Beginner's Guide to Vibrators
So you're looking for a vibrator but not sure where to start in our vibrators category? With a vast array of shapes, sizes, designs and functions, our vibrators section can be confusing for those looking to buy their first vibe.
This guide will teach you how to tell a bullet from a butterfly vibe and help you choose the vibrators that will best enhance masturbation and sex with your partner.
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Bullet Vibrators
The most popular choice for a first toy and ideal for couples, these miniature vibrators are built for precision and their name comes from their resemblance to spitzer bullets in size and shape. Because they're usually 2-3 inches long, they usually use smaller LR44 watch batteries or N batteries but there are rechargeable varieties like the Lelo Mia. Bullet vibes are ideal for women who are looking for direct clitoral stimulation during masturbation or sex. The small size of bullet vibes makes them ideal for use while having penetrative sex without causing obstruction to either partner.
Start with: Tracey Cox Supersex Bullet Vibrator (£9.99)
Butterfly Vibrators
Also known as strap-on vibrators, these vibes are worn a bit like you would wear a pair knickers to give hands-free vibrating stimulation directly to your clitoris. Butterfly vibrators get their name from the shape of the clitoral stimulator which is shaped like a butterfly with its wings spread. Some butterfly vibrators also have an insertable shaft to offer simultaneous internal and external stimulation. Butterfly vibrators are good for masturbation or use during sex.
Start with: Vibrating Knicker Critter Clitoral Arouser Strap-On (£23.99)
Classic Vibrators
These vibrators offer an insertable phallic shape in a discreet style. They can be used for direct clitoral stimulation but are designed primarily for insertion. These types of vibrators were originally marketed as personal massagers and their suggested use was soothing aches and pains. Classic vibrators offer an inexpensive way to experiment with insertable vibrators and are often multispeed with a twist-base operation.
Start with: BASIC Sex Toys Lady Lustfinger Mini Vibrator (£4.99)
Clitoral Vibrators
The term ‘clitoral vibrator’ refers to any vibrator designed with stimulating the clitoris as its main aim. Their shapes are tailored for direct clitoral stimulation and offer shapes from a simple point-like tip to a cup that surrounds the clitoris. Clitoral vibrators tend to be larger than bullet vibrators to accommodate larger batteries and bigger motors, making them more powerful. They can also be used to stimulate a larger area, making them great for grinding up against.
Start with: Lovehoney Powerful Pocket Vibrator (£5.99)
Double Ended Vibrators
You’ve heard of double dildos, now meet the double vibrator. These double enders also contain vibrating motors or have a slot for a vibrating bullet to make them quiver and shake. Perfect for sharing, double-ended vibrators prove that two heads are better than one when it comes to enjoying a vibrator, even if you decide to hog it all to yourself.
Start with: Toy Joy Strapless Vibrating Double Dildo (£26.99)
Extra Quiet Vibrators
Sssshhhh! These vibrators are the quietest that we sell. If you share a house, have children or live at home with your family then discretion is going to be important to you. If you want maximum pleasure with minimum noise then shop from our selection of extra-quiet vibrators.
Start with: Tracey Cox Supersex Bullet Vibrator (£9.99)
Finger Vibrators
These vibrators are designed to slide over your finger to offer you the best-possible control over your pleasure. Finger vibrators are usually tiny bullet vibrators mounted in a textured sleeve that can be worn as a ring or simply slide over your fingertip. Either you or your partner can wear a finger vibrator to enhance penetrative sex, allowing you to stimulate the clitoris without having to hold onto a bullet which can be slippery work when there’s lube involved.
Start with: BASIC Sex Toys Vibrating Finger Ring (£2.99)
Glass Vibrators
You’ve heard of glass dildos but glass vibrators are a newcomer to the market. There are two types of glass vibrator - those with bullet vibrators that slot into dildo and those that are blown to be hollow without compromising structural strength. The latter have a vibrating motor fitted inside the shaft just like a normal vibrator, but both offer a cool glass finish with a high-powered buzz. Waterproof glass vibes can be cooled in the fridge or heated in hot water to offer temperature variation which is often favoured by users of glass dildos.
Start with: Icicles No 4 Vibrating Mini Teaser Glass Wand (£32.99)
G-Spot Vibrators
These curvy vibes are designed to stimulate the most sensitive part of the vagina - the G-spot - during penetration. G-spot vibrators usually feature an upward curve and a girthy head to ensure maximum stimulation for this sensitive spot. G-spot stimulation is associated with female ejaculation or squirting, making G-spot vibrators a popular way to experiment.
Start with: Slimline G-Spot Vibrator (£12.99)
Jelly Vibrators
These flexible, squishy vibrators are made from the classic sex toy material jelly rubber. Jelly rubber is easy to maintain and is often brightly coloured with pink being the most common colour. Jelly rubber is durable and easily moulded. It’s also less expensive than other sex toy materials meaning jelly rubber vibrators usually cost much less.
Start with: Pink Clitoral Jelly Vibrator 8 Inch (£9.99)
Luxury Vibrators
If you want the best in sex toy technology and the best sex toy materials then opt for one of our luxury vibrators. These sleek sex toys are designed to look and feel incredible and are often purchased to replace a cheaper vibrator as an upgrade. If you’ve loved and lost a vibe and you’re looking for an improved version then opt for a luxury sex toy. They’re designed to last longer than less expensive sex toys and most of them are rechargeable, meaning no more spending on expensive batteries.
Start with: Lelo Mia Rechargeable Vibrator (£34.99)
Magic Wand Vibrators
These vibrators were originally marketed to be used to relieve back and neck pain but make incredible clitoral stimulators, a discovery that boosted sales of this kind of vibrator the world over. They boast some of the most powerful vibrations sex toys have to offer. Wand vibrators have a large handle topped by a large squeezy head that contains a powerful vibrating motor. Magic wand vibrators were originally powered by the mains, meaning that you couldn’t stray too far from the power socket. Wands are now available in wireless versions, either rechargeable or powered by C batteries.
Start with: Bodywand Magic Wand Vibrator (£59.99)
Mains & Rechargeable Vibrators
Mains powered and rechargeable vibrators offer longer lasting and more powerful vibrations than those powered by disposable batteries. That power comes at a lesser price too as there’s no need to buy replacement batteries to keep them running.
Start with: We-Vibe II Clitoral and G-Spot Vibrator (£64.99)
Massager Vibrators
These palm-sized vibrators allow you to give your partner a relaxing and erotic massage. With special textures to excite the nerve endings and make the nerves tingle, they can soothe away aches and pains but also offer exciting stimulation for your most sexy parts.
Start with: Tracey Cox Supersex Massager Vibrator (£16.99)
Mini Vibrators
Small and sensual, mini vibrators are perfect for first-time users and sex toy beginners. Small but perfectly formed, mini vibrators offer pinpoint accuracy making them ideal for clitoral stimulation and shallow penetration.
Start with: BASIC Sex Toys Lady Lustfinger Mini Vibrator (£4.99)
Rabbit Vibrators
The all-singing, all-dancing vibrator. Rabbit vibrators come in a variety of styles but they all have one thing in common - a clitoral stimulator that branches away from the main shaft, allowing for simultaneous clitoral and internal stimulation. Some rabbit vibrators include a special rotating or thrusting motor in the upper shaft that allows the tip of the shaft to spin in circles, rock from side to side or thrust upward to better stimulate the sensations of penetrative sex. This prevents the need to move the vibrator once it has been inserted and ensures clitoral contact is never lost.
Start with: Lovehoney Jessica Rabbit 2.0 Rabbit Vibrators (£20.00)
Realistic Dildo Vibrators
These ultra-realistic sex toys are shaped to anatomically resemble a man’s penis. Once a cast has been taken, the toy is moulded with a vibrating motor placed in the centre, creating an perfect replica of a penis that also vibrates. Available in a variety of sizes from Average Joe to super king size, every type of vibrating penis can be found here.
Start with: Realistic Clitoral Silicone Vibrator 6.5 Inch (£13.99)
Remote Control Vibrators
If you struggle with wired sex toys or want to make your play a little more public then remote controlled vibrators are great fun. Choose from vibrating panties and bullets that slide into your underwear or an insertable vibrating love egg. Pop your preferred vibe in place (or a combination of the two) and hand the remotes over to your partner for a night out you’ll never forget.
Start with: Lovehoney 10 Function Remote Control Dream Egg 2.0 Vibrator (£26.99)
Silicone Vibrators
One of the best sex toy materials for durability, realism and hygiene, silicone is a premium material and therefore more expensive. Silicone vibrators are incredibly versatile, retain shape, have no taste or smell, are easy to keep clean and ensure a body-safe experience. Silicone also retains heat wonderfully meaning it feels more realistic and doesn’t feel cold to the touch.
Start with: Lovehoney Love Bunny Vibrating Bullet Rabbit (£14.99)
Vibrating Love Eggs
These insertable toys are similar sizes and shapes to Kegel exercisers but they have a vibrating motor nestled inside instead of weights. Some love eggs have a wired controller whereas others operate via a remote control, allowing you to discreetly indulge in a little public play. Love eggs are designed to nestle against the G-spot, delivering vibrating speeds and patterns directly to your most sensitive internal pleasure point.
Start with: BASIC Sex Toys Wickedly Powerful Orgasmic Love Egg (£6.99)
Vibrating Strap-Ons
These are just like your usual strap-on dildos but they feature a vibrating motor to intensify the experience for both partners. Some strap-on vibrators include an internal vibrator for the wearer, making sharing the pleasure of a strap-on even better.
Start with: Toy Joy Strapless Vibrating Double Dildo (£26.99)
Vibrator Kits
If you like variety in your sex life then a vibrator kit will offer you multiple orgasms without the need to buy multiple sex toys. Some kits consist of a single vibrator with a range of textured sleeves and others contain a controller with multiple attachments so you can experiment with a range of vibrator types and enjoy a different sexual experience every time.
Start with: BASIC Sex Toys Bumper Fun Pack (£19.99)
Waterproof Vibrators
Waterproof vibrators are suitable for use in the bath, shower, pool and hot tub, making them ideal for holiday fun and bathroom romps. They’re also really easy to clean as you can fully immerse the vibe in a sink of hot water when it’s time to clean up.
Start with: Lovehoney Jessica Rabbit Aquagasm Waterproof Vibrator (£24.99)
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