Wood and wool feature alongside silicone in the Rituals of Sexual Pleasure series of sex toys, designed by Coby Huang as explorative tools rather than solely for penetration and vibration.
The Rituals of Sexual Pleasure (ROSP) kit was created for users to embark on a series of experiments, using different material probes and haptic balls of various textures to work out what and where sensations feel good to them.
"There are so many sex toys on the market to choose from, but do we really know what we want," asked the designer.
"Do we know what excites us and makes us orgasm" People forget that penetration is not the only way to reach orgasm, and an orgasm is not the only way to feel pleasure. So rather than just buying a one size fits all sex toy, I think it's about having toolbox to explore our own body." Cold, hard materials like glass can offer a different sensation to the traditional silicone
The second step focuses on trialling the different material probes. Each features the same organic, three-pronged form, which is designed to fit easily in the hand while steering clear of traditional phallic shapes.
"I worked with wood, glass, silicone, tin, and wool because these materials provide different qualities: soft and hard, cold and warm, heavy and light, smooth and rough," Huang told Dezeen.
"The probes are not just for stimulating the genitals but also the whole body, to figure out what kind of touch can enhance and maintain sexu...