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But we do not think this toy is the best pick for solo clitoral play (unless you prefer “riding” or grinding against a vibrator while lying face down, as opposed to holding it in place with your hand). We do think this toy has great potential for use during partnered intercourse, where the person with the vulva is on top. We decided to test the Fun Factory Volta on the recommendation of esteemed sex-toy blogger Epiphora, who gave it a glowing review and selected it as one of the best sex toys of 2018.

Don’t be deceived by its size – this petite vibrator stimulates the clitoris with a powerful tapping sensation, with the help of three speeds and six vibration patterns. Our in-house team of reviewers has collectively tried over 500 sex toys—the ones we featured here are amongst their tried-and-true faves. We also asked sex educators and therapists to share the products that have been the biggest game-changers in their clients’ and patients’ solo and partnered sex lives. The final list only includes options that earned two enthusiastic thumbs up. Our favorite palm vibe, the Le Wand Point , has a sleek stainless steel handle and an uber-soft ridged silicone tip. The heavier steel end allows the toy to provide more pressure than an all-silicone option, Finn previously told SELF.

If the woman has a super-sensitive clitoris, use the vibrator around it, not directly on it. The best discreet sex toys might be the ones that you can use with your partner on a romantic getaway—or even just in the comfort on your own home by yourself. Lisa Lawless, a sex and intimacy educator viberators, recommends the We-Vibe Sync 2 for discretion and fun. While it looks more like a sex toy, it’s compact and flexible and can fit anywhere. Casey Tanner, a sexologist and therapist, recommends the LELO SONA 2 for those with travel in mind. Plus, if you’re looking to get a little luxe, this toy might be for you, as its on the higher-end.

Others were marketed as plain-old massagers, beauty aids and weight-loss devices. I stopped the action, Dave pulled away, and the loud buzzing returned. Maybe my vaginal…region is just too big, but this thing was not going to stick.

Not everyone rated the unique design – a few testers found it awkward to manoeuvre – but you can’t win ‘em all. The instructions could have been clearer, and the unusual design may take some getting used to, but we think it’s worth the effort. Given how simple it was to get started, there was nothing to stop our panel from reaching intense orgasms, with many saying they planned to continue using this product long after testing had finished.

If you’d like to try out the Pom for yourself, you can pre-order it on the Dame Products website now for $95. I was lucky enough to try out a prototype of the Pom, and after it arrived at my doorstep, I put on some ethical lesbian porn and got off with my glorious new toy. Masturbating with a vibrator from a company founded by two women, Alex Fine and Janet Lieberman, was the perfect addition to my post-rhinoplasty self-care. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. I love recommending Enigma for beginners who aren’t sure what exactly they’re into necessarily.