A Newcomers Guide to Masturbating with a Vibrator
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.
Boasting over 5000 reviews and an average star rating of 4.7, this toy is a true crowd pleaser and for good reason. A small nitpick would be that the Tenga was a little tough to clean since the silicone around the egg puckers a bit. I found myself having to get in there with a Q-tip to ensure that everything was fully clean — although, I will admit I’m a little obsessive when it comes to toy cleanliness. The finger tether is removable, so you can slip it on and off, depending on how you use it. And even when the tether is off, the vibe stays put, thanks to a squishy finger notch that doesn’t vibrate your fingers numb.
At $119, the toy is also on the lower end of the price range for remote sex toys. You can use it with a variety of cam platforms, including Chaturbate viberator, Live Jasmin, MyFreeCams, BongaCams. This adaptability is unusual in any sex toy, but is especially useful in a love egg, which works as both a G-spot vibrator and a panty vibrator depending on your preference.
However, the term is also sometimes used more broadly to refer to small handheld vibrators in general. At $136, this vibrator doesn’t exactly deserve the title of a budget-friendly sex toy. But considering that the Vibrato can be used as a wand vibe, dildo, and G-spot stimulator, it certainly earns its keep as a high-value bedside must-have. The clean design and rose gold accents emphasised the fact that this is a quality toy.
Next up, we’ve got a discreet and adorable vibrator at the recommendation of Marla Renee Stewart, a sexologist at Lovers. “No matter where your vibe ends up, it’ll look like a toy—so no need to have to explain to someone what it is,” Stewart explains. Meanwhile, its textured design and 10 vibration patterns deliver ‘I scream, you scream,’ waves of pleasure.
A whisper-quiet, lay-on vibrator, the rumbly Womanizer Vibe is uniquely curved to cup your entire vulva.. You can use the broad side’s edges or the pointed tip to directly target your clitoris, Shamyra Howard, PhD, CST, LCSW , a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT-certified sex therapist, tells SELF. “Its noiseless feature makes it quieter than many other vibes, which allows you to stay focused on the many intense sensations,” she says.
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’ve rounded up the best sex toys for couples, including remote control vibrators, anal toys, travel-friendly toys, and more toys that will make your next encounter extra-thrilling. Whether you use these sex toys for masturbation or partnered sex, the important thing is that you feel good and safe. “So much about women’s pleasure has to do with the context of what’s going on,” says Dr. Torrisi. “It’s important for women to feel safe with their partners and to reliably predict that a sexual encounter will be fun and pleasurable.” This genre of sex toy will always be GOATed to me, because the realistic design elements make them feel extra kinky and fun, especially if you’re bringing them into partner play (talk about a soft-launch threesome).
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.
From iconic wand vibrators (Magic Wand, IYKYK) to oral sex simulators, there’s a nearly endless supply of rumbly, titillating, adult toys to try. We’ve scoured the internet’s best sex toy shops for clit-sucking vibrators, rabbit vibrators, anal toys, whisper-quiet sex-tech for your browsing pleasure (and pleasure pleasure). Whether you want to switch up your masturbation routine, incorporate toys into partnered sex, or just try something new, there’s something here for you, and we want to help you find it.