Give your usual sex toys a break: Vibrators and dildos are loads of fun, but they’re not the only sex toys in town. Some people, for example, like to stimulate themselves by using a showerhead on their clitoris or rubbing their vulva against a pillow.

From IUDs and implants to condoms and diaphragms, each contraceptive has its pros and cons. Here's how long it takes for each birth control option to… READ MORE I love [this SpareParts harness] because it’s super versatile, friendly to lots of body types and sizes, metal-free, and very comfortable for both the wearer and the other partner/partners,” Ori Nelsen, PsyD and founder of San Francisco Intimacy and Sex Therapy Center, previously told SELF. Ease of Use: 3.5 / 5 | Durability: 4 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4 / 5 | Features: 5 / 5 | Value: 3.5 / 5 | Overall Rating: 4 / 5 Ease of Use: 4.5 / 5 | Durability: 3 / 5 | Fun Factor: 3.5 / 5 | Features: 3.5 / 5 | Value: 4 / 5 | Overall Rating: 3.7 / 5

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Ease of Use: 4.5 / 5 | Durability: 4.5 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4 / 5 | Features: 3.5 / 5 | Value: 3 / 5 | Overall Rating: 3.9 / 5 Pros: Extremely powerful; beautiful and elegant-looking; “double-weighted” head for a rumblier/deeper quality of vibration; LED-lighted buttons so you can find them more easily in the dark Hand your other half the remote and let them take control of your pleasure – there are seven different vibration modes and three speed settings to experiment with. We like that it can be used without the remote as a bullet during solo sessions, too. Ease of Use: 4 / 5 | Durability: 4.5 / 5 | Fun Factor: 3 / 5 | Features: 4.5 / 5 | Value: 4 / 5 | Overall Rating: 4 / 5 Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.

Ease of Use: 5 / 5 | Durability: 4 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4 / 5 | Features: 4 / 5 | Value: 4.5 / 5 | Overall Rating: 4.3 / 5 Pros: Beautiful; super smooth to the touch; pleasantly filling girth without being overly wide for the average user; good for temperature play; can be used with any kind of lube; 100% natural With 12 vibrations patterns – ranging from a gentle murmur to powerful pulsations – there was something to please all our testers. “I had the most intense orgasms ever while using it,” commented one. Expert tip: According to reviewers, it's easy to use this during penetrative sex, especially if you're willing to experiment with different positions.

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Why it stands out: As Dame's first product, this vibrator truly was designed for pleasuring people with vaginas. If you’re looking for an explosive orgasm, the squatting position is the one to try. Squatting makes it easier for you to locate your G-spot, which is about 2 to 3 inches inside your vaginal canal. That's also not to say this is an exhaustive list. Sexual pleasure is a deeply personal experience, so that super popular vibrator that everyone seems to rave about might not be your favourite, and that's more than okay. What is the best sex toy for masturbation? Butt Plugs & Prostate Massagers: The prostate, gland located about two inches inside your butt, on the rectal wall closest to the front of your body, is also known as the P-spot. It’s thought to be the anatomical equivalent of the G-spot, because touching it is pleasurable for many people and can even induce orgasms all on its own.

The best-selling Dame Fin can be used around or tethered between fingers, or sans tether for more movement and exploration. “If you prefer the tactile sensation of your partner’s hand to that of a sex toy, you can position the Fin on the top side of your fingers, turning them into a conduit for the vibration,” Finn previously told SELF. Ease of Use: 3.5 / 5 | Durability: 4 / 5 | Fun Factor: 4 / 5 | Features: 3.5 / 5 | Value: 3 / 5 | Overall Rating: 3.6 / 5

Why it stands out: You deserve to treat yourself, and this body-safe silicone LELO toy is the most luxurious way to do so. Ever doubted the existence of the G-spot? Well, the We-Vibe Rave is incredible at finding and stimulating it. At first glance, the Rave is shaped like most toys targeted at stimulating the G-spot — kind of curved with a more bulbous head. It's designed to be twisted, as well as pushed in and out, to better hit that once-elusive G-spot. Heating to 38℃ to avoid discomfort, all testers found this vibrator — with its swirly pattern designed to hit the G-spot — comfortable to use and felt it had a good range of speeds and vibration options. Why it stands out: Rarely (if ever) does a toy have this many features dedicated to bringing you a dual-stimulation orgasm. Looking to invest in a bedroom gadget to use with your partner? Consider this remote-control egg vibrator, which our panel confirmed was a lot of fun during partner play.

Penetrating your vagina with your fingers or a sex toy can bring you immense pleasure, even if you don’t orgasm.

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Anal toys: Although cisgender women don’t have prostates, there are still a lot of nerve endings in and around the anus that make it a pleasurable area for many women. Butt plugs, anal beads, and anal vibrators are just some of the options available. If you're buying your first sex toy or you just need a recap, here are a few different sex toy products to know: