Perfect for beginners and those who are more experienced

“Hysteria” and the Strange History of Vibrators

For people with vaginas who can experience pleasure within the external and internal sex organ known as the clitoris, the G-spot is less one spot in particular and more a region of the body. “When people hear G-spot, they think of one exact spot on their body,” says Cassandra Corrado a sex education coach based in Sarasota, Florida. The idea of a “spot” also tends to imply that it’s a separate organ.

Whether you’re looking for the best bullet vibrators or the best vibrators for couples to spice things up in the bedroom, we’ve done the hard work for you. “Wands can feel intimidating to someone who has never used a sex toy before, so I recommend this as something that’s a bit more approachable and discreet for beginners,” sex therapist Madeline Cooper, LCSW, tells SELF. Despite its size, this mini massager still has an impressive number of speeds. It’s also budget-friendly , has only one button (no need to spend time deciphering the controls), and comes with a small—and discreet—silicone case. Wands are bigger than many other types of vibrators, which makes them amazing at radiating strong sensations across larger areas.

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.

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I usually have no interest in patterns, but the wave is better than the pulse, if only because it’s a continuous sensation whereas the pulse felt like someone playing staccato on my clit. What looks like one of those shapes from an ’80s-era airport carpet is actually a vibrating cock ring doing the maximum amount possible. For you, twin rings wrap around both your shaft and balls to boost erection strength and sensitivity. For your partner, the removable vibrator up top shimmies on her clit, while the anal bead extension penetrates their back entrance. For a partner with a double-penetration fantasy, this the vibrating cock ring of both your dreams. The Dame Pom sets itself apart from traditional vibrators in a few ways viberators, as it’s extremely bendy and flexible.

If you love frenulum stimulation, a vibrator designed specifically for that purpose is worth a shot—and this is one of the best and most unique options out there. It features two independently-controllable bullet vibes, one more “treble-y” in tenor and one more “bass-y,” for a titillating sensation that keeps your dick guessing. A silicone sleeve keeps the two vibes pressed firmly right where you need them, hands-free.

“It is very soft and I love how it’s curved to fit,” one reviewer on the Dame website wrote. “This is my first vibrator so I would say it is beginner-friendly and works well.” Last but not least, Love Triangle was the smallest and by far most discreet of the various Satisfyer toys I tried out. Whisper quiet, it’s another air pulsing, pressure wave toy that stimulates your clitoris (or nipples, follow your heart!) along with a subtle vibration function. It’s again not necessarily the tiniest and most intuitive to place for hands-free play but is easily the MVP for travel — coming with a sweet little cap to store it cleanly and quietly on-the-go.

This harness set comes complete with everything you need for partnered strap-on play. Though it can be used with other dildos as well, the harness is made to fit the included rabbit vibrator which features 15 vibration functions and a five-inch insertable shaft. Reviewers are sure to note this toy’s surprisingly low volume when raving.

The company took into account feedback from the previous version and made this one quieter, stronger and longer-lasting and included a remote. Pop it into its protective case and no one will know it’s not fancy headphones. It’s understandable that you might not want to buy a toy designed just for balls stimulation, especially if you’re not sure you’ll like it. This little vibrator fits perfectly into the palm of your hand and can feel good on not only the balls and scrotum, but also the perineum and frenulum. You can use it with a partner, too—it fits nicely between bodies during penetrative sex.

Nail the timing, and a simultaneous orgasm isn’t out of the picture. Upon first glance, it didn’t look much different from the many hand-held vibrators on the market, which isn’t a bad thing — but once I started to use it, I realized it was a welcome addition. Perfect for beginners and those who are more experienced, this super-affordable vibe with adjustable speeds is waterproof and perfect for foreplay. As with most sexual encounters, lube makes everything better when you’re experimenting with toys. Thanks to 20 pulsation patterns and eight different speeds, this device offers serious customization.