Vibrators: What They Are and How to Use Them

At nearly 17 inches tall, with a 4.5 inch silicone head, the vibrator is freakin’ enormous and, uh, probably requires two hands. The device lets users choose from ten pulsation patterns and runs on electricity via a seven foot power cord. There are some ridiculously massive sex toys on the market these days — some so large they’re almost comical. We’ve tested dozens of clitoral suction toys, and there are only a select few we’d call the absolute best in any given category.

Some women like having the vibe front and center on their clitorises. Others like more indirect contact, like you’re sneaking up on your clitoris instead of pouncing on it. Imagine that your clitoris is like a delicious pie cut into four slices, and try touching the vibrator against the edge of each slice. Compare that to what it feels like when the vibrator is on your clitoris.

Just know that silicone-based lube can cause silicone sex toys to break down over time. Instead, try water-based lube, which is usually a safe, solid choice for most toys, as SELF has previously reported. Bullet vibrators are tiny sex toys with a pointed tip for targeted external sensation. Many can fit inside a strap-on harness for additional stimulation during pegging and other strap-on sex acts, according to Wright. Egg vibrators are also easy to tuck away and hide, but their round shape fits more comfortably in the palm of your hand. If you enjoy dual stimulation with a nice range of intensity options, Dr. O’Reilly says this two-in-one toy from Lovehoney is a great pick.

For example, we discovered that the Je Joue Mimi worked best on only one setting, and even then it produced uneven vibrations. The Satisfyer Pro 2, which stimulated with suction and seemed like a promising competitor for the Dame Aer, caused our testers occasional discomfort. And owners report that the inexpensive Wahl All Body Powerful Therapeutic Massager breaks easily. The Magic Wand Rechargeable’s control panel is slightly less intuitive and less easy to use than the dual switch of the Original model, but it’s still fairly straightforward. You could accidentally hit the wrong button during play, but switching back to the correct mode is easy enough. Some testers said they disliked the texture of the Original version’s white vinyl head.

The manufacturer’s instructions will provide safety information as well as cleaning instructions. You should clean your toy after every use following the directions provided by the manufacturer. You can also purchase cleaning products made especially for sex toys. The instructions will also tell you if the toy is waterproof and safe to use in the tub or shower.

Luxury sex toy brand Lelo specializes in high-end technological marvels that can get you off viberators, and the F1S V2 is a prime example. The value of quantified thrusting is debatable, but the data’s kinda fun to see. You can manually use the stroker or let it do all the work, and my partner is absolutely chuffed about how great this thing feels. As this is top of the line stuff, you do pay a premium price, as is standard for most Lelo products.

Output volume levels are slightly above unity gain with controls set fully clockwise.Exp InThis input allows the speed of the effect to be controlled with an expression pedal. Viberator accepts any standard expression or volume pedals with 10K pot (e.g. Roland EV-5). Gain sets intensity range and Offset sets the balance of the sweep of the effect.

And having the sex toy be the brainchild of postmenopausal women who talk openly about their experiences developing and using it? SnailVibe snagged the award for Most Innovative Sex Toy of the Year in 2020 from the adult publication XBIZ Europa Awards, and I can see why — it’s truly unique. In my time reviewing sex toys , I haven’t seen anything quite like this. Even other rabbits can look the same after a while, but none resemble escargot.