My name is Dr. Justin Lehmiller, and I am a social psychologist and a sexuality researcher. I'm here to answer questions submitted by the plusOne community.

Today's question is, what are the benefits of using an intimate wellness device?

Well, let's first start with what an intimate wellness device even is. It can be a lot of different things from a vibrator to a kegel trainer to a prostate massager and beyond.

Each one of these things is going to have some unique benefits, depending upon its intended purpose. But in general, all of these devices have the potential to do a few things for us.

One is that they can help us to explore our bodies and to unlock new sources of pleasure, which can help us to become more confident lovers.

As the old saying goes, sometimes we don't know what we like until we try it.

Another is that these devices can bring some novelty or excitement into our intimate lives, whether we use them alone or with a partner.

And yet another benefit is that they can actually boost our health by providing a potent tool for stress relief.

And sometimes they can even help us to address certain sexual difficulties.

Follow along, to see what question is answered next.