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How to read a noise specification
A decibel figure on a product page is more useful than "whisper quiet", but only if you know what the scale does and what the number leaves out.
VibeLove / The Edit
Issue 01 · after hours
Pleasure, objects, body literacy
THE EDIT
Read closely. Choose kindly. Keep what feels useful.
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How to read a noise specification
A decibel figure on a product page is more useful than "whisper quiet", but only if you know what the scale does and what the number leaves out.
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Why the low end matters more than the peak
Product pages compete on maximum power. For a densely innervated area, the more common failure is a device whose lowest setting is already too strong.
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Why we publish specifications
Most product pages in this category are written to be persuasive rather than comparable. We would rather leave a field blank than fill it with an adjective.
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Choosing a lubricant
Water, silicone or oil. The choice is mostly determined by what else is involved — the material of your toy, and whether condoms are in the picture.
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What "desensitization" from vibrators actually means
Temporary reduced sensitivity after intense stimulation is common and resolves. Lasting desensitisation from ordinary use has no good evidence behind it.
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Why penetration alone often isn't enough
For most women, intercourse on its own doesn't reliably produce orgasm. The reason is anatomical, not personal — and it's well documented.
