The best types of vibrators

Are you searching around for the best vibrator?

Maybe you fancy treating yourself to a new one or are looking around for your first one.

Either way, you’ve most probably realised there are plenty of options, which can make the whole shopping-around-for-vibrators-experience feel a tad bit overwhelming.

That’s where this article comes in. It provides you with all the initial information you need to know about vibrators, and (rather helpfully) provides you with a list of the best vibrators, as selected by our experts.

We hope you find it useful and that it answers any queries you may have about vibrators, and that you find our experts’ top picks list just as useful too! 

What are vibrators?

Vibrators are a type of sex toy. Just like other sex toys, vibrators are used to provide people with more pleasure during sex or masturbation.

Also referred to as vibes and personal massagers, vibrators are designed to stimulate the clitoris, vulva and vagina by continuously vibrating.

They can also be used to stimulate the penis, scrotum, testicles, nipples and anus. They are available in various different shapes and sizes; with some designed to be used internally and some, externally.

Summary

• Vibrators are a type of sex toy that can help stimulate your genitals, as well as other parts of your body, providing sexual pleasure in the process.

How do they work?

As we’ve already established, there are different types of vibrators, and they all work in different ways to each other.

If you want to get the hang of using a vibrator, it’s important you know the type of vibrator you’ve got. Generally speaking, there are 5 main types of vibrators:¹

G-spot vibrators

As the name suggests, G-spot vibrators stimulate your G-spot (an area within your internal upper vaginal wall). They’re angled in such a way that they apply pressure to this area, which creates a pleasurable sensation.

They’re made from all sorts of different materials, ranging from silicone to glass and wood, and are rechargeable or battery operated.

How to use them: The G-spot becomes larger when you’re aroused, which is the ideal situation for using a G-spot vibrator. Point the vibrator so that the curved side is pointing upwards and is perfectly positioned to stimulate your G-spot, which is right near your vaginal opening, so only short thrusts are needed.

Rabbit vibrators

Are designed to provide G-spot and clitoral stimulation, thanks to the shaft and little prong-like ‘rabbit ears.’ They can help you achieve a blended orgasm from both the G-spot and clitoris. Use them for internal stimulation, external stimulation or both. 

How to use them: Insert the shaft into your vagina while allowing the rabbit head and clitoris to make contact at the same time. Gently move it around to find an angle that’s comfortable and feels most pleasurable.

Wand vibrators

The beauty of wand vibrators is that they can be used on your erogenous zones and to provide pleasure elsewhere on your body. They’re both stimulating and relaxing, can achieve external and clitoral stimulation and come in rechargeable and battery operated models.

How to use them: Gently place the wand on your clitoris, but keep moving it around as some models can be so powerful they can easily make you feel numb down there.

Certain wand vibrators come with accessories that you can attach to them for internal stimulation. If you do start to feel numb, you may want to consider using a towel or keeping your underwear on to help dial down the strength of the vibrations.

Vibrators for couples

There are plenty of couples vibrators on the market, ranging from Bluetooth-controlled sex toys to vibrating penis rings.

How you use them: The instructions will very much depend on the type of vibrator you’re using, so make sure you check them out for how to get the most from your sex toy. And once you’ve finished using them, make sure you thoroughly clean them and store them away safely for next time.

The shape of some vibrators can make them difficult to clean. Some are also made from porous materials, so you may want to consider covering your vibrator with a condom, especially if you and your partner are using it in a variety of different ways internally.

Summary

• Different vibrators work in different ways. For example, G-spot vibrators stimulate your G-Spot; rabbit vibrators G-spot and clitoral stimulation and wand vibrators can be used all over your body.

What are the best vibrators?

Well it very much depends on what you want to use your vibrator for, e.g. clitoral or G-spot stimulation, or both, or some other form of other sexual pleasure.

There’s also the fact that everyone’s different down there, so what may be a good size or shape for one person, may not be as great for the next.

Materials can also play a big part in the decision-making process too, with the sensation and movement of certain materials differing from others, e.g. hard plastic and metal versus rubber or thermal plastic.

Of course, the best vibrators in your books have been tried-and-tested and given the thumbs up by the best person - you. It also pays to see what other people are recommending too, including our in-house team of experts. So let’s take a look, shall we?

Can everybody use vibrators?

Yes, vibrators are something we can all use, if we choose to, although not everybody has the need or desire to use them. More than 70% of women reportedly cannot orgasm without clitoral stimulation or other forms of touch, which is where sex tools, such as vibrators can be particularly useful.²

As is the case with most sex toys, vibrators can be used by anybody, in whatever way they choose to use them.

However, it’s worth bearing in mind that some people have experienced numbness, irritation or swelling as a result of using them, so it’s best to start gradually and ease off if you start to feel any of these side effects.

Summary:

• The best vibrators differ from person-to-person based on their sexual desires and personal experience of using them.
• If you are new to using them, start steady as some of them can give off strong vibrations that can lead to numbness or cause irritation.

Takeaway

Vibrators aren’t something we tend to discuss openly because they’re linked to a part of our lives that’s intimate.

Advancements in their design over the years mean they can help us achieve pleasure in many different ways, giving us even more options to choose from in the process.

We hope you’ve found this intro to vibrators useful and that it’s answered any initial questions you may have had about them when you first started reading this article.

One thing we didn’t mention in this article is lubricant, which goes hand-in-hand with vibrators. For the lowdown on lube, check out this article, ‘5 types of lubricants.’

Last updated: 28 October 2021