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We love our fancy, high-tech sex toys, but sometimes — for example, when you’re getting a little frisky in the kitchen — there’s just not enough time to run into your bedroom and unearth your favorite paddle or dildo. This is where grabbing a homemade sex toy like a spatula or cucumber might come in handy. Using a household item for sexy things might feel a bit weird at first, but can also be a fun way to spice things up inside and outside of the bedroom, while also being cost-effective. You can also use them at home to explore new elements of your sexuality. If you like the idea of being submissive in your sex life, then imagining putting a vibrator up against your most sensitive spots and handing the controller to your partner is thrilling. Boasting almost five hours of play per charge, the Lush 3 is perfect for discreet compared to other toys.

To get the experience you most prefer, you can move between different modes by pressing the buttons to hit the settings you want. The nine vibration patterns are different enough that you won’t get bored, and even the most basic setting is pretty intense. Several user reviews noted that they’d tried it internally and would firmly not recommend it for internal use, as its shape simply means that you’d have to know where the stem is located and hold on to it for safe play. This aesthetically pleasing rabbit is on the pricier end of the sex toy spectrum, but the innovative technology makes it worth the extra cost. It may look like a standard rabbit but thanks to patented wave motion technology, the internal G-spot stimulator gently surges in a finger-like motion in tune with your body’s responses for a slow, powerful climax.

Womanizer is a SheKnows sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. The harder your partner squeezes the remote, the more intense the base pulses. It’s discreet, intimate vibrator, and perfect for after (or even during) a date night out. Iroha+ Tori makes pleasure simple—with its luxuriously soft exterior (made from body-safe silicone) and curves that are intended to hug the crevices of your body. With the OhMiBod Remote App, users can connect to and control their app-controlled Bluetooth®-enabled OhMiBod vibrators. We asked Francis and other experts for their advice on how to choose the best wand vibrators, and let’s just say you might want more than one (so make some room on your bedside table!).

It would seem that vibrators fall under the rubric of unmentionable products (Katsanis , 1994), and hence are largely avoided from scientific inquiry (at least by marketing scholars). That said, vibrators constitute a market estimated at one billion dollars in the United States alone (Chiang, 2011). Most vibrators have locking mechanisms too, which some people mistake for a faulty product. Gerek vouches that this toy makes for “explosive climaxes” with its combination of sucking, stroking, and vibration. Yes, there’s even a “climax button” you can deploy when you’re getting close to coming, and the toy will suck you in even deeper, mimicking a deep-throating sensation for an intense finish.

You can also hand control to your partner via a Bluetooth-connected app. One tester said it was a great addition to her sex life with her husband, while others told us it was just as good for solo play. You can even chat with strangers anonymously via the app, if you want to add a different element of excitement. “It’s a beautiful and functional product that brings a lot of excitement to my life,” said one satisfied tester. Our testers found the buttons a little stiff, so being able to flick between settings on their phone was a welcome and more user-friendly alternative. They loved the vibrator’s clean design too, saying the curved shape was great for G-spot stimulation.

But she says there isn’t much to the notion that using them “too much” will decrease sensation or the ability to orgasm in the long-term. She says as women become more comfortable with vibrators, they will also become more familiar with their own erotic responsiveness, which can assist with their non-vibe sexual encounters. Actually, there have been research studies that show that vibe use has benefits that go beyond a quick and easy orgasm. A study out of the University of Colorado showed that vibrators have a host of benefits for those who suffer from some sexual arousal or sensation problems and may work to heal underlying nerve damage. The Starlet is a small but mighty toy that is designed with pleasure air technology that gently sucks and massages.

If your toy is battery-operated, make sure you have some fresh ones handy. Some toys are rechargeable — just make sure it’s fully charged before you start your solo sesh, because it’s not recommended for use while plugged in. Explore all the pleasure your body can give you, with Durex Slim Vibrator. Enjoy Durex Play Slim Vibrator with your partner or by yourself, enjoy the pleasure of a sex toy. In conclusion, embracing your sexual health and wellness journey is an empowering step toward self-care and personal growth. Our collection of intimate products, coupled with educational resources and a commitment to your safety, is designed to support you in every aspect of your intimate well-being.

If you’re in the market for a toy that does all the work for you, has a vast range of customisable settings and clever technology that feels even better than the real thing – then we might have just the thing. This gadget gets its name from its vibrating ‘rabbit ears’, positioned along the shaft at just the right height to stimulate the clitoris. We also loved the squeeze sensors placed on either side of the device that allow you use the pressure of your hands to adjust the vibrations. Overall, a great choice for those who like to experiment and have more control over their experience.

“Vibrators are scientifically proven to help you orgasm,” says Laurie Mintz, P.h.D., a psychologist, certified sex therapist, and the author of Becoming Clitorate. “Orgasms are linked to increased sexual satisfaction and improving physical and emotional health outcomes. Think about what has given you pleasure in the past, specifically where you prefer to feel stimulation—and whether you enjoy penetration. Overall, the Lovense Lush is a strong choice for most people, with various connection and control options, high power, and pairing options.