D I.Y Sex Toys: Self-Love Edition
It comes with three attachment tips, which in our tests did not produce significant functional differences. The Bess’s handle can technically serve as an insertable G-spot vibrator, too, but we found that feature impractical and therefore chose not to test it. Although this toy is a great value and provides pinpoint stimulation similar to that of the Zumio S, its primary drawback is its control panel. If you are not interested in the patterns, cycling through this hodgepodge of settings to find your desired level of vibration can be confusing. We recommend the Magic Wand Rechargeable, an improved version of the ultra-powerful Magic Wand Original. These wireless remote control sex toys also make it easier to change settings while a toy is deep inside you or your hands are covered with lube and you don’t feel like swiping around on your phone screen with them.
Seeing it out successfully requires skill, focus, and often at least least one helping hand. But what if you want to use that hand to touch other erogenous zones, or scroll through the news on the phone, or knit a blanket? For those pursuits and also for reasons of increased accessibility for a number of folks who can’t use hand-operated sex toys, hands-free vibrators are important. This wearable G-spot vibrator is designed to give you both internal and external sensations, with a flexible arm that hits all your sensitive spots. Plus, it comes with an impressive 2-hour battery life, so you can play for as long as you want.
Its unsuspecting small shape keeps things on the DL, but don’t let the small size fool you. Not really one for a showy sex toy shaped like a rose or penguin or otherwise? Keep things simple with this minimalist suction toy that offers up to five different patterns and five different intensity levels. Given the rising popularity of suction sex toys, you’ve got a ton of choices (from some of the best places to buy sex toys).
“The angled tip can be tilted for pinpointed pleasure, or you can roll the vibrator across erogenous zones like your nipples, perineum, or vulva for a more smooth and diffused sensation,” she says. There’s a huge range of insertable vibrators and sex toys that target this zone, including dual-stimulation ones (like rabbit vibrators), curved toys, and models with bulbous heads that pulse or thrust. A popular option for power-hunters, this 13-inch wand has four intensity settings and four vibration patterns. It also has a flexible neck that lets you apply pressure at different angles for a more targeted sensation. It has a cord, so you never have to worry about it crapping out on you mid-session.
And, lest you think that these vibrators are lack-luster compared to the kind you’d buy in a sex toy store, keep in mind that you’ll often find the Hitachi Magic Wand amongst the selections. Yep, that’s right, the so-called “Cadillac of Vibrators” can be found in the same aisles as neck pillows and Epsom salts. Of course, part of the reason it’s compared to a Cadillac is its size, so if discreetness is a major concern for you, you might want to skip the Hitachi in favor of its smaller counterparts. The Magic Wand is durable and reliable, with multiple settings that’ll achieve the sought-after orgasm it’s known for.
More than 25 products were distributed to couples who used them to explore connection from afar, including LGBTQ+ couples who were able to pair devices designed for the same gender. But the interactivity of this toy is impressive thanks to We-Vibe’s mobile application, which means a partner can cycle through over eight different rhythms and speeds from afar. Dr. Torrisi recommends the Ollie because it’s “super light, playful, and straightforward.” Meanwhile, the toy is coated in medical-grade silicone and the buttons are well-labeled (no more fumbling around frustrated in the dark). “Sex furniture allows couples to support different sexual positions,” says Lawless.
A lot of toys have multiple settings, and that often allows you to turn up and down the intensity, speed, and/or pattern of vibrations. While it might be tempting to crank your toy all the way up (and you should totally do that when you’re ready to , even if that is, in fact, right away), you can also experiment with bumping up the intensity gradually. Though most people refer to the bean-shaped area at the upper crest of the vulva as the clitoris, New York City-based board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Monica Grover, MD viberators, says it’s just the beginning of this sensitive zone. “The external clitoris is located above the urethra and where the bilateral inner labia meet,” says Dr. Grover. This toy has a whopping 10 contraction rings inside it, for some serious stroking. The Onyx+ can be used for long-distance play, like the Lovense Max 2 above, by syncing up with another Kiiro sex toy (like the brand’s Pearl 2 vibrator) and replicating how your partner’s using it.
The bottom button’s sole purpose is to cycle backward through the aforementioned settings—a lifesaver when you wish to revisit a prior setting without cycling through 14 other settings along the way. The small, sleek Satisfyer Purple Pleasure vibrator is an excellent value at a typical price of $40 (a similar model from a different manufacturer that we’ve tested retails for $90), yet it makes no sacrifices in quality. With its aesthetically pleasing streamlined shape, waterproof silicone body, and USB rechargeable battery, this toy looks and feels like a more expensive “luxury” vibrator.
