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This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
They say sex sells itself, but what about vibrators? It’s not so easy. Because shopping for a penis-shaped sex toy can be pretty daunting.
It’s not something you should take lightly. After all, you’re buying something that’ll go inside, around, and on top of intimate and delicate parts. You want something that, erm, gets the job done, of course, as well as a high-quality model that’s reliable and easy to clean.
As with any other sex toy, always do your homework before playtime. What type of vibrator do you want? Rabbit, classic, or bullet? Are wand vibrators up your alley, or do you prefer a device geared toward G-spot stimulation? And how much do you care about vibration speeds and patterns? How about a clitoral vibrator that imitates oral sex?
Here’s some helpful information to help you make that all-important decision.
Are there different types of vibrators?
To help you make sense of the world of vibrators, we’ve lined up all the different types of devices you should know about:
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Bullet vibrators — These small and discrete devices are designed for clitoral stimulation and external clitoral contact.
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Clitoral vibrators — This type of vibrator focuses solely on the clitoris by simulating the feeling of oral sex.
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G-spot vibrators — These vibrators stimulate the G-spot with a curved tip.
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Rabbit vibrators — These vibrators offer internal and external pleasure. The main shaft is designed for internal use while the rabbit ears stimulate the clitoris.
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Wand vibrators — These are often larger and more powerful than other types of vibrators, and are designed for external use only.
Not every type of vibrator will suit everyone’s pleasuring needs, so it’s worth considering your options before taking the plunge.
How do you choose a vibrator?
You’re almost ready to start shopping, but there are a few things to keep in mind before taking the plunge. It’s worth thinking about a vibrator’s charging system, power settings, sound level, dimensions/weight, durability, and materials when shopping. We know that’s a lot to consider, but this is an important decision.
It’s better to think about these factors before shopping, so you can avoid any unpleasant surprises after purchase. We’re not asking you to make an exhaustive list of features. Instead, we’re reminding you to think carefully about when you’ll be using your vibrator, what you want from it, and how your body responds to stimulation.
What is the best vibrator?
We know that’s a lot of questions to consider, but the moral of the story is that you’ve got a lot options. We’re not here to tell you which vibrator should be top of your list, or which one you must love or there is something wrong with you. Instead, we’re here to lend a helping hand in the form of recommendations for different kinds of vibrators, which we’ve selected based on customer reviews found all over the internet.
Whether you consider yourself a size queen, a bullet buff, or something in between, you’ll find at least one option here to rock your world.
These are the best vibrators in 2024.
Designed to be felt but not heard, the Silencer is a whisper-quiet classic vibrator that comes from the “sexual happiness people” over at Lovehoney.
Don’t mistake its quiet action for a lack of power, though. This pretty-in-pink bestseller sends intense stimulation to various pleasure points at multiple vibration speeds. Just give it a quick twist to customise its power setting — anywhere from a steady quiver to deep, intoxicating rumbles.
Insertable up to 17cm, the Silencer features a rounded tip and a silky-smooth shaft that’s ribbed for extra pleasure. It’s battery operated and completely waterproof, so go ahead and get your rub-a-dub-dub on in the tub.
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The Bed Geek Wand Massager is one of the highest-rated wand vibrators on Amazon, largely thanks to its versatile features. It comes packed with 20 patterns and eight intensity options. Best of all, it remembers your previous setting. Great if you’ve spent ages finding a combo that hits just right.
It’s waterproof for bathtime fun and easy to recharge. A flexible head also gets into every spot. If you prefer a vibrator to actually insert, maybe look elsewhere, but as far as wand massagers go, the Bed Geek is a great time.
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The rabbit vibrator continues to create a buzz in the sex toy world. Indeed, the Lovehoney Jessica Rabbit is among the brand’s best reviewed vibrators.
It has plenty of features and moving parts to keep your pleasure levels at an absolute maximum. The rabbit ears stimulate your clitoris while the tip goes to work on your internal hot buttons. That’s enhanced by a rotating shaft with beads and a circling head. Plus, plenty of modes to find your perfect vibe.
It’s a bit of an eyeful, but at this price, it’s a bargain too — endless amounts of bedroom fun, whether you’re riding solo or with your partner.
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Ah, yes, the ever-elusive G-spot — the source of some of the most life-changing orgasms you’ll ever experience. There’s good news with We-Vibe Rave 2, which is designed to find a perfect angle for hitting the G-spot.
But there’s more to it than that. The We-Vibe Rave 2 is app-controlled, which means you — and mostly importantly, your partner — controls the fun from a smart device. It has 10 built-in modes, but with the app you can custom the vibration patterns and control the device from anywhere. Literally anywhere. Perfect if one of you is away but you want to keep the bedroom fun going.
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The highly rated Supersex Bullet doesn’t even look like a vibrator, which is sort of the point. Is it lipstick? A phone charger? A laser pen? Who knows?!
Designed by sex-pert Tracey Cox, its sleek, ambiguous look and small size are both geared toward inconspicuous use. Just slip it inside your bag, backpack, or purse (or elsewhere, ladies) for intense pleasure at a moment’s notice.
Adding to that discreet factor is the Supersex’s ultra-quiet yet powerful vibration, and a compact frame that’s fully waterproof for fun shower play.
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This is bananas. Literally. At 3.8cm along its shaft, and even wider at the realistic head, the Big Boss has as much girth as two regular bananas.
Thick, long, and powerful, this silicone beast is insertable up to 15cm for ridiculous vaginal and G-spot stimulation. Once you switch it on, you can grasp its loop-style handle and click through 12 different vibration patterns and intensities using the buttons embedded within the easy-grip helve.
Each Big Boss is handcrafted and features FlexiFUN Technology for a design that moves as you switch positions. Feel free to take said positions to the tub or shower, as the Big Boss is waterproof and submersible.
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Gentleman need not apply for this particular activity. With the Satisfyer Pro 2, you can experience the explosive goodness of oral sex all on your own.
It uses Airpulse technology, which stimulates the clitoris using pressure waves — gentle, massaging vibrations to mimic the feeling of oral sex. The result is glorious. Don’t just take our word for it — Satisfyer’s range is award winning.
On the spec side, the Satisfyer Pro 2 is completely waterproof and comes with a USB magnetic cable for easy charging. That’s right, no batteries needed.
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With the Fidech G-Spot Rabbit Vibrator, you get the the power and pleasure of a rabbit, but at a pleasingly low price.
Two powerful motors offer nine vibration modes, which are easily controlled by the built-in buttons on its handle. As with other rabbits, its two massagers work on both the G-spot and clitoris, with both ends working in unison.
It’s safe, easy to clean, and made for top-of-the-line food grade silicone. If there’s a downside, it’s that the budget-level spec misses some features you’d find on pricier rabbit vibrators. But let’s face it: An orgasm is an orgasm.
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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming services, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.
Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable’s sister site, AskMen.
Bethany Allard is a Los Angeles-based shopping reporter at Mashable covering beauty tech, dating, sex and relationships, and headphones. That basically means she puts her hair through a lot, scrolls through a lot of dating apps, and rotates through a lot of different headphones. In addition to testing out and rounding up the best products, she also covers deals for Mashable, paying an especially obsessive amount of attention to Apple deals and prices. That knowledge comes in handy when she’s covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, which she’s now done for three years at Mashable.
She graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Journalism and English Literature. You can follow her on X @betallard and reach her by email at [email protected]. In her free time, you’ll find her playing her Switch, hanging with her cat Mila, or cooking something new in her kitchen.
Matt Ford is a freelance contributor to Mashable.
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