There are so many vibrators out there that the task of choosing one can seem overwhelming. The search may make you long for the golden days when a person’s only sex toy option was a smooth stone or a cut oak branch. How to pick a vibrator: the good news is that narrowing down your search is surprisingly easy.
Prezzo
Vibrators can be expensive, especially if you purchase them from specialty stores. Prices range from 10 to thousands of dollars (like the INEZ vibrator with a 24-karat gold plate). So before you start your search, decide how much you’re willing to spend, but keep a few things in mind:
The cheapest vibrators probably aren’t worth it. They may be made of cheap plastic, are too small to hold comfortably (or safely), and may pose a health hazard. They may also have weak vibrations, which can lead to disappointing (or lacking) pleasure.
The most expensive ones are also not always worth the money. Yes, the ones with more features can be expensive, but if you’re willing to spend between $30 and $120, you can probably find one that’s nice, safe, and made from high-quality materials like silicone.
For example, you can probably find a silicone bullet vibrator for around $30, even at boutique sex shops like Dame. Or, if you like clitoral stimulation, you can try this mini ice cream cone (talk about a treat, right?).
Type
The conversation is real: there are immeasurably many different types of vibrators on the market. Some are designed to simulate masturbation or oral sex, while others are designed to provide pleasure to a couple. Some even respond to music, so you can literally celebrate with your favorite tune.
In general, vibrators can be divided into several types.
External
They stimulate the clitoris or labia and are intended for people who want or need external stimulation during penetration or prefer to avoid it altogether. External vibrators can come in different shapes, but they are usually wider to cover a larger area.
Internal
They penetrate the vagina and stimulate the G-spot. They are usually long and cylindrical to simulate the sensation of penetration, although the shape can vary.
Combined
They can be used both inside and outside the vagina. These are typical “rabbit” vibrators. They usually have a cylindrical part with an additional projection that simultaneously stimulates the G-spot and the clitoris.
Anal
They stimulate the anus, internally or externally, and usually have a base to avoid getting lost or stuck.
For the penis
They are placed around or on the penis to simulate the sensation of penetrative sex or masturbation. These include cock rings or flashlights.
Prostate massagers
They are intended for people with prostate problems. They are similar to anal vibrators but are curved to massage the prostate. Some also have a curved part that covers the perineum (i.e., the area between the anus and the base of the testicles). Which one is best for you ultimately depends on your preferences.
Which one is best for you ultimately depends on your preferences. Think about how you like masturbation to feel, and then figure out your type (pun intended).
Vibrations of Pleasure
Your next step is to determine what kind of sensation you want to experience based on the type of vibrator. In other words, do you want broad vibrations covering a large area, directional vibrations, rhythmic vibrations, or continuous vibrations?
If you want to stimulate a larger area, perhaps the entire vulva, you’ll need a flatter, wider sex toy like the Romp Wave Lay-On. But if you want to focus on a specific spot, you’ll need a vibrator with a narrower tip, like a Maude, so you can precisely target the stimulation. Zumio vibrators also have special attachments for clitoral stimulation. In addition, most vibrators have different modes that change in cycles or provide short pulses.
The choice depends on your preferences. However, as a beginner, you can choose a vibrator with a variety of modes and pulsations to determine what you like. However, if you know what you want, there are several specialized products available. For example, if you have a vagina and prefer oral sex, you might want to consider investing in a suction cup vibrator, such as the Aer or Womanizer Starlet, which creates pulsating or airy vibrations while caressing your clitoris in a soft, gentle manner.
Whether you have an internal vibrator or not, your new sex toy will come into contact with sensitive skin and genitals, and that matters. Therefore, it is very important to choose a vibrator that is made of material that is safe for your body.
Never use jelly vibrators. The porous texture of the jelly may contain bacteria, making it unsafe for intimate use. You should also avoid rubber, cheap plastics, and materials containing phthalates (a class of plastic additives).
The safest material for vibrators is silicone. It is non-porous, easy to clean, soft, and generally considered safe for the body. However, keep in mind that you should use a water-based lubricant with silicone vibrators, as silicone lubricants can damage the surface of the silicone sex toy.
If you are looking for a more affordable alternative, ABS plastic is also considered safe as it is also non-porous. However, it is less soft, so be careful not to apply too much pressure.
More expensive materials like silver and gold are also safe, but they can be hard on both you and your budget.
Misurare
Yes, size matters, but whether you prefer large, small, or somewhere in between is ultimately a matter of personal preference. The size is very individual and depends on whether the person wants to hide it, is discreet, or has mobility or hand issues that require a more comfortable handle. If you’re new to all this and haven’t even had much sex, I think a versatile, not-too-heavy fluid is a good choice that you can use for insertion or external play.
Cool Features
Vibrators can do much more than just vibrate. Some are waterproof, some are heated, some come with hands-free calling or remote control, and some, as mentioned above, will vibrate to your favorite music.
So if you’re shopping around, think about which features you really like and which ones you find too complicated. For example, a hands-free vibrator like the Eva is designed to stay in place and stimulate the clitoris because it has small, flexible wings that tuck under the labia and stay in place. This means that you can sit back, hands-free, and enjoy an orgasm without having to manually stimulate yourself, or that you can wear it during sex with your partner.
Additional features give the vibrator greater versatility. For example, the SVAKOM Emma Neo Wand vibrator has a heating function, which allows you to use it as a back massager (and this is not an exaggeration) or as a toy suitable for all sexual orientations, which can appeal to both couples and people with different genitals.
Moreover, it supports Bluetooth and is controlled by an app, allowing you and your partner to enjoy it even over long distances. The Lovense Edge 2 prostate massager also has the ability to be controlled via a mobile app. Some vibrators are also designed with an emphasis on discreetness, such as the CalExotics Hide & Play Lipstick Vibrator.
Let’s Buy Your Best Vibrator
There are many places to buy sex toys today. With more sex shops moving online, purchasing the products you want becomes much more convenient, and you no longer have to deal with awkward conversations with store clerks. Additionally, many of these online companies offer discreet packaging for your new purchase, in case you don’t want to pique the curiosity of your neighbors or relatives.