Sex Toys for Couples: How to Bring Sex Toys Into the Bedroom

If vibration feels daunting for your first go-around, try using it as-is without turning it on first. If you’re short on storage space, you’ll love this three-in-one vibrator from Playboy. One side has a round, squishy head that functions as an external vibe.

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.

Luckily, there are tons of rechargeable options that are just as powerful and can stay juiced up for hours at a time. Neither of the above wand vibrators are fully waterproof, so if you’re looking for that particular feature, try the Satisfyer Wand-er Woman. You might be a vibrator connoisseur with a toy box full of goodies already or a beginner browsing your first sex toys, but all are welcome here. Not all vibes are all things to all people—but the We-Vibe Sync comes close. It can be a solo or couples vibe, provide clitoral and g-spot stimulation , and can be small enough to used hands-free. The artfully designed Temari Mizu emits vibrations from the top of the orb for intense external pleasure.

Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). We chose not to test the since-discontinued Unbound Squish because it appeared to be very similar to the Minna Limon, which also offers programmable stimulation and squeeze-pressure technology. Our tester who tried Minna’s similar Ola toy (currently unavailable) found this technology to be more gimmicky than innovative.

This makes the Lovense Lush 3 a great toy for anyone with a long distance partner, allowing you to hand over the reins. It even comes with an ‘intelligent mode’, so you can enjoy the experience without worrying about which buttons to press. We asked our Good Housekeeping Institute testing panel, made up of over 130 women of all ages, to put a range of vibrators through their paces. It’s very important to always clean your vibrator, as bacteria left on the toy can cause infections such as urinary tract infections.

Avoid materials like PVC, elastomer, and rubber that are known to be porous or to contain phthalates, which can be toxic. Although it can feel good to manually thrust a rabbit in and out, sometimes you want the toy to do the work for you—and that’s where the Clutch comes in. Its internal arm jiggles in and out in a way that feels like tiny little thrusts right against the G-spot, while its external arm offers wonderfully rumbly clitoral vibrations. It holds a place of honor in my nightstand’s top drawer because the orgasms it delivers are so consistent and intense.

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 vibrator, 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.

Editorial Staff