They say in order to truly love anyone, you must first love yourself. And, let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of self-love every now and again? Sex toys for couples have become increasingly popular as more and more people begin to open up about their fetishes and fantasies. At the same time, sales and products for masturbation have also been on the rise.

In the past when people thought about products designed especially for masturbation, they usually thought of dildos and vibrators. Of course, the field of solo sex toys has expanded since then, with some accessories transcending the realm of simple ‘sex toy’ and becoming something else entirely.

Real Dolls, for example, have taken the concept of the old school sex doll and elevated it to a rue work of art. These silicone models, complete with metal skeletons and hyper-realistic features, can run into the thousands but they offer men the chance to have sex with women who would otherwise simply be out of their league. These dolls aren’t just a bit of fun – they’re a serious investment. The price is high, but so is the quality. Real Dolls are made with the best materials and they are fully customisation, with each doll built to order.

The introduction of real Dolls into the marketplace changed the way people saw sex toys. People began to realise they could have seriously good and high-quality adult toys which were light years beyond what they had grown accustomed to seeing in seedy adult bookshops.

Today, there are all sorts of high-end sex toys for couples as well as a growing number of options for people interested in solo play. Couples can choose from portable sex swings and closets bursting with role play garb. For people who want to indulge in some self-love, or for couples who enjoy mutual masturbation, there are some products they probably didn’t even know existed.

Hands Free Masturbation

Men now have a whole world of choice when it comes to how they masturbate. Several companies now make hands free masturbation devices for men, sometimes referred to a menstrubators. Inspired in many cases by the now iconic ‘Fleshlight’, the newest generation of male masturbation devices are a culmination of lust driven technological advances. These devices recreate the sensation of anal, vaginal and oral sex depending on the model and setting. They range in price from $70 up to $200 or more.

Gemstone Dildos

If silicone is simply too common for a woman, she can now choose to get off on a gemstone. Companies now offer dildos carved out of a number of different gemstones, including black obsidian and various types of pearls. No word yet on any options with diamonds, but I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before someone with a lot of money and a high sex drive decides to prove that diamonds really can be a girl’s best friend.

Cashmere, Darling

Perhaps the most luxurious masturbation accessory we’ve found is also the most simple. An Etsy artist now sells cashmere masturbation sleeves for men.

Cashmere.

There’s no doubt the soft yet multi-dimension texture of cashmere is a turn on for most men. These sleeves allow users to completely immerse their penis and testicles in the luxurious fabric. The sleeves are 100% washable, reusable and long lasting. They’re also moderately priced, with some options as low as $30. This may be one of the least expensive items we found but the idea of wrapping yourself in cashmere just to get off is surely the poshest way to pop.

Indulging in sex toys for yourself is a great way to loosen up and have some fun when it comes to sex. Best of all, these aren’t toys you necessarily have to keep to yourself. Couples can spice up their sex life by having fun with mutual masturbation or teaching their partner how to get them off. It’s a great way to increase intimacy and connect on a new level.