A Mini-Guide To Erotic Self-Care

You’ve done your due diligence, called out sick or dead from school, work or life. The day looms ahead of you. What to do? Your best bet is staying inside and spending the day reveling in, well, yourself (literally).

Okay, we all know sex feels good. We have all (hopefully) experienced that natural high after having an orgasm. Sex with a partner is awesome. But, it can be just as good, sometimes even better, when you go solo. And, masturbation has a whole slew of health benefits. It helps you sleep. It’s a great stress reliever. Masturbation is a pain reliever. It’s a fun way to explore your body and learn different ways to cum—plus, there is no risk of pregnancy, disease, etc. It’s a win-win all around. And, while you are free to use whatever you’d like to get yourself off, we’ve compiled a short guide of tools you may want to utilize in your journey to you.

Hearts Aflame Erotic Bath Bomb (Amazon.com)

You might be setting the mood just for yourself, but a nice, slippery, warm bubble bath can be the first step. And, this bath bomb doesn’t just make you smell lovely—inside each bath bomb is a mystery mini-sex-toy ring—the "Humdinger" or "Nubbie Tongue Vibrator."

Dona Linen Spray Infused With Pheromones (DonaByJo.com)

Perfume makers infuse their scents with synthetic hormones, designed to attract the opposite sex. But, a spritz of this spray on your sheets can stimulate your own senses for some much-needed one-on-one.

Dirty Adult Coloring Books (Amazon.com)

If you’re looking for a non-traditional form of stimulation (or, just want to change it up from straight porn), an adult coloring book is the way to go. Coloring not only helps relieve stress, but artist Magnus Frederiksen has created a variety of choices of adult illustrations—his classic Fetish Coloring Book, the Adult Coloring Book and Sex Toy Coloring Book.

Finger Fuck Textured Glove (Amazon.com)

So, you’re not a vibrator/dildo person? Novelty company Oxballs has created a glove that lets every one of your fingers turn into a sex toy. It’s available in five different textures and the middle finger of the glove is in the shape of a penis, complete with veins.

Lubricant (Taboo)

Lube just makes everything better. Most are a matter of personal taste, choice and preference, but just a bit of advice: silicone-based lubes don’t evaporate in water, so they are ideal for use in your shower or bath.

Magic Wand Massager (Everywhere)

When it comes to choices of vibrators and dildos, we recommend you do your research on what works for you. But, some sex therapists have recommended the Magic Wand Massager for a number of reasons: they do not require batteries (it plugs into the wall, so it will never die on you) and it’s perfect for those who may have trouble climaxing or who have never been able to climax.

Enjoy your day (getting) off!