Sex toys have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Why? Because sex is an essential part of the human experience and something to be celebrated.

Whether you're having sex solo or with a partner, sex toys can enhance your sex life. However, not all partners may be on board with this idea. If you’re in a relationship with someone who’s hesitant or completely against bringing sex toys into the bedroom, here are five ways to help them see the benefits of incorporating sex toys.

1. Be Honest Don’t beat around the bush when discussing sex toys with your partner. Instead of using words like “maybe” or “possibly,” be straightforward. Explain that using sex toys together isn’t just about the physical benefits but the emotional connection too. A 2016 study by FeelingSo of 1,000 men and women aged 35 to 55 found that sex toys led to better and more authentic communication. Communication is the cornerstone of every happy and healthy relationship.

2. Address How Empowering Sex Toys Are Embracing our sexuality, regardless of gender or sexual identity, is empowering. Sex toys are part of that empowerment because they help embrace one’s sexuality. Being in control of your desires and sexual needs, and sharing that with your partner, can be a powerful experience for both. Your partner might not fully understand this until they give sex toys a try too.

3. Explain That Sex Toys Take the Pressure Off Both of You Most women (75% to 80%) can’t climax from penetration alone and need clitoral stimulation. Sex toys can help significantly in this area. Whether it’s a woman who can’t orgasm during intercourse or a man who’s frustrated that he can’t make his female partner climax, sex toys can remove anxiety from the equation. With anxiety gone, both partners can relax and enjoy themselves more.

4. Make It Clear That You Both Deserve Pleasure Pleasure is a fundamental human right. Sex is meant to be a full-body experience between two (or more) people. Anything, including sex toys, that enhances sexual satisfaction should be included. Sex toys don’t imply that one or both partners are lacking; they simply acknowledge that humans are sexual beings who deserve pleasure.

5. Point Out That Sex Toys Will Always Keep Things Spicy If your partner has never visited a sex toy store, now is the time to take them. Sex toys have come a long way, especially in the past decade. Technological advancements have made sex toys highly sophisticated and attuned to the human body. With all the options available, it would take a very long time, if ever, for a couple to get bored with their sex life. This should be a compelling selling point for any partner wary of using sex toys with you.

By approaching the conversation with honesty, empowerment, and an understanding of the benefits, you can help your partner see how sex toys can enhance your intimacy and keep your sex life exciting.