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Fingers vs. Sex Toys – Which Is Better?

Contrary to what some people might think, masturbation is a very individual matter – especially when it comes to women. Every woman is different, also in terms of how they reach their climax – some might need a bit more stimulation than others.

The two probably most popular ways of female masturbation are: using fingers or sex toys. However, have you ever wondered which one is better and can help you orgasm faster? If you have, you are in the right place, as that’s what we will be discussing in this article – precisely, we will take a look at the pros and cons of both of them. So, if you want to find out more, just keep on reading.

Sex Toys

Although one of the biggest benefits of using sex toys is having stronger orgasms (mostly due to the vibrations the majority of masturbation toys generate to help you climax), there are also other advantages of choosing them over your fingers. However, they are not ideal, and also have some disadvantages – like everything. Let’s examine the subject matter closely.

Pros

  • Some sex toys are designed specifically for g-spot stimulation – you have a higher chance of reaching your g-spot with a vibrator or other sex toy than with your fingers.
  • Some sex toys vibrate – as we mentioned, it can help you climax faster.
  • Sex toys don’t get cramped when you are using them – have you ever had that moment when you almost reached your orgasm, and suddenly you felt pain in your hand or an uncomfortable feeling making you unable to finish? Probably. Well, with a sex toy, this problem doesn’t exist – it won’t get tired, nor will it get cramped up during use.
  • Sex toys come in different shapes, sizes, and materials – as we already mentioned, women like different things, meaning that it can be hard to find a sex toy that would satisfy most. Thankfully, the adult toy market is so huge, that everyone can find something for themselves – if you don’t believe us, you can visit here and see for yourself.
  • Most adult toys provide more than one kind of stimulation simultaneously – sure, you can stimulate your clitoris and g-spot at the same time, but that’s about it. However, a sex toy can do that, while also stimulating your anus and penetrating you.

Cons

  • Sex toys are harder to hide – if you get caught pleasuring yourself with your fingers, you can quickly yank your hand out of your pants, and pretend like you weren’t doing anything. However, with a sex toy, this matter is more difficult. Besides, some of them tend to be loud when they vibrate.
  • Sex toys do wear out – no matter how good the manufacturer you bought your sex toy from is and what kind of materials they used, at one point or another, a sex toy will wear out.
  • Many sex toys need recharging or having the batteries replaced. Having to buy new batteries constantly can be a pain. However, that’s not the worst that could happen when it comes to using toys that need the power to operate. Imagine that you are so close to climaxing, you can feel the orgasm coming, and suddenly the toy stops. A true nightmare, don’t you think?
  • Some sex toys are difficult to clean – there are some adult toys that have so many crevices and crannies, that cleaning them with traditional soap and water will not do. Also, some of them aren’t waterproof, meaning they cannot be wiped down.

Fingering

Now that you know about the pros and cons of sex toys, let’s move to the second part of our article – precisely, the advantages and disadvantages of using your fingers to masturbate.

Pros

  • Your fingers are available whenever you need them – since your hands are attached to your body, they are always with you. So, if you feel the sudden urge to masturbate, you can do it, without the need for other tools.
  • They are easy to clean – there’s no need for special cleaning, as all you have to do is wash your hands (especially if you used lubricant) with soap and water before and after you masturbate. If you are somewhere where you don’t really have the ability to do it, using a hand sanitizer should do.
  • It is easier to hide the fact you were masturbating – that’s something we have already mentioned above. If things don’t go according to your plans, and someone interrupts your me-time, you can just move your fingers and pretend you weren’t doing anything.

Cons

  • Your fingers might be too short to reach your g-spot – some women have short fingers, and if you are one of them, you might face difficulties with reaching your g-spot. However, if you prefer clitoris stimulation, you should be just fine, no matter how long your fingers are.
  • It might take longer for you to reach orgasm – there’s no denying that vibrators often provide much more intense orgasm, and allow you to climax faster. While the orgasm can be as good with fingers as with a sex toy, it might take you a bit longer to reach it – especially if you used a sex toy before, and decided to switch to fingers.
  • Bacteria from under your nails can cause infections – if you tend to forget about washing your hands before you get down to business, you might get a yeast or bacterial infection caused by the bacteria under your nails. This is exactly why keeping proper hygiene is crucial.

The Bottom Line

Now that we have listed most of the pros and cons of both using fingers and sex toys to masturbate, it’s time to answer the dreaded question – Which is better?

The truth is that there is no right answer – as you could see, both of them have their pros and cons. While sex toys often provide more intense orgasms and help you climax faster, using your fingers is much more discreet, plus they are there whenever you need a release. And let’s not forget about what we mentioned in the very beginning – every woman is different, meaning they enjoy different things.

So, the final verdict is – we cannot choose. You know your body best, and you know which one will satisfy you more. The decision is yours to make.