Hello August! It’s that time of year when you are gearing up to head back to college, and if you are starting to pack, there are some essentials you might want to consider adding. Just because you live in a dorm or an apartment doesn’t mean that you should have to sacrifice pleasure and sexual exploration, so here is our Back-to-School Guide: Sex Toy Edition!
Discreet Options for Shared Living
Being in college, you are likely to live with someone else, and you might not want them to know what you’re up to or recognize your sex toys, and that’s fair. If you are looking for discreet toys to be more subtle about your pleasure in a shared living situation, you have so many options. A lipstick vibe is a great choice because of its inconspicuous design. There is the Blush Rose Lipstick Vibe if you want something simple, but if you want a little flair and to be able to recognize it isn’t an actual lipstick, try the Naughty Bits Lipstick Vibe. If you need a discreet option for penises, the Zolo Mini Double Stroker is a great choice and works well for partner play for added stimulation during oral sex. Pocket Tengas are also great because you can easily keep them in your nightstand in their packaging, and no one is the wiser. If you enjoy a good laugh, you can get a beer-designed stroker with the Schag Sultry Stout. Yep, it’s a stroker in a container that looks like a beer can.
College Student Budget Options
If you are less worried about roommates knowing but more so about a price point that meets your budget as a college student, you don’t have to worry. Naughty Bits or RITUAL are two collections with so many different toy options at a price point that won’t break the bank but will still provide ample pleasure! A favorite brand of mine is ROMP. They have 21 different products that meet everyone's needs and have some power behind them. The last brand that I think is great for college students is Tenga. They have a variety of penile toys, and their sister brand, Iroha, is so soft and incredible all over the body.
Quiet is VITAL–Silent Options
If you aren’t afraid or anxious about everyone knowing you own sex toys but don’t need everyone hearing every time you want to enjoy yourself, there are some super quiet options that you should consider. Dame’s toys are really great if you are looking for quiet power; the Dame Dip is a personal favorite of mine. Je Joue products are also quite quiet, and the Je Joue Amour is one of the most versatile toys for solo or partnered play. My all-time favorite toy, the Womanizer Premium 2, is also pretty quiet, with technology that turns off the technology when it is not directly on the body.
Travel-Friendly Options
Show up to all your hookups prepared with the Loveline Traveler, a 2-in-1 vibe designed to hold lube so you never have to worry about being without it. The Satisfyer Pro Traveler comes with a cover, making it easy to keep in your bag and on you wherever you may be headed. The number one thing to always have andy for sexy time away from your home is lub, and Uberlube has you covered with their travel set. If you always want to have options when you travel, the ROMP Pleasure Kit with Travel Pouch is just that. With a wand, cock ring, and air pleasure toy, there is so much fun to be had with this kit.
Water-Safe for Shower Fun
If you share a room and would feel more comfortable with toys that are safe to use in water to take with you in the shower or tub, we absolutely understand that. Plus, shower sexy time can be so incredible. For maximum discreetness you could go with the Womanizer Wave, which is a shower head that has three different water stream designs for different types of water stimulation. For actual toys, you are pretty good with anything that is magnetically recharged. Some popular options are the Ritual Euphoria Wand, Rainbow Sucker, FemmeFunn Lola G, and We-Vibe Touch X. Be sure to keep some water-based lube handy in the bathroom to ensure a pleasurable shower or bath experience.
College is a time when a lot of people start to explore sexually, including trying out sex toys, so don’t be nervous about it. You could also make it a shared experience and gather your friends and visit a store together. Lion’s Den offers 30% off for students on Tuesdays, so grab your student ID and stop in. And lastly, don’t forget something to clean your toys with. The easiest option is AfterGlow Toy Wipes.