the human body will sometimes struggle to do the physical work. If you have a physical disability or an injury or chronic pain, sex machines can help you do some of the work that sex requires, leaving you and your partner free to connect in less strenuous ways.
- Stimulating specificity. Every body is different and not everyone experiences pleasure in the same way. One person may enjoy penetration, while another may only have an orgasm through clitoral stimulation. Some people are very sensitive to the lightest of touches, while others need intense sensations to reach their peak of pleasure. Sex machines can offer a variety of sensations that are difficult to achieve with more typical sex toys.
- Exciting experimentation. Novelty is a mainstay of many healthy sex lives, and for most people, it’s hard to find anything more novel than a sex machine. Not only is the idea of using a sex machine novel in itself, but many of our picks provide plenty of creative options for having sex in positions or dynamics that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.
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