In my role as a commerce editor, I’ve written about the best sex toys for women for over four years. I’ve spoken with dozens of certified sex experts, tried many myself, and waded through studies and reviews. The questions I get asked the most by people are “How does toy work?” (I know, some of them look pretty futuristic), and “Which one should I buy first?” If you’re wondering the same, I’ll share what I always tell my friends: Figure out how you want to use the toy (alone, with other people, or both), and what sensations give you the most pleasure.
Then, you can narrow it down. For instance, if you know you like clitoral stimulation and the sensation of oral sex, the powerful and the cheaper are two of the . Need a ? Try the , or the remote-controllable .
Want to try pegging? Add a , like and a to your cart. Beginners to can opt for the easy-to-use, wallet-friendly or (both faves of mine). Here's a quick breakdown of what each major sex toy type is best for, in case your head's spinning.
Ahead, the best options for folks with vulvas, according to reviewers (like me) and sex educators. All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Lelo Amazon The extended mouth of this slips around the clit and pulses airwaves against it—without actually touching it. The luxury toy tops our experts' lists again and again because of how its sensations manage to smoothly build from gentle to powerful. It's sleek to look at, easy to hold, and has a unique cruise-control setting that increases the toy's intensity when pressed against the body (so you don't have to fumble around with buttons).
Unlike other vibes, you don't need to move the Sona Cruise at all—place the mouth over your clitoris and it does all the work for you. The result? A deliciously good orgasm . It created a after a sensual buildup, the kind of luxuriously drawn-out orgasm that still has you feeling tingly minutes later.
While its competitors aim to get women off quickly, this is more about sustained pleasure. Worth noting though, it's made of pretty hard plastic. (also on this list), for example, is squishy where it comes into contact with your skin, so you can press it down without worrying about pain.
But you've got to be careful with this one: Its power is unprecedented, and that's saying a for someone who's tried a lot of alarmingly strong toys — , sex educator and writer, in The toy is a little noisy and reviewers say intensity may feel too strong for some–especially on the highest setting, plastic is hard Maude Grip the Maude Vibe like a wand in one hand and direct its tapered tip wherever feels good on your body—the nipples, neck, or clit, perhaps. It only has three speeds to choose between, which you can change with a single button, and its $49 price tag is relatively affordable. It also comes with a travel-friendly carrying case, and its body is discreet and trim.
The Maude Vibe has hands down been my go-to vibrator for over two years. I was intimidated by all of the patterns and speeds some other vibes offer, so the Maude was such a relief. Its oblong shape acts like a high-powered finger that spreads sensation all along my vulva.
It's simple to use, with just three settings, but don’t be fooled; each mode ramps up in intensity, and I'm able to climax back to back. — Glamour It's not waterproof, and Griggs says the run time on her toy is more like 30 minutes after two years of use..
