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Contributor: Falsepast Falsepast
So, my mom finally filed for divorce, and I was wondering what you guys think of this: Should I buy her a toy or not?
I am mature enough to see that she's still a person with needs but what do you think?

PS If anyone has experience buying their family members a toy and having it REJECTED, PLEASE do not hesitate to tell the story in your comment. I wanna see what I may be getting myself into.
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
Do it.
8  (15%)
Don't do it.
26  (48%)
Other
20  (37%)
Total votes: 54
Poll is closed
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Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I think unless you and your mother have that kind of relationship, it's probably not a really great idea. However, no harm in purchasing a gift card and seeing that it makes it's way into her purse.
08/27/2012
Contributor: brevado brevado
I think it's not really a good "gift" per se.
08/27/2012
Contributor: michael scofield michael scofield
nah she going thru a divorce and you give her that idk. think about if your bf left you or you broke up and she got you one? unless you guys are that open and talk about sex too then go for it if not then i say no
08/27/2012
Contributor: Mrs.Intensity Mrs.Intensity
My mom would likely freak out if I did that. I think she sees sex toys as wicked lol. Maybe deep down she understands it, but it would still be sooo odd if I gave her a toy!!
08/27/2012
Contributor: SubmissiveFeminist SubmissiveFeminist
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
I think unless you and your mother have that kind of relationship, it's probably not a really great idea. However, no harm in purchasing a gift card and seeing that it makes it's way into her purse.
I agree with Stormy, a gift card would be a better idea.
08/27/2012
Contributor: Ex-prude Ex-prude
A gift card would be great because then she could use it on the body products if she disapproved of the rest
08/27/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Ex-prude
A gift card would be great because then she could use it on the body products if she disapproved of the rest
Or something pretty to make her feel good. Lingerie really does wonders for the soul when it's something you buy just for yourself and not to strut your stuff for other people.
08/27/2012
Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
Another vote for the gift card idea. That way she can choose whatever she wants to make herself feel special.
08/27/2012
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
Go with Stormy's idea and get her a gift card, let her choose what she wants.
08/27/2012
Contributor: Sundae Sparkles Sundae Sparkles
Why yes. I would love to buy my mom a toy.
08/27/2012
Contributor: anonkitty anonkitty
I think it depends on your relationship with your mother. But I agree, a gift card is probably a better idea.
08/28/2012
Contributor: sexfairy sexfairy
I think that if you have a good communication and are open on the subject with your mom, it could be nice. I actually bought my mom two toys after I talked about my own toys to her and she had got curious.
08/28/2012
Contributor: *Camoprincess* *Camoprincess*
If you and your mom are open sexually then I don't see any harm but I would simply get her a gift card or introduce her to Eden an let her create an account an earn points to help get her things she may like. Let us know what you decide an how it goes
08/28/2012
Contributor: maxwe maxwe
Quote:
Originally posted by Falsepast
So, my mom finally filed for divorce, and I was wondering what you guys think of this: Should I buy her a toy or not?
I am mature enough to see that she's still a person with needs but what do you think?

PS If anyone has experience ... more
i would definitely not do that. good luck in your travels friend
08/28/2012
Contributor: Rin (aka Nire) Rin (aka Nire)
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
I think unless you and your mother have that kind of relationship, it's probably not a really great idea. However, no harm in purchasing a gift card and seeing that it makes it's way into her purse.
I agree. If you've got a comfortable enough relationship with your mom to get her a toy, then perhaps it wouldn't hurt. But a gift card might be even better.
08/28/2012
Contributor: Supervixen Supervixen
I couldn't imagine getting my mother a toy...but everyone has a different relationship with their mother. I'm going to have to go with a gift card if anything.
08/28/2012
Contributor: deltalima deltalima
Quote:
Originally posted by Falsepast
So, my mom finally filed for divorce, and I was wondering what you guys think of this: Should I buy her a toy or not?
I am mature enough to see that she's still a person with needs but what do you think?

PS If anyone has experience ... more
I wouldn't but if you guys have that open relationship then why not.
08/28/2012
Contributor: Llahsram Llahsram
Go for it. Why not?
08/28/2012
Contributor: K101 K101
Quote:
Originally posted by Falsepast
So, my mom finally filed for divorce, and I was wondering what you guys think of this: Should I buy her a toy or not?
I am mature enough to see that she's still a person with needs but what do you think?

PS If anyone has experience ... more
It depends on how SHE would feel about you giving her something that personal. I personally feel like it crosses a line between me and my mother. We're close and talk about all kinds of stuff, but we kind of steer clear of actually going into a discussion about each other's sexual preferences/lives. We just tend to stop at the line when it becomes too much. I bought my mom a Smart Wand. That is a fabulous choice since it COULD be used as a clitoral massager, but is so perfectly discreet and will definitely be appreciated as a back/neck and body massager.

I say go with something class, luxurious and decent like the Smart Wand. It will more than likely be something she uses, appreciates and won't make anything awkward between you two.
08/28/2012
Contributor: KyotoAngel KyotoAngel
I would, but my mother is fine with toys and doesn't get freaked out when I get her one.
I'd say it depends on how she feels about toys/how open you two are about sex.

If you do get her one, make sure it would appeal to her likes visually and that the reviews don't point out any bad flaws like it breaking after a week.
If you're open about toys with her maybe try and get a bit of a feel (through conversation) for her preferences if it wouldn't weird you out to do so.

Or just give her an EF gift card like some others mentioned, she could use it on bath&body stuff if she doesn't like toys so it's pretty much fool proof.
08/28/2012
Contributor: lineswecast lineswecast
Depends on your relationship, but I think this would be crazy awkward for most.
08/28/2012
Contributor: Claire-Bear Claire-Bear
If you guys are open about this stuff, it's a great idea.

Even though my mom and I were not previously open about it, I did tell her it was better to consider investing in toys than getting into another bad relationship. That she should focus on making herself happy in every way right now.
08/28/2012
Contributor: Falsepast Falsepast
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
I think unless you and your mother have that kind of relationship, it's probably not a really great idea. However, no harm in purchasing a gift card and seeing that it makes it's way into her purse.
That's actually a REALLY good idea. Thanks.
08/28/2012
Contributor: heather-mooney heather-mooney
I wouldn't.
08/28/2012
Contributor: Cat E. Cat E.
No, don't buy her a toy. Perhaps give her an Eden gift card.
08/28/2012
Contributor: ellieprobable ellieprobable
I agree with those that say a gift card would be much more appropriate. Since the site also sells bath/body items and lingerie a giftcard doesn't scream, "hey mom, here is a dildo!" quite so much
08/28/2012
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
Totally agree with getting a gift card! How sweet of you to think of your mom like that!
08/28/2012
Contributor: Geogeo Geogeo
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
I think unless you and your mother have that kind of relationship, it's probably not a really great idea. However, no harm in purchasing a gift card and seeing that it makes it's way into her purse.
Gift card is a good idea
08/28/2012
Contributor: ilikepies2 ilikepies2
Overshare
08/28/2012