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How To Choose & Use Adult Toys For Couples

How To Have Sex··17 October 2026·1h 2m

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Warning: there may be batteries. There may be buzzing. There will definitely be a Batman-shaped cock ring. This week Jay-Jay Feeney and sex and relationship coach Melissa Vranjes tip a giant box of toys onto the bed and work out what couples should actually be playing with. Whether you're a total beginner or your bedside drawer is already full, Mel walks through how to choose a toy based on the sensation you want, why a toy is never "competition" for your partner, and how shopping together can open up the best conversations about pleasure. We cover:Why toys aren't a sign something's missing (and how they help through pregnancy, perimenopause and erectile changes)Starting with the feeling you want: vibration, suction, sensation play, a bit of spanking...Dual-stimulation toys, pinpoint vibrators and why "solo" toys work brilliantly for twoRings, strokers and double-ended toys, with live (clothed!) demosWearables, remote apps, and Mel's very sneaky cafe date with SteveThe biggest mistake couples make when bringing a toy into bedCleaning, materials, lube, charging and why you should never buy your toys from a bargain site Plus: Jay-Jay figures out why toys have always made her feel awkward. Mel's mum makes her bed and finds a surprise. A dildo comes back from the bin. And we deliver a sex swing review nobody asked for. Want to see the toys? Watch the full uncensored video on our Substack or Apple Podcasts.. How to Have Sex is a shame-free sex education podcast hosted by broadcaster Jay-Jay Feeney and certified sex and relationship coach Melissa Vranjes; one nosy, curious host and one expert who actually knows what she's talking about. Every episode tackles the stuff most of us were never taught, minus the awkward classroom diagrams. This episode is brought to you by Adult Toy Megastore, New Zealand's favourite place for everything adult, with the country's biggest range, great prices and discreet delivery. Use code TOY15 at adulttoymegastore.co.nz for 15% off. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SUBSTACK https://hthspodcast.substack.com INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/howtohavesexpodcast FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/HowToHaveSexPodcast YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@Howtohavesexpodcast EMAIL howtohavesexpodcastnz@gmail.comSupport the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/howtohavesex How To Have Sex is produced by PodLab, Auckland. https://www.podlab.co.nz HOSTS: Jay-Jay Feeney – Media Personality Instagram/TikTok: @JJFeeneyNZ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JayJayFeeneyMelissa Vranjes – Certified Somatic Sex & Relationship Coach www.melissavranjes.com Instagram: @melissavranjesReady to feel more confident, connected, and turned on in your body? Join Sex School here: https://www.melissavranjes.com/sex-school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.