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Our beginner sex toy guides make choosing your first sex toy simple. Discover expert advice on different types of toys, body-safe materials, how to use and clean them, and what to consider before buying.

Whether you're exploring solo or with a partner, find the best first sex toy for your body, preferences and budget — without pressure or judgement.

Make This The Year Of Pleasure, One Toy At A Time! - Sh! Women's Store

Make This The Year Of Pleasure, One Toy At A Time!

As the calendar resets and we step into a fresh new year, it’s the perfect time to embrace change, set exciting goals, and -...
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Top 5 Sex Toys for Beginners - Sh! Women's Store

Top 5 Sex Toys for Beginners

Taking the plunge and buying your very first sex toy is exciting and a little bit scary – what if you don’t like it?...
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Q&A: I've Never Masturbated - Can You Help? - Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: I've Never Masturbated - Can You Help?

Hello, I'm looking for advice. I've been procrastinating messaging you over embarrassment but I am reading Dr. Karen Gurney's 'Mind the Gap' and trying...
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Beginners Guide to Buying Your First Strap On - Sh! Women's Store

Beginners Guide to Buying Your First Strap On

This is our beginners guide to buying your first strap-on. Buying your first strap on, especially when both partners are total beginners and have...
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Buying Your First Sex Toy Advice - Sh! Women's Store

Buying Your First Sex Toy Advice

Do you feel overwhelmed by all the different types of sex toys available? Not quite sure where to start? It's common for first-time buyers...
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Beginners Guide to Anal Beads - Sh! Women's Store

Beginners Guide to Anal Beads

Anal beads are a popular sex toy option for anal play newbies. A string of small ball-shapes, anal beads are designed to be popped into...
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First Sex Toy Recommendations - Sh! Women's Store

First Sex Toy Recommendations

New to sex toys? Confused by all the options? Want to share the experience with a partner who's also new to toys? Eek -...
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Q&A: Help Me Choose My First Vibrator - Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: Help Me Choose My First Vibrator

Dear Sh! I’m 21 and have yet to have an orgasm. My mates tell me that trying a vibrator is a good idea, but there are...
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Beginners Guide: My First G-Spot Vibrator - Sh! Women's Store

Beginners Guide: My First G-Spot Vibrator

This is our beginner's guide to G-spot vibrators. Before we delve deeper into the vagina, we should discuss the G-spot. Is there such a...
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Beginners Guide: My First Anal Toy - Sh! Women's Store

Beginners Guide: My First Anal Toy

If you're a beginner to anal toys, read our lowdown on what you need to know as a newbie. First and foremost - anal toys...
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Can Married Women Use Sex Toys? Advice at Sh! - Sh! Women's Store

Can Married Women Use Sex Toys? Advice at Sh!

Hi Sh! I've been with my male partner for 12 years - we're married and have two tweenies. Our sex life is so-so. After...
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Q&A: I'm an unconfident masturbator - Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: I'm an unconfident masturbator

Hi Sh! I have a question regarding the lipstick vibe. I've now used the Sh! mini bullet several times and have not quite been able to...
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Beginners Guide to Anal Sex - Sh! Women's Store

Beginners Guide to Anal Sex

Anal sex is one of the topics we get asked most about - it seems you are all curious about how to pleasure the...
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Choosing Your First Dildo - Sh! Women's Store

Choosing Your First Dildo

Buying your first dildo can be exciting — and slightly bewildering. Slim or ample? Soft silicone or satisfyingly solid glass? Strap-on, strapless, double-ended... where...
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Q&A: Recommend a Beginners Vibrator? - Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: Recommend a Beginners Vibrator?

Dear Sh! I'm in my early twenties and I've yet to have an orgasm. I'd love to try out a vibrator - what would...
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Q&A: What's a Good First Vibrator? - Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: What's a Good First Vibrator?

Hello! I wondered if I could ask for some advice - I would like to buy a vibrator but I have no idea which one to...
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Q&A: Ask Sarah - Sex Toys after Sexual Trauma - Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: Ask Sarah - Sex Toys after Sexual Trauma

A while back, we ran a letter from a woman who was looking to explore toys after sexual trauma. We gave our thoughts but we...
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Q&A: Should I buy my daughter a sex toy? - Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: Should I buy my daughter a sex toy?

My daughter has been asking about getting her first dildo or vibrator. She is 13 and very mature intellectually, and I guess she is...
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Q&A: I haven't had sex in 8 years and now I want to try a vibrator. - Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: I haven't had sex in 8 years and now I want to try a vibrator.

Hi, I have been happily married for 37 years but am currently undergoing couples sexual counselling. I am 58 yrs old, have only had...
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