Carnal pleasure doesn’t need to be raunchy, gendered, or silly. It can just be nice (not to mention nice-looking)
Photo: Courtesy of Maude It’s been three years since we first wrote about the new class of high-design vibrators, the ones that look less like penises and more like objets d’art. Since then, we have seen a steady influx of sculptural vibrators that can be purchased everywhere from Anthropologie to Walmart and left out on a nightstand without catching a second glance.
What we think: “This one was amazing. It worked so fast that I was like, Whoa, not even ready for it,” says Tester A, who has owned several vibrators and prefers higher-powered ones. “And I didn’t think it would work because it looks like a Muji mister.” Tester B, who has had little success with vibrators in the past and likes a buzz that’s medium in intensity, had the same reaction.
Like the Tori, the Kushi had the strongest motor and the most vibration settings of the three toys Tester M tried. In fact, the Kushi was so intense that it didn’t take much buildup to orgasm at all. By contrast, the Rin was so gentle that it was a struggle to make it all the way to orgasm, and the Temari, while beautiful to look at and strong enough, was a little awkward to maneuver.
Buy if: You want a good middle-of-the-road vibrator that is slightly more mellow in motor power than the Maude Vibe and that has a greater variety of vibration rhythms. You really can’t go wrong with this one, whether for solo use or partner use. What we think: “On the box, the Touch X is described as the ‘Magic Multitasker,’ but I think it’d be more accurate to call it the ‘Magic Multi-Orgasm-er,’” says Tester I. Straddling the line between a design-y vibrator and a more obvious sex toy, it won’t double as a little modern sculpture or necklace pendant , but it definitely doesn’t look like a cheesy gag gift from Spencer’s, either.
Buy if: If you’re looking for an entry-level vibrator that’s got a little extra going on, with an unassuming form that’s actually quite nice to look at and hold in your hand. What we think: As a rule, air-suction toys tend to produce a much deeper, fuller, and more intense orgasm than regular vibrators. And they get you there fast. “I’ve tried a bunch of air-suction toys at lower price points, and while some of them produce a similar orgasm, none can touch the thoughtful details in the Womanizer Premium’s design,” Tester H says.
$99 at Lelo Buy We-Vibe Melt Clitoral Sucking Vibrator $142 Much like the Womanizer, Lelo Sona, or Lora Dicarlo Baci, the We-Vibe Melt has a cuplike tip made from waterproof silicone that vibrates and pulses air to stimulate the feeling of oral sex . But unlike the other three models, the Melt can be connected to the We-Connect app for touchscreen controls and long-distance play.
$140 at Babeland Buy Dame Fin $75 $75 Buy at Amazon Buy $85 at Dame Buy What we think: The silicone feels like expensive silk. The colors — like navy, seafoam green, and “quartz” pink — are also genuinely beautiful. Two of our reviewers preferred the Fin, finding it more versatile and easier to use. Only one of the testers had luck with getting the Eva to stay put during sex. But for her, it really worked. “I like the hands-free aspect of it.
Buy if: You want a good workhorse of a vibrator, for either internal or external stimulation, and if you don’t mind that the look of the Gigi outs it for what it is. This one doesn’t fall under the “leave it out on your mantel” category as much as the others here do. The Gigi 2 is available in purple, pink, teal, and this nice, subtle gray, which, of all the colors, is the least cheesy looking.
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