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From genderless gadgets to hands-free vibrations

Whether it’s a wand vibrator with all the bells and whistles or a pocket-sized, trusty bullet vibrator, it’s no secret that the world loves sex toys. Sales are booming, too, with the global sexual wellness market expected to be worth around £29 billion by 2024 – talk about good vibrations. That's why it's exciting to see that the industry is beginning to wake up to the need for inclusive sex toys.

Let us explain: most sex toys don't cater to everyone just yet. It’s still quite common for marketing and packaging to make divisions between ‘male’ and ‘female’ toys, erasing the experiences of trans and non-binary people. And then there’s the fact that the majority of sex toys aren’t designed with people of all abilities in mind: for example, they might not work hands-free, or they don’t have any adaptable options for disabled users.

Luckily, all this looks like it’s about to change for the better. The industry is increasingly attuned to the needs of its increasingly diverse audience. Many companies – such as the female-founded Dame and the tech-turbocharged LELO – are giving sexual wellness a much-needed makeover, one toy at a time. Welcome to a new world of inclusive sex positivity.

There are endless ways to use hands-free toys – and getting creative is highly encouraged. We-Vibe’s Sync couples vibrator is the perfect place to begin, offering up app-controlled bliss as well as dreamy clitoral stimulation that extends to the other person, too, during partnered sex. It has flexible ‘wings’ that tuck under your labia and hold the toy in place, so it vibrates on your clitoris. For people with penises, Hot Octopuss’s Pulse Solo Essential is a solid choice: just put your member inside and let the vibrating central plate do its thing, with or without an erection. And, finally, You2Toys has come out with an ingenious ‘vibe pad’: pull up a chair, pop it under your bum and catch a vibe.

Much more fun than your average IKEA flat-pack, these sex swings and chairs are perfect for getting into just the right position. Start with Sportsheets’ Sex Swing Door JamKit: pop it over the top of a closed door frame and open up a world of suspended sex positions... just make sure you read the instructions first. You can also make your more ambitious fantasies a reality with Lovehoney’s Bondage Boutique sex position-enhancing chair. Thanks to its extra support and bounce, you’ll be sitting pretty, having the sex of your dreams. Or are you looking for a piece of kit that puts your needs first? Admittedly, it’s a bit spendy, but IntimateRider’s Sex Chair legit does the thrusting for you, with minimal upper-torso movement needed.

With sex wedges helping you to hit the right angles and sex toy holders opening up a world of hands-free pleasure, a little help goes a long way towards upgrading your sex life. Lovehoney’s Hands-Free Sex Toy Holder is simple but game-changing: it has two sturdy Velcro straps to lock your vibrator in place and a super-strong suction cup that helps your toy stay up without you holding it.Liberator’s Sex Position Wedge is another great choice. It’s slanted at a 27 degree angle, so whoever lies on it can receive deeper, more targeted penetration (front or back) from a penis or strap-on. Another Liberator gem is the BonBon Toy Mount, which boasts a hands-free toy slot, if you fancy adding a dildo or a vibrator into the mix.

If your pleasure can’t be contained by labels, try LELO’s Transformer. It works like a piece of silicone string with small, vibrating bits at each end that are safe to use externally and internally. Shape-shifting is its superpower: you can wrap it around a penis for a makeshift cock ring, switch up partnered play as a double-ended dildo, or use it as a rabbit vibrator. Or are you looking for something more discreet? May we introduce Dame’s Fin: a small vibrator worn between the fingers to give a loving touch to your – or your lover’s – erogenous zones. Last, B-Vibe’s Vibrating Jewel Plug is here to remind you that anal play has always been gender-neutral, lavishing the wearer with six vibration levels and 15 patterns.

Is nipple play the thing that tips you over the edge? Lovehoney’s Perfect Pair Silicone Nipple Suckers are your new BFFs. Made from velvety-smooth silicone, these suction cups offer back-to-basics hands-free stimulation while leaving your nips feeling extra sensitive. With an eco-friendly upgrade (this model is biodegradable and literally made from cornflour) there’s even more reason to love Womanizer toys, which turn on for amazing oral sex-like vibrations. Last but not least, a suction vibe from the geniuses behind the iconic Sona clitoral massager, LELO’s Sila has an even wider mouth so that those weak-at-the-knees pressure waves can go the extra mile.