And, of course, when we’re talking about discretion, we’re not

‘I had the most intense orgasms ever’: The best vibrators for 2025, tested by 130 women

Other benefits include using it across the body to explore the erogenous zone—from the perineum and nipples to the inner thighs, belly button, and nape of the neck viberators,” says O’Reilly. Gone are the days of sex toys that feel like cheap knockoff action figures and clunky, pink, plastic rabbit vibrators—although rabbit vibes are still all the rage for some people. Today’s toys are designed by sex educators, medical professionals, and the world’s greatest sex experts.

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.

“I really like the ones where the internal and external parts can be controlled separately,” sex writer and sex toy reviewer Amy Norton says. This sleek U-shaped vibrator is a game-changer for shared pleasure, according to our panel. The longer arm can be inserted into the vagina and used to stimulate both the G-spot and penis, while the outer arm vibrates against the clitoris. It has a motor at each end and nine increasingly powerful settings – from a gentle murmur to deep rumbling vibrations – for heightened pleasure during intercourse. The lightweight design and travel pouch make it a worthy companion for holidays, and it can be used in the bath or shower. The battery life (one hour) isn’t the longest, but this wouldn’t put our panel off using it time and time again.

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.”

With its forceful motor coupled with its sleek look, it was actually one of my favorites. Sex toys are personal item because we are all different when it comes to sexual pleasure. The Satisfyer Pro 2 delivers a completely different sensation to standard vibrators in that it provides suction. It’s ideal for people who love the feel of oral sex over the sometimes-intense buzzing of a traditional bullet vibe. From newfangled tapping vibrators to classic G-spot stimulators to devices that provide pleasure to multiple zones at once, we’re sharing some of our favorite sex toys on the market. And, of course, when we’re talking about discretion, we’re not only talking about volume—we’re also talking about toys that have a more streamlined or understated appearance.

When talking with your partner, you may find it helpful to explain that using a vibrator may help you achieve certain sensations that aren’t possible without it. Sex toy retailers that vet their products for safety and pleasure include Babeland, Good Vibes, Spectrum Boutique, Lovehoney, Lovers, and Organic Loven. All these shops carry products from the luxury sex toy manufacturers included on this list, like Dame, Lelo, Le Wand, Womanizer, and more.

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.

This incredibly sophisticated device promised to take me on a journey of discovery, targeting not just one or two, but three erogenous zones (!) simultaneously. With its innovative SenSonic and DeepSonic technologies, I was eager to see if it could live up to the hype and deliver the mind-blowing orgasms it claimed. When pleasure product companies started making dildos and other toys shaped like tentacles, unicorn horns, candy canes, and even chess pieces, I was tickled.