“Hysteria” and the Strange History of Vibrators

Thanks to its warming effect, this slick toy left our panel feeling hot and steamy, in the best way. Able to heat up and cool down , it’s perfect for those who enjoy temperature play. The navy and silver design was described as “elegant” by our panel, and the smooth material felt lovely to hold and use.

When it comes to design, Shannon suggests thinking about sensations you know you like during solo or partnered sex and looking for a toy that can mimic them. Battery-operated toys are also nice for travel—just take out the batteries, and you won’t have to worry about them accidentally starting up in your bag. Plug-in toys won’t turn on unexpectedly either, but their real claim to fame is their intensity. Since they’re connected directly to a power source, they can provide much stronger vibrations than other models. All of the toys featured in this guide are paired with proprietary mobile apps that can be used to remotely control them from areas way outside the bedroom, often through WiFi-enabled connections. Some of these apps (Lovense Remote, FeelConnect chiefly among them) simply allow you to access your partner’s toy remotely even if you don’t have one yourself.

Using a toy can help to make masturbation more satisfying and exciting. Mini vibrators and bullets are one type of sex toy that is very popular among women. The cock ring slides over the penis for handsfree play and the rabbit ears stimulate the clit. There are five suction speeds and five vibration speeds so you can find what works best for you.

You can place it on the bed or a chair, then grind against or ride it during solo play. One side has a flicking tongue vibrators, which you can use to mimic the feeling of oral sex on your clit or anus, while the other has a warming feature (because heated seats aren’t just for cars anymore). Waterproof and remote-controllable, the Vibepad will surely be a grinder’s go-to—just remember to add a dab of water-based lubricant for maximum comfort. Some of the intercourse simulators in this guide are paired with content libraries that sync up with mechanical motions performed by the toys. Your partner may also be able to access an audio interface with each mobile app that allows them to take physical control of your toy while also projecting audio into your partner’s space, and vice versa. These capabilities are becoming more commonplace for highly developed sex toys designed for couples living apart.

Still, it’s a worthy contender for those who enjoy dual stimulation. The tip emits high-frequency waves while the shaft provides deep rumbly vibrations, allowing you to create all manner of combinations. There are 25 speed combos and five pleasure patterns to choose between, so rest assured you’ll never get bored. Our panel of testers thought it looked discreet, and liked the size and shape. As for performance, most found it pleasurable to use and enjoyed a better and faster orgasm.

With all that loud buzzing, slipping, and readjusting, focusing was not something I was able to do. For the few moments that the vibrator actually did stay in place, it felt really, really good for me. Dave said he barely noticed it, which I’d say is probably the ideal situation for the other person in this scenario. If it had just stayed put, everything would have been smooth sailing. Maybe we’ll give it another go in the future, but for now I’ll stick to using Eva solo.