Waterproof toys made from nonporous materials such as silicone

The SnailVibe is innovative, but left me feeling sluggish

Considering how intense the vibrations are, many people are unlikely to want to use it for more than 20 minutes straight regardless. Clitoral vibrators are popular because stimulating the clitoris often plays a key role in pleasure. This works for solo stimulation, or for those who are looking to achieve more intense pleasure during sex with a partner.

A whisper-quiet, lay-on vibrator, the rumbly Womanizer Vibe is uniquely curved to cup your entire vulva.. You can use the broad side’s edges or the pointed tip to directly target your clitoris, Shamyra Howard, PhD, CST, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT-certified sex therapist, tells SELF. “Its noiseless feature makes it quieter than many other vibes, which allows you to stay focused on the many intense sensations,” she says.

If clitoral stimulation works best for you, then start with one of our best bullet vibrators. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes viberators, from discreet bullets that mimic fingertip touch to magic wands that tend to be more powerful and have a longer-lasting battery. “[The handle] has a bit of a curve, so it can get around a bigger body more easily,” she says. Other perks include its extra-large head, waterproof design, and 50 total settings (when you combine its five speeds and 10 vibration patterns).

Although we recommend this model as a starter vibrator, for some of our testers the hard plastic became slippery and difficult to hold when it came in contact with lubricant. This was not the case with the less expensive Satisfyer Purple Pleasure. While the Luna Ava vibrator is a steal at $30, don’t expect it to replace your Magic Wand anytime soon. We found its vibrations to be more buzzy than rumbly, and the 20 different settings are a nuisance given that there is no back-or-forth button—you have to click through all 20 to return to the one you started with. Waterproof toys made from nonporous materials such as silicone and stainless steel can tolerate washing with soap and warm water. If you have non-waterproof toys, carefully wipe them clean with a solution of soap and warm water.

The idea is that you can put it in between your labia so it has direct access to your clitoris, use its tiny arms to keep it there, then continue sans hands. For $105, it’s supposed to make that elusive penis-in-vagina orgasm more attainable without getting in the way of any actual sex-having. While she was having great partnered sex, many of her peers were not. She has since written two more books about sexual pleasure for older adults and has reviewed over 100 sex toys from the senior perspective.

The flexible pointed tip of this teardrop-shaped vibrator offers intense pinpoint stimulation, while the loop handle makes it easier than most to hold. This toy offers strong vibrations, has a rechargeable battery, and comes with an impressive warranty , all at a fraction of the price of similar models. Look no further for a vibrator that doesn’t look quite so much like, well, a vibrator.