The Obedience Extreme bench is beloved by celebs (Ashley Benson and Cara Delevigne, to be specific) and comes souped up with restraints too. Not sold on its less-than-subtle “sex furniture” look? Consider buying an actual massage table, which is a fraction of the value and incorporates a headrest, sturdy legs, and easy-to-clean padding.
Sex Machines
Most popular models—like The Cowgirl, MotorBunny, and Sybian—appear to be saddles and are designed to be straddled. They will be outfitted with different attachments that deliver high-intensity vibrations for grinding or similar stimulation, Nekrasova says. Other options are more fitted to individuals who love penetration, like Lovehoney’s Love Motion Machine, she adds.
Mattresses
All hail the standard mattress, the primary piece of sex furniture (advantageous, possibly not the —that was probably a patch of grass or something, but still).
When buying a mattress specifically for sex (who needs sleep?), you’ll want something firm, with plenty of edge support. While some bouncing is normal—and even helpful—each the highest and bottom partner should feel supported, Rachel Wright, LMFT, a New York–based licensed psychotherapist and host of The Wright Conversations, tells SELF. “If the mattress gives too much under the receiver’s back, or the giver’s knees or legs, staying comfortable and finding a rhythm is going to be tough,” she says. That goes for spooning and other sideways positions too.
You may also search for a temperature-regulating mattress or one with a cooling gel topper, since things could get sweaty. Below, see the highest two mattresses for sex, in accordance with the Sleep Foundation.
What do you have to search for when purchasing for sex furniture?
Whether you’re thinking about a wedge pillow or a water-proof blanket, listed here are just a few aspects experts recommend keeping in mind as you browse.
Material
“You don’t have to stress as much about materials for sex furniture as much as you would for sex toys because the furniture is not going inside of any body parts,” Engle explains. The exception: Sex machines and thrusters, that are designed for direct genital stimulation or penetration, Nekrasova says. Look for models that include nonpourous attachments created from medical-grade silicone, which is secure for internal and external use, Jennifer Litner, PhD, AASECT-certified sex therapist and founding father of Embrace Sexual Wellness, previously told SELF.
Footprint
Whether you’ve a dedicated sex room otherwise you’re tight on space, take a peek at a product’s dimensions before adding it to your cart, Berkheimer says. Your next move: Get out your measuring tape and ensure it isn’t too big or too small. Once you’re positive you’ve loads of room to soundly house (and use) the piece, you’re within the clear.
Durability
Above all else, ensure whatever you purchase is high-quality. Pillows, chairs, and couches must have a dual-density foam insert, which can last more and feel more supportive, Nekrasova notes.
