How does public opinion of sex toys shape their design? On vibrators, let’s talk history, personal preferences, and horror stories with guest and innovative toy designer Ti Chang.

1:00 what was the first vibrator you ever owned?

4:00 some buyers are ashamed of their pleasure

8:00 standards and testing rigor of the future 

12:00 sex toys in the mall? Yes and maybe

15:00 common design issues or complaints

18:00 pros of a tiny toy - less intimidating for new users

21:00 suction toys can be intense for sensitive folks

25:00 I learn something new with every sex convo 

28:00 brief history of covert sex toys

33:00 poorly made toys can hurt you

37:00 magnets - how do they work? 

40:00 listener submitted sex toy horror stories

45:00 when toys get stuck in a rectum or colon

48:00 tech can help with disabled sex too

52:00 attitudes about pleasure informs how products are made

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