While this might sound intimidating

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In fact, there are a bunch of different kinds of vibrators out there—and it’s sensible to understand each kind before selecting one (or a few) to spend money on. According to their website, the Doxy Original Massager is 30 percent more powerful than Hitachi’s wand. Its large head and buttons make it easy to maneuver and change settings. I can’t test for whether the Doxy is exactly 30 percent more powerful, but it nonetheless had the same “foolproof orgasm” vibes — literally and figuratively — as other wands. Yes, the Womanizer is a suction toy, meaning it’s not this writer’s favorite.

Jawed-Wessel, whose area of research expertise is postpartum sex, likes Lelo’s clitoral vibrators, “which are perfect for the woman who doesn’t even want to be reminded of vaginal penetration,” she says. The nipples are very sensitive, so showing them some attention can be an exciting way to bring more pleasure to solo or partner sex. This is super lightweight, so you can really focus on the sensations, plus there are five modes to find your ideal intensity. And don’t be afraid to explore beyond the breasts — try tickling around the vulva or penis to see what feels good. Introducing hands-free vibration during sex can enhance things for both you and your partner, and this is a good first option for people who haven’t experimented with wearable toys before (just note that it may feel snug at first).

But staring across the room at the new Godin Connaisseur MJ, glowing in soft spring sunlight, I kept thinking about two very classic American guitar companies. Martin and Rickenbacker are famous for very different things, and one of them rarely made acoustic instruments. But check out the Godin’s sunburst finish—it sure reminds me of Rickenbackerfireglo. The herringbone-patterned purling evokes that found on a D-28 as well as Rickenbacker’s checkerboard binding. There are practical reasons that this Godin feels like an alternate-universe offspring from the two American companies—most notably the super-satisfying playability.

It uses “WaveMotion technology” that allows the larger arm of the Ina Wave 2 to curl in the same way human fingers making a “come hither” gesture do. That finger-like motion stimulates the G-spot, while the external arm acts as a clitoral stimulator. “The Magic Wand is still our No. 1 seller. We carry other wands, but it’s still the best. It has a reputation like no other,” says Amrich. The $70 model has a classic design that provides powerful vibration and must be plugged in while in use, while the newer, rechargeable model is $150.

Just note that the Soraya Wave isn’t as quiet or discreet as the other rabbits in this round-up, and may not be one for beginners due to lack of detailed instructions. They were then asked to rate each toy on its ease of use, design and performance, providing feedback on what they liked, what aspects could be improved and how it made them feel. If for any reason, you’re not completely satisfied with your product or solution from Martin Engineering vibrators, we will happily honor our Absolutely No Excuses Guarantee and fully refund your money or provide a better solution for you. Like all our ball vibrators, this pneumatic vibrator is ideal for knocking down material blockages and is built for the toughest conditions.

There are plenty of suction vibrators out there, including popular picks like the Satisfyer Pro 2 that are cheaper than the $129 Poet. This versatility will require a bit more patience in figuring out how to make this vibe work for you, but that’s par for the course with many a suction toy. This new model lets you take the ecstasy of the OG Hitachi anywhere while delivering the same legendary power of its predecessor. It’s got four different vibration speeds for its firm silicone head, a four-speed selector switch that lets you control its intensity, and a light display so you can see what level you’re on.

The LELO Gigi 2 is made of super-smooth silicone and is completely waterproof (up to one meter). It does take a while to fully charge — roughly two hours — but it holds its charge for that long, as well. It comes with its own little carrying case, too , which is a small dome cover that pops right on top of the egg dish. I love this because it means that I can keep the vibrator out while it’s charging and no one will be the wiser.

If you’re feeling braver, you may want to try a fully insertable “egg”. While this might sound intimidating, it just means the tip of the vibrator is rounded and sits right on the G-spot. If you haven’t heard of the female G-spot, let alone know where it is, don’t worry, we’re here to ask the important questions. “The G-spot is an area of sensitive tissue located inside the vagina that, when stimulated, can create intense pleasure and powerful orgasms,” explains Annabelle Knight, sex and relationships expert at Lovehoney. Your first thought when it comes to this G-spot vibrator is likely, what is that? But this uniquely designed toy is engineered with pleasure-enhancing tech, and it gave one of our testers one of their strongest orgasms yet.