The myths and misconceptions about sex toys are as vast as the different types of toys we carry! It seems that everyone has at least one inaccurate notion about sex toys and what using them will do to you. We're not quite sure where these stem from-sex haters cults-convents-who knows! Let's go over some of the myths about sex toys and set you straight so that you can start enjoying the fabulous world of adult toys without any crazy hang ups or fears.

Myth: Women who use sex toys don't need a man.

Fact: Assuming that a woman is straight, sex toys do not in any way replace the desire or need for a man. We're human and we like sex. Being women, we tend to value the connection felt with a live partner even more than the sex itself sometimes, so there is no chance that a woman will swear off men no matter how amazing her Rabbit vibrator may be!

Myth: Sex toys are for lonely, single people who have no sex life.

Fact: The truth is that sex toys are just as beneficial to a single person as they are to a couple. A sex toy can help a person get in touch with their sexual selves which can only make them a better lover. The same goes for a couple who enjoys adult toys together! They bring pleasure, variety and are helpful in opening the lines of communication where sex is concerned. And just as mutual masturbation can be incredibly erotic; using sex toys on or with each other is just another extension of a great sex life!

Myth: Sex toys are just for women.

Fact: Sex toys can be enjoyed by anyone who likes sex! While women still make up the majority of sex toy shoppers and users; there are hundreds of sex toys for men on the market. Sex toys are not only made up of basic dildos anymore and offer a lot more stimulation than just penetration. And while we are on the subject of penetration; anal toys can be enjoyed by men and women regardless of sexual orientation. The prostate is to a man the equivalent of a G-spot to a woman and when stimulated can bring on a very powerful and pleasurable orgasm, making anal toys very popular among men-straight and gay.

Myth: The more you pay for a sex toy, the better it is.

Fact: There is no doubt that money may buy better quality materials or even a warranty, but the reality is that the enjoyment of a sex toy depends on the individual. A $9 Pocket Rocket may rock your world while a $200 deluxe vibrator may do very little for you. It's all about preference-not cost.

Myth: Using sex toys will damage you or make you numb.

Fact: There is no proof that using sex toys will damage your genitalia! In fact, regular genital stimulation has been proven to increase sensitivity and your ability to orgasm more easily, so if anything, sex toys are more likely to do you good than harm. So unless you are going to beat yourself senseless with a dildo; you are safe to play as much as your naughty little heart desires!

Myth: Sex toys are addictive.

Fact: While I do believe that once you try a sex toy you will want to keep adding to your collection; to say that they are addictive is just ridiculous! An actual addiction is something that is bad for you, while a desire to use sex toys is not. As great as a toy is; you will never need to 'wean' yourself off of them in order to 'kick the habit'!

Myth: Sex toys can get lost or lodged inside of you and need to be surgically removed.

Fact: We have all heard them; these urban legends of the girl who got a hot dog/ cucumber/bottle/vibrator/etc 'stuck' inside of her and had to go to the hospital to have it removed. The truth is, if you got it in there, you will be able to get it out! What goes up must come down. Enough said.

Myth: Using a sex toy if you are married is like cheating.

Fact: If you are in a relationship and opt to use a sex toy on your own, the only way it could be classified as cheating is if it is attached to another person who is not your significant other! The only difference between masturbating with your hand or with a toy is just that: the hand and the toy.

Myth: You can't get an STD from a sex toy.

Fact: If you share your sex toys with others, you are putting yourself at risk of STDs. You should thoroughly clean a toy before passing it to someone else or use toys with a new condom for each person.