Our panel loved the wireless remote control, which added an element of fun and made it easy to switch between the settings during use. It took a little manoeuvring to get in the right position, but once the fit was right, it was smiles all round.

Bullet vibrators: these make a great choice for first-timers because they’re compact, small and quieter than most vibrators. They're ideal for clitoral-targeted pleasure, but can be applied to any external erogenous zone for pinpointed stimulation. Here, we reveal the best vibrators as judged by a panel of over 130 women – from the best rabbit vibrator to the best bullet vibrators, and much more. Shopping for a couples sex toy? We've tested those too.Product Specs: Water-based lube compatible, 10 vibration settings, waterproof, 1.5-hour battery life, USB rechargeable The point of a sex toy might be to experience something completely different than what you can do on your own, and that’s cool too. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed when it comes to technique and you already know other forms of masturbation you enjoy, it can be helpful to start there. “Think about how you masturbate without a toy,” says Howard. What kind of stimulation do you like? Internal or external, gentle or firm, fast or slow...you get the idea. “From there, you can kind of gauge what you’re going to enjoy from a sex toy.” Condoms are also useful if you want to use a toy for both vaginal and anal play (which you can do as long as the toy is anal safe). To avoid moving bacteria from your anus to your vagina or urethra (and risking vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis or urinary tract infections, as SELF previously reported), use a new condom every time you’re switching holes. 10. Always clean and store it properly.

We updated this article in November to reflect the latest prices. We will continue to regularly update prices throughout the month too, as we will be highlighting the best Cyber Monday on sex toys. Also called clitoral vibrators, bullets come in all shapes and sizes. It’s one of the most versatile categories of sex toy, with everything from small, discreet options that are no bigger than a finger, to larger wands that double as massagers. Some have tiny “rabbit ears” – a nod to the classic rabbit vibrator – while others are topped with suction heads that use air to gently and safely stimulate the clitoris. How we test

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