The Womanizer Was So Good I Passed Out the First Time I Tried It
Fast-forward to the 1950s, when one company began marketing the Vibra Finger “Gum Massager” (uh-huh). Featuring a “full-size” finger attached to an electric base, the massager was dentist approved. The money-back guarantee is nice, but we have a feeling no one ever took advantage of it.
There’s a lot of vibrator fear-mongering out there, mostly from idiots who are threatened by female sexual empowerment. Or that your male partners would be intimidated by your vibrator usage? Let’s bust through the BS and talk about how to make your vibrator a healthy part of your masturbatory life.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try Vesper 2 with my penis-wielding partner, but that’s fine. Every time I wore it, I was expressing my sexuality in a way that would have had me burned at the stake in 17th-century Salem. Because the Vesper 2 makes me feel the same way, it’s not something I even wanted to share with my partner. I wanted the discovery, the pleasure, and the orgasms to be on my terms with my brand-new vibrator necklace—a sentiment, I’m sure, some people will understand once they get their hands on Vesper 2. As you might expect, the sex toy company Fun Factory is known for toys that look (and are) fun.
Attempting any other position (especially a more vertical one) was starting to seem pretty unrealistic. Ten minutes in, we opted to continue sans vibrator, and I set little Eva aside. Further, all three companies have more vibrator options than just these three, such as the petite Le Wand or corded (original) Hitachi. If the three reviewed here don’t fit the bill for you, peruse their other offerings.
I set it up next to my bed with the help of my girlfriend, who knows more about cables than I do. It was a full moon in Scorpio, the sign of sex, so I felt extra enthusiastic about giving it a go. Gigi Engle is a certified sex coach, educator, and writer living in Chicago. Customers have mixed opinions about the massager’s speed, with some appreciating the variable speed feature while others find the very low speed unsatisfactory. Customers have mixed opinions about the massager’s weight, with some appreciating that it’s light enough to handle with clients, while others find it slightly heavy.
This vibrator has a forked tip and a powerful motor in each tip, which Hodder says guarantees intense vibration power and offers a unique way to stimulate the clitoris without having to make direct contact. “Simply position the clitoris between each tip and try pinching or squeezing them together, almost like a clit sandwich,” Hodder says (Jimmy Jane, $59). Rest assured there’s a good reason for their various curves and fork-like apparatus.
Our Good Housekeeping Institute testing panel, made up of over 130 women of all ages and sex toy experience levels, tested a range of vibrators to find the ones worth investing in. Safe-sex practices are important either with a partner or on your own. Ensuring your toys are clean keeps infections at bay and can improve the life-span of your bedroom buddy. Remote control options come with a separate device that offers short-range control or hands-free fun. Meanwhile app-controlled vibrators are ideal for long-distance sessions.
As a professional sex toy reviewer with nearly a decade of experience, one of the hills that I will die on is that Satisyfer is one of the most-overlooked brands in the game. Their vibrators are high-quality and not too expensive (the ideal combo). The entire FemmeFunn Ultra Wand is coated in buttery, body-safe silicone with a bumpy feel that’s not just for aesthetics. “Textures and sensations on the clit and vulva can bring novelty to the body and mind, which can be more exciting than experiencing the same smooth surface all the time,” Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn previously told SELF. If you’re ready to move on to more abstract dildos, there are plenty of options, as they come in many fantastical shapes and sizes, including ones with glitter vibrator, beads and different textures, to appeal to your desires.
“Find a setting you think is fun and use it on different parts of your body to see how it feels. Remember, there’s no ‘right’ way to pleasure yourself.” Solo sex not only helps you figure out what gives you pleasure but helps you feel more confident during partnered sex, which can lead to more fulfilling and healthy relationships. Dr. Lincoln adds that there’s no risk of sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy with masturbation. The Laya III’s C-shape allows it to cup your entire vulva hands-free (so you can focus on using those elsewhere). Pressure or friction in that area can be intensely satisfying,” says Shannon.
The Satisfyer Pro 2, however, is so well-loved that I couldn’t exclude it from this list because of my own biases. Its most unique attribute is that it uses oscillation technology instead of standard vibration to provide stimulation to a man’s frenulum (the seam on the underside of the penis that is extremely sensitive to touch). There are five oscillation patterns that can be adjusted for intensity. Getting more comfortable and in tune with your sexual health can be intimidating as is going through the process of buying a sex toy and putting it to good use. However, Viv Conway, co-founder of Girls Get Off, says it’s completely normal to feel nervous or embarrassed about using a vibrator. “The Lovehoney Magic Bullet 10 Function Bullet Vibrator is an excellent budget-friendly option for those looking for a versatile , beginner-friendly, and discreet toy.
