National Masturbation Month: The history of the vibrator
Or, you can angle the arms to provide more pinpointed stimulation wherever you want it. One SELF editor called the compact Maude Vibe the “sex toy I didn’t know I needed.” Its slim, elongated body lets you use it like an extension of your finger, with a tapered tip that targets the clit. This simple, whisper-quiet vibe has three intensities that ramp up from fluttery to “eye-poppingly powerful,” she says. That original vibe had a long body that could enter the vagina, with rabbit “ears” that stimulated the clit. Some rabbit vibes today have preserved this signature style—because if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Others have replaced the “ears” with shorter arms that curve towards the clit or suction mechanisms.
We’re all for lending your hand a hand, so let’s explore the realm of strokers and masturbators. This rabbit vibrator thrusts and vibrates, offering clit and G-spot stimulation simultaneously. While the product description and reviews don’t say whether it’s quiet, it is waterproof so you can muffle out any sounds with running water…and moans.
“Silicone or glass dildos are the best quality,” says Khalili, and this set doubles down on the latter option. One is pink and one is clear; the pink dildo is curved, with nodules along the shaft and bulbed tips at either end. If you and your partner are interested in exploring BDSM but are not into the black-leather vibe, this kit, with pre-tied knots made of natural fiber, is a good place to start.
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.
As the partner of a person with a penis (try saying that five times fast!), this toy is one of my absolute faves on this list, because of how well it combines with blowjobs and handjobs. You can use the toy around the base of a dick while you or your partner stimulates the rest of it viberators, adding some intensity into an already-intense experience. It’s a smart pick for anyone who travels a lot , too, because it’s much more compact than a lot of other options on this list, and even has a travel lock function so it won’t go berserk in your suitcase mid-trek.
