Sex Toys, Self-Love and Wellness

A wise person once said, “necessity is the mother of invention” and with that in mind, If there was a positive that came from the pandemic of 2020, it paved the way for couples and single people, who had never used a sex toy before, to experiment and try them out, maybe for the first time.

 One thing was for certain while people stayed at home, they became aware that sex, love, and partnerships were an important part of their overall mental health and general well- being and in line with this, the market saw huge online growth.

Fast forward to nearly 5 years and we can see the impact changes to product lines in style, type, colourways and presentation with mainstream retailers now seeing SWB products as part of their lifestyle and heath wellness product choices.

It’s well documented that the use of sex toys can and do enhance intimate relationships, sexual pleasure and ultimately deliver orgasms which in turn aids to reduces stress, encourages sleep, and boosts immunity. The good news is that sex toys are inclusive and can be enjoyed by any age (as long as you are over eighteen in the UK) which can also open the doorway to enjoying self -love and shared orgasmic experience at any time of life!

Sex toys can also help people continue to enjoy sexual intimacy when penetrative sex is not possible or uncomfortable. They are also an important part of wellness and lifestyle choices for people with disabilities, lifestyle, and intimate health challenges.

Unfortunately, there is a real disconnect and misunderstanding about disability, disabled people, their intimate needs, and their right to intimacy. As well as physical barriers, there is a huge amount of prejudice towards disability. People often hold the misguided notion that disabled people can’t, don’t or won’t have sex.

Quest is a range of products designed by Rocks Off in conjunction with Enhance the UK which is a user-led charity who help people with physical and sensory disabilities to live a full life. The Charity user-tested the range with disabled people over the course of 18 months to ensure the end-to-end user journey and product design meet every accessibility need. For people who have dexterity or mobility issues having access to intimate and SWB products that best suit their lifestyle needs is an essential.

*Scope advises, on their website, that the Purple Pound is the spending power of disabled people and their households. In the UK, this market is said to be worth an estimated £274 billion a year. There are 16 million disabled people in the UK. That’s 1 in 4 people who are affected by lifestyle challenges.

Taking all of this into consideration clearly there is a need and requirement for disabled people to have ease of access to inclusive and accessible products for their intimate and health wellness.

Quest Odyssey is the perfect option for people who are dealing with dexterity issues. Made from soft, sensory body safe silicone, with a digit loop that not only holds the product in a comfortable and correct position, but it also acts as a vibration extension to the users own hand which gives control and ease of use for single and couples enjoyment. Odyssey also comes with a remote control and removeable bullet which gives both assistance and allows for some sensitive partner play and erogenous zone stimulation all at the easy touch of the large, embossed buttons.

If you want to indulge in some shared enjoyment or discrete C Spot stimulation, then you might want to look at Adventure from the Quest range. Again, made from sensory soft body safe silicone, this product has been ergonomically designed to sit snuggly to the vulva and clitoris. By placing Adventure inside your underwear, you can enjoy some secret vibrations whilst seated. Added to that you or your partner will have full control with the easy-to-use remote which can be handheld or worn on an easy to wear wrist strap.

Both products are fully waterproof and supplied in packaging that makes the un- boxing experience really easy, with instructions also supplied in brail. Packaging that is easier to read, and open for blind and disabled people improves the user experience. For a non-disabled person, opening a tightly wrapped cardboard box can require skilful effort. For those with reduced dexterity, it’s more than a nuisance, it’s impossible. Both products and the rest of the range can be found here

*Grand View Research have reported that the global menopause market currently stands at about $18 billion a year and is projected to reach $24.4 billion by 2030. In line with this demand for product Is filtering through into the wellness, and mainstream markets. Women are now consciously prioritising well-being in their personal, professional, and emotional space in a positive and health-conscious direction. Gone are the days of put up and shut up, and quite rightly so!

Made from flexible soft touch medical grade silicone, Unite Dilators and Kegels by Rocks Off are really different in that they have been designed in conjunction with a POGP health care professional. The difference aesthetically, in this product range, from what is generally in the market, is that both products work on massaging the Fascia. The Fascia tissue provides internal structure; however, it has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. When stressed, the fascia tightens hence the reason Unite Dilators and Kegels have sensory massage nodules to encourage the fascia to relax. A water based lubricant or intimate moisturiser can help to assist to increase blood flow to the vaginal area, so it’s important to use a good quality product when using these types of product for the first time and every time to ensure ease of insertion and comfort.

Alternatively, if dilators are not for you, using slim and unintimidating internal vibrator such as the Rocks Off Sugarboo Sugar Blue and Sugar Pink with their soft colourways and sensory coating can ease women into using vibrating products as they navigate their way through menopause. Remember vibrators can also be used to stimulate and relax in the bedroom, they don’t have to be inserted to achieve pleasure and they can be used and enjoyed by partners too!

Sex toys and intimate wellness products may not be every ones first choice, but with what is now available, there are some real positive gains to have from looking at what’s out there to enhance your relationships, boost libido and assist you as you go through life.