Vibrators: What They Are and How to Use Them
Whether you’re looking to add a new toy to your collection without breaking the bank or you want to try out your first vibe but not drop $50 or more , the Luna Massage Wand is an excellent selection. Don’t mistake its size for a lack of power, though — on a full charge, this vibe has up to 2.5 hours of use in it, and more than one customer review notes that the first two speeds are more than enough to get them there. At the end of the day, all people really want in life is to enjoy good vibes.
The shorter, rounded piece of the Snail Vibe Curve acts as the external arm, Weiss explains, while the straight end can provide up to five inches of penetration. The coiled shape of the smaller arm allows it to stay in contact with your clit, even as you push and pull the toy vibrators, she says. Since the entire silicone snail is flexible, you can slide the longer end in just a little, or all the way—the “shell” part of the toy unfurls as you insert the toy deeper. In my opinion, this is an improvement over other rabbit vibes that have shorter arms that can’t reach your clit unless the other end is fully inside your vagina.
Since these vibrators can be used in so many ways, beginners have the chance to experiment with different sensations and speeds all over the body. Finding out what types of sensations you enjoy is not only fun, it can help you get more out of partnered sex since you can tell a partner how you like to be touched. Speaking of which, plenty of these toys are ideal for using during partnered sex, since they generally have a slim, flexible design that makes them easy to maneuver between bodies while you’re getting down. Someone who’s more into internal play than clitoral stimulation might enjoy an egg-shaped internal vibe like this one. Its amazingly powerful vibrations thrum against the G-spot, whether you wear this toy during sexual activity or just casually while going about your day. You can even wear it while receiving oral sex, letting your partner rev up the vibrator as you get closer to orgasm.
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.
Also, consider where you’ll use the toy and who you’ll use it with (if anyone). Based on your preferences, additional features like waterproofing, app compatibility, remote control operation, and ergonomic handles might be worth considering. Between wands, bullets, palm vibes, and clit suckers, there are a ton of great toys out there.