Unbound Bender Flexible Internal Vibrator
Generally, you can count on high-quality vibrators to land somewhere between $50 to $150. Make sure that regardless of price point, the vibe you’re buying is made of body-safe materials like platinum-grade silicone. No matter what, the general consensus among experts is that your toy should be phthalate-free, Howard says. Phthalates are a group of chemical plasticizers typically used to make plastics softer, so you usually spot them in jelly-like toys.
Avoid materials like PVC, elastomer vibrators, and rubber that are known to be porous or to contain phthalates, which can be toxic. Although it can feel good to manually thrust a rabbit in and out, sometimes you want the toy to do the work for you—and that’s where the Clutch comes in. Its internal arm jiggles in and out in a way that feels like tiny little thrusts right against the G-spot, while its external arm offers wonderfully rumbly clitoral vibrations. It holds a place of honor in my nightstand’s top drawer because the orgasms it delivers are so consistent and intense.
The speed control receives mixed feedback, with some praising the variable speed feature while others mention the very low speed setting. If you’re bullet-curious and don’t want to spend a ton on something you might like, this affordable vibe could be a good first foray into the category. “Unbound’s chic mini-vibe is as portable as it is powerful,”Bezalel says. It features a pointed tip for perfectly targeted stimulation, and despite having only one speed, it’s extra powerful for target stimulated. They’re typically smaller than your average handheld vibrator or wand, with one blunt or flat end and another that’s more tapered or pointed like a lipstick.
As SELF previously reported, sex toys can pass along STIs, so safer sex practices apply here. If you’re using a sex toy with someone outside of a sexually monogamous partnership , put a condom over your toy. Condoms are also key if you want to use a toy for both vaginal and anal stimulation (which you can do as long as the toy is safe for anal, a.k.a. it has a flared base). With that being said, each clit is as unique as a snowflake and should be treated as such, according to Lexington, Kentucky-based marriage and family therapist Juliana Hauser, PhD. “Discover if your glans (clitoral tip) likes light vibration or a stronger speed,” she says.
The Lelo LYLA 2 is a bullet vibrator that comes with a wireless remote. It’s pretty much the Cadillac of bullet vibrators if you’re into that sort of thing. This vibrating prostate massager is specifically designed to provide targeted stimulation to the prostate and perineum, giving you all the sensations you need to reach new heights of pleasure.
As unique as this option may look in my collection of microphone-shaped wand vibes, the curved head makes it easier to hit my hot spots. Often, my wrist cramps up and my arms tucker out from holding a vibrator at the angle I need to pleasure myself—but I’ve never had that problem with the ergonomic Mega Massager. I also love that this budget-friendly pick includes a knobby silicone sleeve that can slide over the smooth attachment for some extra texture. This wand vibrator comes highly recommended by Jessica O’Reilly, PhD, host of the Sex With Dr. Jess podcast and co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Seduction and Foreplay.
