Homemade sex toys — DIY sex toys to (safely) use at home
A sex expert explains how to safely make homemade sex toys and DIY sex toys at home using household items
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Feathers
“Tease and titillate your partner with the soft, delicate touch of a feather,” Alys suggests. “Using feathers during sex is a great way to build anticipation and leave your partner gasping for your touch. Trace your lover’s body with the feather to heighten their sensations, leaving nerve-endings tingling from head-to-toe.”
Alys also says that if it’s more intense pleasure you’re after, you can try using a vibrator while your partner teases your neck, nipples, and inner thighs with a feather.
Ice cubes
Temperature play can be a really fun way to try out new sensations and increase sensitivity. “Use an ice cube during oral sex, to tease nipples and create light puddles you can both lick off each other’s bodies,” says Alys.
“Start by sucking an ice cube, before taking it out and giving your partner oral sex. At the same time, you can use that same ice cube to trace along their inner thighs. This mixture of hot and cold can really blow their mind.” Don’t forget to take it in turns because trust us, being on the receiving end is amazing.
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A tie
If you don’t have an old tie knocking around, you could also try a ribbon or a piece of fabric to use as a blindfold. “Shutting one of your senses naturally intensifies the others, which means you’ll be extra receptive to your partner’s touch,” Alys says.
Blindfolds are a great way to explore power during sex, giving you both a chance to play the dominant role. For lots of us, not being able to see also reduces inhibitions, which means you’ll be less focused on your ‘O face’ and more focused on every movement your partner makes. “Start by kissing their neck before nibbling their nipples and licking every inch of their body,” continues Alys. “The teasing will drive them wild.”
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Your shower head
This one might sound as cliché as using your electric toothbrush, but ye olde shower head is much safer. “There’s a reason why masturbating in the bath or shower is so popular. Firstly, you’re already naked… you’re wet and slippery, you’re relaxed and you have some time to yourself,” Alys says.
“Take the shower head and press it against your clitoris starting from cold to warm. If you have a fancy shower head with different intensity settings — now’s your chance to finally try them out.” If you have a waterproof vibrator, you can also use this alongside the shower head for double the sensations.
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A scarf
A scarf is an item of many talents, apparently. “Ask your partner to tie your wrists together, or to your headboard, and try your own power play scenario,” suggests Alys. “With your hands (and even your feet) tied, you won’t have any say in where your partner touches or squeezes. This will leave you feeling exhilarated, begging them for more.” Just be sure to establish your boundaries and safe words before you start playing.
A spatula
“The flexible design of a spatula makes for a very handy spanking tool,” Alys says. “Simply bend over your partner’s lap, or ask them to bend over you, and bite your lip as you prepare for the satisfying sensation of the spatula spanking your bottom.”
“If you want to be extra naughty, try using your favourite vibrator at the same time. This combination of pleasurable pain and your pulsating clitoris will quickly become a new favourite.”
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Food
Some food cupboard and fridge items that you may have can work really well incorporated into your sexual experimentation. “Honey, whipped cream, and melted chocolate can give you a completely new experience and, although it’s messy, it engages all of your five senses,” Alys says.
“Remember that too much sugar around your vagina can encourage yeast, so keep the food play centred around your lips, nipples, tongue, neck, belly button, toes — whatever you’re into.”
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Brit DawsonSex & Relationships EditorBrit Dawson is Cosmopolitan UK’s Sex & Relationships Editor. Her work mostly delves into sexual subcultures, sex work, women’s rights, and sex and relationships, exploring how each intersects with technology, politics, and culture. Formerly a staff writer at Dazed and MEL Magazine, she’s written for British GQ, The Face, Slate, and more. She’s also interested in drugs, youth and pop culture, and books — so all the good stuff. Find Brit on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
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