{"id":64625,"date":"2022-12-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/64625\/dr-sandrine-explains-how-to-make-sex-toys-out-of-household-items"},"modified":"2023-11-23T06:48:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T06:48:53","slug":"dr-sandrine-explains-how-to-make-sex-toys-out-of-household-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/64625\/dr-sandrine-explains-how-to-make-sex-toys-out-of-household-items\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Sandrine Explains How To Make Sex Toys Out Of Household Items"},"content":{"rendered":"Renowned Lebanese psychosexologist Dr. Sandrine Atallah, M.D, who has spearheaded the promotion of sexual health in the Middle East for over a decade, just shared some useful tips and tricks on how you can turn simple household items into sex toys.<br \/>  <br \/>  In a video done for Beirut-based Arabic media network <b>Raseef22<\/b>, Atallah covers everything from dildo and butt plug alternatives to make-shift vibrators and DIY BDSM toys (yes, you can find those in your own home).<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CmcP3DJIHbn\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Since sex toys are illegal in Lebanon, and most items are no longer attainable due to the economic crisis, here are some of Dr. Sandrine\u2019s useful tips to optimize your sex life:<br \/>  <br \/>  <b>On dildos and butt plugs:<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>  Any phallic-shaped object would do, but make sure that it is thoroughly cleaned before and after using it. Dr. Sandrine emphasizes the importance of using condoms (or latex gloves, which are relatively cheaper) for cleanliness. <br \/>  <br \/>  And don\u2019t forget the lube!<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>On vibrators:<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>  Possible alternatives:<br \/>  &#8211; Vibrating back massagers<br \/>  &#8211; Phones put on vibrate (which she warns may cause burns if the phone overheats)<br \/>  &#8211; Electric toothbrushes (which also could be harmful if not used carefully)<br \/>  &#8211; Vibrating facial cleansers<br \/>  &#8211; Showerheads<br \/>  <br \/>  Her take-away: you can get creative, but make sure the items you\u2019re using will not harm you. Don\u2019t get <i>too<\/i> carried away.<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <b>On BDSM toys:<\/b><br \/>  <br \/>  The easiest toys to DIY at home, such as blindfolds, handcuffs, and any leather materials (which you\u2019ll find plenty of at home)\u2014it all depends on your kink. <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  What would we do without you, Dr. Sandrine? Happy humping\u2026or all of the above.<br \/>  <br \/>  If you would like to hear more, check out our Beirut Buzz <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/62655\"target=_new\">podcast interview with Dr. Sandrine<\/a> that covers various topics ranging from the Sex Education Netflix series to Covid-19\u2019s impact on our sex lives, while touching upon myths about squirting, pornography use, horny goat weed, rape fantasies, and hopeful initiatives from Arab countries.<br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/up2AxL7P0Fc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  Do you need more tips? Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/63310\"target=_new\">8 Priceless Tips From Clinical Sexologist Dr. Sandrine Atallah<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned Lebanese psychosexologist Dr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":425137,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_preview_accessed":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"media-embed-type":[],"class_list":["post-64625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"authorship":[144],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dr. Sandrine Explains How To Make Sex Toys Out Of Household Items<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Renowned Lebanese psychosexologist Dr.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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