D I.Y Sex Toys: Self-Love Edition

The Hitachi Magic Rechargeable has four intensity power levels and four vibration patterns. The sex toy market is run amok with gimmicks, some good and others… There’s warm-up vibrators, rose vibrators, and even BuzzFeed entered the playing field. It isn’t every day you see a sex toy on a billboard, and it’s even more rare you’ll see one in the hands of a person in their seventies. It’s not a complicated system by any means, but it ended up feeling a little excessive, especially given the simplicity of the Cherry vibrator.

The classic design combines flexible ears that tickle the clit with a curved vibrating arm that pulses against the G-spot. As a bonus, each arm has its own motor, so you can control them separately. Plus, it has a travel lock, which is “great if you’re a traveler and don’t want to run into any surprises at TSA,” Dr. O’Reilly says.

Other benefits include using it across the body to explore the erogenous zone—from the perineum and nipples to the inner thighs, belly button, and nape of the neck,” says O’Reilly. Gone are the days of sex toys that feel like cheap knockoff action figures and clunky, pink, plastic rabbit vibrators—although rabbit vibes are still all the rage for some people. Today’s toys are designed by sex educators, medical professionals, and the world’s greatest sex experts.

Your sexual health is paramount, so sexual self-care is just as essential as all other forms of self-care—don’t short-change yourself in this area. There’s never a bad time to invest in a product that won’t just “get you there,” so to speak, but allows you to explore and experiment with different sensations. The Magic Flamingo is a versatile vibrator designed for discreet pleasure in public settings.

These are still good suction toys, and you should check them out if you’re still shopping around. Baci is an oral-sex stimulating robot that gave an orgasm I feel was decidedly designer—that is, it felt upscale. It’s constructed to stay put on your vulva, and the groove is meant to mimic the feel of a chin (to approximate receiving oral) and also help secure the toy at your sweet spot. This is a go-to couples’ toy, but you can still enjoy We-Vibe on a solo mission, invigorating your manual masturbation game.

Although we recommend this model as a starter vibrator viberators, for some of our testers the hard plastic became slippery and difficult to hold when it came in contact with lubricant. This was not the case with the less expensive Satisfyer Purple Pleasure. While the Luna Ava vibrator is a steal at $30, don’t expect it to replace your Magic Wand anytime soon. We found its vibrations to be more buzzy than rumbly, and the 20 different settings are a nuisance given that there is no back-or-forth button—you have to click through all 20 to return to the one you started with. Waterproof toys made from nonporous materials such as silicone and stainless steel can tolerate washing with soap and warm water. If you have non-waterproof toys, carefully wipe them clean with a solution of soap and warm water.

For instance, one of the options we’re going to discuss can actually serve double-duty as both a sex toy and a massager for relieving aches and pains in the rest of your body. And, if you happen to live in a space where some might find (or deliberately going snooping for) your sex toys, it can help to use things that are innocuous, everyday items. In all of the reviews of the Magic Wand we read while researching this article (and we read a lot), the feature that kept popping up was power. The Magic Wand Rechargeable is one of the most powerful clitoral vibrators on the market with a top power level of 6300 vibrations per minute. This is what creates the intense “deep, rumbly” vibrations the Magic Wand is famous for.

And keep in mind that vibe use can help those with certain sexual dysfunctions by increasing blood flow and possibly restoring nerve health. Thirdly, consider the design and functionality of the vibrator to prevent accidents during use. Whether for external or internal stimulation, ensure the vibrator remains securely in place and does not risk slipping out of clothing. Avoid heavy insertable vibrators , such as metal bullet vibrators, that may be prone to slipping.

When talking with your partner, you may find it helpful to explain that using a vibrator may help you achieve certain sensations that aren’t possible without it. Sex toy retailers that vet their products for safety and pleasure include Babeland, Good Vibes, Spectrum Boutique, Lovehoney, Lovers, and Organic Loven. All these shops carry products from the luxury sex toy manufacturers included on this list, like Dame, Lelo, Le Wand, Womanizer, and more.