National Simplicity Day is celebrated on July 12 every year to honor the birthday of the philosopher Henry David Thoreau, who believed that by simplifying our lives, we could reduce stress, increase productivity and live more fulfilling life. Sometimes simplifying our lives means getting rid of clutter and other items we don’t mean while other times it can mean switching to simpler products so you can increase that productivity and avoid stress where it shouldn’t be – like while you masturbate or during partnered play.

1-Button Control

Having a single button makes using a toy much simpler while in the dark or while in the moment and you’re trying to change things up. Some may argue that you can accidentally turn it off (or on) at the most inconvenient times, but there is generally a 3-second hold you need to apply before it does either things.  Some products that are 1-button controlled are the Gender X Gold Standard, Skins Rose Buddies Rose Purrz, and the Loveline Joy Finger Vibe.

Handles

Handles are great for a handful of reasons (pun intended), but this simple design can truly help in keeping control you or your partner in control while engaged in intense play.  Some products that would fall under this simplicity category include the Loveline Luscious, the Aria Amazing AF vibrator, and the Zero Tolerance Reach.

Manual Masturbators

Manual masturbators and strokers are simple because all you truly use is your hand!  There is no batteries or charging cords for you to worry about and you already know how much pressure or the speed of the stroke.  Some great examples would include the Satisfyer Masturbator Eggs, the Arcwave Ghost strokers, and the Selopa Ring Me Up.

C-Rings

Cock rings can either be made specifically for the user to help with their erection or can be a couples ring for both parties pleasure.  The truly are one of the simplest toys out there, but there are some that are ore simplistic than others such as the Screaming O Ringo Ritz Cock Ring, the Screaming O Vibrating Cock Ring, and the Calexotics Pleasure Ring.

Pleasure Plugs

If your someone who just likes the sensation of being full rather than being distracted by vibrations, there are butt plugs that you can wear for all day pleasure without worrying about discomfort or recharging. Some examples would be the Play With Me Jolly Plugs, the Avant Kaledio Plug and the Anal Adventures Matrix Nebula Plug.

Water-based Lubricants

As we say, water-based is always safe and that’s because it’s the truth! If you’re ever reaching in the dark to play with toys, and a partner, this is always the one to grab without looking.  Some water-based lubricants we love recommending include Wicked Simply Timeless Aqua, System Jo h2o, and Sliquid Naturals h2o.

Simplicity can mean different things to different people, so take these suggestions and simply enjoy your self-play!