National Masturbation Month: The history of the vibrator
Of course, we mean that in the emotional/spiritual/mental way, but we also mean that if you don’t have a vibrator you love at the moment, it’s time to get one. That said, it’s wise to think about how you want to use your new toy. If you plan on using your vibrator during partnered sex, you may want to opt for one that’s slimmer and less intrusive. If you’re using the toy solo, you might not care if it has a cord or has a larger, clunkier design. This depends on a range of different factors, including material, frequency of use and whether you’ve been cleaning it regularly. This was made even more enjoyable by the buttons, which (unlike on many bullet vibrators) are smooth to press and accessible, making this a good pick for first-time buyers.
After 20 minutes of consistent use, the Hitachi shuts off for safety reasons (presumably, because the toy gets hotter the longer it’s on) and to preserve battery life. But for the most part, this isn’t an area too many companies seem comfortable approaching just yet. For example, one sex toy designer did chuckle when I made the hypothetical suggestion of sex toys specifically made and marketed for older users. Among the companies that are consciously working to address and court this demographic is Tantus, which has been actively creating sex toys with disabled users in mind for years. There’s also the Fiera pre-intimacy vibrator for generating arousal, whose creators told Mic it’s made with seniors in mind.
These small sex toys are designed to slide onto your fingers or sit right between them, allowing you to use one as an extension of your finger. “Finger vibrators are also great for people to extend the experience of their own touch,” says Balestrieri. “Because they are often easy to hold, or slide over a finger, there is less mobility and agility required to access the pleasure of a vibrator. When used via solo sex, a finger vibrator allows you to stay more closely connected to your own sensations and erotic energy because it organically matches your own movements,” she explains. Whether you have a treasure trove of sex toys or this is your first one, finding the best one to suit your needs can be a game-changer for your sex life. Most have a single motor and only one or two buttons to control intensity.
Phthalates have come under fire for their potential to affect human health (the scientific jury is still out, according to the CDC) but in the name of “better safe than sorry,” you can easily find sex toys that are phthalate-free. This is any vibrator designed specifically to make the outside of your body feel incredible. People typically use them on their clitoris, labia, and vulva, but you can try them for external stimulation on any part of your body you like.
Some testers did find that Bluetooth disconnected at times, but we had lots of positive feedback on its feel and design. Testers were asked to score each product on its ease of use, design, functionality and performance, as well as providing feedback on what they liked and aspects that could be improved. We built in a Demo Push Button which allows you to bypass the synchronized mode whether the bike is running or not. This puts the vibrator into a high power mode, for as long as you hold the button. Womanizer’s new 2-in-1 Clitoral Stimulator uses Pleasure Air Technology and added vibrations for complete bliss.
The Volta definitely involves a bit of a learning curve, and it’s probably a better choice for advanced sex-toy users. The Inmi Vibrassage series features three vibrator models, each of which uses three individual tendrils to stimulate the clitoris. The two models we tested, the Fondle and the Caress, each have one stationary vibrating leg and two legs that rotate in circular motions to stimulate the clitoris. We preferred the longer handle of the Fondle, which made it easier and more ergonomically comfortable to use. Both testers who tried these toys said that using them involved a learning curve, and while one tester enjoyed the novel sensations and achieved orgasm using them, our other tester could not, even after multiple sessions.
All in all, I like it and I’m going to use it, but the people who absolutely should buy one are those who run sex clubs and dungeons. As far as I see it , sitting on the machine feels inherently kinky, and this can only be enhanced by exhibitionism or BDSM, so the perfect place to use one may be at a sex party or a kink meet-up. If you can spare the cash and want a literal sex machine in your home, definitely buy a Motorbunny Buck. I feel like a badass having one, even if I do have to awkwardly explain its presence to my cat sitter. If you want to go big and bold and can afford it, it’s worth the cost — and you deserve the orgasms.
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This petite style of vibe, as its name suggests, is small and shaped like a bullet. These are useful for stimulating any external spot that likes vibration, and can fit into small spaces between bodies, making them ideal for pairing with penetrative sex or using with a dildo or strap-on. Usually these vibes are on the weaker side, because their limited size makes it hard to cram a high-powered motor inside viberator, but there are some exceptions.
The clitoris gets lots of attention—and for good reason—but there’s another area worthy of some serious stimulation. We’re talking about the G-spot, of course, which is most easily aroused via G-spot vibrators designed specifically to target this erogenous zone. We test a lot of sex toys and accessories here at WIRED, and there isn’t enough room in one list for all of our favorite picks. There’s barely enough room on this list for all the toys we’d consider phenomenal, let alone the ones we consider the absolute best.
