Thread: is it or isn't it...

I came across some interesting points of view recently. I dunno, maybe I just read them wrong but it made me think about something...

Sex toys. Oh I know, not an original thought but heres what I am getting at... If its not sold exclusively as a sex toy or shaped like a sex toy or or considered a sex toy but its used to masturbate, does it then become a sex toy regardless of how some try to justify it?

I am of the opinion that if its been anywhere near my genitals and I have had an orgasm from it... its a sex toy even if its not. For example, I remember the first time I had an orgasm while sitting on one of those vibrating chair mats meant and sold for massage. Looks nothing like a "sex" toy and not even remotely connected to the sex industry but sure had me squirming.

I have seen porn where people get off on their cell phone set to vibrate or their crest spin brush with the vibrating head. Still a cell phone or a tooth brush but a sex toy? What about the handheld shower head?

Interested in others thoughts.

If it can be used for sexual stimulation its a sex toy in my book. And people are remarkably creative in that line - so LOTS of things can be used as sex toys.

I think there is a market in "stealth" sex toys - for people who are to embarrassed to buy something that is obviously a sex toy, but want one anyway. Can backfire though - I was at one friends house, and they had a nice acrylic sculpture on an end table - they probably thought it was discrete, but it was obviously a sex toy.

Places like Sharper Image, and Brookstone sell lots of "massagers", that just "happen" to be shaped well for use as sex toys. I was actually a bit surprised when Sharper Image started carrying JimmyJane vibrators - which are not obscene looking - but don't require a lot of imagination to figure out what they are for.

In any case - have fun with whatever works - but don't assume that other people won't recognize it.

What's the point in trying to define something.... Any debate about what and what isn't a "sex toy" is just talking symantics, what the object is and what it's purpose is to you remains the same.

My ex had a vaseline covered toothbrush, which needless to say I wouldn't brush my teeth with. Is it a toy? Does it matter? In some peoples point of view a fighter jet would be a toy.. if you see what I mean.

LOL... a fighter jet would be an awesome toy. I am specifically talking sex in this instance tho. And why the heck would you use your partners toothbrush regardless of what its dipped in... ew. Not trying to define anything and the point is its a fun and interesting topic to discuss on a sex forum.
Actually anon, a thread that you were in a while back is what got me thinking about how people will find it offensive to call their masturbatory tools sex toys.

I could care less how discreet or undefined an object is. It's my opinion that if you get off with it, its a sex toy.

I'm very fortunate. I lost my virginity to a lovely guy who is now my husband. I orgasm every time i have sex. Think if the guy loves you, he will make sure you orgasm! i love sex!