The best sex toys come in all shapes and sizes. From bullets and pebbles to dildos, rabbits, and so much more, there's truly an option out there for everyone. Plus, with an ever-growing number of sex toy brands to choose from, there's more choice than ever before.
The pleasure sector has seen a boom in innovation over the last couple of years with both big-name brands and smaller independents bringing new concepts to the market. As a result, there are some incredible new designs worth getting excited about. With sleek aesthetics, high-tech extras, and pleasure-enhancing features like gentle air suction and stimulating textures, sex toys have entered a new era.
"As well as the benefits of using a vibrator solo, introducing sex toys into your relationship can enhance communication about how and where you want to be touched, and add a bit of novelty to your play," says Megwyn White, a certified sexologist and director of education at Satisfyer. "Some products can also help support couples when challenged with issues of stamina and performance. For instance, cock rings are wonderful tools to help support longer and stronger erections while also enhancing pleasure for both partners with vibrations. Similarly, products that excite the clitoris can be incredibly helpful when exploring penetrative sex."
Finding the best sex toy for you is so important though, as your needs and your body will be different from others using the toy to enhance your sex life. Here, we've rounded up the general best sex toys along with individual winners in categories such as clitoral stimulators, G-spot stimulators, dildos, and anal toys. Whether you want the best vibrator money can buy or something to start off your collection, we've tried and tested some of the best sex toys and ranked our favourites according to their best features.
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Best sex toys for clitoral stimulation
We often think of the best bullet vibrators or best wand vibrators when it comes to clitoral stimulation, and we have some of the top picks on our list to choose from, but sex toys that focus on the clitoris come in all shapes and sizes.
The Lelo Smart Wand 2 in Medium size is our pick of all the sex toys for clitoral stimulation. Made from smooth silicone and available in pink, blue, or black colours, the toy has a bulbous head on the end, typical of wand vibrators, with a flexible neck. This neck flexes around the vulva wherever you place it, meaning you can choose between targeted clitoral vibrations in one spot or lighter, all-over stimulation.
"This vibrator feels amazing around the clitoris and entire vulva but you'll be missing out if you just use it in these areas," suggests Ellen, our tester. "I use it on my partner and myself, all over our bodies, during foreplay. The lower vibration levels offer a smooth, steady buzz that feels amazing on the different erogenous zones like the nipples and inner thighs, leaving that tingly feeling all over. When we're ready to take things up a notch, the higher settings really deliver intense vibrations. It's so easy to orgasm."
The toy features an easy-grip, long, embedded gold handle that curves inwards, making it easy to manipulate the toy when in use. There are 10 settings to choose from, which you work through via the plus and minus buttons on the handle. The Lelo Smart Wand 2 is charged using a USB cable, so no need for any batteries, and offers around four hours of battery life, which is much more than some of our other top picks on this list. While it rumbles rather than buzzes, it can still be quite noisy - so keep this in mind if you live with other people.
Read our full review of the Lelo Smart Wand 2.
Winner of 287 international design awards, the Satisfyer The Curvy 1+ uses air pressure technology to provide focused, rather than pinpointed, stimulation. There have been a couple of editions of The Curvy over the years but this clitoral vibrator one really stood out to us with its range of vibration patterns, air pressure, and large suction nozzle.
The suction nozzle, which fits around the clitoris with plenty of space, is great for anyone who prefers broader stimulation, says Ellen, who also tested this pick of the best sex toys. "I love clitoral stimulators and I really enjoy how the wider mouth allows for more stimulation overall, rather than targeted, which can sometimes be too intense. Satisfyer's The Curvy 1+ is great for a slow build, giving gentle air pressure that increases with the addition of vibrations for mixed (and super intense) stimulation." If you want something with a little more targeted stimulation, opt for the EVA II by Dame with its hands-free vibrations or the Ina Wave 2 rabbit vibrator by Lelo for dual action.
Satisfyer's The Curvy 1+ comes with the added benefit of an app as well, making it one of the best remote vibrators on the list too. The Satisfyer Connect app has four main screens, Close Range, Remote Partner, Community Share, and Alarms. Depending on how brave you're feeling, you can either hand control over to a partner, set functions for yourself, or even give up control to a stranger using the app - whatever floats your boat.
"My favourite mode was Music Vibes," says our tester. "All you have to do is connect the toy to Spotify and have it function in sync with your favourite playlist. I found something slow and gentle was a great way to start, building into songs with a heavy beat and bass. It felt great to just lie back and enjoy the variation of pulse and vibrations in time with the sexiest of jams."
Thanks to TikTok, the rose sex toy was one of last year's biggest finds. It's the perfect choice for those looking for the opposite of previous ones - intense vibrations only. The centre of the rose hugs the clitoris snugly for direct, heavy stimulation. On testing, it did not disappoint. When in use, the Rose pushes out puffs of air to stimulate the clitoris, rather than using traditional vibration methods. You can also use the bulb of the toy but we found this only really works on higher settings when the vibration is strong enough to push through. There are 10 different modes for this clitoral suction vibrator in all, so you won't struggle to find the best one for you.
"This was my pick of the bunch thanks to the shape," our tester Ellen said. "It's a red rose with a bulbous bottom shaping up into petals. The clitoral suction stem is in the middle. I do enjoy bullets and rabbits but find the constant phallic shape of [most of] these to be quite boring. This rose made for a really nice change without being confusing or just totally impractical to use."
However, she does warn, "The only thing to be aware of with the Rose is when charging, you should turn the rose on its head [petal side to the floor] on a flat surface and attach the charger to the magnetic points in this position, otherwise you might find the charger falls away and your toy stops charging without you noticing."
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The DiGiT looks a little different from other sex toys, but don’t let it deceive you. This device is a small but mighty toy created as an extension of the wearer’s hand. Curving to the contour of your fingers, it’s discreet, elegant and it packs a punch when it comes to delivering an amazing orgasm.
"For me, finger rings are one of the best sex toys out there and I've tried quite a few over the years," says our tester. "I find I can enjoy the toy without having to worry about holding it in the right position constantly as you do with a bullet vibrator. I also have limited dexterity so I loved testing out this toy in particular because you can clip the ring to your hand and not think about holding the toy at all. I found it was great for clitoral stimulation during partnered sex as well as when I was using it on my own. It's also waterproof, another great feature, so we took it into the bath and shower on a couple of occasions."
An elevated bullet vibrator offering multiple speeds and functions as well as the finger ring, the small tapered shape of The DiGiT is great for all kinds of stimulation. It can also be rolled or pressed on any area of the body such as nipples and inner thighs to heat things up, as well as over the clitoris. It's a nifty toy that's super easy to use so if find that handheld toys like The Billionaire to be a bit awkward to hold in the heat of the moment, this is a great alternative.
Read our full review of the Hot Octopuss Digit vibrator.
Another great pick for those who enjoy low-intensity vibrations is the Dame Pom. Shaped like a pebble, this smooth silicone vibrator fits snugly against the entire vulva with a small nub at the top where it reaches the clitoris. Instead of heavy, pinpointed vibes, this delivers sensual all-over pleasure.
However, it differs in many ways from the Lelo Smart Wand 2 or the Satisfyer Curvy +1. For example, you can use this vibrator hands-free by placing it against yourself in your panties and sitting down. "I like to call this incognito mode," says Steph, another one of woman&home's expert testers. "No one can tell you're wearing it when you're sitting down. It's not even particularly loud. Although, I'd imagine they'd hear you a couple of minutes in. This vibrator feels amazing on the lower settings. It's a constant low buzz against the clitoris and vulva, rather than direct vibrations as you'd get with a bullet vibrator. I'd never tried this type of toy before but now I have, I'm never going back." You can also hold the Dame Pom against yourself and move it around to hit all the parts of the clitoris and vulva you want.
There are five patterns and five intensities to choose from with this toy though, so if you do want to amp up the intensity, you certainly can. On the higher settings, the Dame Pom is fairly loud - but you wouldn't be able to hear it through the wall. It's USB chargeable as well, and available in various unique colours like Plum, Ice, and Mint Green.
If you’ve never used one before, want to learn how to use a vibrator, and aren’t sure where to start, it’s always best to begin with a high-quality device with only a few functions. The Billionaire by Smile Makers is just that. Created by a female entrepreneur who sought to refresh the sex toy market with beautiful designs and shapes crafted to compliment the body, The Billionaire is just one of a collection of good-looking silicone toys with great battery life. Smile Makers toys are cool, colourful, and design-led. There's nothing too complex or intimidating about them. In fact, they look a little like stylish design objects that certainly wouldn't look out of place on a bookshelf or a nightstand.
The Billionaire is an upgrade from The Millionaire - the previous iteration of this toy. The creators took user feedback on board and made the device slightly larger, weightier, and more powerful. However, The Billionaire is still one of the best sex toys for beginners, especially compared to more visually intense toys like the Curvey+1 and Lelo Smart Wand 2. Slim, and smooth with a simple function button at the base, it's so easy to use.
"The smooth club shape means you can experiment with rolling, pressing, or dragging it across your vulva or other sensitive areas," our tester Steph says. "If you’re inserting this toy for the first time, I'd recommend using slow circular motions around the clitoris and entrance to the vagina. If penetration isn't for you, use The Billionaire to tease and stimulate your vulva and inner thighs, nipples, and neck for varied sensations. I love this toy and I'll definitely be using it again."
The Vesper is now so iconic it’s not exactly the ‘vibrator in disguise’ it once was. This sleek wearable toy is a slim stainless steel bullet vibrator finished in 24K gold. Waterproof with four speeds and USB chargeable, this really is the crème de la crème of premium vibrators. The aesthetic says high-end and delicate, but this little bullet is surprisingly powerful. Lightweight and basically the perfect accompaniment to any outfit, the Vesper really shows how far sextech has come and how far it could still go.
“I can admit to wearing mine in front of my in-laws,” says Ellen of Ellen Terrie, who also tried and tested the Vesper for woman&home, alongside other members of the team. “Bold move, I know. Obviously, they didn't catch onto what it was, but my husband did, and it was a fun moment for us. There has been and still is shame and stigma associated with feminine pleasure, and the Vesper helps to make the experience of pleasure more accessible and approachable. You can leave it out on your nightstand as well and enjoy it being a part of your everyday life, which is a big step forward for sex toys.”
The Vesper, which is also one of our best luxury sex toys, has the added benefit of stimulating your mind as well as your body. Just wearing one is an exciting activity that can get you in the mood and set the tone, as Ellen says. It can be layered with other pieces of jewellery and dressed up or down. High-grade gold makes this device skin safe, plus it quickly warms to your skin's temperature.
At first glance, the EVA II might not look like a sex toy as it's so unique in design. Two small arms hook over the outer labia, allowing hands-free clitoral stimulation. The main body of the otherwise small toy stays fixed over the clitoris, leaving you free to touch yourself or your partner, to add penetration, or to simply sit back and relax.
Made from smooth silicone with three intensity levels controlled by a small button on top of the device, the EVA II has a battery life of five hours - unless you’re running it on the highest setting, then it may only last an hour. Sexologist Alexandra Fine and engineer Janet Lieberman of Dame developed the toy with practical pleasure in mind, so it’s also waterproof and comes with a neat little charging case.
“I think the real magic of Eva is in the thoughtful engineering. Holding a toy in place can sometimes be distracting and even counterproductive, but a hands-free toy can leave your hands free to support your weight, move around, use another toy at the same time, and focus on intimacy and pleasure. You can literally just leave it there to do its thing,” says our tester Ellen.
Due to its unique shape, the EVA II may take a little manoeuvring the first time you use it, she adds, but once you have it comfortably in place, it can take solo or partnered sex to new heights.
Smile Makers is well known for transforming the aesthetic of sex toys, turning them into chic art objects you'd be proud to showcase on your nightstand. Part of this refashioning is down to the desire to create toys that cater to the female gaze but another part is streamlining ergonomics and accessibility.
"The Poet is unlike any other sex toy I've used before," our tester Sophie says. "As well as just being brilliant for clitoral stimulation, it's so easy to use and really feels premium. It's shaped like an orb and it sits comfortably in the palm of my hand, meaning I don't have to grapple with an uncomfortable shape like a bullet when I am trying to use it quickly. The buttons are perfectly placed in line with my thumb and there are even finger dips around the toy for good grip during use."
All of these body-friendly ergonomics and sensations make the toy's stimulation akin to oral sex. Using air tech, much like the Satisfyer Curvy +1, it mimics the feeling of suction while stimulating with vibration. There are three interchangeable mouths to experiment with, from wide to tight, and the toy is made from silky smooth silicone.
Best sex toys for G-spot stimulation
If you're looking for the best sex toys for G-spot stimulation and want to get on board with some of the biggest sex trends 2023, we've got a range of excellent, diverse toys to choose from. So whether you're in the market for one of the best rabbit vibrators, or something a little traditional, we've got you covered.
The Lelo Ina Wave 2 may look (and feel) like a classic rabbit vibrator - but there's so much more to it. With a rounded shaft and a smaller arm for clitoral stimulation, both arms move independently and there are added functions for vibration.
“The sensation that the Ina Wave offers is completely unique due to its WaveMotion technology, and with 10 vibration and wave settings, there are lots of options to choose from, meaning it can take a little time to discover what works best for you and your body. For that reason, I often recommend the Ina Wave for the more experienced sex toy user,” says Ellen.
The rounded shaft, once inserted into the vagina, curves up and round to put pressure on the vaginal wall where the G-spot is located. It then mimics a ‘come hither’ motion while the clitoral arm moves independently for stimulation in both areas. Finding the right combination of settings can move you to achieve incredible blended orgasms in record time. However, this toy does feel a little robotic. It's been created to do a job and it will get that job done. The mechanism is loud and mechanical and it does feel a little like your vagina is being gripped by an efficient orgasm robot. This may be a little too intense for some, or the feeling might be strange or inauthentic.
Read our full review of the Lelo Ina Wave 2.
Satisfyer's Mr. Rabbit vibrator really is a top-tier option when it comes to choosing a rabbit vibrator, without the premium pricing.
Our tester Ellen's favourite feature is the dual motor, which controls the G-spot stroking arm and clitoris-focused head independently, meaning you can one without the other and build yourself up. "I was surprised how easy the vibe was to use because of this. With two motors I was expecting to get myself tangled up in knots trying to make them work but it's so simple to use and the handle is ergonomic. It fit seamlessly into the palm of my hand and I was able to hang onto it with the loop handle feature. Really impressed."
As we expect all good sex toys to be (unless there's a good reason), this rabbit is completely waterproof so you can use it in the shower, bath, hot tub, and so on as you please. Plus, this vibrator is often discounted on Amazon during the sales seasons so you may be able to snap up a deal if this is your pick of the best sex toys.
