INTRODUCTION:
There is a little bit of naughtiness in everyone and shopping for gifts and toys online can be just as exciting as shopping in person. With the accessibility of online retail, it is easier now than ever. Perhaps you’ve been too shy to go in person, or your schedule doesn’t match with the local retail locations. Either way the dice roll, shopping online can become your next pleasure trip.
Here are 7 tips to get you started:
1. Use Your Imagination
It can be pretty easy to stick to one category in an online store. But quite honestly, being online and more or less anonymous, now is the time to let your imagination run wild! Check out new categories and get your creative and sensual thoughts flowing.
Never used toys before? Now is the time to peruse a full selection. A good online adult store will have full details and some general instructions to pique your interest.
Considering some bondage wear but not sure where to start? You have a full store at just a click of your finger. Look at the basics, see how they build into a nice collection and picture yourself using some (or all) of the pieces.
2. Embrace Yourself
Shopping online anywhere clothing is sold can be intimidating at first and flirty, sexy, or bad boy outfits are no different. Know your size and shape and roll with it. If needed, keep a measuring tape handy in order to have real-life measurements.
Online inventory has a little bit of everything so shop confidently for everything from tops, to bottoms, to bottomless-pieces. Try new styles and colors; it may just surprise you how versatile and stunning you are.
3. Share Pics & Be a Tease
When you are shopping online it’s a great way to garner attention from your significant other and begin to gauge their interest in different things. It can also be an excellent way to introduce them to kinky things. Single? Send that screenshot to your BFF and let her tell you how hot you are.
Sharing pics of different outfits, toys and accessories you find on the store website is a fun, flirty way to heat things up for the evening. It can also be used as a wish list to reference on a rainy day or share when your birthday is coming up.
4. Read Product Descriptions
Okay, so this one isn’t as exciting, but when it comes to shopping online, the devil can sometimes be in the details . . . sometimes naughty details. If you’re looking for toys or accessories, take time to read the details and educate yourself on how to best use things.
Read customer reviews – not only are some of them downright clever and cheeky, they are often quite reliable. If you find something you like, check out related items or recommended pairings. The best online store is designed to give you something of a private shopping experience so pick up the not-so-subtle clues and enjoy the ride.
5. Sales, you Naughty Little Thing
Online shopping is great because oftentimes there are more deals than you’ll find in store. As you shop online, keep an eye out for current, ongoing, or upcoming deals. Nothing is more tantalizing than a buy 1, get 1 half off deal and online shopping is where it’s at.
Sales don’t stop at lingerie… oftentimes a certain amount spent will earn you a toy or a new accessory. If nothing else, you often get free shipping or an enticing discount to bring you back next time. Just like in the bedroom, almost anything is possible when you shop for toys and naughty things online.
6. There’s no such thing as TMI
Online stores love to let you in on their secrets and they will tell-all. Sign up to receive emails and get the latest saucy news right in your inbox. Emails often come with coupons, notice of upcoming sales, online-only specials, cheeky tips, and more!
Online stores also often have blogs and resources that take you beyond shopping. From regular horoscopes to flirtatious facts, their non-physical store of knowledge is well worth tapping into regardless of your age and experience.
7. Stay Safe
The best thing about shopping online for gifts and toys can often be the anonymity that goes along with it. But it’s important to be safe while you’re at it. Avoid buying toys and gifts from seemingly sketchy sites – it is good to err on the side of caution and go with some of the better-known online stores.
Part of staying safe online is checking the materials of the products before (and after) you purchase them. Oftentimes gifts and toys are less expensive online, but make sure you’re not paying a better price for a cheaper or potentially toxic toy.
CONCLUSION:
Online shopping for adult gifts and toys is almost always time well spent. From exploring new avenues to have fun with partner (or yourself), to browsing the latest lingerie or toy selection, it offers a private and personal way to expand your selection or choose a memorable gift. By keeping these 7 tips in mind, your next venture into online shopping (be it your first or your umpteenth time) is sure to be exciting.
