Comment on the Term 'Intimate Toys'
Quite a few people who use the Internet search for
the term 'intimate toys' in place of the more common
'sex toys.' It probably seems a little softer and
perhaps more discreet in their off-line conversations.
This kicked off a conversation about other possible
terms that could be used instead of 'toys'.
It is interesting that when we started looking for a
word which would be perceived as more adult, or more
serious sounding than 'toy,' we moved away from the
desired meaning. We got caught up in terms that sound
like they belong in the workshop, agriculture, or
surgical suite. There are many words which convey the
intimacy of sex, but 'toy' seems to be the first and
possibly only real choice to project the image of
devices for personal pleasure.
However, as long as the word 'toys' is included,
there are other possibilities to carry the meaning of
sexual. An online definition of sex toys, sexual toys,
and intimate toys: 'An object or device that is
primarily used to facilitate human sexual pleasure',
could just as well have included 'personal', 'sensual',
and more.
So if you arrived here searching for intimate toys,
we welcome your visit, and hope to provide you with
quality toys and many, many pleasant and pleasurable
intimate experiences.