Our vibrator buying guide for beginners: How to choose a sex toy
“It’s simple but effective , washable, and inexpensive… A nice starting point for most guys,” he says. Like the Tenga Egg (more on that below), this toy is designed to be disposable, but can be used up to a few times if you wash and dry it properly between uses. This particular one has a multi-chambered texture on the inside that’s meant to mimic the sensations of a deep-throat blowjob. For an even more realistic oral-esque sensation, you can cover up the air hole on one end using your finger, to introduce some suction into each stroke.
These are some of the least obtrusive vibrators on the market, because they can make it feel like you’re just touching your partner with your fingers, which happen to be vibrating. They’re typically not the most powerful, but their versatility and ease of use make up for that. The Wild Flower Enby 2 (currently unavailable) is a versatile vibrator that can be used both by people with penises and people with vulvas. Shaped like a miniature bicycle seat, the Enby 2 features a vibrating protrusion that expands out to a flexible, flat, triangular silicone surface that transmits the vibrations. We like the concept, and we found the vibrations to be plenty strong.
Plus, it’s waterproof (up to 20 inches), so you can even enjoy it in a steamy shower. Glass sex toys are perfect if you’re trying to avoid chemical smells or rough textures. Glass also holds temperatures well if you want to play with a little heat or ice. The design of this one incorporates bumps for extra anal or vaginal stimulation. Plenty of things can cause vaginal dryness, and there’s nothing wrong with needing extra lubrication.
Then there are the health benefits of staying sexually active – many of which are backed by scientific studies and research. Masturbating to orgasm has a significant positive impact on one’s mood and stress levels, and can even help relieve pain and improve sleep. Reaching orgasm releases hormones like endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin, helping promote the above-listed benefits. Medical grade is a label you’ll see pretty often, but if it’s not backed up with the specific regulatory body or testing standard used to determine that it’s medical grade, it leaves me wondering why that hasn’t been disclosed. If the manufacturer specifies which kind of silicone it uses, we will list it in the product description. It just means the specific kind used in that toy isn’t listed or hasn’t been provided to us.
Clitoral suction stimulators are designed to replicate the sensation of oral sex, and this winning Womanizer toy is a top-tier option. Every product below has been tested by at least five people viberator, who made sure it lived up to any claims made on the box. This included trying every speed setting, vibration type and any accompanying apps, as offered by toys like Lovense’s App-Controlled Love Egg Vibrator. Hard plastic and silicone toys are easiest to clean with anti-bacterial soap and cool or warm water.
Keep your pleasure indulgences simple with this well-reviewed streamlined G-spot vibrator from Lelo. The Gigi 2 features a simple and elegant design with a flattened tip that channels deep G-spot massage. Though research is still underway regarding the G-spot, we do know that for many women it’s a pleasure center—located about two inches into the vagina up towards the belly button—that feels incredible when stimulated.
