Youll Never Have to Fake It With These Sex Toys
“It’s not exactly a traditional vibrator, but many women swear by it,” says Mioch. Its design and compact shape mean it can be used for any area that calls out for sucking, from the clit to the nipples. With 8 settings to try, you can actually pair the Tiani 3 with other Lelo toys to give you and your partner the same vibrating experience on different devices.
Some vibrators have forked ends that sit against either side of the clitoris, almost like a cradle or tuning fork, that are made specifically for people who like direct and intense vibration, Hodder says. Others have a scoop-like end that almost cups the clitoris for a “surround sound” type of stimulation. Some are textured with ridges or little nubs and others have thin vibrator, flexible fin-like extensions that flutter. The Vibrato has three buttons, which allow you to control each end of the toy separately. While I love that the vibrator’s dual motors can be operated independently, there is a learning curve to figuring out which buttons do what.
It’s a good option for travel, too, since it’s smaller than a standard wand and it has a travel lock function. If you ever wish you could give up control of your sex toy to a long-distance partner—or even to a random person you meet online; we don’t judge! —you should consider a Bluetooth-compatible option like this stroker. While the F1S (above) might be the winner in terms of vibration strength and sheer luxury, its “teledildonic” capabilities aren’t quite as streamlined as those offered by Lovense, a brand that specializes in this type of toy.
Phthalates have come under fire for their potential to affect human health (the scientific jury is still out, according to the CDC) but in the name of “better safe than sorry ,” you can easily find sex toys that are phthalate-free. This is any vibrator designed specifically to make the outside of your body feel incredible. People typically use them on their clitoris, labia, and vulva, but you can try them for external stimulation on any part of your body you like.
You can also find out what types of lubricants can be used with the toy to enhance the experience. Designed to be compact in size, all mini vibrators are used to stimulate the genitals to increase arousal and to promote intense climaxes. These toys use batteries to produce vibrations, and some are rechargeable.
After 20 minutes of consistent use, the Hitachi shuts off for safety reasons (presumably, because the toy gets hotter the longer it’s on) and to preserve battery life. But for the most part, this isn’t an area too many companies seem comfortable approaching just yet. For example, one sex toy designer did chuckle when I made the hypothetical suggestion of sex toys specifically made and marketed for older users. Among the companies that are consciously working to address and court this demographic is Tantus, which has been actively creating sex toys with disabled users in mind for years. There’s also the Fiera pre-intimacy vibrator for generating arousal, whose creators told Mic it’s made with seniors in mind.
Wand vibrators are as essential to a sex toy collection as a cup of coffee is to your morning routine. Whether you call them “personal massagers” or “the fastest way to orgasm,” there’s no question that wands belong in the bedside tables of beginner and experienced sex toy users alike. For this story, she interviewed four experts, researched dozens of sex toys online, tested many herself and read through hundreds of online user reviews to pick the best of the best.
With all the thousands of vibrators on the market, it can be tough to know what to look for, so here’s a handy breakdown of three qualities any vibrator worth its salt should have. All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times.