Best vibrators and sex toys for couples 2025, tested by 130 people

The fact that I didn’t ‘need’ or own a vibrator for so long was both a point of pride and envy. I was proud of the fact that I could get off wherever, whenever—so long as my hand wasn’t sprained or something—but envious of all the ladies who didn’t have to break a sweat for their orgasms. This jealousy was especially present whenever I happened to be extremely horny and completely exhausted at the same time. Too tired to masturbate, I’d usually just fall into an irritated sleep and wake with lady blue balls, a problem I imagined vibrator-owners never had. The toy doesn’t have a dedicated button for switching between the two. Instead, the user holds down on the power button for three seconds to glide from vibration to pulse, according to an instructional video on Doxy’s website.

I suggest using your vibrator in conjunction with lube, which will help your toy glide gently across your clitoris instead of tugging at it. If you have a silicone toy, you want to avoid silicone lubes, which can break down your new purchase. It’s a water-based lube (safe for silicone toys!) that has the same wonderful texture as a silicone lube. “When men only use their hands to regularly masturbate, they essentially get used to that one sensation/grip/pressure vibrator,” explains Dr. Tara, a sex educator and coach.

You can also hand control to your partner via a Bluetooth-connected app. One tester said it was a great addition to her sex life with her husband, while others told us it was just as good for solo play. You can even chat with strangers anonymously via the app, if you want to add a different element of excitement. “It’s a beautiful and functional product that brings a lot of excitement to my life,” said one satisfied tester. Our testers found the buttons a little stiff, so being able to flick between settings on their phone was a welcome and more user-friendly alternative. They loved the vibrator’s clean design too, saying the curved shape was great for G-spot stimulation.

But she says there isn’t much to the notion that using them “too much” will decrease sensation or the ability to orgasm in the long-term. She says as women become more comfortable with vibrators, they will also become more familiar with their own erotic responsiveness, which can assist with their non-vibe sexual encounters. Actually, there have been research studies that show that vibe use has benefits that go beyond a quick and easy orgasm. A study out of the University of Colorado showed that vibrators have a host of benefits for those who suffer from some sexual arousal or sensation problems and may work to heal underlying nerve damage. The Starlet is a small but mighty toy that is designed with pleasure air technology that gently sucks and massages.

Dildos are frequently phallic-shaped toys made of silicone , glass, or metal. They’re usually used for vaginal or anal penetration and some of them can be worn with a harness if you want to use it as a strap-on. Some dildos have detailing to make them look more like penises, while others don’t. These tend to be non-vibrating toys, though vibrating dildos are definitely a thing. The key here is to look for a vibrator that explicitly says it’s waterproof rather than water-resistant.

A few less-than-perfectly-dressed fret ends aside, the neck is addictively comfortable. If there’s a lot of Richard Thompson hammer-ons and pull-offs in your own playing vernacular, you’ll love the snappy touch responsiveness. You can really start to bend the Viberator to your own needs with the modern/vintage voice switch. The difference between the two voices is especially pronounced in chorus mode.

Let us introduce you to the best-kept secret in bedroom antics—remote control vibrators. Settle in, get comfortable, and turn on your Gloss by holding down the V button for at least 3 seconds. Gloss can be used to stimulate any area of your body that feels good. Position the pleasure point over your selected area and try different settings, and pressures.