Buying guides
Expert, no-nonsense guides to help you choose the right product — with clear, sourced safety advice.
How to choose lube: the complete buying guide
The right lube depends on its **base** (water, silicone, hybrid or oil), where you use it and how sensitive you are. For most people **water-based** is the safest starting point: it works with every condom and every toy. Silicone lasts longer but never on silicone toys, and oil does not belong with a latex condom.
Read guide →Anal for beginners: the complete buying guide
Starting anal safely comes down to three things: **plenty of lube** (the anus does not self-lubricate), a toy **with a flared base** so it can't slip inside, and **building up slowly** without forcing. Pain is always a stop signal, never use numbing gel.
Read guide →Massage & edible oil: the complete buying guide
Massage oil is for the **skin and foreplay**, not as a lubricant or internally. Crucially, oil-based products **degrade latex condoms** and don't belong vaginally. For the massage choose liquid oil, a low-temperature candle or an edible flavoured oil; for penetration switch to a water- or silicone-based lube.
Read guide →Condom size: how to measure the right fit (guide)
Condom size is determined mainly by the **girth** of your erect penis, not its length. Measure the circumference mid-shaft, divide by about 3.14 for the diameter, and use the **nominal width** as your size. A well-fitting condom is comfortable, doesn't slip and doesn't pinch.
Read guide →Which vibrator should you buy? The complete guide
The best vibrator depends on **which stimulation** you want (clitoral, internal or both) and your experience. For beginners an **air-pulse** (clitoral) toy or a **bullet** is a gentle, non-overwhelming start. Always check for **medical-grade silicone** and a CE mark, and use water-based lube with it.
Read guide →Cock Ring Buying Guide: Complete Guide + Size Chart
Buying a cock ring starts with the **right size**: measure your circumference, divide by 3.14, and choose a ring with 5-6 mm clearance. Beginners should opt for stretchy **silicone**, wear the ring for a maximum of **20-30 minutes**, and remove it immediately at numbness, discoloration, or pain.
Read guide →Air pressure vibrator and clitoral stimulator: complete buying guide
An **air pressure vibrator** stimulates the clitoris via contactless air pressure waves, without direct touch. This makes the category unique among sex toys and especially beginner-friendly. This guide explains the technology, includes a comparison table by type, and covers material choice and cleaning tips.
Read guide →BDSM & Bondage Starter Kit: Safe Beginners Guide (Buying Guide)
A BDSM or bondage starter kit starts with **safety, consent and communication**. Agree on a safeword, negotiate boundaries in advance and begin light with a blindfold, soft restraints and a feather. This guide combines SSC/RACK principles with concrete buying advice and aftercare for beginners.
Read guide →Couples Vibrator & Duo Vibrator Buying Guide
A **couples vibrator** stimulates both partners at the same time, during or alongside intimacy. This guide compares wearable vibrators, cock rings, duo vibrators and app-controlled models on use, material and privacy, so you and your partner can make the best choice.
Read guide →Butt plug size guide and anal training set: from XS to L
A **butt plug size guide** helps you progress safely from XS to L. Always start with the smallest size, use **body-safe materials** (medical silicone, glass, or steel), plenty of **water-based lubricant**, and build up step by step, only when it is pain-free. This is the dedicated size spoke linked to Intimico's **anal beginners guide**.
Read guide →Lubricant for Menopause, Pregnancy and Sensitive Skin
For menopause, pregnancy or sensitive skin, choosing the right lubricant requires extra care. Opt for water-based, fragrance- and glycerin-free, pH-balanced (3.5–4.5) formulas with low osmolality. A lubricant provides short-term relief during intimacy; a vaginal moisturiser (e.g. with hyaluronic acid) offers structural daily hydration.
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