Sex toys, vibrators, sexual health aids, dildos, lube etc. are often recommended in sex therapy for pleasure enhancement, sexual functioning concerns, and sexual pain and dysfunction. Recently, I took a course with Dr. Caleb Jacobson on the Clinical Uses for Sexual Health Aids (February 5, 2023) and wanted to write a post on commonly use of sex toys and sexual health aids in sex therapy.
These are just some of the commonly used and recommended sexual health aids out there. While I have personal and professional experience with some of them, I do not have experience with all of them so please do not take this blog as a specific recommendation for any of these sex aids.
Additionally, it is important that you work with a qualified sex therapist and/or pelvic floor physical therapist if you are trying to solve any sexual functioning concerns or dysfunction as generally a DIY approach to sexual functioning concerns is usually not recommended and can actually make an existing problem worse.
Common Sexual Health Aids
- Lube
- Water-based- ie: ID Glide
Pros: Can be used with sex toys/condoms and pretty body safe
Cons: can get sticky or dry out easier (Pro Tip: reactivate with water… keep a spray bottle near the bed and refresh your water-based lube with a little water) - Silicone-based- UberLube
- Hybrid- Sliquid Silk
Pros: You don’t have to apply it as often, smooth in application, doesn’t leave a sticky feeling while using it, Can use it with condoms
Cons: Can stain sheets/clothes, cannot use silicone lubricant on silicone sex toys (can be used on medical grade silicone)
- Oil-based- coconut oil based Coconu
Pros: natural and can be gentle on the body
Cons: not compatible with condoms, if you use these with a latex condom, condom may break
- Water-based- ie: ID Glide
- Women/Vulval/Vagina Sex Toy Categories
- External Toys- stimulates external anatomy
- Internal Toys- created to simulate penetration or intercourse
- External/Internal Toys- combines internal and external stimulation
- Male/Penis/Testical/Prostate Sex Toy Categories
- Masturbators- simulates intercourse
- Testicle Stimulators- provides stimulation to scrotum
- Anal Toys– B Vibe
- Plugs
- Beads
- Dildos/Vibrators
- Dilators
- Trans Toys
- Couples Toys
Sexual Health Aids for Sexual Issues
Female/Vulval/Vagina Owner Sexual Issues
- For clients with female/vulval/vagina orgasmic disorder, pre-orgasmia, difficulty orgasming
- For clients with female/vulva/vagina desire issues, less interest in sexual desire
- For clients with female/vulval/vagina pain and Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorders
- Dilators
- Pinpoint Vibration- Mysteryvibe Crescendo
- The Lioness
Male/Penis Owner Sexual Issues
- Erectile issues
- Penile pump
- Mysteryvibe Tenuto
- Penile rings- Firmtek Penile Ring
- Delayed/inhibited ejaculation
- Early Ejaculation/Premature Ejaculation
These are just a few suggestions for sexual health aid and sex toys used in sex therapy. If you are interested in working with me and learning more, please don’t hesistate to contact us.