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My first vibrator was bright pink, stealthily acquired at a CVS and smuggled into my teenage bedroom. It was also terrible. After one failed trial run, I shoved it under my bed and never touched it again. And while we’ve come a long way since then — sex toys are better than ever and even stocked at Urban Outfitters — it can still be hard to know where to start. I’ve covered this beat for the Strategist for many years now and written guides on everything fromhow to find the right vibratortohow to store them(andkeep them clean). In that time, I’ve had friends (and friends of friends and even mothers of friends) ask me for my expertise. What toy should they buy to use with their partner? Whatlubeis best if they want to give anal a try? What should they do about their chemotherapy-induced vagina dryness? But not everyone has a friend around to ask.
So this week, we’re answering all the questions you may have had but have been too shy to ask. It’s a full five days of sex: What are the best strap-on setups? What do I do about painful sex? What exactly is the difference between a $50 sex toy and a $200 sex toy? I’ve also recruited three of my favorite sex and relationship writers to talk about some of their favorite products, from a salve that cures UTIs to a Kegel trainer for men. I tapped our sleep writer to find the very best mattress for shagging (plus plenty of sex pillows to toss on top). And there’s a crew of our stylish friends showing us all the things they keep in their nightstands. Finally, there will be a new Sex 100, full of all of all the tried-and-true bedroom essentials I’ve covered over the years. Think of this as “the Strategist After Dark.”
My hope is that this week will provide a little something sexy for everyone — whether you’re a newbie looking to buy your first bullet or an established romance reader looking for some fresh smut to add to your library. So, without further ado, get out the lube and clear some space in your bedside drawer. Welcome to Sex Week.
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