Apparently any man that enjoys being filled up with the girth of sex strap ons must be a closeted homosexual. And any women who’d enjoy wielding a pink penis must be suffering from a serious case of penis envy-as Freud used to call it. If you’ve ever believed any of these, and other, myths associate with sex strap ons, prepare for a new lesson.

There’s a lot to the art making love with plastic-a lot that goes into choosing the right harness, the right dil- Well, you get the point. Get ready for a new education on sex, strap ons and the couples that love them.

Giddy up and go! If you think money is the only culprit of the fifty percent American divorce rate, guess again. Sex after the “I Dos” has a way of going from Porsche speeding down the Las Vegas strip to 1969 Vista Cruiser puttering toward a dead end on a deserted street faster than you can say “six kids and thunder thighs.” And the married aren’t the only ones suffering though a non-existent sex life. Even Grandma’s got a hotter sex life than some members of the single circuit.

Too bad more couples aren’t familiar with sex strap ons. Of course if you’re a fan of any of Nina Hartley’s Anal Annie films, or any adult films with a bit of girl action, you are no stranger to sex strap ons. Contrary to mass assumption, strap ons aren’t just for lesbians anymore. In fact, they’re really beginning to catch in within the hetero sect.

So, what’s a strap-on?

Just for the sake of argument, let’s assume you don’t know Nina Hartley from The Nina, The Pinta or The Santa Maria. Which would make it very unlikely that you’re familiar with sex strap ons. Consider this a crash course.

Strap ons can be sported by both men and women, and consist of two parts, a harness and a dildo.

Harnesses

On sex strap ons, the harness is designed to be secured around the waist and hips. Available in both triangular and rectangular fashions, every harness has a front component designed to cover the vulva-or penis, depending on who’s wielding the strap-on. Harness has an opening for the second, very intricate, part of sex strap ons, the dildo.

There are two types of harnesses to choose from. First there’s the thong style harness. This harness includes one strip that goes around the waist and hips and another strip for fitting between the legs and straight through the valley of the butt. The end result is a strap on with a striking resemblance to the thong underwear made famous by Brazilians. The thong style harness is perfect for a bit of open genital stimulation.

Coming up next, the jock style harness. This harness is made with one strip for the waist and hips and two other strips attached at the front.

Dildos

Penises are now available in plastic-with the help of dildo. Dildos are also the second component in a strap on. Dildos are perfect molds of the male anatomy, only available in orange, blue, green, and a wide range of other colors. There are multiply sizes available too, it’s not everyday you get to pick the size, color and feel of your penis. Once on the model, sex strap ons make a man out of a woman, and gives an extra “hand” for a man to work with.

“Oh, that’s so pretty,” isn’t enough of a reason to purchase a dildo, not for a strap on at least. A dildo that will be used for sex strap ons need to be flare based, and must be flat on the bottom. Don’t feel limited by that. The world of dildos is your oyster, with a variety of shapes to chose from.

There are curved dildos for your strap on, those are perfect for hitting those sensitive areas.” But perhaps curved peckers aren’t your thing, in which case there are also peters pointing north. Firm flexible dildos are also the norm, but nothing beats a dildo with a side of jelly. Jelly dildos tend to be the most flexible, don’t you know?

Benefits of Using Sex Strap ons

• Frees up hands and hips providing more leeway for thrusting and fing-well, you get the picture.

• Gender Bending: Unless you’re RuPaul, chances are the opportunity to step in the shoes of the opposite sex’s shoes doesn’t present itself everyday.

• Men get to have two erections.

• Can remedy erectile dysfunction-Think of your sex strap on as a “back-up” for the days when the starter isn’t feeling up to the game.

• Encourages couple communication: With most couples, sex is something to be done, not something to talk about. Sort of like paying taxes, you’ve gotta do it, but one wants to sit and talk about it for ages?

Somewhere in between choosing thong or jock or picking between jelly and firm, remember to enjoy yourselves. Happy thrusting, because sex strap ons aren’t just for porn stars anymore.