Our vibrator buying guide for beginners: How to choose a sex toy

However, we did not find its vibrations to be as powerful as those of the Magic Wand Rechargeable, and the vibrations are strong all through the handle, making this toy unpleasant to hold for an extended period of time. The Dame Aer is the first suction vibrator that we’ve liked more than toys from Womanizer, the brand that pioneered similar oral-sex-simulating tech. Our testers also raved that it charges quickly, holds a charge for a long time, and is super easy to clean thanks to its all-in-one waterproof silicone design.

The Hot Octopuss Pulse II is billed as the world’s first “guybrator”, and claims to be fun to use flaccid or erect. I have to admit that I was exceedingly skeptical when I first heard about this product , but my trusted male reviewer helped me realize that this could be a very fun purchase for some guys. The Greedy Girl is one of Lovehoney’s best-selling toys, with a 4.6 star rating from more than 1800 reviews. If you are a size queen who likes deep penetration stimulating your G-spot and beyond, then the Big Boss is for you. True to its name, it measures in at 9.25 inches long (with roughly 6.5 inches of insertable length) and has a big girth of 1.06 to 1.77 inches. It provides that very full feeling and puts nice pressure on the G-spot.

Hermann Rorschach might have told me I’m more inclined to see and feel these likenesses in the Connaisseur MJ (I’m genuinely captivated by the beauty of Rickenbackers and Martins). But style is a big part of what sets the Connaisseur MJ apart, and you don’t need an inkblot test to know that the Godin Connaisseur MJ is a handsome, well-built, and fine-playing flattop. You can improvise your own sleeve by finding a cylinder of some kind that fits comfortably on your penis (toilet paper rolls are a common choice) and then lining it with a material of your choice. Some people use spongy materials for the lining, some use latex gloves, etc. Some folks prefer to skip the more involved sleeves and use a sock or banana peel instead.

Read on to learn why I recommend this multitasker to any pleasure-seeker who is new to sex toys, short on storage space, or otherwise craving variety. I’ve been on the sex toy beat for over a decade, and have tested and reviewed about 400 toys in that time, including over 60 different rabbit vibrators. The ones that stand out to me the most, after testing so many viberator, are those that have a truly great motor (or in some cases, multiple motors), a comfortable shape, and controls that are simple and comprehensible.

If you enjoy a rabbit vibrator, look to Lovehoney’s innovative Glow Bunny and if partner play is on the cards, then we’d recommend the Lovense Lush Love Egg Vibrator. The very definition of a 21st century sex toy, this wearable and wireless vibrator leverages modern technology to take your solo sessions to new heights. When fully charged, you can expect to enjoy up to 55 minutes of uninterrupted pleasure. However, according to one tester, you don’t need a lot of charge as the toy does its job “very quickly”. The sex toy market has exploded over the past few years and, if you’ve never bought a vibrator before, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together an extensive vibrators buying guide, with our top picks from each category, plus information on what they do and how to use them.

There are 10 different vibration modes and speeds to explore, and you can do so quietly with this discreet model. It’s a good pick whether you’re well acquainted with your G-spot or more of a beginner. One tester who told us they didn’t usually like a G-spot vibrator and found most models disappointing, was pleasantly surprised with this one. I’ve tried over 400 sex toys in over 12 years of writing about them professionally, including several designed for grinding. The best ones are intuitive to use, comfortable, versatile, and—of course— pleasurable. While I’ve mainly used grinders solo, I’ve also tested them in situations like dry-humping with a partner and having strap-on sex.

If you want vibration and air suction, try the newer Pro 2 Plus which combines both sensations. “If you look at the categories of vibrators, you can kind of pare down everything into wands, ‘twice as nice’ and bullets,” says Coyote Amrich, director of purchasing and product development for Good Vibrations and Babeland. From bullets to air suction, these are the bestselling and highest-rated vibrators out there.

(BTW, A Roll In The Hay and Oh Joy Sex Toy are two of my favorite reviewers). As fan-freaking-tastic as masturbation is, there’s often an annoying amount of work that goes into solo sex play. Yes, a dynamite vibrator will make the experience easier, but all that maneuvering?