Pros: Shaped to fit a variety of penis sizes; pleasurably ridged texture also holds onto lube for a smoother feel; six vibration patterns and six vibration speeds; combines well with blowjobs and some other partnered activities, but can also be used solo; waterproof

Pros: Highly stimulating internal texture; soft and squishy enough to accommodate a variety of penis sizes; can dissemble it and turn it inside out for easier cleaning This toy is basically a handjob machine: it controls an included stroker and allows you to adjust the tightness of its grip, as well as the speed and length of its strokes. Beginners will absolutely love this thing—it can reach speeds of up to 600 strokes per minute, so it’s definitely an upgrade from what your hand can do. Pros: Great shape for prostate stimulation; eight adjustable settings of powerfully rumbly vibration; two motors to stimulate both prostate and perineum at once; silky-smooth silicone; can be used with or without the included remote; waterproof Pros: Pleasurable texture; hard plastic case and more compact size make it especially suitable for travel and storage; non-realistic appearance

This stroker attached to a device that lets you set the speed and length of each stroke, so you have full control over your pleasure even while taking a more hands-off approach than usual. One of the most fascinating features of the Handy is that you can sync it up to a porn video using Bluetooth, which is about as close to partnered sex as you can get when you're all alone. Pros: Double-ended design for more sensation options; curved to hit the G-spot or prostate; great for temperature play; will last basically forever; comes in a gift-ready wooden storage box Pros: Deep, rumbly vibrations; good size and shape for holding in the palm of your hand; versatile enough to be used on many different body parts; five vibration speeds and seven patterns; made of soft, comfortable silicone; waterproof Pros: Hands-free prostate stimulation; good size for beginners; also stimulates perineum; can be used with any kind of lube Googling for inspiration brought up endless posts about ovipositors and tentacle sex, as well as some eye-boggling porn.

Pros: Offers both vibration and contractions/squeezing; multiple settings for each function; sleeve can be removed for easier cleaning; adjustable air vent so you can control the amount of suction; syncs with some other Lovense toys for a “teledildonic” experience; water-resistant; long battery life Ease of Use: 3.5 / 5 | Durability: 3.5 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4 / 5 | Features: 4.5 / 5 | Value: 4 / 5 | Overall Rating: 3.9 / 5 Ease of Use: 3.5 / 5 | Durability: 4 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4 / 5 | Features: 3.5 / 5 | Value: 3.5 / 5 | Overall Rating: 3.7 / 5 Pros: Open-ended design allows it to be combined with blowjobs and other partnered activities; easier to clean than standard Fleshlights; compact and easy to travel with Where some are more than happy to talk about sex toys with their friends and partner, others still view them as a taboo subject. There's no shame in either school of thought, but for the curious, it's important to know what's what.Some added weight can intensify the thrilling pain on your nipples, which is why the weighted cylinders on these clamps make them perfect for kinky masochists. But the weights are removable, so if you'd rather play without 'em sometimes, you can do that too—it's the best of both worlds. Pros: Strong, rumbly vibrations; attached stimulator curves to hit wearer’s balls or perineum, or their partner’s clitoris or perineum; Bluetooth-controllable via the Lovense app; can be used long-distance; waterproof; long battery life A pen-drive-shaped panty vibrator that clips into your underwear with a magnet, the Moxie is controlled via an app, allowing your partner to control the vibration from 10, 100, or 3,000 miles away. Finn notes that “while there are tons of panty vibrators on the market, the magnet clip-in feature allows you to position the toy exactly where you want—including, if you have a penis, against the nerve-dense tip.” Game changer. Even articles that had been shared worldwide only talked about doing the alien sex dance, rather than actually, you know, doing it. Ease of Use: 4.5 / 5 | Durability: 4 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4.5 / 5 | Features: 3 / 5 | Value: 3.5 / 5 | Overall Rating: 3.9 / 5

Pros: Unique oscillations can feel “rumblier” and deeper than standard vibrations; can be used with or without an erection; waterproof and easy to clean Pros: Size and shape are easy to maneuver even for beginners; wrist strap for a more secure grip and easier storage; faux-leather material is easy to clean Ease of Use: 3 / 5 | Durability: 4.5 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4.5 / 5 | Features: 3.5 / 5 | Value: 3.5 / 5 | Overall Rating: 3.8 / 5

Ease of Use: 3.5 / 5 | Durability: 3.5 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4 / 5 | Features: 3.5 / 5 | Value: 3.5 / 5 | Overall Rating: 3.6 / 5 Sex toys do things humans cannot,” agrees Epiphora, a blogger who has been reviewing sex toys professionally for over a decade. “Humans don’t vibrate; humans don’t have penises made of stainless steel.” But that also doesn’t mean that toys are a replacement for, or a threat to, human relationships. Even if you use a fancy stand mixer while baking a cake, you’re still the one who baked that cake—and by the same token, the pleasure and fun of using a sex toy with a partner is often more about the partner than the toy.

Pros: Interior is pleasurably textured; can be flipped open for easier cleaning and drying; squeezable pressure pads create internal vacuum suctionPros: Great curve for prostate stimulation; satisfyingly girthy shaft; harness-compatible for strap-on sex; bullet vibrator is removable; waterproof; three vibration speeds Pros: Soft, machine-washable microvelvet cover; moisture-resistant lining; provides support for various positions; adorable and discreet aesthetic If you're into spanking, or think you might be, a paddle is a good investment—it'll spare you from hand pain as your hits get harder, and can feel very different from your hand. This one is inexpensive, easy to wield, and covered in faux leather that provides an invigorating stinging sensation. Ease of Use: 3.5 / 5 | Durability: 5 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4 / 5 | Features: 3.5 / 5 | Value: 4 / 5 | Overall Rating: 4 / 5