National Masturbation Month: The history of the vibrator
With all that in mind, here are some of the best remote-control sex toys. I don’t think the Pulse II works very well as a partnered toy, for several reasons. They’re definitely not intense enough to create significant pleasure for a female partner. It almost feels like there’s a cancellation effect with the oscillations and the vibrations. It’s too hard and bulky to feel very comfortable pressed in between two bodies, and any sort of thrusting is awkward and even slightly painful. I appreciate the effort to involve a partner, but this just feels like a toy that’s meant to be used on its own.
Not only is it made from recycled materials in a green-powered factory, the brand promises to plant a tree with every purchase and it offers a repair and recycle scheme. What’s more, the base is compatible with all Love Not War detachable heads, so you can mix things up depending on your mood. I stand by the fact that it didn’t really need an upgrade in the first place, but the waterproof design is especially welcome. The 40-minute battery life just isn’t enough some days, but I might be greedy. Frankly, I don’t need more than a couple minutes with the Vesper 2 to orgasm, so unless I’m making it a whole hour-long sexual self-care session, 40 minutes is enough.
You can control the Ambi with a programmable app, and this remote control bullet can also connect to a PC. It can use sound-activated vibrations, letting you easily sync it to music or use it while camming. With 3 times the range of other wireless toys, the Lyla is remote-controlled, though it charges by USB. The $159 device comes with a warranty, while the company also offers payment plans. Although there are plenty of good orgasms to be had (as well as the healing of sexual function, which is a crucial topic of overall good health), there has to be some bad news with vibrator use, right? Some valid concerns surround the idea of overuse, numbness, tingling or other injuries to areas that are naturally sensitive.
For powerful external stimulation on not just your clitoris but all erogenous zones, this may be the toy for you. According to Javay Frye-Nekrasova, sex educator and pleasure expert at Lovehoney, these vibrators have large, bulbous wand heads that rumble for the right amount of intensely satisfying stimulation. This device’s strong vibrations can be used all over the body for direct stimulation vibrators, and they’re also popularly used as head-to-toe massagers for sore muscles.
The Touch X boasts a soft, rumbling sound for when you want to keep things quiet, and a straight-up buzz for when you couldn’t care less who hears you getting your vibe on. The compact Touch X fits in the palm of the hand and is praised for how soft it feels, its versatility as a great solo vibrator and how it’s designed to nestle between partners. One criticism users have is that the magnetic charger can be awkward to manage and comes with only the cord (not the charging block). This dual-stimulation suction toy boasts the brand’s best-selling rose suction toy head, but with an exciting addition – a shaft you can flip round and insert for G-spot stimulation.
If you’re looking to treat yourself in the bedroom there are millions of sex toys to choose from, but one of the greatest things about masturbating is you’re totally in control. Ensure that it’s wide, narrow, or long enough to align with the circumference of your clit, advises Stone. If you want to pair the panty vibe with tighter clothing, it’s best to avoid “bullet-vibe-lookin’ bulges,” says Queen. One of the biggest benefits of panty vibrators is their discretion and versatility.
The Pulse Solo Essential is the most pared-down model the brand makes, but if you want a version with a few more cool features (like a remote control) check out the Pulse Duo Lux instead. That’s why the Lelo Ina Wave 2’s game-changing Wave Motion technology makes this rabbit one worth writing about. Mashable culture reporter Jess Joho called the toy “the best that rabbit vibrators have to offer,” and that’s because the internal part of the vibe actually moves inside you, replicating a “come hither” motion. And as gimmicky as it sounds, it actually works pretty freaking well in providing internal stimulation. Thanks to the compact design , it’s ultra discreet and will fit into the palm of your hand nicely – a particularly popular feature among our testers. One of our panellists noted that it didn’t look like a sex toy, so you can easily carry it around with you.
