How to Clean a Vibrator and Other Sex Toys Safely
As I mentioned in my review of the internet’s top 10 vibrators, I hesitate to say that wands give a foolproof orgasm because everyone is different. If you climax with vibrators, though, it’s likely you’ll have a euphoric experience with any of these. The specifics, however, will determine which one is the best for you. Like the dual rabbit vibrator, the wand (specifically the Hitachi Magic Wand) exploded after appearing on Sex and the City in the early oughts.
As unique as this option may look in my collection of microphone-shaped wand vibes, the curved head makes it easier to hit my hot spots. Often, my wrist cramps up and my arms tucker out from holding a vibrator at the angle I need to pleasure myself—but I’ve never had that problem with the ergonomic Mega Massager. I also love that this budget-friendly pick includes a knobby silicone sleeve that can slide over the smooth attachment for some extra texture. This wand vibrator comes highly recommended by Jessica O’Reilly, PhD, host of the Sex With Dr. Jess podcast and co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Seduction and Foreplay.
For people with vaginas who can experience pleasure within the external and internal sex organ known as the clitoris, the G-spot is less one spot in particular and more a region of the body. “When people hear G-spot, they think of one exact spot on their body,” says Cassandra Corrado a sex education coach based in Sarasota, Florida. The idea of a “spot” also tends to imply that it’s a separate organ.
The same goes for the very handy output level controls—these are powerful, useful tools that would be even more powerful if they could be adjusted on the fly. Ah, yes, the ever-elusive G-spot — the source of some of the most life-changing orgasms you’ll ever experience. There’s good news with We-Vibe Rave 2, which is designed to find a perfect angle for hitting the G-spot. We know that’s a lot of questions to consider, but the moral of the story is that you’ve got a lot options.
These go around the base of your dick, applying mild pressure which constricts blood flow and keeps you harder for longer. The addition of vibration can make these toys much more stimulating for you and your partner during anal or vaginal sex, although you can also have a great time using one on your own to enhance masturbation. Some cock rings do double duty and stimulate the balls and/or perineum too , for a more full-bodied sensation. Luckily, the sex toy industry has definitely clued into this fact, and there are more dick-specific vibrators available now than ever before. Here are some of the best vibrators for men on the market—aimed at anyone with a penis—from a grip of our favorite online sex shops. Though the Transformer might look too mighty, this double-ended vibrator is one of the most revolutionary sex toys around.
Just know that silicone-based lube can cause silicone sex toys to break down over time. Instead, try water-based lube, which is usually a safe, solid choice for most toys, as SELF has previously reported. Bullet vibrators are tiny sex toys with a pointed tip for targeted external sensation. Many can fit inside a strap-on harness for additional stimulation during pegging and other strap-on sex acts, according to Wright. Egg vibrators are also easy to tuck away and hide, but their round shape fits more comfortably in the palm of your hand. If you enjoy dual stimulation with a nice range of intensity options, Dr. O’Reilly says this two-in-one toy from Lovehoney is a great pick.
One of the slimmest suction vibrators available, the We-Vibe Melt is our pick for partnered and multi-partnered play. Designed to fit between two bodies during intercourse, it can seamlessly slide in place for non-intrusive clitoral pleasure. Choose from 12 different intensity levels using the buttons on the back of the toy or through the We-Vibe app. This wand from FemmeFunn is one of my all-time favorites, thanks to its simple controls, wide range of vibration patterns, and delightful texture it delivers. Covered in buttery, body-safe silicone vibrator, it feels silky and skinlike—not sticky or tacky, as can be the case with lower-quality toys.
Prior to reading the result, do you care to guess the percentage of women who claimed to have used a vibrator? Herbenick and her colleagues cited several studies wherein the figure varied wildly, from 1 percent up to 47. Several years ago, in one of my undergraduate consumer behavior classes, a group of students decided to study sex differences in browsing behavior at sex shops (as the topic of their semester-long project). This was a fortuitous topic as Montreal is replete with such retail outlets, especially in the downtown area. I don’t recall all of the specific findings but I suspect that vibrators constituted perhaps the most common sex item that female consumers checked out whilst in the stores.