Couple toy play

UK woman Emma Phillips, 24, recently made headlines for an unfortunate reason: A 7-inch sex toy she'd been using with her boyfriend disappeared inside her butt. Phillips and her boyfriend reportedly looked around the bed for the sex toy once they realized it was missing—only to discover that it was still inside Phillips, buzzing. The couple tried—and failed—to remove the toy using a fork handle and barbecue prongs. Eventually, they called an ambulance, and doctors surgically removed the toy. Phillips took to social media to share live updates of the debacle, hoping to inspire others who'd found themselves in a similar situation. You might be laughing, but Phillips isn't alone.

Bringing sex toys into the bedroom may sound a bit daunting. Everyone has an ego—no one wants to make their husband or wife feel inadequate, threatened, or uncomfortable. Sex toys are pleasure enhancers , many of which are not at all scary. Married sex does not have to mean boring sex.

The sex toy market has boomed over the last decade, which is brilliant in terms of our levels of satisfaction and sexual wellness. But it can make picking something to try pretty daunting. Websites full of brightly coloured silicon phalluses might feel off putting if you're new to sex toy shopping. We've put together a list of products to consider trying if this Valentine's Day you'd like to make things a little raunchier than usual.

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