Dear Gullable Gina,

No, this is not true. If I had a quarter for everytime I get asked this question I’d be very wealthy. It seems both men and women think vibrators are addictive.

And Gullable Gina, even I have to admit that I’m jealous of being a man when I see how some of those vibrators are designed to stimulate all your hot spots at once.

Even though these love toys are designed to give women incredible orgasms, they are not addictive, nor do they desensitize your most precious organs.

There is no evidence that sex toys are addictive. In fact, a study by Davis et al. (1996), found that using sexual aids improves individuals and couples sexual functioning and satisfaction. And, almost all sex therapists will recommend a vibrator to women who are having trouble reaching the big O.

Many women actually report they become more orgasmic with their partner after they have used a vibrator. Vibes can quicken the amount of time it takes for a woman to achieve orgasm with a partner. Not such a bad thing if you’re rushed for time.

Vibrators are an excellent warm up tool to use before and/or during sex. They help women learn more about their body’s sexual response.

So Gullable Gina, I hope I’ve proved to you that there is nothing harmful about regular vibrator use. However, like I said to Sore Dick Failing Math who figured he was addicted to jerking off, you can be addicted to masturbating (with or without a vibe) if it hinders other aspects of your life.

If you find yourself rubbing one after another out repeatedly, you might have a problem. It might be time to take that buzz toy out of you and focus on other aspects of your life.

Best regards,

Dr. Brian Parker