Buying a vibrator was something that had been circling my mind since I was 20 years old. I don't remember exactly when my curiosity about buying one began, but what I do remember was being intimidated by them. My hesitancy is probably pretty relatable, given the stigma that can come with buying a vibrator. When you are a first-timer, the purchase can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking.
Looking back, it all started when I walked the aisles of Spencer’s and took notice of the funny and funky vibrators at the store. After that, I decided to go to a local Halloween costume store where they also sold vibrators, but when I asked the girl at the desk which one would be the best for me, I felt silly. My inexperience made me question whether I was ready for one, so once again I left empty-handed.
However, during quarantine, I decided to take the plunge and buy my first vibrator online. And now, it seems at 25 years old, I might have taken too long to buy one.
Staying home while single turned out to be the perfect scenario to buy a vibrator. I was finally living on my own and had the privacy I craved for my first experience. And so, I started my hunt.
Since most phallic-shaped ones intimidated me, the one that finally caught my eye was the Satisfyer Pro 2. Even though masturbation wasn’t something unknown to me, the thought of using a gadget was what kept me tiptoeing around the idea of buying one. Luckily, the rose gold exterior and the fact that the Satisfyer Pro 2 looks like a sleek exfoliator convinced me otherwise. Plus, it had great reviews, especially from a Facebook group I was in where girls shared their own experiences. I thought to myself, “Hey, other girls are giving this an A+, so it must be good then!”.
I added to my cart, hit that purchase button, and had it shipped to my work address since reviews assured it would come in a discrete package. After two business days, my new best friend arrived in a regular beige looking box.
That day, I went home, opened it, and instantly fell in love. Not only was it easy to turn on and had different levels to play, but overall it reminded me that one can take matters into their own hands, literally.
As a first-timer, of course, I had to share my experience with friends who I knew were on the same “never-used-a-vibrator-boat” as I was pre-quarantine. To my surprise, I learned that isolation has inspired others to have their first experience with vibrators as well.
20-year-old Diana had been wanting to buy one since one of her friends had recommended one from Urban Outfitters that was discreet and shaped like a lipstick. “It never crossed my mind I would buy one for myself or that I needed one but I had started reading empowering books, so I wanted to do it for myself and have pleasure in myself,” Diana said.
