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Q. I've been thinking about buying a vibrator, but I'm worried I could
be come addicted to the feeling or desensitized downstairs. What if I
like it too much?

Unfortunately, the idea of vibrator addiction is just one in a long
line of myths perpetuated by the fear and negative social conditioning
hanging over the reputation of sex toys. Before I bust up this myth, I
first have to set straight a social stigma. Some people have been
trained by society (without mentioning the obvious religious
implications) to believe that alone time with yourself or a toy is
damning, destructive, looser-ish behavior. Couldn't be further from
the truth. In fact, masturbation and using a vibrator allows you to
learn about your own body's physiological response to sex and prepare
yourself for enjoyment during intercourse. When it comes to orgasms,
wouldn't you like to be at the head of the class?

Also, the term "addiction" implies a negative, harmful, and excessive
physical dependence on something. There is no evidence, let me repeat
NO EVIDENCE anywhere to even suggest that vibrator addiction might
possibly, slightly exist. So unless you're locked in a closet, you're
refusing to eat, you've quit your job, and you're selling off your
shoe collection to support your habit I think you don't need to worry
about buzzing off to Vibrator Addicts Anonymous.

As for your sensitivity, anything from rough sex, thorough
masturbation,or a long hard licking could change your clitoral sensitivity
immediately after a session. But just like after great sex, your body
quickly rebounds from a vibrator's humming, and you'll be looking for
your next interlude in no time. So don't worry about it girl, and get your vibe on!

-Dana