How To Choose a Sex Toy Feat. Ashley Cobb and Lovehoney's Paul Jaques

New to sex toys and feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you already have toys but want something new? Lockdowns across the world have created a surge in sex toy sales and pushed sex companies to innovate on toys. Whether it’s your first toy or fifth, choosing the right sex toy can be overwhelming.  This week we chat with sex expert Ashley Cobb to figure out the ins and outs of sex toys, what’s hot on the market right now. Paul Jaques, Lovehoney’s quality and technical manager, also joins to talk about sex toy trends. We discuss all things innovation: sound, battery life, and a future of more sustainable toys. Figure out the right toy or toys for you in 2021! To learn more about this show, visit FutureOfSex.org. To keep up with all things Future of Sex, follow us on Instagram @futureofsex and Twitter @futureofsexshow. Episode highlights 1:00 Introducing the episode 1:21 WeVibe Moxie: Wearable clitoral vibrator 3:00 Why use a sex toy? 4:00 Health benefits to masturbation 5:20 Boom in sex toy sales 6:45 Introducing Ashley Cobb 7:26 What to ask before buying 8:40 Types of vibrators 9:48 Other things to look for 11:10 How to figure out if a toy is any good 11:45 Is buying a sex toy online safe? 13:35 LMNT 15:43 Introducing Paul Jaques 16:03 Trends in sex toys in 2021 17:35 Advancements in charging technology Guests: Ashley Cobb, host of Hoe and Tell podcast, sex toy educator with Lovehoney, and sex advice columnist with Madame Noir; and Paul Jaques, Quality and technical manager at Lovehoney Sponsors We-Vibe: Premium sex toy company designing and developing intimate products that work in sync with the human body. LMNT: Electrolyte drink mix. http://drinklmnt.com/FutureofSex - for your FREE sample pack! Future of Sex - connect with us! @futureofsex on IG   @futureofsexshow on Twitter www.futureofsex.org Credits Host: Bryony Cole on IG @bryonycole Twitter @bryonycole, www.bryonycole.co Producers: Bryony Cole and David Lamb on IG: @davylamb Editor: Chad Michael Snavely on Twitter @chad_michael, www.chadmichael.com