Meet the smart vibrator that wants to help you get better at getting off

Different people may prefer different intensity levels of vibration, and some people may be more sensitive to vibration than others. There are many different types of vibrators, so some may be better suited for certain people than others. Vibrators are used by placing the device on sensitive erogenous zones, which are places on your body that increase sexual pleasure.

In turn, you can share said information with a partner to make your sexual exploits infinitely more pleasurable. According to a 2017 survey, vibrators make up more than 70% of the sex toys owned by people who identify as women. We-Vibe and Lovehoney partnered up for a device that delivers a totally hands-free vibing session. It has ten quiver-inducing speeds and vibration patterns that you can play with via wireless remote control. That means on-the-go pleasure that you can take with you into the bedroom, your partner’s apartment, and even the shower. “Masturbation allows you to lean into pleasure—what makes you orgasm, what your body responds to — and this will enhance partner sex too,” Zar adds.

Ideally, you should take the material into consideration when choosing your toy in the first place, but it’s okay if you skipped that step—you can look up your toy online to double-check. When you scarcely learn anything useful about the very basics in sex ed, it’s unlikely anyone went out of their way to tell you how to use a vibrator for the first time. For most of us, you literally have to take matters (including whatever batteries you might need) into your own hands.

Some are and the key is to look for a vibrator that explicitly says it’s “waterproof” as opposed to being “water-resistant”. The latter simply means that it’s fine to get water on it but it shouldn’t be submerged underwater for longer than a few seconds. Waterproof, on the other hand, is completely submersible and can be taken into a bathtub for hours without breaking.

Luckily, I have a few tips and tricks to help you narrow things down. “Lelo’s Nea 3 is the perfect vibrator for someone who wants discreet, powerful, external stimulation ,” says sex therapist Leigh Noren. Indeed, it looks more like an objet d’art than a sex toy, and is small enough to fit in pretty much any bag or pocket, so it’s a great pick for those who need discretion. Its gently curved shape allows it to slot neatly between bodies during sex. While it’s designed mainly for clitoral use, you can also try this one on the nipples, labia, balls, taint, or frenulum.

There are many reasons why you may choose to purchase a mini vibrator or a bullet instead of other types of sex toys. The small size of these toys makes them very easy to store, and some products even come with storage cases of their own. Some mini vibrators are designed to look like other products that women often use, such as a tube of mascara or lipstick. These products are very discreet and are perfect for women who frequently travel.

Below viberators, browse some of the buzziest wand vibrators to get you started and finished. For simultaneous clitoral and G-spot stimulation, you really can’t beat a rabbit vibrator. Beyond being a super-fancy orgasm tracker, this is actually a solid vibrator too. The internal arm doesn’t vibrate, but the external clitoral arm certainly does. The wider, rounded head can provide more stimulation than other rabbit vibrators, and the customizable speeds and intensities from the app lets you get those vibrations that are just right. So yes, this vibrator is undeniably expensive, but it’s also undeniably unlike any other sex toy out there, which might just make it worth the splurge.

Wand massagers are always a good choice, but most of them aren’t bath-proof. Well, that’s until the Luna Personal Massager stepped onto the scene because this baby can be dunked, splashed around, you name it. This cordless wand vibrator provides all the external stimulation you need with its 20 vibration patterns and eight intensity settings. Women who used vibrators scored higher on the FSFI scale (total score) for two out of the three age groups, namely the and age groups (but not for the age cohort). The collected data did not permit for establishing a causal explanation. Lots of vibrating toys have multiple pulse patterns to suit your needs.

The Rechargeable is Finn’s favorite of Magic Wand’s offerings to recommend because it is cordless and features a smooth silicone head and quieter motor. Some finger vibrators come in the design of a finger sleeve that easily slips over your digit of choice to make solo play or foreplay as easy as pressing a button (or your erogenous zones). Other devices are slightly larger and pebble-shaped to stimulate more surface area at once. Look no further than a bullet vibrator—the lipstick-shaped We-Vibe Tango X is tops. “[It] offers vibrations that penetrate through the skin to stimulate the entire clitoris,” sex educator Javay Frye-Nekrasova, MEd, previously told SELF.