How to Clean a Vibrator and Other Sex Toys Safely

Looking to enhance your sex life and revolutionise your self-care routine? From reduced stress and improved mood to better sleep viberator, there are a whole host of benefits that come with masturbation. While many people enjoy vibrators, they are especially popular amongst women who have trouble achieving orgasm through masturbation or penetration from a partner. Research shows that for nearly 75% of women, penetrative sex alone doesn’t lead to an orgasm.

After a few glasses of wine, I worked up the courage to do the asking. Of these three wands, the Doxy is the one that’s corded (though both Hitachi and Le Wand have corded options, too). While it almost seems archaic to have a wired toy, I see the appeal of using the Doxy. Hitachi’s vibration patterns range from a consistent vibration to a quick pulse to a rev-up-to-slow-down and repeat. The Doxy is the least expensive toy as it starts at just under $120, $15 less than Hitachi. One benefit of the Doxy, however, is that it’s highly customizable from the head to the collar to the buttons to the color of the wand itself.

These controls are factory preset.True Bypass / Bi-colour LED indicatorViberator utilizes True Bypass switching system on both mono and stereo channel. Viberator also utilizes internal reverse power polarity protection circuitry. This innovative vibrator wraps around your shaft—whether hard or flaccid—for intense sensations that feel so much better than your hand. You can stroke it up and down if you want, or massage other pleasure points like the super-sensitive frenulum on the underside of the penis. It comes with a wrist watch-esque remote, which makes it feel like the kind of thing James Bond would jerk off with. “After a week of experimentation, I’m still finding new reasons to love it,” one Babeland reviewer wrote.

The Tracey Cox EDGE Maximum Control Adjustable Stamina Ring is a fan favorite. It may not look like a traditional model, with its slide-to-fit, adjustable ring, but it allows anyone with a penis to achieve a snug, effective fit. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When you are ready for penetration, however, Jawed-Wessel recommends trying a toy that is narrower and shorter than what you were used to pre-birth. We recommend riding one of these grinders if you’re sensitive to direct or focused stimulation. You can set them up on the floor or your bed or even lay them on top of your usual couch arm (we won’t tell).

The study mentioned above from Indiana University does bolster this fact and notes that side effects are rare, and those that do occur don’t tend to last. Over 70 percent of respondents said they experienced no negative side effects from vibrator use, with 3 percent reporting pain. We can’t say for sure if this was from incorrect use or underlying medical conditions, of course, but both those factors definitely can contribute to negative side effects from vibrator use. Womanizer’s Vibe is completely noiseless making it perfect for travel or busy parents who don’t want their activities to be known to the rest of the house.

From iconic wand vibrators (Magic Wand, IYKYK) to oral sex simulators, there’s a nearly endless supply of rumbly, titillating, adult toys to try. We’ve scoured the internet’s best sex toy shops for clit-sucking vibrators, rabbit vibrators, anal toys, whisper-quiet sex-tech for your browsing pleasure (and pleasure pleasure). Whether you want to switch up your masturbation routine, incorporate toys into partnered sex, or just try something new, there’s something here for you, and we want to help you find it.

The VUSH Orb Pleasure Ring is an excellent clitoral vibrator that features dual motors for double the orgasmic joy and 10 pleasure settings for both P and V fun. For vulva owners, the elongated and uber-flexible bunny ears help with targeted clitoral stimulation. It also works as a ‘support’ for extra pleasure during penetrative sex – just nestle it on or on either side of the clit. Then, for penis owners, the toy’s stretchy ring works by restricting blood from flowing back down the phallus, which can help increase sensation. The Lovehoney Power Play is a fantastic choice with its curved tip , strong vibrations and multiple settings to making an exciting addition to any pleasure routine. Made from a silky smooth silicone, this toy is perfect for those exploring G spot stimulation offering 3 speeds and 4 vibration patterns.

The idea is that you can put it in between your labia so it has direct access to your clitoris, use its tiny arms to keep it there, then continue sans hands. For $105, it’s supposed to make that elusive penis-in-vagina orgasm more attainable without getting in the way of any actual sex-having. While she was having great partnered sex, many of her peers were not. She has since written two more books about sexual pleasure for older adults and has reviewed over 100 sex toys from the senior perspective.

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.

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).