Which Sex Toys Sold Best During the Pandemic?
About Our Sex Lives and the Pandemic This article is part of Washingtonians June 2021 cover story about sex in and after the pandemic. We chatted with locals about their quarantine escapades and struggles, talked to sex shop owners about the bestselling toys, heard about safer ways to get naked online, examined intimacy through a stunning series of photos, and mused about the future of sex. Dig in here. More from Our Sex Lives and the Pandemic    Through the ups and downs of pandemic sex lives, one thing remained constant: Sex toy sales were booming. Shani Hart, co-owner of Harts Desires based in Adams Morgan and Suitland, MD, and Teal Dye, who runs Alexandrias Lotus Blooms, let us know what customers loved this past year. The toy: Pipedreams Fantasy for Her Ultimate Pleasure  How it works: Dont be alarmed by the alien look. This part vibrator, part clitoris stimulator has multiple suction patterns, tongue movements, and settings to imitateor is it improve?cunnilingus. Its like your partner took a college graduate-level class on oral sex and aced every test, says Hart. Price: $150-$180  The toy: Womanizer DUO  How it works: This vibratorcalled a rabbit because its ears reach internally to the vaginal G-spot and externally to the clitoriscombines forces with a clit suction toy to keep users busy for hours. Harts review: Super fast orgasms!  Price: $219  The toy: Satisfyer anal plugs  How it works: The three-piece set of silicone butt plugs is perfect for anal sex beginners of all genders (and dont forget that male G-spot). Start small and work your way up to the swirl shape. The sale of anal toys skyrocketed, says Hart. I think people were just interested in trying new things.  Price: $30  The toy: Vixskin dildos (often paired with popular harnesses by queer-owned brand RodeoH, which run $50-$60)  How it works: Put one of these realistic looking, veiny toyswith or without silicone testiclesin an underwear-like harness, and presto, youre ready to thrust. Popular to use for pegging, same-sex couples, and people experiencing impotence. We were constantly out of stock of harnesses and dildos, over the summer in particular, says Dye. As soon as they came in, they were flying off the shelves.  Price: Starts at $130  The toy: We-Vibe Chorus couples vibrator  How it works: Use an app or a remote to adjust the intensity on this two pronged silicone vibe. Bonusyou can keep it on during vaginal sex for a more intense, uh, crescendo. It was the bestselling app-controlled toy at Lotus Blooms: This is the one that has all the bells and whistles, says Dye. We sold 96 last year.  Price: $199  Dont Miss Another Big StoryGet Our Weekend Newsletter Our most popular stories of the week, sent every Saturday. Or, see all of our newsletters. By signing up, you agree to our terms  Join the conversation!