Our vibrator buying guide for beginners: How to choose a sex toy

Next up, we’ve got a discreet and adorable vibrator at the recommendation of Marla Renee Stewart, a sexologist at Lovers. “No matter where your vibe ends up, it’ll look like a toy—so no need to have to explain to someone what it is,” Stewart explains. Meanwhile, its textured design and 10 vibration patterns deliver ‘I scream, you scream,’ waves of pleasure.

Not everyone rated the unique design – a few testers found it awkward to manoeuvre – but you can’t win ‘em all. The instructions could have been clearer , and the unusual design may take some getting used to, but we think it’s worth the effort. Given how simple it was to get started, there was nothing to stop our panel from reaching intense orgasms, with many saying they planned to continue using this product long after testing had finished.

The bottom button turns the toy off and on (long hold) and cycles through five vibration patterns (press). The upper buttons move the intensity up and down through five levels. According to the manufacturer, the Aer can fully charge in two hours and can operate at the highest setting for up to one and a half hours on a full charge. In our testing, we were able to achieve a full charge from a drained battery in only an hour and 16 minutes—and the toy was still going strong after we left it on at maximum speed for two hours.

If your vibrator isn’t made out of quality material or all that easy to clean, you probably won’t be reaching for it all that much, even if you’re horny 24/7. Simply put, if you’re regularly putting something near vibrators, on, or in your genitals, you’ll want to make sure that something is safe and that it can take a nice thorough clean after. This might mean that you stay away from those mildly sketchy super cheap vibrators and invest a little more, which doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have to sacrifice affordability. Sex toys can be made from lots of different materials—some are porous, while others are non-porous.

Emojibator is a sex toy company that aims to “celebrate pleasure.” Its products are bright, vibrant, and seemingly irreverent—at least on first glance. I first saw Emojibator’s products while scrolling through Urban Outfitter’s catalog last year. At the time, my gut response was to be alarmed by the cherry vibrator that flashed by. When given the opportunity to test the tiny vibrator, though, I leapt at the chance. Cleopatra’s innovative (alleged!) gourd situation emerged in 54 BC, paving the way for a slew of other female sexual pleasure inventions to come.

Check out the recommendations from sex experts and educators below, then prepare to meet the best egg vibrator for your love nest. I think it’s safe to say that, at this point, Womanizer has covered it all. When it launched in 2014, the company introduced the world to Pleasure Air Technology, which stimulated the clitoris through air pressure—a first at the time. Over the years, it experimented with that technology, offering different intensities and patterns while exploring other shapes and sizes. Sure, you could do a power pose, but why not also bring some confident vibes into your life? Many sex toy companies have updated their websites, packaging, and advertising to include messages of self-love and self-confidence.

So read on for a few that pass the low-key “shhh” test or deliver on a particularly subtle aesthetic. It’s important to note that only nonporous toys can be sterilized, and you’ll need to use strong ingredients like alcohol and bleach to properly rid of the germs. If you go for the bleach, Kleopfer recommends using a 10% bleach-to-water solution before rinsing well.

Our panel loved the remote control that comes with this vibrating egg, giving your partner the chance to join in on the fun and adjust the settings. It even comes with an intelligent mode that imitates sex from foreplay to orgasm, so you don’t have to worry about changing the settings at all. Overall, it was a strong performer, with the majority of our the testers achieving a more intense orgasm. This Lovehoney rabbit can be set to your desired temperature between degrees, which our testers thought was a fun, unique feature.

The charge point is concealed within the silicone that covers the outside of the Cherry, and you have to insert the charger at a slightly awkward angle to get it to connect. Every time I used the charger I felt like I was on the verge of breaking the silicone lining when I was rooting around for the port. Embedded throughout the small device are three separate vibration motors, two in the base and one larger module at the top. In addition to motors, the two sides of the bottom half of the Tenuto Mini house flexible joints that allow you to rotate the nubs to sit comfortably snug on your penis.

That’s the basis of We-Vibe’s Verge, which can be worn during physical vaginal sex to add extra stimulation to penetration for those with a vagina. Testers indicated that this tight fit (which may be too tight if you’re already aroused!) ensures you’ll feel every buzz and vibration along the ridge of the scrotum. These days, most sex toys are USB rechargeable, but battery-powered toys do still exist so it’s worth checking before you make a purchase.