How to Use a Love Egg

Imagine you’re having a steamy make-out session, tingling with anticipation as you wait for the vibrations to shiver through your body. Meanwhile, your partner’s eyes sparkle, knowing they’re in control of the sensation inside you.

That’s the magic of a love egg.

These remote-controlled vibrators can be worn out and about (hello, date idea) or controlled over long distances. They're a must-try for anyone with a vulva who craves the sensation of internal vibrations – while your hands stay free to tease elsewhere.

So, how do you use love eggs?! They’re a bit different to your trusty wand or bullet vibe – but it’s easy when you know. Here’s your complete guide to love eggs; what they do, how to use one, and which ones Lovehoney testers love the most.

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Get more tips and tricks in the full article or, if you’re short on time, here’s a quick wrap-up:

• A love egg is an egg-shaped, vibrating sex toy which is inserted into the vagina

• Love eggs can be controlled using a remote or app, which makes them especially fun for couples

• To insert your toy easily, get really turned on first and apply lots of lube

• Whether you play solo or with a partner, enjoy having your hands free to tease other areas of your body

• Slowly remove your toy using the retrieval cord (this should stay outside your body, always!)

• Be sure to clean your love egg straight away, following the instructions in the user guide

A love egg is a vibrating sex toy that can be inserted inside the vagina to stimulate the G-spot. Its discreet size and powerful vibrations make the love egg one of the best sex toys for women. Plus, they're usually controlled by a remote or an app on your phone.

“Typically, [a love egg] has a rounded tip, egg-shaped body, a retrieval cord, and a remote control. These are great couple’s toys because you can hand the control to your partner or your lover and let them take control of your pleasure,” says Annabelle Knight, sex and relationship expert at Lovehoney.

What about jiggle balls and kegel balls?

While sometimes confused with love eggs, jiggle balls and kegel balls have their own bells and whistles.

Jiggle balls are usually made of two metal or silicone balls, which are inserted into the vagina. Each ball has a small inner ball, which is often weighted. Rather than vibrating, the inner balls jiggle with the movement of your body to provide internal stimulation.

Kegel balls are sexual health and wellbeing tools, which often come in the form of one or two slightly tapered balls. They’re designed to help people with vaginas strengthen their pelvic floor, reduce bladder leakage, and potentially even enhance their orgasms.

Whether you want to try power play with a partner or simply spice up your daily chores, here are a few go-to tips to know before you start.

Get to know your toy

It might not be the most scintillating bedtime reading, but try finding time to read the instruction manual before the first time you play. There’s nothing more annoying than having your pleasure interrupted because you can’t work out which one is the power button!

The first time you unbox your toy, hold the egg against your palm and click through the vibration settings. Familiarize yourself with the controls and feel the intensity of the toy on your skin, so you know how you might ramp it up once the egg is inside you.

Get warmed Up

No, you don’t need to stretch or do star jumps. But love eggs are penetrative toys, so it’s essential to make sure your body feels turned on and relaxed before you slide it in.

If you’re playing solo, treat yourself to a warm bath or cosy up in bed with a smutty book. Tease your body with light touches and clitoral masturbation to get in the mood for penetrative play.

If you’re playing with a partner, start with a sensual massage and kissing. Talk about what you’re excited to try together. For example, you might say you really want to be blindfolded while surrendering the remote to your partner. Saying the words aloud can help set expectations while sparking arousal in your body.

Get more tips in our guide for couples: How to Use a Sex Toy

Safely insert your love egg

Your love egg might look small, but it’ll slide in much more smoothly with a good slather of lube. Any natural wetness from your vagina can dry up quite quickly, so lube will be much longer lasting.

“A good quality, water-based lubricant is always handy with any type of sex toy as it reduces friction, which can increase pleasure,” says Annabelle Knight. Use more than you think you need for the first time.

Once your body is relaxed and your love egg is lubed up, slowly slide the toy inside of you. Make sure to keep the retrieval cord outside of your body (like a tampon string). If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop and take a break. You might need to get more aroused or add more lube to the entrance of your vagina before you try again.

Unlike butt plugs, love eggs don’t have a flared base. So please, for the sake of an awkward conversation in the emergency room, don’t use a love egg for anal play!

Try out the vibrations

Now it’s time to get the party started. Use your remote or app to begin exploring how the different vibration patterns and speeds feel.

If you’re with a partner, you may want to try the toy out yourself for a bit before handing over control. Once they have the remote, make sure to keep communicating what feels good and right for you.

If you’re curious about squirting, use the vibrations bring you close to the edge of orgasm, before turning the intensity right down. Try edging your G-spot in this way a few times – it can create intense and powerful orgasms and may even help make a woman squirt.

Don't forget the clitoris

37.7% of women need clitoral stimulation, either manually or with a sex toy, to orgasm. So don’t forget to give your clit some love while using your love egg.

While your egg is inside you, pop some more lube – or a stimulating clitoral gel – on your fingers and start making circular motions around your clit. You can try to match the vibrations, speeding up when your partner ramps up the egg vibrations and slowing down when they change the tempo.

Share the pleasure

Move over 69, the love egg is here to play. Once your love egg is inserted inside of you, you might enjoy turning your attention to your partner. Let them control the vibrations of the egg while you lick and suck between their legs. Don’t be afraid to moan with pleasure – the combination of your voice and warm breath will feel amazing on their skin.

Expert advice: Partner going away on a business trip? Slip the remote control into their luggage before they leave and send them a naughty pic of you with your egg to initiate a little long-distance fun. Just be sure you’ve got an egg that can play at any distance – like the We-Vibe Jive Lite.

Explore your erogenous zones

One of the tantalizing features of the love egg is its ability to hit your G-spot while freeing up your hands to explore yours and your partner’s erogenous zones.

While the egg vibrates inside you, run your hands over your chest and nipples – or trace your fingers along your inner thighs and labia. Think: Monica’s diagram for Chandler in Friends but, most importantly, explore what feels best to you.

If you’re playing with a partner, ask them to kiss your sensitive spots or run their hands through your hair. And don’t worry if your erogenous zones aren’t the same as someone else’s – we’re all different!

Remove your love egg carefully

When you’re ready to remove the love egg, it’s important to take it slow. To ensure you don’t hurt yourself or damage the retrieval cord, avoid pulling it quickly and suddenly. Instead, hold the retrieval cord as close to the base of the love egg as possible and slowly guide the toy out.

Once you’ve finished using your love egg make sure to give yourself some time to come down from your orgasm and engage in aftercare, whether you’re playing alone or with a partner. Aftercare can look like anything from rehydrating and having a snack to sharing a cuddle and a debrief.

Then, before you fall asleep or carry on with your day, make sure you know how to clean your sex toy. "Invest in some sex toy cleaner or give it a wipe with a damp cloth and leave it to air dry,” Annabelle recommends. She also suggests removing the batteries if your toy is battery operated, to help prolong its life. If the egg is rechargeable, pop it onto charge so it’s ready to go next time.

Expert advice: No matter how tempting, don’t leave your toy unwashed. It’s not worth the risk of infections – and it’ll be much trickier to clean your toy once all those body fluids are dried on.

Now you know what to do, but do you have a love egg already? Here, you’ll find some of the most highly rated love eggs, all of which are much loved by our testers. While you browse, keep an eye out for the material and functionality of your toy.

“If they’re made from a smooth coat of plastic or silicone, they transmit vibrations perfectly, so you get really good internal pleasure,” says Annabelle. Silicone is also body-safe and easy to clean, so it’s definitely one of the best materials for toys.

Can you use love eggs in public?

Yes! As long as you’re respectful to your partner and the people around you. Pick a quiet area without many people around – such as a secluded picnic spot or a semi-private booth in the corner of your favourite bar.

Think of the experience as foreplay. Use the egg to build anticipation rather than trying to orgasm (definitely a no-no in public). Keep the vibration settings low or switch them off entirely, knowing that they’ll be waiting for you as soon as you step foot at home...