Sex Ed with Kylie Jensen

Today’s Topic: Anal Play using Cloud 9’s New GEMs Anal Line

Hi, I’m Kylie, and today’s topic is all about Anal Play as well as an introduction to Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMs, the newest edition to the Cloud 9 family of products.

The key to building your anal toy sales is to make sure that you and your customers are educated on how to best introduce anal play to their lifestyle in a safe and pleasurable way.

Anal Play is the New Normal

While anal play used to be quite taboo, recent studies between 2015-2017 show that at least 40% of the population has tried it as least once, and it has become more popular between heterosexual couples under the age of 45, with at least 44% of straight men and 36% of straight women engaging in the act. In the most recent study by Skyn Condoms, at least 15% of men are engaging in male anal sex in which they are on the receiving side.

Anal sex play is a normal, fun and pleasurable sexual activity for couples, whether they are heterosexual or GBLTQ identified.

Curiosity About Anal Play Can Translate into Sales

With the increase in popularity of Anal Play becoming more mainstream, men, women and couples are growing more curious about anal stimulation as a new erotic adventure they can explore, either solo, or with their partner.  According to most sexual health experts, the best way to explore Anal Play is by trying out anal toys designed for anal pleasure first, before engaging in anal sex. That way, individuals can explore anal penetration in a safe way without worrying about performance or discomfort, thereby enabling them to become skilled and experienced before taking the ultimate plunge.

This gives you, the sales representative, the opportunity to educate the consumer about Anal Play and how they can use anal pleasure products to explore this new exciting activity.

How to Introduce Anal Play into Your Relationship

For couples, talking to their partner about anal play for the first time can be intimidating and rather uncomfortable.  This guide provides tips for broaching the subject.

Long before couple’s first engage in Anal Play they should talk about it first.  Anal Play is not something you want to surprise your partner with in the middle of a heated encounter.  Rather, it should be discussed out of the bedroom first to avoid placing pressure on either partner and novice enthusiasm that can lead to clumsy or painful mistakes.

Good communication about your sexual preferences results in higher relationship satisfaction and better sex.  Discussing new ways to keep things spicy also prevents bedroom boredom or a lack of desire and low libido. For those reasons, healthy communication about sex between partners is important and it is also beneficial to talk about new activities before diving right in.

Tips for Talking About Sexual Intimacy with Your Partner

• Make Time for Meaningful Conversation
• Don’t Assume You Know What They are Thinking
• Ask Questions
• Be Honest About Your Boundaries
• Practice Active Listening
• Take Turns Expressing Your Desires
• Compliment Each Other on What Your Like
• Don’t Judge Your Partner
• Don’t Pressure Your Partner into Something They Don’t Want to Try
• Give Your Partner Time to Think About a New Activity Before They Answer
• Use “I” Statements and Take Responsibilities for Your Own Emotions
• Keep the Conversation Light and Playful
• Remember That Open Communication Leads to Greater Intimacy

Why Would Couples Want to Explore Anal Play Together?

Both the exterior of the anus, and the interior of the rectum, have thousands of sensitive nerve tissues that can make anal play quite erotic and pleasurable when performed correctly and safely.  For women, anal play can be an add-on to other types of sexual pleasure including oral sex and vaginal penetration. Anal play can also be enjoyed by women for the pure pleasure of it for it own sake.  For men, the prostate gland, or male G-spot is located inside of the anus and when massaged with a finger, toy or via anal intercourse, can lead to intense, full-bodied orgasms.

Exploring Anal Play Together

If both partners decide, that “Yes!”, they would like to experiment with Anal Play together, then it is an ideal time to brush up on their sex education and find out what types of anal toys they make like to explore.  A great way to begin is to go shopping together for sex toys, either online or instore.

When a customer comes into your store for the first time, make sure to offer the highest quality experience by offering educational resources, asking questions, and showing the various options available for exploring a new sexual activity.

How to Choose Anal Plugs for a Beginner

To help your customer choose the appropriate Anal Plug for them, there are certain considerations they should think about before deciding.  You can assist them in selecting the perfect toy by asking appropriate questions and by providing your expert knowledge about Anal Toys.

Anal Plugs are a great anal toy for beginners because once they are inserted they stay in place to allow users to get used to the sensation of anal penetration.  In addition, Anal Plugs can be used hands-free, can be combined with other types of pleasure including vaginal penetration to enhance the overall experience, and they can heighten sexual pleasure by applying pressure to other erogenous zones as they create the feeling of “fullness”.

Anal Plugs come in a variety of styles, designs, sizes and materials, so it is important to consider these options before making a purchasing decision, in order to help your customer choose the right anal plug for them.

Size Matters

For beginners, it is a good idea to start off with the smallest size Anal Plug to enable them to get comfortable with the feeling of having something inserted in their rectum.  Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs come in three different sizes depending on your level of experience and ability. Small is for beginners, Medium is for intermediate users, and Large is for advanced users.  Cloud 9 also offers the GEMs Jeweled Silicone Anal Plug Training Kit which allows users to gradually increase size with their level of experience over time so is perfect for beginners and those wanting to start anal training.

Shape and Design of Toy

One of the most important considerations when it comes to purchasing an Anal Plug is the shape and design of the toy.

A well-designed anal plug should feature a smooth narrowed tip, so it is easy to insert and allows the user’s muscle to slowly relax around the toy so it can gradually ease it inside.  A wide, flared anchored base that is intended to stay firmly in place is also important as it keeps the toy from being inserted too far and allows for easy retrieval. The body of the toy should have a conical shape that widens into a thicker bulb with a narrow neck at the bottom before the flared base, to increase stimulation of contractions and expansions during orgasm.  Anal Plugs with a longer neck are also more comfortable to wear and help keep the toy in place for longer periods of use, as the anal sphincter naturally tightens around it. Once inserted, anal plugs are made to stay in place as the anal muscles grip the neck, creating a sensation of fullness without the back-and-forth motion.

All of Cloud 9’s Anal Plugs, including the GEM series, are designed with a tapered tip for easy insertion, feature a flared base that anchors to keep the toy in place, and have a longer neck for better comfort.  The silicone designs also feature a flexible tip, so users can wear them for an entire day with maximum enjoyment.

Type of Material

A softer material such as silicone is desirable when starting out as it is less intrusive and offers a more supple, pliable toy that conforms better to the user’s body. Silicone plugs can also be worn comfortably for an entire day of use.  Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs come in two types of materials: high quality silicone and chrome plated stainless steel. The soft, wearable silicone is velvety smooth and perfect for beginners. The silicone plugs also feature a flexible tip so the user can wear the plug for entire day, if they so choose.  The stainless-steel design is ultra smooth for slick anal insertion and is also a great material for beginners as its firm design offers greater sensation.

Metal Versus Silicone Anal Plugs

The main difference between metal plugs versus silicone plugs is the firmness of the material. Metal plugs are hard and inflexible and therefore offer greater stimulation.  Silicone plugs are more flexible, so can be worn for longer periods of time with maximum comfort. While both types can be used for temperature play, metal plugs offer greater sensation as they conduct hot and cold more effectively.  Only the silicone GEMs anal plugs can be sterilized in the dishwater, by removing the gem beforehand.

Are They Body-Safe?

Another chief factor to think about is whether the toy is body-safe.  Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs come in two types of materials: high quality silicone and chrome plated stainless steel, both of which are hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, Phthalate-free, 100% body safe, and can be sterilized for safe use and hygienic anal play.

Can They Be Sterilized?

When purchasing an anal toy, it is essential to take into account whether the toy can be sterilized and disinfected for safe anal play.  The anus harbors bacteria that should never be cross-contaminated with vaginal play as it could disrupt the fragile flora inside the vagina and cause yeast infections or worse.  For that reason, anal toys should always be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized before and after use, especially if you plan to share your toy with your partner. STIs and HIV can be passed on during anal play if toys are not properly disinfected and sterilized first.

Both GEMs silicone and stainless steel Anal Plugs can be cleaned with warm water and a mild soap.  The Silicone GEM plugs can be added to the top rack of your dishwater or boiled in hot water for 10 minutes to disinfect.  Note: In the silicone plugs, gems should be removed from tips before boiling or dishwater clean up. For quick clean-up, use Cloud 9 Triclosan-Free Premium Toy Cleaner to gently clean surface bacteria and disinfect your toys.  This premium toy cleaner is water soluble, safe on all types of materials, mild enough for everyday use, as well as eco-friendly and Triclosan-free.

Allow plugs to thoroughly dry then store separately in a cool, dry place.  Don’t allow toys with soft materials to be stored together, as they may melt due to a chemical reaction in the silicone or rubber.

As a sales representative you can take advantage of an upsell opportunity by offering your customer a premium toy cleaner to purchase, especially with anal play toys.

Expert Anal Tips for Beginners

Lube it Up: 

When it comes to anal play, lube is your butt’s best friend.  The anus is not self-lubricated, so applying plenty of lube before and during any play is an absolute requirement.  Cloud 9 Novelties Paraben Free Water Based Personal Lubricant is safe to use on any sex toy material. This premium personal lubricant is thick, gentle, feels silky on the skin and is long lasting, so perfect for anal use.  It is recommended not to use silicone lubricant on silicone toys.

Pain Versus Pleasure:

Anal sex should never hurt.  If it does, you are going too fast, or not warmed up enough. Always make sure to enjoy lots of foreplay before attempting anal play, so you are turned on and relaxed and ready for anal penetration.  It is important to go slow with anal play, and only take as much inside as is comfortable. Never force anal play and allow the anus to slowly suck in the toy naturally.

For that reason, we also advise to never use numbing products, because you should be able to feel what is going on down there, and the whole point is to increase your pleasure, not numb any pain.  Always communicate with your partner about how it feels during anal play, or when to slow down, change angles or stop.

Keep it Clean:

Again, cleanliness with anal play can’t be stressed enough.  Follow proper hygiene before starting anal play. Wear gloves for fingering, condoms for penis to anus penetration, and dental dams for oral to anus sex.  You may want to consider using an anal douche to clean the rectum before engaging in anal play.

Never insert a toy into her vagina if it has been in the anus without thoroughly sterilizing it first.  Anyways clean and sterilize anal toys before and after use. Only use nonporous anal toys for anal play.  Porous toys can harbor bacteria and STIs even after cleaning and can not be sterilized 100%. Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs can be sterilized for safe use and hygienic anal play.

From Novice to Pro:

Rome wasn’t built in a day, they say, and in order to become a Pro at Anal Play, you need to start at the beginning, go slow, and build your way up.  Anal plugs are ideal for beginners, as you can use them for anal training to prepare the anus to slowly get accustomed to stretching around larger objects with time and to prepare one for anal sex. That means starting with the smallest Anal Plug, allowing yourself to get used to it for longer periods of time, and slowly working yourself up to bigger sizes.  Cloud 9 offers the GEMs Jeweled Silicone Anal Plug Training Kit which allows users to gradually increase size with their level of experience over time. This kit is perfect for beginners and those wanting to start anal training, so they can gradually increase the size slowly, and eventually transition from Novice to Pro.

The GEMs Training Kit is also ideal for users who want to implement anal training to prepare for anal intercourse and expand their pleasure horizons.  In addition, the silicone plugs feature flexible tips for a user that would like to wear the plug for entire day. For long-term wear make sure you also build up to this as well, by starting with 30 minutes at a time and increasing by 30 minutes each day if all goes well.  Continue increasing the amount of time that you wear the plug by gradual increments daily. Be sure to listen to your body, and only wear for as long as comfortable. If you feel any pain or discomfort, then it is time to remove the plug until another day. Remember, you can’t go too slow with anal play and training.

Temperature Play:

Another bonus with Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMS is that they can be used for temperature play.  Temperature play is a type of sensation play that employs the use of hot and cold substances or items on the body for sensual pleasure.  Both GEMs Silicone Plugs and Chromed Anal Plugs can be used for sensation play by warming or cooling the plugs in hot or cold water. You can also immerse your anal plug in a bowl of ice for a few minutes to enhance a sensual chill or wrap your anal plug in a hot towel that has been heated in the microwave previously for a sultry sensation (Warning: Don’t place the anal plugs in the microwave, just the towels!).

Both silicone and stainless steel are excellent conductors of hot and cool, so perfect for temperature play. Metal toys will conduct temperature better than silicone and hold it longer, so will provide even more sensation.  Be careful however, as these hot and cool sensations will be amplified when inserted into the anus. Be sure to test heated or cooled toys on the inside of the wrist first before insertion.

Introducing Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMS

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Cloud 9 is pleased to present the new Anal GEMs line of products, the latest addition to the Cloud 9 family of products.

The new GEM product line offers 3 New Lines of GEM Anal Plugs in Chrome, Gold and Black Silicone.

The Silicone Line includes 1 anal training kit featuring all three Black Silicone Gem Anal Plugs in small, medium, and large.  

Our Chrome GEM Anal plugs come in 2 styles: a tall version for additional stimulation and a tapered style for easy insertion, both in 3 sizes.

GEMs Chrome Lines

Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMS

Jeweled Silver Chromed Anal Plugs

Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem. Silver chromed wearable plug featuring a jeweled beauty for your booty. Available in 3 Sizes: Small for Beginners, Medium for Intermediate Users, and Large for Advanced Users.

Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs features a delicate tapered tip. Perfect for beginner use. Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe. The tapered tip makes it easy to insert, and the flared base keeps its place and allows for easy retrieval.

The sparkling jewel makes playtime fun. This Cloud 9 Jeweled Anal Plug is excellent for temperature play when you prepare it in hot or cold water. This Cloud 9 GEM anal plug is both visually stunning and ideal for stimulating anal play. Compatible with both silicone and water-based lubricants. Clean with mild soap and warm water after use.

• Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe.
• Tapered for Intense Pleasure Great for beginners
• Smooth, solid stainless steel in design, jewel adornment
• Chrome plated steel plug & Acrylic GEM
• Great for temperature play
• Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem.

Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMS

Jeweled Gold Anal Plugs

Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem. Gold wearable plug featuring a jeweled beauty for your booty.  Available in 3 Sizes: Small for Beginners, Medium for Intermediate Users, and Large for Advanced Users.

Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs Features a delicate tapered tip. Perfect for beginner use. Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe. The tapered tip makes it easy to insert, and the flared base keeps it place and allows for easy retrieval.

The sparkling jewel makes playtime fun. This Cloud 9 Jeweled Anal Plug is excellent for temperature play when you prepare it in hot or cold water. This Cloud 9 GEM anal plug is both visually stunning and ideal for stimulating anal play. Compatible with both silicone and water-based lubricants. Clean with mild soap and warm water after use.

• Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe.
• Tapered for Intense Pleasure Great for beginners
• Smooth, solid stainless steel in design, jewel adornment
• Gold plug & Acrylic GEM
• Great for temperature play
• Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem.

Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMS

Jeweled Silver Chromed Tall Anal Plug

Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem. Silver chromed wearable plug featuring a jeweled beauty for your booty.  The Tall Anal Plug is designed for greater stimulation. Available in 3 Sizes: Small for Beginners, Medium for Intermediate Users, and Large for Advanced Users.

Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs features a delicate tapered tip. Perfect for beginner use. Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe. The tapered tip makes it easy to insert, and the flared base keeps its place and allows for easy retrieval.

The sparkling jewel makes playtime fun. This Cloud 9 Jeweled Anal Plug is excellent for temperature play when you prepare it in hot or cold water. This Cloud 9 GEM anal plug is both visually stunning and ideal for stimulating anal play. Compatible with both silicone and water-based lubricants. Clean with mild soap and warm water after use.

• Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe.
• Tapered for Intense Pleasure Great for beginners
• Smooth, solid stainless steel in design, jewel adornment
• Chrome plated steel plug & Acrylic GEM
• Great for temperature play
• Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem.

GEMs Silicone Line

Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMS

Jeweled Silicone Anal Plug

Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem. Soft wearable silicone plug featuring a jeweled beauty for your booty.  Available in 3 Sizes: Small for Beginners, Medium for Intermediate Users, and Large for Advanced Users.

Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs Features a delicate tapered tip. Perfect for beginner use. Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe. The tapered tip makes it easy to insert, and the flared base keeps its place and allows for easy retrieval.

The sparkling jewel makes playtime fun. This Cloud 9 Jeweled Anal Plug is excellent for temperature play when you prepare it in hot or cold water. This Cloud 9 GEM anal plug is both visually stunning and ideal for stimulating anal play. Compatible with water-based lubricants. Clean with mild soap and warm water after use. Easy to clean (top rack dishwasher safe).

• Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe.
• Tapered for Intense Pleasure Great for beginners
• Smooth, phthalate free, silicone in design, jewel adornment
• Body Safe Silicone Plug & Acrylic GEM
• Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem
• Silicone plugs can be boiled for cleaning (remove the gem)
• Easy to clean (top rack dishwasher safe)
• Features flexible tips for a user that would like to wear the plug for entire day

Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMS

Jeweled Silicone Anal Plug Training Kit

Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem. Three soft wearable silicone plugs featuring a jeweled beauty for your booty.  Together in one package all 3 Sizes: Small for Beginners, Medium for Intermediate Users, and Large for Advanced Users.

Cloud 9 Jeweled GEMs Features a delicate tapered tip. Perfect for beginner use. Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe. The tapered tip makes it easy to insert, and the flared base keeps its place and allows for easy retrieval.

The sparkling jewel makes playtime fun. This Cloud 9 Jeweled Anal Plug is excellent for temperature play when you prepare it in hot or cold water. This Cloud 9 GEM anal plug is both visually stunning and ideal for stimulating anal play. Compatible with water-based lubricants. Clean with mild soap and warm water after use. Easy to clean (top rack dishwasher safe).

Our GEMs Silicone Anal Plug Training kits are a great value as the consumer gets 3 toys in one package at one low price.

• Hypoallergenic, nonporous, odorless, and body-safe.
• Tapered for Intense Pleasure Great for beginners
• Smooth, phthalate free, silicone in design, jewel adornment
• Body Safe Silicone Plug & Acrylic GEM
• Anal Jewelry decorated with a stunning rainbow multicolor gem
• Silicone plugs can be boiled for cleaning (remove the gem)
• Easy to clean (top rack dishwasher safe)
• Features flexible tips for a user that would like to wear the plug for entire day
• Great value, 3 toys in one package

Packaging

The Cloud 9 Novelties Anal GEMS series of products come in attractively designed, eye-catching clam shells, that fully showcases the toy in clear plastic, so the customer can see the exact size, shape and design of the toy, in order to make a well-informed purchasing decision.

Our unique, easy to understand packaging is consumer friendly, and has a simple icon system that is clear and easy to read so that the consumer can find exactly the right product for their needs.

Don’t forget to Upsell and Cross Sell Compatible Products

In order to maximize the potential of your store, the customer’s shopping experience needs to be the highest quality possible. A number of things contribute to this, including upselling.

Customers who purchase anal play products may also be interested in other essential upsell and cross sell products.  Don’t forget to introduce your customers to the industry essentials of add-ons such as toy cleaner, condoms, lubes, anal douches and cleaning systems.  They may not be aware of these other products, so this is a great opportunity to educate them. Adding a simple add-on at the register will help to build your average sales ticket.

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