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Thanks to its warming effect, this slick toy left our panel feeling hot and steamy, in the best way. Able to heat up and cool down viberator, it’s perfect for those who enjoy temperature play. The navy and silver design was described as “elegant” by our panel, and the smooth material felt lovely to hold and use.
The fixed tail keeps it in just the right place and at just the right angle for the kind of O’s you really deserve. “Solo play allows for leaning into pleasure without having to think about anything else. It’s a good opportunity to find out for yourself what your pleasure potential is and how you get there. This can be really empowering,” explains Rachel Zar, LMFT, CST, a relationship and sex therapist at Spark Chicago Therapy and Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine & Menopause. All the tone in the world doesn’t mean much if a guitar plays like a log.
Fast-forward to the 1950s, when one company began marketing the Vibra Finger “Gum Massager” (uh-huh). Featuring a “full-size” finger attached to an electric base, the massager was dentist approved. The money-back guarantee is nice, but we have a feeling no one ever took advantage of it.
Whether you consider yourself a size queen, a bullet buff, or something in between, you’ll find at least one option here to rock your world. Join our email list and receive exclusive offers, CRAVE Culture editions, and early access to every new product drop. They may all have the same goal, but each vibrator on this list is unique. Unlike the Pom, Mimi can’t bend and doesn’t come with its own pouch.
There are 10 different vibration modes and speeds to explore, and you can do so quietly with this discreet model. It’s a good pick whether you’re well acquainted with your G-spot or more of a beginner. One tester who told us they didn’t usually like a G-spot vibrator and found most models disappointing, was pleasantly surprised with this one. I’ve tried over 400 sex toys in over 12 years of writing about them professionally, including several designed for grinding. The best ones are intuitive to use, comfortable, versatile, and—of course— pleasurable. While I’ve mainly used grinders solo, I’ve also tested them in situations like dry-humping with a partner and having strap-on sex.
It really packs a punch—twice the power of its original model, to be exact. It has 12 vibration patterns and multiple speeds, slides easily onto any finger, has an easy-to-use control interface, and can work for up to two whopping hours from a single AAA battery , according to the brand. Currently on sale for less than $25, this vibe proves that quality toys don’t have to be a splurge. With seven inches of insertable length, it features three speeds and four patterns, and the rounded tip and rippled shaft provide additional sensation. Orgasms are tied to all sorts of positive health outcomes, including more restful night’s sleep (thanks, prolactin) and pain relief (thanks to you, too, endorphins). Orgasms have more benefits than we currently even know, and if most people with clitorises are only having orgasms when their clits are stimulated, it stands to reason that we’re going to turn to tools (like vibrators) to help out.
“I love the Cutie Heart for its obviously adorable shape [and] travel-friendly compact size,” says Rowntree. Like many other air-pulse toys out there, you’ve probably seen a few of these before—but this one is just a bit more discreet than other alternatives. The suction feels amazing, with twelve different intensity settings and waterproof capabilities. From a discreet vibrator disguised as a cute little ice cream cone to pint-sized suction toys, these discreet sex toys will keep your sex life your business (while still providing plenty of pleasure, naturally).
You can place it on the bed or a chair, then grind against or ride it during solo play. One side has a flicking tongue, which you can use to mimic the feeling of oral sex on your clit or anus, while the other has a warming feature (because heated seats aren’t just for cars anymore). Waterproof and remote-controllable, the Vibepad will surely be a grinder’s go-to—just remember to add a dab of water-based lubricant for maximum comfort. Some of the intercourse simulators in this guide are paired with content libraries that sync up with mechanical motions performed by the toys. Your partner may also be able to access an audio interface with each mobile app that allows them to take physical control of your toy while also projecting audio into your partner’s space, and vice versa. These capabilities are becoming more commonplace for highly developed sex toys designed for couples living apart.
The streamlined design is easy for first-time users to get the hang of and may appeal to folks looking for a solid vibrator without overcomplicated bells and whistles, they add. This prevents bacteria from staying trapped in your toy, even after you sanitize it. The best options are medical-grade silicone and ABS plastic, although you can also find toys made from borosilicate glass, quartz, and stainless steel. Editors also spoke with a sex and relationship expert to better educate readers on how sex toys may enhance relationships and the role that they may play when lovers are apart.
