Why Vibrators Are Good for You
A vibrator is a good thing that's actually good for you. Yes, it's
true — I'm not just giving you an excuse to buy one. The Berman
Center conducted a study of vibrator use among women, and the
findings were resoundingly positive.
More women have dabbled in vibrators than you may think: 44 percent
of women have vibrator experience. It's not just the singles either!
Nearly 60 percent of women in relationships reported vibrator
experience, while just over a third of single women did.
Whether the woman was single or married, old or young, vibrator use
was associated with better sexual function. Women who used a
vibrator, either in the past or currently, had more sexual interest
and desire; better arousal; easier and more frequent orgasms; and
less pain during and after sex. In addition, better sexual function
was linked to higher levels of sexual satisfaction and even enhanced
quality of life. It doesn't get much better than that!
The study showed that vibrators are nothing to be afraid of — women
said they did not become dependent on a vibrator once they started
using one. A vibrator was never viewed as a replacement for a
partner. If anything, a vibrator has a valuable place during partner
sex, since two-thirds of partners were found to be supportive of
vibrator use. More than anything, women reported they were driven to
try a vibrator because of curiosity. So, are you curious yet?
**Doctor Laura Berman
