10 Things Your Vibrator Can Help With That You Wouldn’t Expect

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.

Vibrators come in a wide variety of materials, shapes, sizes and power settings. You head online and choose the most appealing looking sex toy in your price bracket. But, what if we told you that refining your search could make a big difference to your climax quota?

And though it may take some trial and error, it certainly does deliver. From appearance alone, you can tell that the Magic Wand is not the most subtle toy out there, but icons don’t have to be. With vibrations maxing out at 6300 RPM, or 105HZ, it’s definitely on the rumblier end of the spectrum, but make no mistake — this wand makes some noise. The power this wand packs is no joke, and first time users might need some time to work their way up from the first intensity level. The Luna is lighter than other wand vibrators, clocking in at just 4.7 ounces. Combined with its flexible neck and seven inches of length, you get a pretty maneuverable wand.

Emily Ferry is the prop master on Grace and Frankie, and she scoured both the web and brick-and-mortar stores to find inspirations for the Ménage à Moi vibrator that would eventually appear on the show. This is why advocates of a less ageist, more sex-positive culture say they’re hopeful Grace and Frankie can serve as a pivotal moment for making senior sexuality a more mainstream topic. Senior sexuality is often used as an ageist punchline — even in some of the most “progressive” of shows. The most recent season of Broad City, for example, featured an older woman named Garol shopping for a comically large dildo.

“You can press gently on your vulva and different places along your clitoral system or press more firmly,” she said. The Womanizer Premium is significantly more expensive than the Classic; we’re not convinced that its added “autopilot” and “smart silence” features are worth an additional $60 or so. The Biird Namii is somewhat large and cumbersome, and its vibrations are weaker than those of similar models we tested.

According to our panel, Le Wand was “a lot of fun” during partnered play. The versatile toy can be used for sensual massages, foreplay and during sex. Our panellists were blown away by the number of speed settings and distinctive vibration patterns there were to experiment with, allowing them to achieve orgasms that were both fast and intense. While the Deluxe Mini is small, it’s also pretty mighty, Megan Fleming, MD, a psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist vibrator, tells SELF. Its seven vibration patterns and 10 speed settings provide plenty of variety—FYI, that’s 70 combinations total. Plus, the ultra-flexible neck comes in handy when you’re using it with a partner (or two).

Wand vibrators are as essential to a sex toy collection as a cup of coffee is to your morning routine. Whether you call them “personal massagers” or “the fastest way to orgasm,” there’s no question that wands belong in the bedside tables of beginner and experienced sex toy users alike. For this story, she interviewed four experts, researched dozens of sex toys online, tested many herself and read through hundreds of online user reviews to pick the best of the best.