The Very Best Sex Toys for Women

The best sex toys for women have come a long way—and made a lot of people come—since the humble beginnings of steam-powered vibrators and rubber dildos. It’s always been a more wide-ranging category than the equivalent toys for men. (Though one look at the best sex toys for men shows that changing in recent years.) It can be difficult for beginners to know exactly what adult toys to buy for the first time, whether you’re shopping for yourself or a partner.

We’re here to recommend the best sex toys for women, so you’d be right to assume we’re writing for women. But this is also a reminder for anyone—guys, or otherwise—looking to get a toy for a woman or person with a vulva: You don’t need to be uncomfortable about being replaced in the bedroom. A sex toy can’t cuddle with your partner, or whisper filthy compliments in her ear, or remember exactly how she likes to be touched. Sex toys are your allies, not your adversaries, in the pursuit of pleasure. Check out our top picks below.

The Best Vibrator: Magic Wand Rechargeable

This toy has a fervent fanbase, which might explain its frequent appearance in porn—and it got even better when its maker introduced a cordless, rechargeable version in 2015. It may not be the most versatile or discreet massager in the world, but its impressive vibration settings more than make up for what it lacks in subtlety.

The Best Bullet Vibrator: We-Vibe Tango X

They say that good things come in small packages, and this vibe is a prime example. Its petite size makes its powerful vibrations all the more remarkable. It’s also waterproof so it’d be an ideal companion for bath-time masturbation or your next shower rendezvous.

The Best G-Spot Vibrator: Dame Arc

With its soft, smooth silicone and slightly squishy tip, the Arc is ultra-comfortable to use. The deep curve of this vibrator helps it reach the G-spot with ease, and it packs a punch, power-wise, as well. You can also use it as a regular ol’ clitoral vibe when you want to, making it extra versatile. One Amazon reviewer raved, “Excellent quality product! We love it! Worth every penny!”

The Best Dual-Stimulation Vibrator: We-Vibe Nova 2

“By stimulating multiple nerve pathways (externally via the clitoris and internally via the upper vaginal wall or G-zone), you’re more likely to experience intense and more full-bodied sensations,” Dr. Jessica O’Reilly, a sexologist and sexual wellness expert for Lovehoney, says. However, even among dual-stimulation toys, this one stands out, due to its flexible clitoral arm which can maintain contact with your clit even as you thrust the toy in and out, for ultra-satisfying climaxes.

The Best Mini Wand Vibrator: Vibratex Magic Wand Mini

If you’re daunted by the hefty size of the O.G. Magic Wand but love what you’ve heard (or felt), you’ll probably enjoy the newer additions to the Magic Wand lineup, which are smaller. This one is about two-thirds the size and half the weight of its bigger sibling, making it easier to maneuver, even during long sessions. It loses a little power from having shrunk down—but we found it plenty impressive for its size.

The Best Ultra-Mini Wand Vibrator: Vibratex Magic Wand Micro

Want an even smaller wand? This one is truly itty-bitty, measuring just 4.5 inches long—but it offers a respectable amount of power for its size. It works well in a variety of situations and positions (and it’s pretty adorable-looking, too). Shout out to a great vibrator that’s tiny enough to stash in a purse or a pocket for a wild night out.

The Best Panty Vibrator: We-Vibe Moxie

Affix this panty vibe to your underwear using the included magnetic clip, pair it with the We-Connect app on your phone, and you’re ready to enjoy discreet vibrations. “If you want to inject playfulness and build anticipation, the Moxie is my top recommendation,” O’Reilly says. “Its vibes are rumbly and quiet so you can wear it anywhere.”

The Best Long-Distance Vibrator: Lovense Lush 3

This Bluetooth-controllable toy is a fave of many webcam performers, who let their fans titillate them from afar using Lovense’s well-designed app. With its rumbly powerful motor and lightning-fast responsiveness, it’s also the best option for long-distance couples who want to keep their sexual connection strong while they’re apart.

The Best Couples’ Vibrator: We-Vibe Sync 2

“This is the original couples’ vibe,” O’Reilly says. Its ingenious shape stimulates both the G-spot and clitoris at once using a remote control during penetrative sex, and it can feel great when used solo too. With its 10-plus vibration modes, there’s always something fun and new going on. Plus, it’s waterproof for a little shower action (and it’s like it gets clean in the process).

The Best Vibrator to Use During Sex: Zumio X

“If you like intense, pinpointed vibes that are more concentrated in one area, the Zumio X is the perfect pick,” O’Reilly says. Clitoral stimulation is the missing ingredient from standard P-in-V sex for many women, and the simplest solution is a slim, unobtrusive vibrator like the Zumio she can use on herself during the act. Since this toy uses fast “oscillations” rather than standard vibration, it can feel more intense and less numbing.

The Best Classic Rabbit Vibrator: Lovehoney Dream Rabbit

Sex and the City might’ve made the rabbit vibrator famous, but since the ‘90s, this ingenious category of sex toys has been improved to become one of the most popular toys in a woman’s sex toy closet. This one from Lovehoney has a rotating shaft for G-spot stimulation, while the vibrator’s signature “bunny ears” make for mind-blowing clitoral satisfaction. Of course it’s made of body-safe silicone, otherwise we wouldn’t recommend it, and it’s rechargeable for hours and hours of play.

The Best Unconventional Vibrator: Eroscillator 2 Top Deluxe

It may look like a medieval torture device, but this hilariously hideous vibrator actually feels like nothing else on the market—in a good way. It oscillates, rather than vibrating, so the sensations it creates feel deeper and it’s less likely to cause the temporary numbness some people report from vibration. I got mine over a decade ago and it literally hasn’t left my nightstand since then (except when I travel!) because orgasms with it are so easy and satisfying. It also comes with multiple attachments, so you can experiment with different shapes and textures.

The Best Cheap Vibrator: CalExotics Turbo Glider

Many vibrators under $20 are made of porous materials known to cause irritation or infections, like PVC or rubber. This one, on the other hand, is made of body-safe plastic, has different speeds, is waterproof, and can provide internal or external stimulation. When it comes to cheap vibes, this one is a diamond in the rough.

The Best Ultra-Powerful Vibrator: Doxy Die Cast

While this aluminum-bodied vibrator is too heavy and bulky to earn the distinction of best wand, it’s inarguably one of the strongest vibes on the market. Anyone who just can’t get enough will love this one. Its rumbly vibrations are super powerful, so get prepared to be blown away by this jackhammer of a vibrator.

The Best Beginners’ Clitoral Vibrator: Je Joue MiMi Soft

When you’ve never used a vibrator before, often the best introduction is one that’s small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and to slip between bodies unobtrusively during sex. This one is coated in soft and squishy silicone for increased comfort, and has low-frequency vibrations engineered to give you more intense orgasms.

The Best Discreet Vibrator: Lovense Exomoon

This vibrator is made to look like a tube of lipstick, so TSA agents and nosy houseguests probably won’t bat an eye over it. The angled tip gives you a lot of options for how to direct this toy’s powerful vibrations—you can use the whole flat end of the toy for broader stimulation, or press just the very tip against your clit for a more pinpointed feel.

The Best Pressure-Wave Toy: Womanizer Premium

Toys like the Womanizer use rhythmic pulses of air to create a clitoral sensation that’s somewhere between sucking, tapping, and vibration. This one has an “autopilot mode” that makes it feel even more like oral pleasure from a real live human (especially when well-lubed).

The Best Pressure-Wave Toy to Use During Sex: We-Vibe Melt

“If you’re looking for an oral sex simulator that you can use with a partner, the We-Vibe Melt uses the same Pleasure Air technology” as Womanizer toys, O’Reilly says. Where it differs is in its thinner, more streamlined shape that fits nicely between bodies during penetrative sex. Penetration and clitoral stimulation is a winning combo for lots of people, and this toy makes it easier than ever to have your cake and orgasm, too.

The Best Beginner Pressure-Wave Toy: Satisfyer Pro 2

Combining air and suction, the Satisfyer Pro 2 creates a unique sensation on the external clitoris that’s as close to real-life oral sex as can be. If you’re partner’s not into going downtown, or if you don’t have a partner to begin with, the Pro is a great alternative for another person’s mouth. Oh, and for a little extra fun, try this out on your nipples.

The G-Spot Pressure-Wave Toy: Womanizer OG

Many people have discovered the merits of pressure-wave stimulation for clitoral pleasure, but it can be used on other erogenous zones too, like the G-spot. This inventive toy directs rhythmic air pulses right onto your G-spot, in combination with vibration, for a feeling you’ve definitely never felt before.

The Best Realistic Dildo: Vixen Creations Mustang

Some guys’ insecurities make them feel envious or resentful of sex toys, especially realistic ones— but if you can work past those feelings, there’s a lot of freaky fun and mutual satisfaction to be found with a toy like this. Its dual-density material and gentle curve are terrific for G-spot stimulation, and can also hit your prostate if you decide to flip the script.

The Best Wand Attachment: Le Wand Ripple

If your sex toy collection already includes a standard-sized wand vibrator like the Magic Wand Rechargeable at the top (and if you ask us, you should!), buying an attachment only means more fun. The Ripple channels a wand’s vibrations into a dildo-esque shape that you can insert vaginally to hit your G-spot, while a nub shimmies against your clit at the same time. Three weights embedded in the dildo part give it a really satisfying heft as it moves in and out. Basically, it turns your wand vibe into a dual-stimulation toy, doubling your pleasure.

The Best Luxury Dildo: Njoy Eleven

This toy is called the Eleven because it’s 11 inches of satisfying steel; that much metal comes at a price, but for fans of big and deep penetration, it’s well worth it. The double-ended design gives you more bang for your buck, so to speak—and maybe you’ll save on gym costs, because you can definitely skip “arm day” after ploughing somebody with this toy. “This is a beautiful stainless steel dildo that is great for playing with weight, texture, and temperature,”O’Reilly says.

The Best Glass Dildo: Pipedream Icicles G-Spotter

Glass feels fantastic because it creates almost no friction, especially when lubed up, but it’s also firm enough to be able to press against sensitive zones like the G-spot. Pipedream’s dildo is a classic: one end is curved and the other end is beaded, so you get a variety sensations from one toy. Plus, it’s as fun for couples’ play as it is solo (though don’t be shy about guiding the other person if they’re in control).

The Best Vaginal Plug: Hole Punch Fluke

OK, so it might be one of the only vaginal plugs on the market, but still. This toy is great for applying pleasurable pressure against the G-spot while you do other stuff, like kissing, external fingering, or oral sex. Some of my most stellar orgasms have happened from my partner going down on me while I had this toy inside me.

The Best Solid G-Spot Toy: Njoy Pure Wand

This gorgeous toy’s solid stainless steel construction makes it ideal for applying firm pressure to the G-spot. Just prepare to be in the splash zone if your partner is a squirter. (Waterproof poncho, anyone?)

The Best Anal Plug: Njoy Pure Plug

This luxe ergonomic metal plug is blissfully smooth, compatible with all lubricants, and heavy enough to be pleasantly noticeable but not so heavy as to be uncomfortable. Though it also comes in small and large versions, the medium one is an ideal size for most anal newbies.

The Best Vibrating Butt Plug: B-Vibe Rimming Plug Petite

Anal vibration is a truly unique sensation that has to be experienced to be understood—those nerve endings are wildly sensitive and, for most people, not often stimulated in a sexual way, so putting vibration on them can be an eye-opening experience. This plug vibrates at the tip and has rotating beads embedded toward the base of the toy, so you’ll get a double-whammy of internal and external stimulation when you use it. The small size of this plug (3.9 inches of insertable length, with a 1.4-inch diameter) makes it suitable for beginners to butt stuff, although more experienced users may enjoy its varied sensations too. One Babeland reviewer called it “cataclysmic, sheet-grasping [and] toe-curling!”

The Best Nipple Clamps: CalExotics Crystal Chain Clamps

These elegant wearable clamps are adjustable, so they should suit nervous newbies and seasoned sadomasochists alike. Tug on the chain between them whenever you think the wearer needs a twinge of sexy pain. These clamps are easy to use, and they make a great entry point for those looking to get into a little pain play.

The Best DIY Sex Toy: Clone-a-Pussy Plus

While your junk is one-of-a-kind, “cloning” it can be surprisingly fun. This kit contains everything you need to make a silicone copy of your vulva, capturing every last ripple and contour. Attach it to the front of the included masturbation sleeve and you’ve got the perfect gift for a partner who always misses your body when you’re apart, whether they’re just going on a weekend work trip or you’ve been long-distance for years.

The Best Toy for Self-Love in the Tub: WaterSlyde

If you ever went through a bathtub masturbation phase like I did, then you know that water flowing onto your most sensitive bits can be super pleasurable and even orgasmic. But positioning your junk under a bath faucet can be tricky, which is where the WaterSlyde comes in. It’s a plastic apparatus that you can attach to your bath faucet with the included ribbon, and it’ll divert water directly onto your clit (or any other sensitive body part you can comfortably position under its spout), making it easy to get off while you’re getting clean. Sometimes the best inventions are the simplest ones, y’know?

The Best Rideable Vibrator: Cowgirl

Giddy up, partner, and go for a ride! This massive sex machine is not for the faint of heart (or the faint of clit), but if you like world-shaking vibrations, it might be a worthy investment. In addition to vibrating, it’s got a dildo attachment that can rotate a full 360 degrees, to give you the ride of your life. If you want to give up control, hand the attached remote to your partner—or connect the toy to the Cowgirl app on their phone. Yeehaw!

The Best Vibrating Nipple Clamps: Lovense Gemini

Vibrations can feel wonderful on nipples, but it’s rare to find a toy designed specifically for this purpose. The tightness of these clamps is adjustable, so you can find the exact balance of pain to pleasure that you’re looking for. Connect the toy to the Lovense app on your phone to control it more easily, or to invite a long-distance partner to control it.

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What to Look for in the Best Sex Toys for Women

These days, having lube or a couples vibrator or even a prostate massager in your nightstand—you know, the kinds of best sellers you can order on Amazon these days—is just a sign you like feeling good. They’re especially great for closing the “orgasm gap”: a concept that refers to studies showing that straight men reportedly climax during sex much more frequently and consistently than straight women. Usually that’s because women’s main pleasure source, the clitoris, is often overlooked (or ignored) during heterosexual penis-in-vagina sex. But get this, men: sex can be so much more fun and interesting than putting tab A into slot B, especially once you get some fun-loving tools into the mix. Because sex is more fun for everyone when everyone is having fun, you know? So, Whether you’re in the market for your first or fiftieth sex toy, there are plenty of things to consider, including materials, shape and size, usage, discreet shipping, and more.

• Materials: “Look for sex toys made from body-safe materials, such as silicone,” advises Ness Cooper, a clinical sexologist and therapist. Some other sex toy materials considered to be body-safe include ABS plastic, glass, and metal. Avoid toys made of porous materials (which can breed bacteria) or chemically harmful materials (like plastics that leech phthalates), because they can cause irritation, infections, or worse. If you’re uncertain what a toy is made of, skip it—a good sex toy manufacturer will be clear about what their products are made from, especially anything that touches skin.
• Versatility: Shop smart and you can find toys that pull double (or even triple) duty. For instance, a typical G-spot vibrator can also be used externally on the clitoris, if that’s the mood you’re in. On top of that, “you can always use the sex toy with the vibrations turned off,” Cooper says, in which case it’d be more like a G-spot dildo.
• Size: “Smaller is always better when trying a sex toy for the first time,” Cooper says. Start small, and once you’ve get some experience under (below?) your belt, you can size up. In that case it might be a good idea to check the measurements of the toys you already own, to give you a sense of where you’d like to go from there.
• Usage: Prior to shopping for a new toy, think about how you want to use it: By yourself, with a partner, or both? In combination with another toy or on its own? In the bath? As foreplay? On vacation? In your thin-walled apartment while your nosy roommate is home? Each of these situations might call for particular features or surface some dealbreakers. Some nice-to-have features that might be more like necessities, depending on your situation: waterproofing (for shower fun), a travel lock, quietness, and the ability to be controlled hands-free or from long-distance (usually with an app).

Different Types of Toys

While there are about a zillion different kinds of sex toys out there, there are a few main categories to consider when shopping for sex toys for women.