Every product is independently selected by obsessive editors. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission. The search for the right vibrator can be daunting and expensive. Among the thousands of vibrators available to choose from, there are subcategories, including very large and very small vibrators with multiple vibration patterns, those that attach to the tip of your finger, others that simulate tongues, even more that approximate penises, wearable vibrators with remote controls, and a growing category of vibrators that use suction to specifically stimulate the clitoris.
I talked to 28 sex experts, sex educators, sexologists, shop owners, and professional reviewers about the 33 best vibrators. Update on January 28, Removed the discontinued Wild Flower Enby 2; updated prices and checked stock for all products. Body-safe materials — which include silicone, glass, metals such as stainless steel, and ABS plastic — are nonporous, so they are less likely to harbor harmful bacteria or viruses and are therefore more hygienic.
The more levels of speed a vibrator has, the more opportunity there is to experiment to find what works best for your body. Keep in mind that if you are more sensitive, you may only need to play around with the lower levels, while those who need stronger vibrations will need a toy with higher settings. Like intensity, vibrators often have different patterns that will impact the types of sensations you can experiment with to find what works best for your body.
Originally marketed as a muscle massager, the Magic Wand formerly the Hitachi Magic Wand was released in and quickly took off as a vibrator. While I have plenty of other toys in my nightstand that may be more aesthetically pleasing or boast some new tech, I find myself reaching for the Magic Wand over them time and time again.
Carol Queen, Ph. While it got the most recommendations of any toy on this list, a few of our experts did note that it can sometimes be too intense when used directly on more sensitive areas of the body.
