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Oct 16, 2024

The Best Vibrators We Tested in 2024 | Glamour

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Though it’s no secret that the best vibrators can help you explore your own pleasure, choosing from the seemingly countless options can be, put simply, overwhelming. Do you start with a basic clit-targeting bullet? A wand for internal stimulation? A rabbit for a little bit of both? We tapped Glamour’s discerning editors and reviewers, who, combined, have tested and rated (check out our rating rubric below) more than 100 vibrators, plus certified sex experts, to help you pick the right vibe for you—whether you intend to use it solo, with a partner(s), or both. And while (spoiler!) most agreed that the Lelo Sona Cruise was the best clitoral vibrator overall, there’s something on this list that’ll please everyone, regardless of your experience level.

What type of vibrator is right for you?

Picking your vibe comes down to what feels good to you, but here are some things to consider:

How to use a vibrator

You should read the toy’s instructions first—and then experiment. Really, how you use the vibrator varies from body part to body part. Areas to try:

Tips for trying a vibrator for the first time

Bullet vibrators and finger vibrators are great beginner sex toys, since they’re discreet, usually have limited features, and can easily be used by anyone externally.

When you’re ready to test your toy, you might want to set the mood. Pick a comfortable, quiet place like your bedroom, lower the lights, and queue up a sultry playlist. Whatever lets you focus and get in the zone. Start by turning on the vibe to its lowest setting and trailing it across your erogenous zones (nipples and neck, for example) and then down your body. It can also feel pleasurable stroked against the penis and anus.

If you have a vulva, start by lightly pressing on the hood of the clit with the vibrator, and then circling it and rolling the shaft back and forth while upping the toy’s pressure and intensity. As you reach your highest levels of arousal and hardness, the clit can become supersensitive, so you may want to lessen the pressure, Nan Wise, PhD, a neuroscientist, professor, and certified sex therapist, tells Glamour. She recommends pairing your toy with lube, which can make your experience more comfortable overall.

Tips for talking with a partner(s) about using a vibrator together

When opening up a conversation about using a vibrator with a partner for the first time, start in a playful way. Some people have hesitant or even negative reactions to sex toys based on their own experiences. You can frame it as if you’re taking on a new hobby. You might emphasize that vibrators can open you up to different sensations, fantasies, and positions. They are not a stand-in for another person—they simply enhance your time together, let you get to know each other better, and have some fun. When you do incorporate a sex toy, be considerate and take things slowly.

Can you use a vibrator while pregnant?

Yes! You can certainly use a vibrator while pregnant, but be sure that you’re diligent about cleaning your toys, as hygiene is extremely important, especially during this time. “Absolutely no switching a toy from anal to vaginal,” Carol Queen, PhD, a staff expert at Good Vibes, says—not that you ever should. You’re likely fine to use most sex toys internally, but avoid deep thrusting and hitting the cervix. And of course, it’s always wise to talk to your ob-gyn and to get specific with your questions (i.e., if your doc tells you not to have sex, Dr. Queen suggests asking, “Does that mean no orgasm? No intercourse? And how long into the gestational period is this advice intended to apply?”).

What’s the best lube for sex toys?

What are the best vibrator materials and features?

Material: Since there are no federal regulations on sex toys, be sure you’re going with a body-safe silicone or ABS plastic, which won’t trap bacteria or moisture inside, says Amber Mallery, MPH, a certified sex educator and community manager at Bijoux Indiscrets. Stainless steel and high-quality glass are also safe.

USB-rechargeable versus battery-operated vibrators: A USB-rechargeable option is the most convenient because all you’ll need is the cord and you’re good to go. However, battery-operated sex toys are often cheaper (like the $13 Unbound Zip, which Amanda Chatel, sex writer and Glamour tester, loves), so they can be a good choice for beginners.

Cost: Vibrators can run from $10 to $200, but more money doesn’t necessarily mean better. The cheaper toys usually have less power and pattern settings, which can be a plus if you want to solely focus on one sensation. Looking for more power and sensation? Opt for a higher-end pick.

Warranty: If you’re spending a pretty penny on a vibrator, make sure it has a warranty, because you can’t usually return them. For example, Womanizer has a five-year warranty on all their products, and Lelo has a two-year warranty. These are important factors to consider because you never know if your vibe is going to malfunction.

How to clean a vibrator

Perhaps unsurprisingly, sex toys can become breeding grounds for bacteria—leading to the spread of infections and even STIs, Monica Grover, DO, MS, a board-certified gynecologist at VSpot Sexual Health Spa, tells Glamour. “They should be cleaned before and after each use, even if you haven’t used them in a while,” she says.

Studies show that the easiest sex toys to clean and disinfect are made of nonporous materials such as medical-grade silicone, borosilicate glass, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic, and hypoallergenic metals (stainless steel and titanium).

Though many companies make sex-toy cleaners, you can usually use what you have on hand. To clean a nonporous sex toy that does not have a motor, Dr. Grover recommends boiling it in hot water for a few minutes, then wiping it with mild soap and letting it air-dry. If your toy has a motor or battery, skip the boiling; instead, rinse it with warm water, wipe it down with mild soap, and air-dry.

How we tested the vibrators

Glamour reviewers and experts tested and rated more than 100 vibrators combined in four main categories, on a scale of 1 to 5: value (how fair the price is for its features and results); battery life (how long its charge actually lasts compared with the length of time the product advertises—and whether that length is over at least an hour); ease of use (how intuitive the toy was to use, how comfortable to hold, and whether it included features like app-controllability and last-used-setting memory); and intensity (did the toy offer a wide spectrum of sensations, from gentle to powerful? Did it maintain intensity?). We tallied up these scores to assemble our list of the best vibrators.

Meet our sex experts

Lelo

This suction vibrator has a long mouth that fits around the head of the clit and stimulates it with sonic airwaves that dial up from gentle to rumbly and intense (without actually touching you). They’re sensations you just can’t create on your own, especially not ones so powerful or so quiet. We love that you can use the vibe by itself on the clit; incorporate it into foreplay with some teasing of the nipples and other sensitive areas like the frenulum of the penis and anus; and also take it into the tub. Plus, it’s so sleek and easy to hold, which can go a long way in elevating how sexy you feel when using it. The sex experts and all of the reviewers we consulted had this high on their lists of faves. Sex educator and Glamour writer Suzannah Weiss calls it the best vibrator she’s ever tried (seriously). “The Sona creates a prolonged climax after a sensual buildup, the kind of luxuriously drawn-out orgasm that has you feeling tingly minutes later,” she says. “I've tried touch-free vibrators like this before, and let me tell you, damn. It’s totally revolutionized my orgasm.” Our other reviewers also liked the cruise control setting. When pressed against your body, it intuitively increases in intensity, so you don’t have to fumble with buttons in the heat of the moment.

Lelo

The Gigi’s flat, angular head is wider than most dildo tips, allowing it to cover more area internally and to spread powerful vibrations throughout the vulva on up to the clit. In her Lelo Gigi 2 review, sex writer and Glamour tester Amanda Chatel says that once this toy is inside the vagina, you can’t possibly miss the G-spot. “When it comes to G-spot orgasms, Gigi 2 delivers more than the other G-spot stimulators of the dozens I have,” she says. “It’s even made me squirt a few times.” Also worth noting: The vibe has eight powerful intensities, and a battery lasts up to four hours on a single charge (far longer than most vibes, which usually conk out around the 90-minute mark).

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Satisfyer

The Satisfyer Pro 2 is a popular vibrator that has 11 intensities with simple plus and minus buttons, an easy-to-grip handle, and a quiet motor. Its comparatively affordable $50 price tag makes it a solid pick for any beginner who wants to experience that pulse sensation (it creates air waves around the clitoris like a little vacuum) without spending too much. In her Satisfyer Pro 2 review for Glamour, certified sex educator Suzannah Weiss praised its efficiency. “It’s great to use during intercourse because I can’t usually climax that way without a toy, and I also recommend it to those who have trouble climaxing in general.” However, she cautions that the highest setting can be almost painfully powerful. Notably, the toy comes with an additional mouth attachment called the Liquid Air, which is thinner and offers more of a water-pulsing sensation than licking.

Lovehoney

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The Magic Wand (previously called the Hitachi Magic Wand)—one of the first vibrators on the market—was originally designed as a body massager, and it still serves well as one, especially as a warm-up for partner play. It’s lasted the test of time and remains a favorite among our testers and experts alike. Nan Wise, PhD, a neuroscientist, professor, and AASECT-certified sex therapist, recommends it to her clients. It has four easy-to-operate intensity levels and four vibration patterns, and its bulbous, body-safe silicone head is a breeze to clean. Its sensations can be quite strong, and experts recommend keeping a layer of fabric between you and the toy (like undies or a blanket) to muffle the intensity if it feels like too much.

The wand’s external intensity makes it worth considering for anyone going through menopause who’s experiencing a decrease in sexual sensitivity and more discomfort with penetration, says Dr. Queen. “It might mean that stronger or more direct vibes will feel more pleasurable and support arousal,” she says. The main downside to the OG wand vibe is that it can be a bit noisy and bulky. For a quieter, lighter wand vibrator with a textured head, we recommend the Fun Factory Vim.

Lelo

The body-safe silicone rabbit vibrator is among the most recommended of sex toys by our experts. It’s whisper-quiet, sleek, and incredibly strong, thanks to its two motors—one in the shaft and one in the arm—that operate independently, allowing you access to the G-spot and clit at the same time (or you can take turns teasing them). “Although I’m not really into experiencing two stimulations at once—I find it can be overwhelming—the design of Soraya 2 makes internal along with external stimulation feel really good,” says Chatel. “The 12 vibration settings allow me to control the intensities so I don’t climax too quickly, which is sometimes the case when I’m up against a dual-stimulating toy.”

Maude

Maude’s tapered vibrator is one of its all-time bestsellers, thanks to the fluttering tip and its discreet shape. “The Maude Vibe has hands down been my go-to vibrator for over two years,” Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs says. “I was intimidated by all of the patterns and speeds some other vibes offer, so the Maude was such a relief. It’s simple to use, with just three settings, but don’t be fooled; the modes ramp up in intensity, and I’m able to climax back-to-back. Its oblong shape acts like a high-powered finger that spreads sensation all along my vulva.” The Maude Vibe is only $49—a low entry price for any beginners to vibrators who are hesitant to make a big investment.

Lelo

Our editors and testers have deemed this cock ring one of the best sex toys; it fits closely around the penis, restricting its blood flow and encouraging harder, longer-lasting erections. It also has eight vibration patterns, which send sensations across the penis and perineum (and the clit during partnered sex). “It’s super powerful for both my partner and myself, and the battery seems to have no end to it—which is great when I forget to charge it in between uses,” says Chatel. “It also has an app that is shockingly easy to use, making it a hands-free experience.”

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We-Vibe

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The Sync 2 curves inside the vagina in a finger-like motion; one arm massages the G-spot while the other vibrates against the clit (and the penis during partnered sex). Most importantly: It’s remote- and app-controllable from anywhere in the world. “I’ve been in a lot of LDRs and used a lot of long-distance sex toys. The Sync 2 has been a favorite through them,” says Chatel. “It gets the job done and provides some intimacy in a strange, faraway way.”

Lelo

“The first time I used the Enigma Wave, I didn’t even get a chance to relax into it before I had an orgasm,” says Chatel. “It has three motors with a clit-sucking arm and a curved, rotating arm that create a come-hither motion against the G-spot. The Enigma has eight vibration settings, which felt unnecessary. Variety is the spice of life, but when a sex toy scores on the first try the way this one did, everything else seems sort of gratuitous.” Though reviewers said that the thrusting, swirling technology took some adjustment, once they got the hang of it, they had seriously intense blended orgasms ( (i.e., simultaneous G-spot and clitoral orgasms).

We-Vibe

Lovehoney

The Moxie+ remote-controlled vibrator is an excellent clitoral vibrator because you can fasten it magnetically inside your underwear, wear it in public without anyone knowing, and let your partner take the reins (no matter where they are in the world). “This panty vibrator is powerful, discreet, and designed to be worn around the house or out to a party as your little secret,” says Dr. O’Reilly. “You can remote-control it yourself or pair it with the free We-Connect app and let a partner join in on the fun.”

“This panty vibe doesn’t have the bulkiness that others have, so I can slip it into the pocket of my undies, and it’s a perfect, snug fit right up against my vulva,” Chatel says. We suggest pairing it with tight undies so the toy more easily stays in place.

Dame

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The magic of finger vibrators is simple: They turn your digits into high-powered sex toys, making them among the most intimate and ergonomic vibes on the market (especially if you just want to focus on your pleasure and not on potentially dropping your toy). “I love Fin because its silicone loop tethers it to your fingers and makes it one of the easiest vibrators to hold,” says Chatel. “Plus, it lasts a whopping 90 minutes. It may have only three vibration settings, but I promise you, those are all you need to turn your finger into the perfect vibrator.” She adds that you should apply its soft tremors to other body parts for foreplay.

Dame

In her review of the Dame Com, Weiss shared that the toy gave her two orgasms within a minute of each other. The wand vibrator’s bulbous head and thick, curved body diffuse rumbly vibrations across the clit and vulva. “Com’s unusual shape lets you also play around with it in creative ways: You can hold the handle with the buttons facing upward or downward so that the head hits you from different angles,” says Weiss. “The top of the handle also vibrates, so I was able to feel a pleasant buzzing just from holding it over my clit, or even holding the head over my labia while the handle stimulated my clit.” It's super quiet (reaching only 40 decibels at max power) and totally waterproof (the same cannot be said about the classic Magic Wand, unfortunately).

Lovehoney

We-Vibe

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Despite its compact size, this super-focused waterproof bullet vibrator is a powerhouse. Jess O’Reilly, PhD, a Toronto-based sex expert and author, tells Glamour that “its vibrations are powerful and deep” and the We-Vibe Tango X’s tapered tip “presses perfectly against the head of the clitoris.” If you don’t have room for a larger toy, the Tango X is more than up to the challenge—and Shamyra Howard, LCSW, an AASECT-certified sex therapist, likes that it’s beginner-friendly too. It’s easy to hold thanks to its silicone handle, discreet enough to pass as a tube of lipstick, and shaped with a tapered tip that can be angled against the clit for strongly pinpointed sensations. Most bullet vibes have only a couple intensity levels, but the Tango X has eight—and eight vibration patterns to choose from too.

Lelo

This C-shaped sex toy for couples has a tail that pinpoints the G-spot, while its wide, rounded end thrums against the clit and penis during penetration. Each arm of the luxury toy houses a separate motor, so the vibes are just as powerful internally as they are externally. In order to control the toy, one partner wears a cool remote around their wrist and flicks it up or down—no buttons or apps to sort through. “My partner and I have tried a handful of hands-free, remote control vibes in the past few years, but this one stands out because of its design,” says one Glamour reviewer. “Once you slip it in, you can tell it’s not going anywhere, and the wider external arm delivers a greater range of pulsations.” Did we mention it’s fully waterproof?

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Here’s sex-toy jewelry that’s also a clitoral vibrator. Genius, right? You might think that a pendant/toy this stylish and small couldn’t possibly deliver, but you’d be wrong. Chatel and Weiss both praise the Vesper 2, calling it “shockingly powerful.” Its rounded tip allows for direct clitoral stimulation, which can feel amazing to anyone who prefers that targeted pressure. “It also offers a new vibration setting on top of the three basic speeds: a wave pattern that cycles between the highest and lowest intensities, replacing the previous pulse function that alternated between on and off. For an added touch, you can even get your name or a phrase engraved on it,” Weiss says in her full review. You can take the necklace with you almost anywhere you go—and it’s so quiet that it’s a solid pick for anyone looking for discretion.