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These Toys Help Close The "O" Gap
by Courteney Larocca

Valentine's Day has long been a holiday hinged on archaic gender roles and societal expectations of how couples should show affection. But 2017 is all about standing up for equal rights everyday, and February 14 is no exception. Now while there's a ton of things you can do in your relationship to make each partner feel like they're being treated fairly, the funnest way to ensure equality is by attempting to close the orgasm gap.

According to SKYN's newly released 2017 Millennial Sex Survey, 18-34 year olds are definitely trying to get each other off with 50 percent of men and 44 percent of women reporting that they have multiple orgasms in one sex session. While this may seem like the orgasm gap is closing, people with vaginas can actually orgasm multiple times much more easily than people with penises, so the fact that women reported their second comings less often than men is still a cause for concern.

And sometimes just getting off once can be a challenge, which is why incorporating sex toys into your V-Day celebration is a great idea if you aren't usually getting off as often as your partner is – or if you're just looking to try something new on this sexy holiday. Check out these nine Valentine's Day sex toys that help close the orgasm gap:

1

Eva

Dame Products

Eva, $105, Dame Products

This little guy was actually designed with the orgasm gap in mind. Its two flexible wings tuck under your labia, so you have hands-free stimulation that still stays in place during penetrative sex.

2

We-Vibe Touch

We-Vibe, $99, Babeland

This sculpted clitoral vibe's design makes it easy to hold against you during penetrative sex. It also has eight different settings, so you'll be able to find the stimulation you need.

3

Duration Spray

K-Y Duration Spray For Men, $20, Amazon

Sometimes you just need more time to get off than your partner, and this endurance enhancer is here to help. It works by temporarily prolonging your partner from coming, giving you the time you need to get off. And don't worry, the FDA says it's safe.

4

Fin

Fin, $75, Dame Products

Designed by the same people who brought us Eva, this vibrator is the opposite of hands-free. It's worn between your fingers, making everywhere you touch that much more sensational.

5

Utimi USB Charging Silicone Rabbit Vibrator

Utimi USB Charging Silicone Rabbit Vibrator, $21, Amazon

This small but mighty vibe is great for an extra oomph during foreplay or intercourse. And not only is the design super cute, but it's also incredibly affective with the rabbit-ears providing stimulation from two different angles.

6

We-Vibe Sync

We-Vibe Sync, $159, Babeland

Another hands-free vibrator, We-Vibe Sync is adjustable and can be worn during penetration to stimulate both partners simultaneously. You can also connect it to your smartphone and control it from anywhere, so you can even close the orgasm gap from a distance.

7

Lelo Tor 2

Lelo Tor 2, $119, Amazon

This rechargeable ring is made out of silicone so it can stretch and slip onto your partner with ease. It's also waterproof and has six different settings, so you can get it on at the speed you need.

8

K-Y Intense Pleasure Gel

K-Y Intense Pleasure Gel, $25, K-Y

Just a couple drops of this gel will give you warming, cooling, and tingling sensations that will increase sensitivity and get you well on your way to an earth-shattering orgasm.

9

Couple's Adventure Kit

Couple's Adventure Kit, $95, Unbound

Unbound is all about closing that orgasm gap, and this Valentine's Day themed kit is the perfect way to do that. From lubricants to high quality vibrators, this kit includes everything you need for an adventurous February 14.

Valentine's Day is all about celebrating you and your partner, and getting each other off is surely an enjoyable way to do that. Adding a toy or gel into the mix not only evens the playing field, but it's also a way to bond and connect with your partner in new ways.