Here, find your six-step guide.

And theres good reason for that.

Lisa Finn, a sex educator at sex-toy retailerBabelandlikens using pleasure products during sex to using tools while building.

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Metaphors aside, sex toys make certain sensations possible that might not be otherwise be.

For instance, no matter how rapidly your partner can swipe their tongue, that tongue cant vibrate.

Sex toys can also help couples bust out of routines, she adds.

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Below, find your expert-informed 6-step guide for bringing a sex toy to bed.

Or, how hot they looked when theyre doing Y.

Or, ask them a question like, How did it feel when I Zd?

A couple in bed, having an intimate kink experience.

or Is there anything I did that felt really good that I should do again in the future?

you oughta set up a space where your partner can say no.

What is The Missionary Sex Position?

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Avoid language thats blamey, shamey, or focused on dissatisfaction (i.e.

Im sick and tired of not orgasming so…).

How do you turn it on and off?

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How do you increase or decrease the intensity?

How many vibration patterns are there?

Which ones do I want to try, says Finn.

Two hands holding out two of the best bullet vibrators, according to testers and sex experts.

These are all questions you should be able to answer before you go to use it for real.

Talk about the experience afterward

Keep exercising those talking-about-sex skillsafteryouve used the toy.

And if youre still not a fan?

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Dont give up on sex toys with your partner completely.

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