Sex toys are the way to go this summer

In times of recession, people tend to stay in. That results in an upwards trend in sex, Durex are having a great year for sales. With less and less money being spent on going out, people are staying in and riding out the recession, and maybe it's about time you joined them.

Your nights need to be exciting, much more so, it's a time to make an investment. There are plenty of sex toys on offer to spice up your life between the sheets. Thinking of sex toys often raises images of seedy clubs, private shops, brown paper bags and long overcoats, but it's time to shake free from the shackles of 19th century opression and step into the 21st century. If you've been slow out the starting blocks it's time to start sprinting.

If you're not overly keen on going out to the highsteet to make your vibrator purchase then you needn't worry, there are plenty of online solutions to wet your appetite. It’s not just for women - there are now plenty of sex toys for men to choose from, vibrating cock rings, fleshlights, and some things you never knew existed.

If you do decide to venture out to a sex shop, take your partner with you and try your new toy together that night; you'll learn what you like and what you don't for the next time you visit. Here's a handy guide on what to look for in a vibrator

• The more buttons the better, variety is the spice of life so get a vibrator that has more options than iPhone.
• Get a plenty of different sizes, you never know when you might need it - at work, at home, in a queue, anywhere you can think of.
• If your vibrator must be small, make a fast and furious small one. Even though discreetness might be top of your agenda your pocket rocket needs to step up to the plate when you need it.
• You might be dazzled by how many options there are, but whatever you do, just make sure you're have fun.