Buying or receiving your first sex toy—and breaking it in—can be just as awkward as having sex for the first time. Thank goodness for Google.

Once you get over the hump, however, there's no going back. Here, eight women share stories of losing their vibe virginity.

"My mom bought me a dildo as one of my high school graduation presents. (I wish I was joking.) In typical mom fashion, she told me she didn't want me coming home from college knocked up. Since moms and orgasms don't go together, I didn't end up using it, but it did encourage me to buy one of my own—which I used until I broke it." —Tricia S.

"I decided to purchase a sex toy after my husband and I hit a major drought. I went to a local sex shop and started looking around. I asked the girls who worked there for advice and purchased one of the vibrators they recommended. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed using it! It was super-liberating, like I was taking charge of my sex life. Now, I'm a regular customer." —Hilary M.

"The first time I used a vibrator, it hurt so much that I hurled it into the closet. But then I discovered the 'gentle' setting, and my life has never been the same." —Anastasia W.

"I was 17 and snuck into Spencer's at the mall because it was the easiest place for me to buy a vibrator on the DL. I grabbed the least offensive-looking one I could find and paid cash. It was $12, plastic, and glowed in the dark. It didn't vibrate very well, and the plastic felt stiff and cheap." —Carrie L.

"My bestie bought me one of those bullet vibrators that are the size of a tampon for Christmas. If one of my friends didn't tell me what it was, I would've thought it was a keychain. I had no idea what to do with it. Naturally, I turned to Google for instructions and (thankfully) learned it was a clitoral stimulator before I used it. If I didn't do my homework, I would've probably ened up at gyno's office so she could fish it out for me." —Ronnie N.

"My boyfriend and I are in a long-distance relationship, so the topic of buying a sex toy kept coming up in conversation. He ended up making the first move and bought a rabbit vibrator, which we used together the first time. It felt weird because of how big it was. But after breaking in, I can't live without it." —Andrea D.

"I was raised very conservative Christian and taught that all masturbation was bad. On my way to the sex toy shop with my friend, I got a flat tire, and a van with Bible verses painted on it pulled over to help us. I thought it was a sign, but we made it to the store anyway. I bought the least scary-looking vibe I could find. I've owned many others since then, but it's a miracle I survived that initial pass." —Jenn T.

"When I was 36, I was invited to a 'naughty girl' party and was actually really nervous. When it came time to place our orders, I decided to go big or go home. I proudly bought a vibrator with all the bells and whistles on it—and yes, I tried them all. I'll never go back to not having a vibe handy." —Steph S.