Sensually crafted to stimulate all the vagina’s pleasure spots

A Newcomers Guide to Masturbating with a Vibrator

This stroker is so high-tech, it makes a standard Fleshlight look like a lubed-up toilet paper roll. The Lovense Max offers not only a pleasurably textured interior, but also vibration that surrounds your dick, and rhythmic contractions that squeeze and massage it. If you prefer gentler, pinpointed stimulation, the Lelo Dot may be the best choice for you. The teardrop-shaped Dot looks a bit odd at first glance, but its accessible design offers focused clitoral stimulation. There’s nothing worse than fumbling around with buttons while you’re trying to get in the zone, either alone or with a partner.

It’s got a long shaft that works well for deep penetration, featuring some mild ridges that stroke the front vaginal wall on each thrust. With six vibration speeds and four patterns to choose from, which get decently powerful at the higher end, this is a surprisingly good rabbit vibrator for the price. Rabbit vibes have been around since the ’80s, and while sex toy tech has evolved a lot since then, some classics are classic for a reason. This is a modernized spin on old-school rabbits, including the one featured prominently in that notorious Sex & the City episode where Charlotte gets addicted to her vibrator.

And the fun doesn’t have to stop in the shower or bathtub because the Little Secret has a waterproof (IPX7) finish. The premium silicone design, waterproof functionality, USB rechargeability, and 5-year warranty make it a more justifiable investment for those seeking the best in clitoral stimulation. As its name suggests, bullet vibrators are handheld vibrators typically shaped like bullets (and often roughly the same size). Similar to the egg vibrator, bullet vibrators offer pinpointed external stimulation to your erogenous zones, and some models are designed to stimulate the G-spot as well. That’s why we scoured online reviews, consulted with sex therapists and talked to real couples to figure out the best sex toys for long-distance relationships.

“Vibrators with various settings and modes of stimulation allow you to explore a range of sensations to discover what feels best,” she says. “Versatile options are also ideal if you enjoy switching between different types of stimulation or want a toy that can be used in different ways, whether during solo or partnered play,” she adds. The Lush 3’s curved design provides simultaneous internal and external stimulation , with the egg vibrator designed to target the G-spot while a smaller vibrating pebble sits on the clitoris. Testers loved that the base is compatible with all Love Not War vibe heads – ideal when you can’t decide what you’re in the mood for – and they rated the sleek, waterproof design, long-lasting battery and handy travel-lock feature.

You may want to do some research to pick a vibrator that will satisfy your needs vibrator, although many vibrators have a variety of possible uses and vibration strength settings. The Ruby Glow Massager contours to your body—one side has raised ridges that you can grind your vulva against, while the other features a smooth nub that targets your perineum. Each side has its own motor, so “you can either rock back and forth along the toy, or simply sit down on it and let the vibrations do all the leg work,” Finn tells SELF. The Ballerina stays easy to maneuver in any position and can even rest between two bodies without you holding it there. It has 12 different settings, two simple buttons, and is quiet (even at its strongest). I try to keep things simple and stick with vibrators that are USB rechargeable either with USB-A or USB-C.

The Satisfyer Pro 2 is an Adam & Eve top seller and also has the stamp of approval from my Mashable colleague Jess Joho, who deemed it the best budget suction clitoral stimulator. Given this track record, I had high expectations for the Magic Wand and it handedly met them. I hesitate to say wands are foolproof orgasm machines because every body is different — but for my cis woman self, that was certainly the case. In truth, there’s no singular “best” vibrator out there, as everyone has different tastes. Someone who loves a suction vibrator may think a wand is overhyped, and vice versa. Sensually crafted to stimulate all the vagina’s pleasure spots at once, Smile Makers The Romantic boasts an ultra-powerful motor and a unique motion technology that delivers smooth and rumbly effects.

That can feel great—but some people prefer more targeted stimulation, which is where other smaller massagers come into play, Dr. Litner says. Compact toys can also be easier to hold and control (although using a toy mount or sex pillow can help), may be better for some positions with a partner, and are a great choice for travel too. Although it’s called a cock ring, this sleek little product is a couples’ favorite because it does double-duty as a vibrator and can also stimulate the perineum, making it ideal for a twosome. “The constricted blood flow to the penis and the simultaneous clitoral stimulation during penetration can help both partners reach a prolonged and super intense orgasm,” Starkman says.

German brand Fun Factory makes some of the best-engineered vibes on the market, which is why this rabbit is so damn good. Its ultra-powerful dual motors serve up deep, thrumming vibration to both the G-spot and the clit (or to the prostate and perineum, if used anally). The flexibility of its external arm allows it to move with you when you thrust the toy—and thrusting is a breeze with this vibe, because of its looped handle.