10 Best Couples Sex Toys & How to Use Them

“It’s simple but effective , washable, and inexpensive… A nice starting point for most guys,” he says. Like the Tenga Egg (more on that below) vibrator, this toy is designed to be disposable, but can be used up to a few times if you wash and dry it properly between uses. This particular one has a multi-chambered texture on the inside that’s meant to mimic the sensations of a deep-throat blowjob. For an even more realistic oral-esque sensation, you can cover up the air hole on one end using your finger, to introduce some suction into each stroke.

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.

If you fancy yourself a contortionist, the Nova 2 is the toy for you. Testers indicated that it provides vibrating stimulation to almost all the pleasure zones of the vagina all at once, given its dual motor action in both shafts. And because its posterior is entirely flexible and adjustable by force, this option is great for those who feel that more rigid vibrators don’t always pair well with the shape and depth of their vagina.

Most vibrators can be lightly immersed in water, but read the instructions to find out if your silicone toy can be cleaned in the dishwasher. When browsing less expensive sex toys, your best bet is to shop at reputable retailers, says Wright. Alternatively, you can watch for sales—some of which we cover here at SELF.

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.

The sex toy scene has truly gone off in recent years via thrilling tech advancements (hello, app-controlled toys bridging the long-distance gap) and game-changing categories designed to elevate your solo or shared pleasure. Suction vibrators are a standout innovation that’s made major waves. Also known as clit sucking toys or clit suction vibrators, this category focuses on clitoral pleasure via air pressure and vibrating suction—a departure from traditional buzzy sex toys for beginners. “Dual-stimulation vibrators can be easy to use, and the combined internal and external stimulation can be great for beginners who don’t want to have to buy two different toys,” says Alesandra Madison, a BDSM educator. Many of them offer different types of stimulation from different parts of the toy.

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, 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.

Plus, it’s waterproof (up to 20 inches), so you can even enjoy it in a steamy shower. Glass sex toys are perfect if you’re trying to avoid chemical smells or rough textures. Glass also holds temperatures well if you want to play with a little heat or ice. The design of this one incorporates bumps for extra anal or vaginal stimulation. Plenty of things can cause vaginal dryness, and there’s nothing wrong with needing extra lubrication.

The last thing anyone wants to do during sex is troubleshoot gadgets. It features a dual motor; one in the bendable shaft and the other in the ‘rabbit ears’. This helped most of our testers have a more intense orgasm with half reaching climax faster than normal.

Another key facet of using any vibrator is keeping it nice and clean, to avoid bacteria buildup and infection. “For toys with motors, you can use fragrance-free soap and water or toy cleaner,” Eva Sweeney, a sex toy reviewer, educator, and founder of Cripping Up Sex with Eva, previously told Allure. You can spritz the toy with a bit of warm soapy water, or, if it’s waterproof, you can soak it in the sink for a few moments. And, like all LELO sex toys, the Ora 3 is so elegantly designed that you can leave it out on your nightstand and people will assume it’s simply a beautiful sculpture…maybe. The G-spot, the P-spot, the A-spot—no matter which internal spot you’re looking to stimulate, there’s probably an insertable vibrator that’s up to the task.