Vibrators: What They Are and How to Use Them
In addition to testing out and rounding up the best products, she also covers deals for Mashable, paying an especially obsessive amount of attention to Apple deals and prices. That knowledge comes in handy when she’s covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, which she’s now done for three years at Mashable. To be completely upfront with you, we should share that the Poet technically isn’t a vibrator in the traditional sense of the word. Like many other members of its clit stimulating family, this toy actually uses air pulsation, and not vibrations, to give those oh-so-good sensations.
And the fun doesn’t have to stop in the shower or bathtub because the Little Secret has a waterproof (IPX7) finish. The premium silicone design, waterproof functionality, USB rechargeability, and 5-year warranty make it a more justifiable investment for those seeking the best in clitoral stimulation. As its name suggests, bullet vibrators are handheld vibrators typically shaped like bullets (and often roughly the same size). Similar to the egg vibrator, bullet vibrators offer pinpointed external stimulation to your erogenous zones, and some models are designed to stimulate the G-spot as well. That’s why we scoured online reviews, consulted with sex therapists and talked to real couples to figure out the best sex toys for long-distance relationships.
The Rechargeable is Finn’s favorite of Magic Wand’s offerings to recommend because it is cordless and features a smooth silicone head and quieter motor. Some finger vibrators come in the design of a finger sleeve that easily slips over your digit of choice to make solo play or foreplay as easy as pressing a button (or your erogenous zones). Other devices are slightly larger and pebble-shaped to stimulate more surface area at once. Look no further than a bullet vibrator—the lipstick-shaped We-Vibe Tango X is tops. “[It] offers vibrations that penetrate through the skin to stimulate the entire clitoris,” sex educator Javay Frye-Nekrasova, MEd, previously told SELF.
In turn, you can share said information with a partner to make your sexual exploits infinitely more pleasurable. According to a 2017 survey, vibrators make up more than 70% of the sex toys owned by people who identify as women. We-Vibe and Lovehoney partnered up for a device that delivers a totally hands-free vibing session. It has ten quiver-inducing speeds and vibration patterns that you can play with via wireless remote control. That means on-the-go pleasure that you can take with you into the bedroom, your partner’s apartment, and even the shower. “Masturbation allows you to lean into pleasure—what makes you orgasm, what your body responds to — and this will enhance partner sex too,” Zar adds.
The Dot features a tapered tip (measuring an eighth of an inch at its narrowest point) that offers pinpointed, rather than broad, clitoral stimulation. Made from soft, flexible matte silicone, the Dot delivers vibrations that are intensely concentrated at the pointed tip of the toy, with relatively little vibration resonating into the hard-plastic loop-shaped handle. As a result , it’s easy to apply a lot of intense stimulation precisely where you want. This matte coating has a soft, suede-like texture that feels pleasant against the skin, though we recommend using it with plenty of water-based lube to reduce friction.
The Satisfyer Pro 2 is an Adam & Eve top seller and also has the stamp of approval from my Mashable colleague Jess Joho, who deemed it the best budget suction clitoral stimulator. Given this track record viberator, I had high expectations for the Magic Wand and it handedly met them. I hesitate to say wands are foolproof orgasm machines because every body is different — but for my cis woman self, that was certainly the case. In truth, there’s no singular „best“ vibrator out there, as everyone has different tastes. Someone who loves a suction vibrator may think a wand is overhyped, and vice versa. Sensually crafted to stimulate all the vagina’s pleasure spots at once, Smile Makers The Romantic boasts an ultra-powerful motor and a unique motion technology that delivers smooth and rumbly effects.
In addition to vibrating, clit suckers use air-suction technology to mimic the sensation of oral sex. Womanizer is a go-to brand in the sucker space—and of all the brand’s models, the waterproof Premium 2 is the best, Marla Renee Stewart, a certified sex educator and founder of Velvet Lips Sex Education, tells SELF. Just five inches long, this budget-friendly vibe packs the intensity of a wand in the petite size of a bullet.
While at Indiana University, I worked as a blogger and sex educator at the Kinsey Institute. Its flexibility and the fact that it’s waterproof make it adaptable for couples in all kinds of situations. Though its price tag is on the higher end of the spectrum at $199, it comes with a one-year warranty included for free.
It’s made from the medical grade silicone material she recommends, and thanks to its two levels of vibration, it won’t feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out. Looking for something sleek and discreet that will totally get the job done? This luxe silver bullet, which reviewers say is “powerful but easy to use,” should do the trick. It has three different intensities and seven different rhythms, and only requires one AAA battery.