5 Types of Vibrators That Go Way Beyond the Basics
A basic vibrator isn’t a bad thing. These are the classic sex toys that many people tried first and still love today. Not sure what counts as “basic?” Replace the term with classic or standard, and you might have a better idea. These are the bullets, rabbits, Hitachis, and even older plastic slimline designs.
While they’re nothing wrong with these vibrators, there may be an entire world of buzzy, vibrating pleasure you haven’t encountered yet.
Palm Massagers
Palm massagers, by definition, tend to fit in the palm of your hand. Most also fit against the vulva, allowing you to grind against it as you might grind against your palm. They provide a sort of surround-sound stimulation that doesn’t target pleasure in just one specific area, though the clitoris is often the center of attention.
The Mimic Manta Ray by Clandestine Devices is a great example of this. It’s small enough to fit into your palm, but curved to fit against the vulva in new and exciting ways. And if you need more focus on your clit, you can have that, too.
G-Spot and Clitoral Stimulators
You might see G-spot and clitoris together and think of rabbit vibrators. While that is a common vibrator for dual stimulation, that’s not quite what this style is. They do the same job, but often with an improved design. If you’ve ever used a rabbit vibrator and had to pick your clit or your G-spot to feel the most stimulation, you know the struggle.
One example of the difference between the class rabbit and this kind of vibrator is the Evi Stimulator by Aneros. It’s part kegel stimulator and part clitoral stimulator. It sits inside and against your body in a more natural way than older styles do.
Finger Vibrators
If you think finger vibrators are essentially bullet vibrators, you’re not alone. In many cases, the two are seen as one and the same. But it’s the 21st century, and sex toys have come a long way in the past 20-plus years. Today’s finger vibrators are designed to be an extension of your hand, letting you get off in the way you like best but with added oomph.
The Fin Finger Vibrator by Dame doesn’t look like your typical vibe, and that’s the point. Slip the ring over your fingers and settle the toy between your fingers. Now, touch yourself in the way only you can. And if you want to add more stimulation during partnered sex, touch your partner with it or ask them to wear it as they touch you.
Clit Cuddlers and Suckers
This style of vibrator is truly a 21st-century invention, and there’s no real good name for it, though calling it a clit cuddler or sucker is close. Started by Womanizer, this style is all about using pressure waves — of air or sound, depending on the brand — to stimulate the clit. Instead of plastic or silicone bumping against your most sensitive parts, waves of air or sound stimulate your clit. People who love this vibrator style report faster and bigger orgasms.
What are your options? Womanizer Liberty is a start. You can also go with Satisfyer Pro 2 or Penguin Pro. If you want to try sonic waves, try LELO’s Sona. They’re all small, elegant, and fit against the clit comfortably. And they’re definitely not the vibrator your mom grew up with.
Smart Vibrators
Smart vibrators have nothing to do with shape or style. They’re all about the tech used to create them. So this can look like a rabbit vibrator, a slimline, or a bullet and if it’s got the ability to connect to an app or the internet, it’s a smart vibrator. But, to be honest, most of these vibes look nothing like what you’re used to.
We-Vibe is one of the most popular smart vibrator brands on the market. They make couples sex toys, clitoral stimulators, vibrating cock rings, and vibrating prostate massagers. What makes them “smart” is their We-Connect app that lets you customize the vibrations, save those customizations, and even set your vibrations to music. Even better, you can use the app and the toy to get sexy with a partner, even when they’re miles away.
Conclusion
You’re not basic if you love the classic vibrators you’ve always used. But if you’re bored, looking for a new way to get off, or just like trying new things, it may be time to try a new style of sex toy.