D I.Y Sex Toys: Self-Love Edition
Honestly , finding a good vibrator to use during intercourse is harder than you’d think. Too small vibrators, and you or your partner might have trouble holding on to it in the heat of the moment. From its name to its design, the Maude Vibe exudes cool-girl energy — it has that perfect mix of seeming effortlessness while also being entirely capable and impressive. Customers appreciate the massager’s variety of modes that cater to different needs. If budget is no object, then our winning Womanizer Clitoral Suction Toy is easy to use, effective and discreet. Described as “one of the best rabbits I have ever tried” by one tester, it’s no wonder the Glow Bunny scored so highly in our tests.
This area is extremely sensitive and a prime spot to invest a little more attention, but the previous Tenuto’s solution was … less than ideal. The Tenuto Mini is most similar to a vibrating cock ring, the kind that wraps around the base of a penis and has a small vibrating motor at the top and, sometimes, the bottom. But while those devices are a dime a dozen and typically flimsy, the Tenuto Mini is rigid, with a small gap at the bottom. A few years ago, I tried out MysteryVibe’s unique Tenuto vibrator and found it somewhat wanting. Creating a vibrator that helps its user maintain an erection, stimulates neglected parts of the body, and is mutually beneficial for both the user and their partner was a noble goal, but one the company struggled to achieve.
Globally, the sex toy market is predicted to grow by 9.92 billion USD by 2023. A big contributor to that growth is a shift in our belief system from “sex toys are dirty” to “sex toys are healthy” and toy companies are investing heavily in that messaging. The sex toy industry is growing faster than most of us can make room in our nightstands, but it’s not just because we’re talking about orgasm equality and sexual pleasure in a way that we never have before. It’s because sex toys (and first among them, vibrators) are touted as the remedy to everything from low self-esteem to insomnia, menstrual cramps to chronic dryness. Yes, your vibrator, which sounds like a revving engine, has always gotten the job done (and then some), but these quiet toys can bring just as much power and intensity. If you’re a first-time vibrator user, many of the toys below offer a wide range of vibration patterns and speeds to ensure you can find a comfortable introductory setting.
Unbound’s Bender Flexible Internal Vibrator features a flexible form ideally suited for G-Spot, clitoral, or overall external stimulation. Bender has a strong motor and a single button for easy speed changes. Bender is on the quieter side, making it a great vibe for travel or those with roommates.
It’s more discreet than other vibrators or strokers featured in this guide; with up to nine vibrators activated at once, testers indicated that the motor was on the quieter side. And just like other Kiiroo products on this list, this device can also be linked to others via the brand’s FeelConnect app. On top of that, vibrating sex toys can make sexual satisfaction more accessible for some people. Thanks to the rose vibrator that went viral on TikTok, the best clitoral suction toys are all the rage right now, and for good reason. With a protruding circular mouth designed to encompass the clitoris, they’re designed to replicate the feeling of cunnilingus from a partner. They’re known to get the job done quickly – ideal if you’re in a rush.
The look, feel and sound of the dual vibrator was a big hit among our testers, who found it both discreet and attractive. Most importantly though, it provided a more intense orgasm for all testers. Our mission at SheKnows is to empower and inspire women, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Womanizer and Good Vibes are SheKnows sponsors, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors.
“Extending and amplifying your own touch, with two levels of vibrations, the Mini Marvels Finger Vibes is a great toy to titillate any part of your own or partner’s body,” she adds. Whether worn in public or just around the house, these quiet vibrating panties deliver rumbly, teasing vibes that will go virtually unnoticed. The petite-sized vibrator slides right inside the included underwear and it totes five pre-programmed vibration modes, all controlled by a handy remote control. Like the Womanizer Duo, this plum-coloured vibrator offers both G-spot and clitoral stimulation for a double whammy of sensation. The curved silicone shaft targets internal erogenous zones while pressure waves mimic the feeling of oral sex. Lovehoney’s rose collection is positively blooming as the brand continues to add new toys to the bestselling range (which we’ve also tested – see our Lovehoney Rose vibrator 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, babeland.com), which functions as a wand vibrator, a vibrating dildo, and a G-spot stimulator, I decided to give it a spin.