10 Things Your Vibrator Can Help With That You Wouldn’t Expect
Porous materials, like PVC and elastomer vibrator, hold onto bacteria and can never be fully cleaned. Instead, look for vibes made from nonporous materials like ABS plastic and medical-grade silicone—these won’t irritate or damage genital and anal tissues, Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn says. If your sex toy looks rusty, discoloured or just generally worse for wear, it’s probably time to replace it. Similarly, if the battery looks damaged or there are frayed electrical wires, then you should look for a new vibrator. It has an impressive seven vibration modes and eight levels of intensity, putting you in total control of your experience. It also still comes in an attractive, compact (3.5”) case and makes minimal noise, so it’s a top choice if discretion is the name of the game.
Through our manufacturer partnerships, we are able to offer our customers the best technology solutions and a wide array of products at competitive prices. “This two-finger vibrator is ergonomic, easy to use, and gives you the power to shape and control the vibrational impact. A two-finger grip ensures it stays in place, so your focus is all on the pleasure it brings,” says Balestrieri. The toy’s ability to stimulate the often-overlooked A-spot was a revelation, offering a new dimension of pleasure that I hadn’t fully explored before. However, this depth of stimulation might be overwhelming for some users, especially those new to internal toys. My only rub with this toy is its price; it rings up at $150, which is on the expensive side for a vibrator.
Don’t be deceived by its size – this petite vibrator stimulates the clitoris with a powerful tapping sensation, with the help of three speeds and six vibration patterns. Our in-house team of reviewers has collectively tried over 500 sex toys—the ones we featured here are amongst their tried-and-true faves. We also asked sex educators and therapists to share the products that have been the biggest game-changers in their clients’ and patients’ solo and partnered sex lives. The final list only includes options that earned two enthusiastic thumbs up. Our favorite palm vibe, the Le Wand Point, has a sleek stainless steel handle and an uber-soft ridged silicone tip. The heavier steel end allows the toy to provide more pressure than an all-silicone option, Finn previously told SELF.
If anything, this proves there’s a need for different style rabbits for different bodies. Just because the Nova 2 wasn’t a winner for me doesn’t mean that’ll be the case for you. If other rabbit vibrators haven’t been satisfactory, maybe Nova 2’s design will be. While the Nova 2 is designed to contour to your body, it unfortunately didn’t really work with mine. Every time the G-spot stimulator was inserted, the curved clit stimulator landed on my pubis (above the clit), and it was too uncomfortable to contort it down. The Nova 2 does look like a redesigned rabbit, with an almost-circular curve of its clitoral stimulator.
Heating to 38℃ to avoid any discomfort, all testers found this vibrator — with its swirly pattern designed to hit the G-spot — comfortable to use and felt it had a good range of speeds and vibration options. With a navy and silver design, it was described as “elegant” and “classy” by our panel, and the smooth material meant it felt lovely to hold and use, even for lengthy periods. The unique sloping side scored extra points for its ability to target the G-spot, while the bunny ears were perfectly positioned to stimulate the clitoris. This sleek and stylish wand vibrator received a clean sweep of top reviews from all who tried it. Not only were panellists able to climax faster than when using other toys, but they also found this massage wand increased the intensity of their orgasms. You may find that these toys help increase your physical excitement before intercourse, or may help you achieve orgasm.
Penetration rarely makes an appearance during my masturbation sessions, as I often experience dyspareunia (or pain during penetration). However, I was eventually able to give the dildo side of the toy a try when my long-distance partner was in town. After a thorough preplay session, my partner lubed up the Vibrato and slowly slid it inside me. While there’s tons of toys on the market — ones that cater to penetration, to high tech bells and whistles or ones that are just unique and a little surprising — sometimes you want to find a toy that’s really good at one thing. Try a few of these out and you’ll level-up your cliteracy in no time. Svakom’s Vibrating Love Egg has a fun remote-control feature, so you can hand control to your partner, while those on the hunt for something a little different should consider Lovehoney’s knicker vibrator.
There are many reasons why you may choose to purchase a mini vibrator or a bullet instead of other types of sex toys. The small size of these toys makes them very easy to store, and some products even come with storage cases of their own. Some mini vibrators are designed to look like other products that women often use, such as a tube of mascara or lipstick. These products are very discreet and are perfect for women who frequently travel.
This area is extremely sensitive and a prime spot to invest a little more attention, but the previous Tenuto’s solution was … less than ideal. The Tenuto Mini is most similar to a vibrating cock ring, the kind that wraps around the base of a penis and has a small vibrating motor at the top and, sometimes, the bottom. But while those devices are a dime a dozen and typically flimsy, the Tenuto Mini is rigid , with a small gap at the bottom. A few years ago, I tried out MysteryVibe’s unique Tenuto vibrator and found it somewhat wanting. Creating a vibrator that helps its user maintain an erection, stimulates neglected parts of the body, and is mutually beneficial for both the user and their partner was a noble goal, but one the company struggled to achieve.
The sex tech industry has conditioned us to think of toys in terms of male and female, penis and vagina, but that’s reductive and inaccurate, contributing to a larger narrative about the relationship between genitals and gender. We opt to be as specific as possible and use anatomical terms to describe individual erogenous zones—and there are way more than just P and V. This step is optional, but lubricant can be helpful to reduce the friction that might cause discomfort. It’s important to note that the kind of lube you use depends on the material of your vibrator. For example, if the vibrator is made of silicone, a water-based lube will help preserve the material and avoid damaging it.
If and when you’re ready to upgrade from a bullet vibrator to something bigger and insertable, try the Je Joue G-Spot Bullet Vibrator. Yes, I know Je Joue calls it a bullet, but it’s bigger and more versatile than its name suggests. It has a bulbous tip designed to stimulate the G-spot, but it can also be used for external simulation. Move over neon-colored and animal-themed vibrators from the ’90s and early ’00s. Today’s vibrator’s are sophisticated and designed to prioritize safety and function as well as pleasure. There’s a vibrator out there for every taste and preference, whether you like a simple bullet or something more elaborate.