Sex Toys Glossary & Sex Toy Types

Anal Beads
A string of small balls on a string. Designed to be inserted into the anus and pulled out to create sexual stimulation.  

Ben-Wa Balls
A pair of large marbles with ball bearings inside that roll around and create vibrations when inserted into the vagina  

Blow-Up Doll
A life-size doll often sold as a novelty, but for use as a surrogate partner 

Butt Plug
A dildo designed for insertion into the anus. Usually has a broad base to prevent it from going in too far.

Bullet
A tiny vibrator meant to be inserted in the vagina

Butterfly
A vibrator that is designed to be worn against the body.

Clitoral Stimulator
A toy that comes in contact with the clitoris and stimulates it. A variety of clitoral stimulators are available: strap-on "butterflies," dildos or vibrators and penis rings with clitoral extensions.

Cock Ring
A strap that is placed around the base of the penis to promote firmer erections.

Dildo
Any object used for sexual stimulation (via insertion). 

Double Dildo (Double Dong)
A double-ended dildo. Can be used by two people simultaneously.

Extender
Extenders allow the erect penis deeper insertion.

French Tickler
A condom with latex, plastic or rubber attachments. Should be used as a novelty only. They are not usually certified for birth control or disease prevention.

G-spot Stimulator
Any vibrator or dildo with a hooked end for G-spot stimulation.

Harness
Used to attach a strap-on.

Jelly
A rubbery material used to in the manufacture of some sex toys. 

Kits
A kit containing a standard vibrator, plus various attachments that slip over it.

Latex
The rubbery plastic that is common in the manufacture of sex toys.

Lubricant
Anything applied to the skin or to a sex toy that increases its slipperiness. 

Masturbator
A device used by men to help in masturbation. Often shaped like a vagina.

Nipple Clamps
Small clips designed to be attached to the nipples. They often have chains attached. 

Penis Pump
A vacuum device. After inserting the penis, a suction is applied, drawing the blood into the penis, creating an erection.

Realistic
A dildo modeled after an actual penis.

Restraints
Any device used to limit movement (ie. wrist or ankle cuffs) or reduce sensory awareness (blindfolds). Often used in S&M or bondage.

Silicone
An expensive, quality material used to make high-end toys 

Strap-On
 A dildo or vibrator that is attached with a harness

Vibrator
Any device that uses batteries to create a vibration. Most often used by women to stimulate the clitoris.