Type: bullet vibrator | Material: ABS plastic and silicone | Modes: 6 vibration settings | Waterproof: yes | Battery: 90 minutes | Lube compatibility: water-based lube
Best Gift Set: We-Vibe Date Night Set
Why we love it: Date night just got a whole lot hotter. This luxe set from WeVibe includes two of the brand’s most alluring toys. First up is the We-Vibe Nova 2, a flexible rabbit vibrator that stimulates the clitoris and the G-spot simultaneously. Unlike many rabbit vibrators, the shaft and external arm on the Nova 2 are flexible, ensuring it hits the right spot(s) every time. Then you have the We-Vibe Pivot, a vibrating ring that fits snugly around a penis or dildo and provides 11 vibration patterns and modes to play with.
Expert’s tip: Both toys can be controlled via the We-Vibe app. Plus, within the app, you can create custom vibration patterns for the two of you to enjoy. How romantic!
Type: rabbit vibrator, penis ring | Material: body-safe silicone | Modes: none (Nova 2), 10 vibrations (Pivot) | Waterproof: yes | Battery: up to 2 hours (for both toys) | Lube compatibility: water-based lube
Best Palm Vibrator: Je Joue MiMi Soft
Why we love it: This palm-size vibrator invites you to get creative. The Je Joue MiMi Soft vibrator provides five speeds and seven patterns of rumbly vibration to your clitoris, nipples, perineum, penis, or wherever else. It also has a soft tip perfect for pinpoint stimulation, or you can use the flat side for wider stimulation in the area.
Expert’s tip: Several reviewers say this is a great vibrator to use alone or during partnered sex since the uniquely flat design makes it easy to hold it between your bodies.
Type: palm/external vibrator | Material: body-safe silicone | Modes: 5 speeds, 7 patterns | Waterproof: yes | Battery: not specified | Lube compatibility: water-based lube
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use a sex toy?
The math is plain and simple. “For folks with vulvas and vaginas, we need to remember that three out of four women need direct or indirect clitoral stimulation for optimal sexual pleasure,” shares Rosara Torrisi, PhD, a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT-certified sex therapist at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy in Syosset, New York. Not to mention, there are proven mental health benefits. In 2021, during the height of the pandemic, there was a study that found subjects who were sexually active experienced less anxiety and depression. Even outside of lockdown, using sex toys is a form of self-care that can’t be overlooked.
Who can use a sex toy?
Everyone! In particular, those who can’t reach orgasm through penetrative sex, or people who simply want to explore new avenues of masturbation. “The more orgasms you have, the better you’re going to know how to get there, the more you’re going to want them, and the more you understand yourself,” Holly Richmond, a somatic psychologist and certified sex therapist, previously told Allure. In turn, you can share said information with a partner to make your sexual exploits infinitely more pleasurable.