Many
people
started
their
sexual
exploration
by
humping
or
grinding.
It’s
so
natural
for
humans
to
hump
and
grind
without
even
thinking
about
it,
it’s
almost
second
nature.
Toddlers
will
dry-hump
just
about
anything
and
anyone;
it’s
all
completely
normal
and
an
important
step
in
early
development.
Humans
need
to
explore
those
experiences
to
help
shape
their
understanding
of
their
own
bodies
and
sexuality.
Dry
humping
is
also
important
for
teenagers’
sexual
maturation.
It’s
a
way
to
build
a
“sexual
repertoire”
in
terms
of
moves
and
figuring
out
what
they
enjoy
and
what
they
just
don’t
like.
Grinding
products
may
therefore
provide
some
nostalgia,
which
can
be
comforting
in
a
time
chock
full
of
uncertainty.
It’s
not
unusual
for
people
to
feel
comforted
by
memories
of
their
youth
—
especially
when
those
memories
lead
to
an
orgasm.
While
sex
toys
made
specifically
for
grinding
are
still
relatively
new
to
the
industry,
people
have
been
humping
and
grinding
on
top
of
their
sex
toys
for
as
long
as
sex
toys
have
existed.
Wand-style
vibrators
and
hands-free
vibrators
have
long
been
favored
for
this,
but
saddles
and
grinding
pads
have
helped
folks
explore
new
ways
that
all
bodies
and
genitals
can
experience
external
pleasure.
What
is
grinding?
Grinding
is
rubbing
or
creating
friction
around
the
external
parts
of
the
genitals.
Grinding
can
be
any
sexual
activity
where
at
least
one
person
is
stimulating
their
external
genitals
on
something
or
someone.
This
means
that
it
can
be
done
solo,
with
a
partner,
using
a
pillow,
the
arm
of
the
couch,
one’s
own
knuckles
—
just
let
your
imagination
run
wild.
During
partnered
play,
grinding
can
be
genital-to-genital
rubbing
without
penetration,
with
or
without
clothes.
It
can
also
be
genital-to-thigh
or
genital-to-hip
rubbing.
Grinding
has
also
been
called
outercourse,
coital
alignment
or
heavy
petting.
Vulva-on-vulva
grinding
is
referred
to
as
tribadism,
aka
scissoring.
Why
does
it
feel
so
good?
For
those
who
have
a
really
sensitive
clit
and
don’t
want
direct
contact,
grinding
can
be
really
great
indirect
stimulation.
Grinding
can
provide
a
constant
pressure
that
can
be
really
pleasurable
without
being
overstimulating.
The
G-spot
is
right
under
and
behind
the
pubic
bone,
so
putting
pressure
on
the
pubic
mound
and
the
clit
and
vulva
itself
can
stimulate
the
G-spot
and
provide
a
new
sensation.
Grinding
also
feels
good
for
people
with
penises.
What
do
a
hand
job,
oral
sex
and
penetrative
intercourse
have
in
common?
They
all
involve
rubbing
and
grinding.
Especially
for
someone
who
hasn’t
been
circumcised,
the
rubbing
motion
of
grinding
can
move
the
foreskin
up
and
down
the
penis
in
a
way
that
feels
really
good.
What
are
grinding
toys,
exactly?
Grinders,
grinding
toys,
humping
toys,
saddles
and
riders
are
just
a
few
of
the
names
that
have
been
used
to
describe
this
new
and
up-and-coming
style
of
sex
toy.
Products
under
this
category
are
designed
for
humping,
rubbing
and
grinding
against.
These
external
and
often
textured
products
can
appeal
to
many
different
kinds
of
people
and
are
popular
for
their
accessible
and
gender-neutral
design.
Many
grinding
products
also
come
with
a
remote
that
makes
it
easier
for
users
to
control
their
devices
from
close
range
or
incorporate
them
into
partner
play.
Grinding
toys
are
pretty
versatile.
They
can
be
used
during
partnered
or
solo
play,
as
a
warm-up
toy
or
in
combination
with
other
types
of
sex
toys.
Many
grinding
toys
feature
ergonomic
curves,
soft
textures
and
materials
designed
to
accommodate
the
body
rocking
or
bouncing
against
their
surface.
Wetter
is
always
better:
Lube
as
an
upsell
It’s
called
dry
humping,
but
don’t
take
that
literally!
Silicone
lube
will
keep
things
extra
slippery
if
it’s
just
going
to
be
skin-to-skin,
while
water-based
may
be
when
looking
for
a
more
natural
feel
or
incorporating
toys
into
sex
play.
Either
way,
we
want
things
to
slide
and
not
cause
customers
the
bad
type
of
friction.
Add
other
sensations
to
the
experience
Ask
about
what
other
sensations
the
customer
might
want
to
add.
For
instance,
they
might
incorporate
a
butt
plug,
nipple
clamps,
a
shorter
G-spot
dildo,
a
cock
ring
or
even
BDSM
restraints.
Basically,
they
should
feel
free
to
touch,
stroke
or
vibrate
whatever
parts
are
open
to
stimulation.
Blended
orgasms,
or
orgasms
that
you
reach
from
stimulation
of
multiple
erogenous
zones,
are
usually
some
of
the
most
powerful
climaxes,
so
encouraging
customers
to
add
layers
of
sensation
may
help
them
take
their
sex
life
to
the
next
level.
Some
grinding
toys
also
work
great
with
wands,
such
as
soft
non-vibrating
grinding
pads
placed
between
the
body
and
the
head
of
the
wand
to
add
texture.
A
non-vibrating
pad
or
mat
can
also
be
stuck
on
the
back
of
a
dildo
worn
in
a
harness,
to
give
the
wearer
something
soft
and
textured
to
grind
against,
or
between
bodies
during
scissoring
to
add
texture
and
squish.
Lingerie
with
function
We
don’t
typically
think
of
lingerie
as
part
of
the
sex
toy
experience.
However,
different
fabrics
feel
different
on
the
skin,
so
lingerie
with
different
textures
can
offer
different
types
of
stimulation
and
sensation
when
worn
during
play.
Different
materials
will
work
best
for
different
customers
depending
on
their
individual
preferences.
For
example,
denim
and
corduroy
offer
the
most
intense
friction,
just
like
any
bottoms
that
have
seams.
While
silk
is
best
for
an
increased
feeling
of
slipperiness,
don’t
forget
about
velvet,
which
can
feel
really
plush
to
grind
against.
Stretchy
leggings
or
sweats
are
probably
the
most
accessible.
These
styles
allow
you
to
easily
spread
your
legs
and
get
into
different
positions.
Encourage
your
customer
to
make
it
a
full-body
experience.
From
lingerie
to
toys
to
the
scents
that
fill
the
room,
offer
erotic
possibilities
to
engage
all
five
senses
and
create
a
smorgasbord
of
sensations
during
playtime.
That
way,
helping
them
find
the
perfect
grinding
toy
can
unlock
a
whole
world
of
pleasure.
Known
as
the
Queen
of
Wands,
Carly
S.
is
a
pleasure
educator,
author
of
the
blog
“Dildo
or
Dildon’t”
and
a
self-described
bad
bitch
from
the
Bronx.
She
is
the
buyer
for
Spectrum
Boutique,
runs
social
media
for
Nasstoys
and
recently
launched
Romantic
Depot’s
influencer
program.