A Newcomers Guide to Masturbating with a Vibrator

While I would definitely opt for the Curvy 2+ as my number one draft pick, this one is gentle and the least aggressively vibrator-y looking vibrator I’ve ever owned. Also available in a Curvy 3+ generation, Curvy 2+ was easily my favorite of the three I tried out. It’s a pressure wave toy that also has a vibrating function — offering stimulation that ranges from buzzy and sweet to OMG WTF-intense. Size and shape are also important considerations, according to Epiphora, a sex toy reviewer who’s tried hundreds of toys in her more than fourteen years in the business. “Do your best to estimate the size and length of the shaft for your body, considering the full shaft must be inserted to achieve clitoral stimulation,” she says. A toy won’t be able to make contact with your clitoris if its shaft is too long for you to insert comfortably , so it may be best to err on the side of a shorter shaft, unless you know you love deep penetration.

The Volta definitely involves a bit of a learning curve, and it’s probably a better choice for advanced sex-toy users. The Inmi Vibrassage series features three vibrator models, each of which uses three individual tendrils to stimulate the clitoris. The two models we tested, the Fondle and the Caress, each have one stationary vibrating leg and two legs that rotate in circular motions to stimulate the clitoris. We preferred the longer handle of the Fondle, which made it easier and more ergonomically comfortable to use. Both testers who tried these toys said that using them involved a learning curve, and while one tester enjoyed the novel sensations and achieved orgasm using them, our other tester could not, even after multiple sessions.

Then there are the health benefits of staying sexually active – many of which are backed by scientific studies and research. Masturbating to orgasm has a significant positive impact on one’s mood and stress levels, and can even help relieve pain and improve sleep. Reaching orgasm releases hormones like endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin, helping promote the above-listed benefits. Medical grade is a label you’ll see pretty often, but if it’s not backed up with the specific regulatory body or testing standard used to determine that it’s medical grade, it leaves me wondering why that hasn’t been disclosed. If the manufacturer specifies which kind of silicone it uses, we will list it in the product description. It just means the specific kind used in that toy isn’t listed or hasn’t been provided to us.

With its Pleasure Air technology, it provides gentle suction to your clit, giving you the feeling of being wrapped in a cloud of pleasure. Plus, it’s designed to fit snugly between partners so you can both enjoy the 12 intensity levels while getting busy. This dual-ended remote control vibrator offers clitoral and G-spot stimulation, plus an adjustable neck to fit you in all the right ways. Plus, Dolce’s dual motors make it more powerful than most other vibrators on the market. Whether you realize it or not, there are many situations in which knowing how to convert household items into homemade sex toys is a real plus. Maybe you’re away from home and realize you’re without your favorite sex toy; maybe things have gotten heated and you don’t have time to hunt for a vibrator; maybe you’re looking to try a new kink without investing much money.

The same goes for the phallus—the erectile tissue goes deep into your body, and stimulating it with a vibrator can provide a new and exhilarating experience. For vibrators, you want them to be made with 100 percent platinum-cured silicone and/or ABS plastic. Hard glossy plastic is OK for parts that don’t touch your genitals, but platinum silicone is nonporous, easy to clean, and body-safe. Unlike lesser grades of silicone, platinum silicone doesn’t give off any weird smells or compounds that may be unpleasant or even harmful to your genitals. That’s because it’s chemically different from other kinds of silicone. Surgical steel (also called 316 stainless steel), and borosilicate glass are just as body-safe, durable, and nonporous but less common in vibrators and more common in dildos.

Everyone praised the soft, supple material and agreed it was extremely quiet, giving them the confidence to use it with others at home or when travelling. If you love the size and the stimulation provided by beginner bullets, but are in the market for a more sophisticated vibrator, try this lipstick-like option from We-Vibe. Lovehoney received rave reviews when it first brought out the Rose Clitoral Suction Stimulator, and it recently revisited the original design to add some bells and whistles – or to be exact, a G-spot egg.

With more than 150 electric models to choose from, VIBCO has an electric vibrator to suit your specific needs including adjustable speed and force, heavy duty viberator, high frequency and explosion proof models. VIBCO’s Big BerthaTM Dumpbody Vibrators and SandBusterTM Spreader Hopper Vibrators are perfect for trucking and mobile applications. Given that buying three separate gadgets that perform the functions of the Vibrato would total over $300, I argue that the Vibrato is well worth its price point. Plus, I’m now willing to spend extra just to keep my sex toy collection a little more manageable.

Even if your toy is rumbly enough to land on the Richter scale, adding hand motions will enhance your experience. When using an external stimulator, Dr. Hauser suggests moving the vibrator in a circular, vertical back and forth, horizontal side-to-side motion, or a combination of all of the above. As for G-spot vibrators, try experimenting with strokes—fast and hard or gentle and slow, the thrust intensity is literally in the palm of your hands. When you’re shopping for a sex toy, investing in a quality personal lubricant is also a good idea. Lubricant eases penetration of all types, increases comfort and sexual pleasure, and reduces friction and genital irritation. Even people who produce abundant natural lubrication may benefit from using lube for additional comfort.