The Mans Guide to Vibrators
These are still good suction toys, and you should check them out if you’re still shopping around. Baci is an oral-sex stimulating robot that gave an orgasm I feel was decidedly designer—that is, it felt upscale. It’s constructed to stay put on your vulva, and the groove is meant to mimic the feel of a chin (to approximate receiving oral) and also help secure the toy at your sweet spot. This is a go-to couples’ toy, but you can still enjoy We-Vibe on a solo mission, invigorating your manual masturbation game.
Whether you’re at home, in the office, or on vacation, you can enjoy the benefits of a soothing massage with just a few taps on your smartphone. It is made in a nice design, and feedback from other users confirms its high performance. We can’t help adding this great app in the list of best vibration apps. It offers a convenient and portable massage solution, making it perfect for relieving muscle tension and promoting relaxation wherever and whenever you need it.
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.
That’s the basis of We-Vibe’s Verge, which can be worn during physical vaginal sex to add extra stimulation to penetration for those with a vagina. Testers indicated that this tight fit (which may be too tight if you’re already aroused!) ensures you’ll feel every buzz and vibration along the ridge of the scrotum. These days, most sex toys are USB rechargeable, but battery-powered toys do still exist so it’s worth checking before you make a purchase.
If clitoral stimulation works best for you, then start with one of our best bullet vibrators. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from discreet bullets that mimic fingertip touch to magic wands that tend to be more powerful and have a longer-lasting battery. “[The handle] has a bit of a curve, so it can get around a bigger body more easily,” she says. Other perks include its extra-large head, waterproof design, and 50 total settings (when you combine its five speeds and 10 vibration patterns).
“It’s great to know that different kinds of vibrators exist in size, shape, and vibration options , but I think it’s a very personal decision,” Dr. Lincoln says. “The beauty of the internet is that you can virtually browse and purchase one that you think might be right for you without having to step into a store if you are worried about keeping things private.” Embarking on a journey of sexual health and wellness is not just about products; it’s about knowledge and understanding.
If a toy was rechargeable, versatile, durable, waterproof, easy to clean, or covered by a solid warranty, we considered those attributes to be bonuses. Many people said they also desired an aesthetically pleasing toy with multiple color options. As part of my research for this guide, I consulted sex educators and owners of sex-toy shops. I’ve also consulted all manner of sex-toy users, from first-timers to people who use vibrators daily, including cis and trans people across gender identities and sexualities. No toy offers the level of power and intensity as the widely beloved Magic Wand.
If you need (or want) a lot of stimulation to get off vibrators, a great wand is your best bet, whether it’s rechargeable or plugs into the wall. Bianca Alba, MPH, is a nonbinary sexual-health educator, consultant, and journalist based in Chicago. Bianca was formerly managing editor of a Kinsey Institute blog and has presented academic research on transgender-youth health advocacy, using sex toys as therapeutic tools in clinical practice, and menstrual biohacking. She/they are passionate about normalizing healthy discussions of sexuality in everyday life. The Evolved Tongue Tied is our favorite of the “tongue” vibrators we’ve tested. While they’re not as pinpointed as those from the Lelo Dot, we did find that this vibrator’s flickering tongue (measuring about 1 inch long and 0.25 inches wide at the tip) offers powerful, focused sensations.
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.
So here are some other products that are great in their own right and worth checking out. In any sexual experience — with a partner or solo — you have the authority over what makes you feel good. “You know your body. Don’t continue use if it hurts. Toys are designed with specific anatomy in mind, so make sure to use the right products for the designated body part,” Chang says.