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While normally you’re not looking to cool things down in the bedroom, sometimes experimenting with a little temperature play is exactly what you need to heat things up between you and your partner. And especially during a heat wave outside, you may want bring some fun cooling sex toys into the mix to make sure things don’t get too sweaty.
If you’ve never tried temperature play before, it’s exactly what it sounds like: getting creative with different temperatures while you’re getting intimate (either with your partner or solo) to enhance the sensations. “Temperature play is a great way to add something new to your sex or kink life because you have to take the time to be intentional about how you want to go about what you are doing for your pleasure,” sexologist Marla Renee Stewart, MA, sexpert for Lovers sexual wellness brand and retailer, tells SheKnows. “During sex, we often don’t get to play with temperature, and this is an opportunity to see if there is a temperature that you really like that will enhance your orgasmic potential.” You can try playing with warmer temperatures (think warm, body-safe oil or wax) for a deeply relaxing vibe, or opt for cool temps and cooling sex toys to induce shivers and goosebumps in the best way.
Quick disclaimer: If you’re new to temperature play, it’s a good idea to take it slow. Start with mildly cool or warm temperatures first and test the temperature of your toy or prop against the inside of your wrist before you apply it to any of your more sensitive areas.
If you and your partner are both comfortable with exploring extreme temps, below is a list of sexologist-recommended cooling and freezer-friendly sex toys to help set your sex life on fire. Just remember to stay hydrated. (Looking for warming sex toys? We’ve got you covered there too.)
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Maya Bullet Vibrator
Image Credit: Love Not War This bullet-shaped vibe is made from 99% recycled aluminum, which makes the Maya perfect for temperature play. The tapered tip allows it to target specific areas of the body with ease, and it can be submerged in warm or cold water to stimulate the senses. You can also store the head in the freezer to offer a unique cooling sensation.
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Limba Flex
Image Credit: Fun Factory The LIMBA FLEX has a bendable wire inside, which lets you flex the dildo into whatever angle you want. The tapered tip and slim shaft of the dildo also make it the perfect toy for pegging! Buying toys is a guessing game, especially for beginners, but this one is versatile enough that you can experiment to find exactly what angle works for you. For temperature play, simply hold the Limba Flex in hot or cold water.
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Manta Vibrating Stroker
Image Credit: Fun Factory The MANTA is designed to stimulate the penis like nothing else — you hook it under the head or stroke it up and down, then sit back and enjoy the intense vibrations. It’s great for masturbation and penetrative sex, because those vibrations can be felt all the way up the shaft, essentially turning the penis into a vibrator. The signature loop handle makes the toy easy to handle in any position, no matter how slippery hands get, and the raised controls make it easy to turn up, or down the vibrations. For temperature play, simply dip the flexible tips in hot (not boiling) or cold water to give the penis a cooling or warm sensation.
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Double Trouble Glass Dildo
Image Credit: Lovers If you and your lover both love being penetrated, there’s nothing better than doing it together and using a double-sided glass dildo. It’s also great for penetrative partnered temp play; just store it in the fridge and let the glass cool down to your desired temperature. This dildo offers two types of texture as well, so you can experiment to see which side feels best for you or your partner.
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Bloomi Smooth Water-Based Personal Lubricant
Image Credit: Bloomi This water-based personal lubricant helps to enhance intimate moments. Smooth is formulated for penile or vaginal application and helps to moisturize and lubricate, which enhances the ease and comfort of intimate activity. You can also stick it in the fridge to cool things down for temperature play and enjoy a colder, spine-tingling sensation on the skin.
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Njoy Pure Wand
Image Credit: Njoy The Njoy Pure Wand is a 24-ounce heavy metal dildo, providing a firmer and more substantial penetration. Since the wand is pure metal, it’s perfect for temperature play and can be submerged in cool water or refrigerated to really turn down the temp. Bonus: Njoy’s curve makes it great for G-spot and P-spot penetration.
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Rockin’ Metal Vibrating Anal Plug
Image Credit: Gender X This rechargeable buzzing, pulsing plug is here rev up your body. The sleek metal plug is tapered to an elegant tip, and the speeds and functions are customized for pleasure. The nonporous surface means you can immerse this plug in hot or cold water for temperature play, and the many settings and speeds are just begging for exploration.
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ROMP Wave
Image Credit: ROMP Want some vibration with your temperature play? Waterproof toys like the ROMP Wave are the perfect choice. Dip this clitoral vibrator into cold water, pick from one of its six vibration modes and 14 patterns, and let the cool stimulation do the rest. Bonus: it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, making it great for travel and discreet storage.
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