Vibrators: What They Are and How to Use Them
While companies seem to invent interesting new vibrator shapes every year, there are a few key vibrator categories that are classics for a reason—why reinvent the wheel (or the wand)? We like that the vibrations feel stronger and more rumbly when compared with our other Magic Wand picks’, and that this new version is easier to clean (because it can be run under a faucet). At the end of this experiment, we discovered that the lube had an effect on every single toy.
In 200 AD, doctors prescribed female genital massage as a form of treatment for hysteria (ugh, don’t get me started). But in what was one of the least surprising moves of all time, they complained that the method was «too labor intensive» and «messy» and put an end to it. The hand crank—the earliest constructed sex toy—came along in 1890, and it was followed by a number of similar inventions, like 1904’s gas-powered «Pneumatic Detwiller» and 1920’s porn-inspired «Polar Cub Electric.»
Although we recommend this model as a starter vibrator, 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.
It has plenty of features and moving parts to keep your pleasure levels at an absolute maximum. The rabbit ears stimulate your clitoris while the tip goes to work on your internal hot buttons. You’ll also want to make sure that you don’t use anything with an electrical current internally. That means that it can be used for stimulating the outside parts of the genitals, but not for penetration. Additionally, to avoid electrocution, you don’t want to use anything with an electrical current in the tub or other body of water. There are sex toys that are made to be waterproof, but household items?
The Lelo Hugo remote control vibrator promises to give you longer, more intense climaxes. If you’re feeling frisky, you can even hand over control to your partner—thanks to the Ferri’s wireless range, they can make you quiver from up to 30 feet away. The SenseMotion™ technology responds to movements of the remote vibrator, so you can get your groove on without having to worry about fumbling with buttons. And if that wasn’t enough , the LYLA 2 has almost silent vibrations, so you can enjoy yourself without worrying about the neighbors.
Add this little gem to your toy collection and let the good times roll. With 12 intense power and vibration settings, there’s sure to be a setting that gets you off. And if that’s not enough, the vibrator is also waterproof for shower play alone or with a partner. Some of the household sex toys we recommend here aren’t specifically designed for skin contact (think candles, vegetables, and ice).