The SnailVibe is innovative, but left me feeling sluggish
It’s not likely that one particular pattern will blow your mind more than the others, but some women may find that they have decently strong preferences. If you feel a little baffled about all the options, just stick with the constant vibration pattern. Smile Makers The Firefighter Intense Clitoral Vibrator is a uniquely-shaped clitoral vibrator extending the vibration to the labia for a broader stimulation.
Like the Magic Wand, it’s corded, so it can’t die on you mid-solo session. Meanwhile, the aluminum and titanium handle adds some heft, which increases the amount of pressure this vibe can deliver. We still think these toys are worth recommending, even though they didn’t make it into our top picks. (After all, every wand vibe can’t be the best!) Find even more SELF staffer and expert favorites below. Another highly praised rabbit-style vibrator is the We Vibe Nova ($149), which features a flexible arm that moves with you and has 10 vibration settings. This two-in-one vibrator has a far more modern design than the original Rabbit vibrator.
Its hands-free vibrations can be controlled via Bluetooth using the Lovense app, which also allows you to pass the controls to a partner, whether they’re located halfway around the world or lying right next to you in bed. The Dame Aer is the first air-suction toy that we’ve liked better than our previous picks from Womanizer (the first brand to offer this technology). It’s significantly smaller and narrower than the Womanizer Classic we also like, and it’s made from a softer silicone material that’s more comfortable against the body. Most notably, of all the suction toys we’ve tried, the Aer produces a sensation that feels most similar to oral sex, according to our testers.
Glamour sex toy reviewer, Amanda Chatel, says this vibrator is one of her all time favourite sex toys. “While I tend to use the Gigi 2 more often for clitoral stimulation, when it comes to internal action, it’s definitely a favourite. That flattened tip full of girth woos me almost every time …” she wrote in her review.
This cheekily named Four Play set from Evolved involves four toys in one. “Just as much as they’re good for solo play, they’re also perfect to use during intercourse, as they’re unintimidating and small enough not to get in the way,” Alvarez Story says. “Bullet vibes are only designed for external use, not as much for insertion,” as they don’t have a flared base so they shouldn’t be used anally. But ironically, women’s sexual pleasure was the furthest thing from the minds of the male doctors who invented vibrators almost two centuries ago. Therein hangs a strange tale that provides quirky insights into both the history of sex toys and cultural notions about women’s sexuality. So when I heard about a three-in-one toy from Playboy’s Pleasure line called the Vibrato ($136 viberator, babeland.com), which functions as a wand vibrator, a vibrating dildo, and a G-spot stimulator, I decided to give it a spin.
She recommends wrapping a bullet in a soft fabric to help spread the sensation out even further. Here’s a panty vibrator that clips into a pair of underwear with a magnet, so you or a partner can wear it in public without anyone knowing. It’s waterproof, has multiple vibration patterns, and is remote- or app-controllable. Whether you’re in the mood for internal penetration or external stimulation, this waterproof multitasking toy can do both. It has a vibrating dildo at one end and a rose at the other that simulates tongue-licking. What’s more, it’s totally customizable with nine different settings for vibrating and licking.
With five low-volume vibrational speeds and five patterns, this medium-size plug is covered in smooth body-safe silicone, is fully waterproof and comes equipped with an easy-to-grip circular handle. It’s ideal to use as a lead-up to penetrative anal sex, as well as a way to take oral sex , vaginal sex and masturbation to the next level. The Womanizer has established itself as a leader in suction sex toys, and its new Womanizer Next option is a real clitoral hero. The Ambi appears to have a pretty non-traditional shape for a bullet vibe, but it’s basically a bullet with a handle attached, which can make it more ergonomic.
Jess also hosts CityTV’s Intimately You, PlayboyTV’s hit reality series Swing, and her weekly @SexWithDrJess podcast alongside her husband, Brandon. If you struggle to achieve an orgasm and can’t pinpoint why, the Lioness Vibrator 2.0 was designed for you. If you’d prefer a more compact wand, or one that’s battery operated, try the Vibratex Mystic Wand Vibrator ($80). It’s made by the same company as the Magic Wand, but is much smaller and easier to travel with. You can’t talk about the best vibrator without talking about the Magic Wand. This classic vibrator has been around for decades and is still one of the best selling toys on the market.
It’s versatile, waterproof and easy, giving you the power trip you need for full-body relaxation. Customers especially like the smoothness of the medical-grade silicone body. The big difference between this sex toy and other clitoral suction toys is the larger size mouth. According to the people at Lelo, this means the “vibrations are spread with equal intensity across the whole clitoris, not just in its centre, which leads to a sensual, slow build-up of orgasm”. This vibrator is battery-operated, so not rechargeable, but plenty of user reviews say it has plenty of power.