National Masturbation Month: The history of the vibrator
Understand that using sex toys is part of having a healthy and satisfying sex life, and many people use them regularly so there’s no need to feel like you’re abnormal for wanting to try them for yourself. If you’re unsure whether your toy is waterproof, the first thing you should do is check the packaging and instruction manual as this is a key selling feature of sex toys and will definitely be made clear if it is. If it doesn’t say it’s waterproof, err on the side of caution and assume it’s not. I promise—this is the last Womanizer product I’ll mention, but there’s a good reason it’s here.
If you live in a place with a removable shower head, it’s a great option for a discreet vibrator. Many people find the sensation of the pressurized water on their genitals pleasurable, and being in the bath or shower means you’re already in a space where you’re unlikely to be interrupted. If you don’t have a moveable shower head, but do have a bathtub , you can try lying on your back and tilting your hips into the stream from the faucet. Here’s yet another option, one that you can find at drug stores or big box stores (places like Target). They are generally made of plastic, made to plug in to an outlet, and are for external use only.
The bottom button’s sole purpose is to cycle backward through the aforementioned settings—a lifesaver when you wish to revisit a prior setting without cycling through 14 other settings along the way. The small, sleek Satisfyer Purple Pleasure vibrator is an excellent value at a typical price of $40 (a similar model from a different manufacturer that we’ve tested retails for $90), yet it makes no sacrifices in quality. With its aesthetically pleasing streamlined shape, waterproof silicone body, and USB rechargeable battery, this toy looks and feels like a more expensive “luxury” vibrator.
However, the anus and rectum are delicate mucous membranes that are highly absorptive and prone to irritation, and many people use their toys more frequently than 15 minutes per week. For this reason, we decided to err on the side of caution and choose toys made from high-quality, nonporous materials for this guide. But for people who already know that they like using a vibrator, our $100-plus picks are reliable and well worth the investment. The Aer is extremely simple to charge and operate (one tester described it as having “zero learning curve”), with a magnetic USB charger port at its base and three buttons on the top of the toy.
I totally get that $200 is a lot for a sex toy you might not like until you try it. Its Pro 2 model offers a similar clitoral stimulation to the Womanizer, but for much less. You don’t get all of the same features as you would with the Womanizer Premium (like the autopilot or Smart Silence features), but at that price, I wouldn’t expect them.
It features a uniquely soft, real-like tongue that creates licking motions to stimulate the g-spot and clitoris. The fingertip also feels smooth and has a slight friction surface texture to help create a realistic sexual experience. When it comes to sex toys, we’ve covered the spectrum, from sex toys for couples to sex toys for beginners, anal toys, and more. Sure, you could keep relying on your hand (or a homemade sex toy), but why limit yourself when there’s an exciting world of options that can simulate and heighten the sensations during your solo sessions?
Approach the topic with empathy and be prepared to deal with a contentious reaction. Our factory viberator, our engineers, and our customer service agents are ready to help you. Periwinkle and sparkly, the Vibrato looks more like a skin care device than like something that belongs in my bedside collection. But I like having the option to use a toy that doesn’t look like a body part—personally, I find them playful.
