As I'm the one asking the question it's only fair for me to answer first!

I was 15-16 at the time and had had a growing interest in exploring my sexuality for a year or two before that. I made the most from household objects, such as a shower faucet for the running water and hairbrush handles, but they weren't enough. So I plotted how to get my hands on an actual sex toy, using saved up birthday and Christmas money, without getting caught from my parents.

And then a solution to all my problems appeared in the form of Spencer's Gifts at our local mall and their "novelty gift" toys. I could go out and look around the mall, or go to the movies in the area and then swing by afterwards, without causing any sort of suspicion, and the bag I carried for my money was the perfect size to conceal any secret purchases I might make while I was out.

Entering the back of the store for the first time was an incredibly embarrassing feeling for me. I was extremely self conscious about being seen there and waved off any employees asking if I needed help as quickly as I possibly could. Eventually I decided on the Purple Pleasure Wave 8" Vibe with Rhinestones, a toy I still have to this day. I quickly made my purchase at the counter, relieved not to get any questions from the cashier, and tucked it into my bag before heading off to find batteries for it and go home.

Then I had to play the waiting game for everyone to be out of the house so I could test out these new vibrations without fear of getting heard. And when the time came - wow. Just, wow. Compared to other toys, it's certainly nothing special, but as it was my first time using a vibrator I recall being blown away (and squirting for the first time as a result).

The embarrassment of going into the store and fear of getting caught with the toy at home aside, getting my first toy was a wonderful experience! I only wish it was easier for girls wanting to explore their growing sexual urges to get their hands on a quality sex toy so they don't potentially harm themselves with homemade toys.

I got a late start in sex toys, but made up for it fast because of my interest. I also used to have scads of toys, now not that many. Not for lack of interest.

Does anyone remember mail order catalogs?

We're talking 90s technology! All my early toys were purchased that were from A&E. They were mostly yucky, smelly jelly vibes and dildos.

Thankfully the EF community educated me on the value of body-safe silicone.

I first got into sex toys after reading about them from other people in a forum like this and reading erotica that contained the use of toys. I was unhappy with my sex life, so I decided to try something new.

I ran across this site, actually, and looked for what I thought would be a good idea for me (an anal toy). I ended up getting a few things at the same time in that first purchase. I knew some people said it's good to clean out before anal play so I bought an enema kit and a vibrating anal plug. I LOVED the plug, didn't like the enema kit too much because of the nozzle.

The first time I used it was wonderful! I only used it for a small amount of time because I was so timid with sex toys. The enema kit got used the most as I filled up the whole bag and went to town with it. I wanted to really give it a chance and see how I would react. I'm still using both the plug and the enema kit today so my reaction was a good one.

I ended up buying a dildo not too long after i discovered pegging.

Good times <3

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My first toy was a plug. Got it on a top secret, nobody can know trip to the adult store.

A friend referred me to this site I have been hooked ever since!

My first sex toy was a $10 bumpy, purple, glittery, jelly, g-spot vibe. I picked it up from a shop in the mall that no longer even carries toys . If I remember right I was 16, maybe 17 and felt like such a bad girl buying from there. Mostly because I was still a minor it really made things feel like such a big deal. That toy didn't last long. I remember going in another time and people where looking at me weird for looking through the toys with my boyfriend at the time. I just don't see why people have to look at others and judge them for self/mutual exploration. Thankfully once I hit 18 I started looking into the online world of sex toy shopping.

I actually don't own any toys older than 2 years old. Thank goodness though. A lot of those that I bought back when I didn't know anything about toys and watching what ones you get where kind of bad haha. I don't think they would have lasted this long anyways.

Since then though I've really dug deep into the world of sex toys and kinky goodies. My mother and I where reflecting on things and she let me know if I ever had asked or shown curiosity towards sex toys and all she would have saved me the embarrassment. Picked me up something online when she ordered something herself. Now we will drive an hour to go to the local shop where we love the women who work there or order online depending. Online shopping is one of my weaknesses, sex toy shopping online is a HUGE love of mine now. There's just so much out there. There's only so much locally owned shops can carry.