As a teenager it's perfectly natural to be interested in your body and sexuality. Getting a sex toy may assist you in determining what feels good to you while also allowing you to satisfy your sexual desires. To purchase sex toys you don't have to be of legal age or even the age of sexual consent, but it might be tricky since most sex shops won't let minors in. Fortunately, you can order sex toys from the comfort of your own home! Many retailers offer discrete billing and use a plain brown box or a grey padded package for shipping.

Decide on the sort of sex toy you wish to try

• Vibrators: Vibrators are available in a variety of forms and sizes. The pleasure of a vibrator can be enjoyed by everyone. Some vibrators are made for insertion into your vagina or anus (rabbit/g-spot vibrators), and some are made for external clitoral stimulation (such as magic wand vibrators).
• Dildos: Dildos resemble a penis and are available in a variety of sizes. Dildos are for use vaginally/anally. Some even vibrate to add to the fun.
• Fleshlight: A Fleshlight is a sleeve that looks like a vaginal opening. To masturbate you stroke your penis inside it.
• Anal beads/plugs: This toy is a strip of beads of various sizes. The beads invoke pleasure by being inserted and removed anally.

If you're purchasing an insertable sex toy like dildos, anal beads, or some vibrators, make sure you get some lube as well. The lubrication will make it easier for the item to be inserted, reducing the risk of discomfort or harm. Consider purchasing a water-based lubricant.

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Purchasing your sex toy

If you're a teen looking to purchase a sex toy privately, shopping online is usually the best choice. This lets you purchase anything from a sex store regardless of your age. You cannot, however, purchase online without a debit, credit, or gift card.

Most New Zealand banks will let you acquire a debit card (VISA/Mastercard attached to your EFTPOS savings account) without your parents' consent if you are above the age of 16. If you have online banking access, many sites will accept payment into their bank account.

Alternatively, you can purchase a Prezzi Card. A Prezzy Card is a prepaid card loaded with New Zealand dollars that can be used to make transactions until the the balance on the card is depleted or the card expires. They can be loaded with any amount from $25 to $1000, but is subject to a $5.95 load-fee at the time of purchase. Your card may be used almost everywhere that accepts VISA electronic payments. You'll be able to purchase in-person in cash from supermarkets and general retailers such as Countdown, PAK'nSAVE and The Warehouse. See the full list of retailers here.

Getting your package delivered

Keep an eye out for the arrival of your sex toy in the mail. It should arrive in a basic plain shipping parcel.

If you get a tracking code, check it every day to trace the status of your item. This will ensure that you get the package ahead of your parents or guardians. If the retailer ships with NZ Post you may be able to set it up for collection or use the tracking number to redirect the delivery to a pickup location that suits you.

If you have valid photo ID (NZ drivers license or passport)

If you need to be more secretive or have prying parents you could rent a ParcelPod locker. This comes at a cost but does afford extra security. Your package is delivered at the locker location you choose and remains there securely until you are ready to collect it and smuggle it home in your bag.

An additional alternative is Private Box. After signing up you get a street address in NZ you can order your packages to. You can then forward your packages to a nearby parcel pickup point. Paid monthly an account costs $19 a month, with additional delivery charges for forwarding the package to a pickup point near you.