41. SEX TOYS & YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH
CAN SEX TOYS BE GOOD FOR OUR SEXUAL - AND OVERALL - HEALTH?
Many of us regard sex toys as tools of pleasure, but this informative episode will help you to rethink the possibilities of sex toys, and how you’re using them.
Sara chats with Dr. Soum Rakshit, co-founder of Mysteryvibe, a brand that aims to solve big topics in sexual health in an accessible way. Mysteryvibe creates FDA-approved medical devices for sexual health, which also do double-duty as sex toys and pleasure products.
We explore how sex toys can be used to aid with sexual health issues such as scar tissue after childbirth, menstrual pain, painful sex and even premature ejaculation.
Many people are reluctant to see a doctor to seek solutions for common sexual health issues, but are more open to using a sex toy or would happily to receive it as a gift.
We also discuss the benefits of introducing sex toys into your relationship, whether it’s to improve orgasms, overcome an obstacle, or simply to assist in opening the conversation about sexual health.
Dr Soum offers countless suggestions on improving your sexual health, including tips on specific toys to use and how to use them.
Regardless of whether you’re looking to overcome issues or enhance your enjoyment in the bedroom, tune into the episode to find out how sex toys can make sexual health easier and more fun.
More Juicy Bits on the Show
2:20 - 5:29 - Soumy’s journey from biometrics into sexual health
6:10-15:20 - How some sex toys can be medical devices
15:47-18:21 - Tips for using Mysteryvibe’s Crescendo vibrator
18:28-20:41 - The health benefits of orgasms, with & without sex toys
20:43-25:03 - Benefits of sex toys in your relationship
27:08-30:04 - Starting the conversation about sexual health
30:51-36:40 - Discussing sexual health openly in society
36:42-38:08 - Recommended sex toys for sexual health
38:08-39:33 - The process of creating a sex toy for sexual health
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How Sex Toys Benefit Our Sexual Health
Remove performance pressure. Using a sex toy during sex can help to alleviate performance anxiety if its perceived as an enhancement to the encounter, and not a replacement of your partner.
Overcome sexual health issues. Sex toys are being recognised as valuable tools to supplement conventional treatment for sexual health issues, such as post-natal scar tissue, menstrual pain, vaginal dryness and even premature ejaculation. Consult a sex coach and/or doctor to find the right one for you.
Make masturbation easier and more fun. Masturbation brings a multitude of health benefits, including strengthening our immunity, improving sleep, reducing stress levels, lowering blood pressure, boosting our cognitive abilities, etc.
Open conversations about sex. Introducing sex toys starts an open and honest discussion with our partners about sex. They are a great way to show our partners how we enjoy being stimulated and can lead to better sex and a more satisfying relationship.
Boost confidence. The more you explore your body and experiment with sex toys, the more likely you are to know how to turn yourself on and off. This will give you a deeper appreciation for your body, and more confidence in any sexual situation.
Words of Wisdom
“What we realized is that there are actually devices out there that are great and work on erectile dysfunction patients, however, because they chose 100% medical route, they are hidden behind clients, behind urologists, and that if you don’t go to a doctor or a doctor who knows about this, you will never find out.”
“People can buy them [sex toys] to enjoy, they don’t have to have any issues. Also, if they have any issues and they don’t want to yet admit it or talk about it, that’s also fine because that can be a problem psychologically.”
“So, a man can buy it [a sex toy] simply to stimulate the woman’s labia during intercourse and that could be a different reason for buying a device rather than saying ‘I’m having difficulties with my erection so I’m going to buy this because that might be a difficult conversation.” But what is easier is ‘hey, I bought a toy for your pleasure, this is my gift to you.”
“There’s literally 20 different health benefits of orgasm and that can be just with fingers. It doesn’t need anything else. And we can’t emphasize enough that people should think of wellness as health.”
“A lot of people tend to think sexual health is STI’s, fertility and about making babies, and that’s all obviously part of it, but that’s not everything. Sexual health is having a good orgasm as well.”
“The day when we can talk about going to a sex party as easily as we can talk about going to a Michelin star restaurant, then we are cool because it means there’s no judgment.”
Other Great References You’ll Love
Mysteryvibe – A brand of purposeful sex toys developed to solve sexual health concerns and enhance pleasure, making them a win-win. Get 15% off the award-winning Crescendo or Poco with code BETTERINBED at checkout.
Sex Toys are switching from hedonism to health - This WIRED article discusses the trend of sex toys becoming more mainstream as they move into the realm of health and wellbeing.
8 Habits to Boost Your Sexual Wellness — A Sarasense blog post discussing the importance of sexual wellness and 8 simple things you can do to improve yours each day.
How do I Introduce a Sex Toy to a Partner? – A Sarasense blog post offering tips on bringing sex toys in to your relationship and the benefits it can offer.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!
How are you using sex toys to improve your sexual health and wellness?