| Q1 Your sex: |
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| Male | (44.1%) |
| Female | (56.3%) |
| Q2 Your sexual preference: |
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| Male | (42.4%) |
| Female | (42.4%) |
| A bit of both | (15.4%) |
| Q3 Your age: |
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| 18 - 24 | (42%) |
| 25 - 29 | (22.3%) |
| 30 - 34 | (15.2%) |
| 35 - 39 | (9.4%) |
| 45+ | (5.8%) |
| 40 - 44 | (5.8%) |
| Q4 Your nationality: |
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| Australian | (93.3%) |
| Austria | (0%) |
| Belgium | (0.1%) |
| Canada | (0.3%) |
| China | (0.2%) |
| France | (0%) |
| Germany | (0.1%) |
| Hong Kong | (0.1%) |
| Ireland | (0.1%) |
| Italy | (0%) |
| Mexico | (0%) |
| Netherlands | (0.1%) |
| New Zealand | (2.2%) |
| Singapore | (0.1%) |
| Sweden | (0.1%) |
| Switzerland | (0%) |
| Taiwan | (0.1%) |
| United Kingdom | (1.3%) |
| United States | (0.8%) |
| Other | (1.2%) |
| Q5 Your place of residence: |
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| ACT | (5%) |
| NT | (2.5%) |
| NSW | (30.9%) |
| SA | (6.5%) |
| TAS | (4.6%) |
| VIC | (15.7%) |
| WA | (22.8%) |
| QLD | (12.3%) |
| Q6 Your current relationship status: |
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| Single | (23.4%) |
| Dating | (21.1%) |
| Defacto | (16.3%) |
| Engaged / Married | (39.5%) |
| Q7 What would you score if given a pop quiz on your knowledge of sex toys? |
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| A big fat zero! I know nothing... nada... zilch, but I’m willing to learn! | (3.4%) |
| One - three. With a little imagination, I could tell you the difference between a cock ring and a vibrator, but that’s about it. | (39.8%) |
| Four – six. I could tell you the difference between a cock ring and a vibrator in seven different languages! | (34.7%) |
| Seven – nine. There’s not much I don’t know. | (18.5%) |
| Ten! I should be writing the product manuals for these things! | (4.1%) |
| Q8 Have you ever bought a sex toy? |
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| Yes, for my home alone pleasure. | (17.4%) |
| Yes, for my partner’s pleasure. | (8.8%) |
| Yes, for my partner and I to enjoy together. | (52.3%) |
| No, but I have been given one. | (6%) |
| No, but I found one at the house I rent. | (0.6%) |
| No. | (15.4%) |
| Q9 Do sex toys feature in your current relationship? |
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| Yes, we love to play! | (30.6%) |
| Yes, I have a great relationship with my toys! | (11%) |
| Yes, but only occasionally | (33.6%) |
| No, we don’t have any. | (17%) |
| No, I manage quite nicely without toys. | (8.2%) |
| Q10 Have you ever been caught in the act when enjoying a little solo-action? |
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| No, I don’t go there unless the house is empty and the doors are dead-locked. | (25.1%) |
| I’ve had a few close calls, but managed to get rid of the evidence in time. | (39.6%) |
| My family walked in on me – it was ‘American Pie’ all over again! | (3.6%) |
| My partner sprung me in the bathroom and we had great sex after that. | (7.6%) |
| Watching me play is all part of foreplay for us! | (24.6%) |
| Q11 Do you feel you have explored enough of the world of sex toys? |
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| I haven’t used any and I don’t really want to. | (2.4%) |
| I haven’t used any, but I’m trying to pluck up the courage. | (17.6%) |
| I tend to stick to the old faithfuls so I’m keen to give a few more styles a go. | (60%) |
| I’ve tried quite a few different things and am happy with that. | (18.4%) |
| I can name every type for sex toy known to man, and I have tried them all! | (2.2%) |
| Q12 Where would you prefer to buy adult products from (sex toys, adult movies etc)? |
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| Online. | (65.7%) |
| Home Parties. | (3.4%) |
| Adults Only retail stores. | (25.3%) |
| Catalogues. | (4.4%) |
| Regular department stores. | (0.5%) |
| Lingerie stores. | (0.9%) |
| Pharmacy / Chemist. | (0.4%) |
| Q13 Are you ever put-off by a lover’s relationship with sex toys? |
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| I think they only use toys because I’m not doing my job properly. | (7.1%) |
| I get a little scared when they bring out the solar powered, gravity defying sex swing that doubles as a toaster. | (15.6%) |
| I prefer them to have a relationship with sex toys – a little experience goes a long way! | (69.2%) |
| I like to be the more experienced lover, so I don’t like it when they know more about dongs, and vibes than me. | (8.8%) |
| Q14 Your primary use for your sex toys is: |
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| For masturbating. | (24.3%) |
| Because my partner cannot satisfy me. | (2.2%) |
| To enable intercourse in a relationship. | (1.4%) |
| To add an element of fun to our lovemaking! | (61.7%) |
| I don’t use sex toys. | (11.2%) |
| Q15 How often do you use sex toys? |
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| All of the time – they’re a must. | (9.5%) |
| Every week. | (31.9%) |
| Once a month. | (23%) |
| Every two months. | (7.4%) |
| Seldom. | (19.1%) |
| Never, I’m quite satisfied without them! | (9.8%) |
| Q16 Do you think using the same sex toys with different partners is OK? |
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| No, I’m not into toys anyway. | (4.1%) |
| Err Yuk! That’s like using someone else’s toothbrush. | (35.3%) |
| Not the toys designed for penetration, but toys like blindfolds and restraints are OK. | (41.3%) |
| Yes, but only if condoms are used on the toys. | (10.6%) |
| Why the hell not? Sharing is caring! | (9.4%) |
| Q17 Where do you keep your sex toys? |
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| Hidden under lock and key. I’d be so embarrassed if someone found them! | (7.9%) |
| They’re out of sight, usually under my pillowcase or in the drawer of my bedside table. | (72.5%) |
| I leave them on my dresser – I don’t mind who sees them! | (4.1%) |
| I don’t have any. | (16.2%) |
| Q18 If you could ask the ‘sex gods’ one question about sex toys, what would it be? |
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| Why do they always make sex toys such crazy shapes and colours, and always name them after animals? | (47.6%) |
| I can’t orgasm during regular sex – will sex toys help? | (7.2%) |
| Does it mean I’m doing something wrong if my partner uses sex toys? | (3.9%) |
| Do penis pumps really work? | (32.9%) |
| What is the difference between a dong, a dildo, and a vibe? | (9.1%) |
| Q19 What type of sex toys, or aids do you prefer to use? |
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| None – I go a-la-natural. | (10%) |
| Anything I can use with my partner – couples play, all the way! | (37.6%) |
| Something fun and cheeky but not too full on, like massage oils and adult board games. | (15.9%) |
| The stronger the vibrations, the better – I like something that packs a punch! | (31.3%) |
| Fetish gear is a must – restraints, cuffs, and masks all add to the mystery. | (5.8%) |
| Q20 Will you be having sex, with some toys, tonight? |
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| Quite possibly, if I’m lucky! | (50.1%) |
| Not likely, but I’m hopeful. | (30.4%) |
| Not a chance! | (19.9%) |