A Newcomers Guide to Masturbating with a Vibrator
Although we recommend this model as a starter vibrator, for some of our testers the hard plastic became slippery and difficult to hold when it came in contact with lubricant. This was not the case with the less expensive Satisfyer Purple Pleasure. While the Luna Ava vibrator is a steal at $30, don’t expect it to replace your Magic Wand anytime soon. We found its vibrations to be more buzzy than rumbly, and the 20 different settings are a nuisance given that there is no back-or-forth button—you have to click through all 20 to return to the one you started with. Waterproof toys made from nonporous materials such as silicone and stainless steel can tolerate washing with soap and warm water. If you have non-waterproof toys, carefully wipe them clean with a solution of soap and warm water.
We spoke to sex experts and sex educators to answer the biggest questions about these sex toys and break down the very best panty vibes for your (uniquely private) pleasure. For far too long, sex toys missed the mark, especially when it came to people with vulvas. Studies have repeatedly shown that people with vulvas need clitoral stimulation to orgasm, but it wasn’t until 2014 that the first clitoral suction toy hit the market. These days many suction toys (also called clit suckers) have been designed by the people using them.
The idea is that you can put it in between your labia so it has direct access to your clitoris, use its tiny arms to keep it there, then continue sans hands. For $105, it’s supposed to make that elusive penis-in-vagina orgasm more attainable without getting in the way of any actual sex-having. While she was having great partnered sex, many of her peers were not. She has since written two more books about sexual pleasure for older adults and has reviewed over 100 sex toys from the senior perspective.
For instance, one of the options we’re going to discuss can actually serve double-duty as both a sex toy and a massager for relieving aches and pains in the rest of your body. And, if you happen to live in a space where some might find (or deliberately going snooping for) your sex toys, it can help to use things that are innocuous, everyday items. In all of the reviews of the Magic Wand we read while researching this article (and we read a lot), the feature that kept popping up was power. The Magic Wand Rechargeable is one of the most powerful clitoral vibrators on the market with a top power level of 6300 vibrations per minute. This is what creates the intense “deep, rumbly” vibrations the Magic Wand is famous for.
It has plenty of features and moving parts to keep your pleasure levels at an absolute maximum. The rabbit ears stimulate your clitoris while the tip goes to work on your internal hot buttons. You’ll also want to make sure that you don’t use anything with an electrical current internally. That means that it can be used for stimulating the outside parts of the genitals, but not for penetration. Additionally , to avoid electrocution, you don’t want to use anything with an electrical current in the tub or other body of water. There are sex toys that are made to be waterproof, but household items?
Sam, the founder of a spicy audio membership club called Best Kept Secret, recommends the TENGA GEO Coral for men (or folks with penises) who want to be discreet and still have a good time. It has an oversized, flat tip that sits snugly against your G-spot vibrator, and unlike other internal vibrators, this one isn’t so big that you’ll have a hard time getting it in or out. If using lube, I do suggest a water-based lubricant to ensure everything slips in smoothly.
As a result, this is one of the few vibrating cock rings that can also bring some extra sauce to your solo endeavors. A ring’s vibrations can hit your partner’s clitoris or perineum—depending on what they’re working with, and how you’re working the angles. As an added effect, they’ll essentially turn your dick into a vibrator.
Add this little gem to your toy collection and let the good times roll. With 12 intense power and vibration settings, there’s sure to be a setting that gets you off. And if that’s not enough, the vibrator is also waterproof for shower play alone or with a partner. Some of the household sex toys we recommend here aren’t specifically designed for skin contact (think candles, vegetables, and ice).
The VUSH Orb Pleasure Ring is an excellent clitoral vibrator that features dual motors for double the orgasmic joy and 10 pleasure settings for both P and V fun. For vulva owners, the elongated and uber-flexible bunny ears help with targeted clitoral stimulation. It also works as a ‘support’ for extra pleasure during penetrative sex – just nestle it on or on either side of the clit. Then, for penis owners, the toy’s stretchy ring works by restricting blood from flowing back down the phallus, which can help increase sensation. The Lovehoney Power Play is a fantastic choice with its curved tip, strong vibrations and multiple settings to making an exciting addition to any pleasure routine. Made from a silky smooth silicone, this toy is perfect for those exploring G spot stimulation offering 3 speeds and 4 vibration patterns.