Buying Your First Vibrator

Like shopping for your first car, first-time sex toy buying can also be a nerve-wracking experience. With the hundreds of brands, colors and styles on the market you want to know if it will work, if it’s a high-quality product and whether or not you’re getting taken for a ride. No need to fear-we’ve compiled a few simple tips that will give you the confidence you need to buy the perfect toy. Remember, Sex is fun! And what could be more fun than sex and shopping? Let’s begin:

1. When it comes to sex-toys you usually get what you pay for. If a product is priced extremely low it’s probably because it was built with extremely cheap components. What seems like a “great deal” won’t feel like such a great investment when it breaks 3-6 weeks down the line! It’s safer to spend a little more on products from companies with a reputation for quality. Toy lines from Doc Johnson, Impulse, Vibratex and Tantus are well-known for their durability and cutting-edge designs.

2. Don’t just rely on product information from toy packaging. Because some U.S. states have very strict laws concerning how adult merchandise can be marketed most sex toy manufacturers keep the descriptive text on packaging purposely vague. Other than common lines like “sexy” and “orgasmic” you generally won’t find more than a photo of a porn-goddess in the throes of unimaginable ecstasy. If you really want to know how a product works and can’t find out through friends and word-of-mouth then it’s best to ask the people you’re purchasing it from.  (Preferably, from a female-friendly company with a clear return-policy and a reliable customer service department!)

3. Understand your body! Your best friend may rave about the sexual gratification she gets from a G-spot stimulator but if you primarily rely on clitoral stimulation this same toy might not do much for you. What gives you pleasure is a very personal preference. Consider what kinds of stimulation you enjoy during sex. Do you enjoy internal, external or both?  Isolating what feels good to you will help you look in the right direction. If you don’t know what turns you on a basic vibrator is the perfect way to teach you! Small stimulators like the classic vibrating bullet can be used internally or externally and are a handy and inexpensive way to experiment with vibration on different parts of the body.

Still confused? Learn the four most common styles of vibrators and sexual types that would most enjoy them:

Classic Vibrators:

 This most classic style of vibrators is oblong in shape and can either be perfectly smooth or can look exactly like a real penis depending on your preference. These toys are designed to be inserted into the vagina in an in-and-out motion and can offer pleasure by mimicking the feeling of real intercourse. Do you enjoy the erotic sensation of being penetrated (by a finger, penis, etc.) during sex or masturbation? If so, you would most likely prefer a Classic Vibrator.

Click here to see examples of Classic Vibrators.  

Clitoral Vibrators:

Despite the fact that most vibrators are designed to penetrate the vagina it’s estimated that over 80% of all women require direct or indirect clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm. If you need to have your clitoris manually stimulated during masturbation or partner-sex you will want an external or clitoral massager. These can look very different in appearance than Classic Vibrators since length and size is not as crucial as the actual vibration. Wand-style vibrators like the “Pocket Rocket” and the famous “Hitachi Magic Wand” are excellent for clitoral pleasure because they make it easy for a woman to apply stimulating pressure to the clitoris during masturbation or intercourse.

Click here to see more examples of Clitoral Vibrators.

G-Spot Vibrators:

These stimulators can look similar to classic vibrators but feature a curved ends specifically designed to arouse the G-spot, a quarter-sized mass of nerve tissue located about halfway between the back of the pubic bone and the top of the cervix. This shape also works well for clitoral vibration when placed over the pubic bone. If you prefer G-spot stimulation then click here to see examples of G-spot Vibrators.

Combination Vibrators:

Stimulating more than one area of the body at a time can be twice as nice! If you love the sensation of clitoral stimulation while you’re being penetrated than you will love a Japanese or “Rabbit” style vibrator. These toys feature an insertable shaft for vaginal pleasure and a vibrating external attachment that will independently arouse the clitoris. Click here to see examples of Rabbit Vibrators.

Now that you have a wealth of information at your fingertips it’s your decision to go mild or wild with your new toy. And remember, you aren’t limited to just one… Happy Shopping!