Heads up, this article includes sexual wellness products from our Adore Beauty sex category. Now, onwards!
I have a pretty terrible memory at the best of times, but there are a few experiences that remain permanently etched in my brain as if they happened yesterday.
Like the time I bought my first self-love toy.
Picture this: The Gold Coast, Schoolies and my closest group of girlfriends (sound familiar?). Fueled by one too many vodka Cruisers, we decided that it was high time to explore the uncharted territory of pleasure products.
I remember thinking at the time that I had a fairly good handle on what to expect. Typical mindset for an 18-year-old who thought she knew everything.
But boy, was I wrong.
Stepping into the store, my jaw immediately fell to the floor. Any buzz I had evaporated as I gazed at the shelves and shelves of toys, costumes and accessories.
Completely overwhelmed and way in under my head, I opted for the least terrifying, non-threatening toy I could find and called it a day.
It would be years before I ever stepped back into a store. Or really explored the world of sexual wellness.
Looking back, with a touch more maturity under my belt, I can't help but wonder how different it would be today, with the abundance of products and sex-positive advice that’s now at our fingertips.
Some of these self-love toys are so discreet they could be confused for contemporary art. Perfect for those times when discretion is of the utmost importance.
Below, I've rounded up five to have on your radar. No more intimidation, no more hesitation – let's skip the awkwardness and head straight to 'P' town, shall we?