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A Newcomers Guide to Masturbating with a Vibrator

Silicone lubricants are great for anal play, but unfortunately they interact negatively with silicone toys. I’m a full-time writer and sex educator who has tested more than 200 different sex toys in the past 25 years. I began blogging about sex toys in 2011, and I worked as a toy tester and copywriter for the retailer The Stockroom for several years. And, like all Magic Wand models, it’s also useful as a whole-body massager. Shopping for sex toys can be intimidating, for first-time buyers and experienced users alike. We talked to sex experts to find out how vibrators can enhance pleasure during both solo and couple play.

“It’s clitoral massager that’s no bigger than a lipstick, but still packs a range of intensities perfect for those exploring on the go.” Throw it in your bag with your chapstick, and no one will ask questions. While the controller does have up and down arrows, you can also squeeze and hold the outer, squishy part. This increases the speed of the vibration for as long as you’re holding it, which I found to be a highly enjoyable alternative to fumbling with specific controls while in use. The vibrator also connects to We-Vibe’s app which, when connected to WiFi, can control your vibrators from anywhere in the world.

With two powerful yet quiet motors that have four speeds and six vibration modes, it’s your one-way ticket to good vibes for under $100. Most sex toys come with a range of speeds and vibration patterns to tick all your boxes. But the sensations they provide can differ, so think about what you prefer. Bullets and smaller vibrators tend to be buzzy, delivering targeted pleasure direct to your clitoris, while wands come with a larger, more powerful motor that creates deeper, rumbly vibrations. This floral-shaped suction toy is the original Lovehoney Rose that went viral a few years ago and after testing it, we can see why it’s so popular. Gorgeous design aside viberators, it helped our panel reach orgasm at lightning speed.

This 2-in-1 vibrator has a massager for clitoral stimulation on one end and a G-spot stimulator with a tapered tip, which can be used internally, on the other. It also features two separate motors, each with 10 unique vibration modes. Thanks to its dynamic, dual-motor vibration technology , it provides climactic sensations on the clitoris and a throbbing massage on the G-spot.

Instead, we’re reminding you to think carefully about when you’ll be using your vibrator, what you want from it, and how your body responds to stimulation. Fin is a petite vibrator that you wear between your fingers to add to your experience. There are three speed options plus a pointy side and squishy side, so you can experiment. Le Wand is cordless and boasts a charge time of three hours, tied with the Magic Wand as the longest charge time on this list. It’s also the only wand that comes with a travel pouch, which is a major plus.

VIBCO’s Silent Electric Vibrators are totally enclosed and can be used inside or outside, in dust, dirt, rain or snow. The fact is, many similarly-shaped external wands (like FemmeFunn’s Ultra Wand or Dame’s Com Wand Vibrator) will put you out $75 and $119 dollars, respectively. Meanwhile, my go-to single-ended dildo, The Fun Factory’s Limba Flex, rings in at $75. Finally, the unique twirling technology that enables the Vibrato dildo to move like a finger is similar to that used in toys like Lelo’s Mona 2 and We-Vibe’s Nova 2, which both cost around $150.

As if that’s not impressive enough, this orgasmic toy has two separate motors with 12 vibration modes in the penetrative shaft and three vibration speeds on the wearer’s end. Bullet vibrators are undoubtedly abundant, but the Playboy Pleasure Bullet Vibrator may be one of the best of the buzzy bunch. It features seven vibration modes and speeds to get you off and its ergonomic shape means you can effortlessly use this during solo play or with a partner.

“The beaded probe is on the narrower side which is great for semi-beginners, plus the feeling of the beads is super unique and pleasurable.” “Worst brand name EVER and yeah, it looks a lot like an ear thermometer, but this sex toy has been blowing everyone’s minds thanks to its powerful suction sensation,” Hodder says. “Some people say it can inspire orgasm in less than a few minutes and others appreciate having a unique alternative to vibration that can get them off faster and easier.