There's this idea that sex toys are for girls, and only girls.
That idea is toxic. It shuts down conversations about pleasure and satisfaction.
People of all genders and body types can enjoy sex toys - if you can feel sensations somewhere, there's a sex toy for you! If you have a penis, try masturbators like the Fleshlight for something new and exciting. If you have a clitoris, bullet vibes can blow your mind. Got a vagina? Have you tried a glass or steel dildo before? If you have an anus, there's a whole world of toys you can try (just remember, insertables need to have a flared base of some kind to stop them disappearing into your butt! Safety first). Got nipples? Testicles? Skin? The human body is a wonderful thing, and sensation play is a great way to remind you of the miraculous things your body can do.
Sex toys aren't a replacement for sexual intimacy or manual masturbation - they're an addition, something extra to enjoy. They can help with your health (see prostate massagers), tone your muscles (see kegel balls), teach you something new about yourself or your partner(s).
And let's not overrate pleasure! Everyone should be entitled to pleasure, and it is achieved differently for different people. Sex toys can aid in achieving it, so why wouldn't you want to try 'em? You owe it to yourself, as well as your partner(s).
