10 Best Couples Sex Toys & How to Use Them

In the best instances, the patch exposed to lube appeared slightly raised; in the worst cases, the lube completely removed the finish from the toy, causing it to become gummy, sticky, and blistered. The staff at Early to Bed replicated our test and found similar results. I received my master of public health degree in 2014 from Indiana University, where I assisted research scientist Debra Herbenick with academic and consumer research related to sex-toy use.

Of course, should you decide to use an electric toothbrush as a vibrator, that toothbrush is now for that purpose only. Don’t use the same one for both cleaning your teeth and masturbating. Vibrators are surprisingly stealthy vibrators, covert creatures, and most of us have at least one object in our house that can double as a make-shift vibe. Now, there are some safety considerations when deciding which house-hold items to convert into vibrators. You don’t want to use anything with sharp edges or points on it, and you don’t want anything that can shatter, splinter, or break off. Now, with that last comment, I don’t mean to imply that masturbation is anything to be ashamed of.

Equipped with a special gripped design that targets both your G-spot and clitoris, Lovense’s Dolce vibrator comes equipped with two motors for both areas. Testers loved that the toy’s adjustable base allowed them to use this toy hands-free, enabling the Dolce to sit firmly against the skin and fit snugly internally. Its petite size makes it a perfect option for play while away from home, alongside its discreet design profile.

Each of these plugs is a star in its own right, but I find myself using the smallest size the most. At 4-inches of insertable length, it’s more small-medium in my book—but the narrow design makes it great for anal beginners. Masturbation is a natural part of sexual wellness that relieves tension and allows you to experience pleasure on your own.

Read on to learn why I recommend this multitasker to any pleasure-seeker who is new to sex toys, short on storage space , or otherwise craving variety. I’ve been on the sex toy beat for over a decade, and have tested and reviewed about 400 toys in that time, including over 60 different rabbit vibrators. The ones that stand out to me the most, after testing so many, are those that have a truly great motor (or in some cases, multiple motors), a comfortable shape, and controls that are simple and comprehensible.