Our vibrator buying guide for beginners: How to choose a sex toy
Equipped with a special gripped design that targets both your G-spot and clitoris vibrators, Lovense’s Dolce vibrator comes equipped with two motors for both areas. Testers loved that the toy’s adjustable base allowed them to use this toy hands-free, enabling the Dolce to sit firmly against the skin and fit snugly internally. Its petite size makes it a perfect option for play while away from home, alongside its discreet design profile.
The W500 model offers two different sized heads — because clitorises don’t come in one shape or size! — which is a nice upgrade but you’ve got to be willing to pay the price” (The Pleasure Chest , $220). No matter your tastes, there are many, many uses for remote-controlled sex toys — from hands-free solo play or partnered activities (up close or long distance). To start, I stripped to my silk skivvies, keeping them on as a buffer just in case the vibrations from the wand were too intense. When they weren’t, I threw my underwear to the floor and reached for some water-based lubricant in my night table.
This $7, highly textured option from Iroha is a great addition to your masturbation practice. Nestle the toy between your fingers with the petal-like indentations facing down. From there, you can stroke, encircle, or tap your clitoris, allowing your fingers and Plum to work as a team. What’s known as the G-spot or G-zone is most likely a small area of spongy tissue located near the front of the upper vaginal wall. Although its exact location is debated by researchers, it’s no secret that stimulating the area can feel fantastic.
From the moment I slipped it on, I was in love and wore it all the time. This inventive cock ring comes with an optional “custom fit link” that allows you to expand its diameter to more comfortably fit a penis with more girth, which tend to get squeeze by one-size-fits-most rings. Like other We-Vibe cock rings, this one also packs a punch power-wise, is waterproof, and can be controlled from near or far using the We-Vibe app. With the Atom Plus and its dual motors, everyone gets to enjoy the wonderful vibes. While the top motor hits your partner’s clitoris (and your shaft), the bottom motor brings some rumble to your very own testicles and taint.
When it comes to design, Shannon suggests thinking about sensations you know you like during solo or partnered sex and looking for a toy that can mimic them. Battery-operated toys are also nice for travel—just take out the batteries, and you won’t have to worry about them accidentally starting up in your bag. Plug-in toys won’t turn on unexpectedly either, but their real claim to fame is their intensity. Since they’re connected directly to a power source, they can provide much stronger vibrations than other models. All of the toys featured in this guide are paired with proprietary mobile apps that can be used to remotely control them from areas way outside the bedroom, often through WiFi-enabled connections. Some of these apps (Lovense Remote, FeelConnect chiefly among them) simply allow you to access your partner’s toy remotely even if you don’t have one yourself.