The Best Vibrators For Women, Tried And Tested

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Best Vibrators For Women

by Georgia Aspinall |
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When it comes to getting down and dirty, sometimes the best person who can get the job done is, well, our lovely friend: the vibrator. From rose toys to ramping rabbits there is a huge selection of the best vibrators and sex toys for women in every shape and size (whether you like it in or out). Let's not be a prude about it, it feels good to have some 'me-time'.

Whether you're a complete newbie to the sex toy game or know exactly what you're looking for, sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming to search through all the different types of sex toys online. To make it a little easier for you, we've done the hard job of testing them all out. Okay, we'll admit - it wasn't that hard.

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According to Eleanor Mckenzie, Editor of erotic subscription Lady Victoria Howard, masturbating releases an incredible cocktail of hormones that improves your well-being in a number of ways.

'Research and anecdotal reports suggest that sexual stimulation, like masturbation, can relieve stress and tension, boost your mood, help you sleep better and improve your sex life by better understanding your wants and needs,' she explains. 'Orgasm causes the release of endorphins, which are known to reduce stress and boost confidence. Also released is serotonin, which is a known antidepressant.'

Undoubtedly, she says, it proved particularly important during lockdown to combat loneliness and the lack of physical touch.

Masturbation can relieve stress and tension, boost your mood, help you sleep better and improve your sex life.

Perhaps that's why Lily Allen's 'The Liberty' vibrator in collaboration with Womanizer skyrocketed off the shelves upon its release back in 2021. In fact, according to Google Trends, searches for the 'best vibrators for women' and 'best sex toys' on Lovehoney, Womaniser and Bondara went through the roof throughout lockdown. The Doxy Massage Wand seemed to be of particular interest, with searches peaking for it too.

With all that in mind, we've put together this list of the best vibrators for women from budget vibrators to sex toys for mums - tried and tested. You're welcome (or rather, thank you). We don't really need convincing to be honest...

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Best Bullet Vibrator Sex Toy

Lovehoney Magic Bullet Vibratorlove honey

If you're completely new to the sex toy world, then chances are, the Lovehoney bullet vibrator is probably the first vibrator you'll pick up And, for good reason - with ten functions and coming in at a mere £12.99 it's a cheaper start to the industry. Plus, it comes packaged completely discreetly, so you won't have to worry.

Customer review: "This was my very first sex toy and I was not sure what to expect. It was on offer so I went for it. I used it in the bath and within a few seconds I was thinking "oh, this feels nice" and minutes later on the last setting, I had a powerful orgasm and was ready to go about the rest of my day!

Best Rabbit Sex Toy

Ann Summers Rippled Swivelling Rampant Rabbitann summers
Price: £56 (was £70)

www.annsummers.com

There's a reason why Ann Summers' bestselling sex toys are the infamous Rampant Rabbits, as coined by the brand over fifty years ago. There are tonnes of choices to tailor to your pleasure, but this rippled swivelling choice is definitely up there...

Customer review: "This is the best orgasm I’ve ever had. Sex will never be able to compete with this product. My clit is still vibrating and my body is in a total euphoric state!"

Best Celebrity Sex Toy Vibrator

The upgraded Womanizer vibrator, Lily Allen's 'Liberty' has received rave reviews. It's no surprise coming from the mother of all sex toy companies, and at just £89.99 it's one of their cheaper options. Don't be deterred by the price though, the orgasms you'll be having with this are more than worth it.

Customer review: "This air pressure massage is nuts. I didn't know a toy could get that close to the real thing. I pretty much don't use any of my old toys now, this is 100% my go-to."

Best Vulva Vibrator Sex Toy

 The U self Love Stimulatorboots

Introducing: the vulva vibrator that changes all external pleasure sensations. Surrounding the clit (rather than sitting right on it), the U is an intense, buildable climax that's designed to cradle, not penetrate. Plus, here's a secret - it was fully created and designed by Eastenders star Charlie Brooks. Shocker.

Customer review: "This toy was really different to any I’ve felt before. I love that it’s all about surrounding the clitoris and that you can use it hands-free. It’s a really great toy…wow!"

Best Pinpoint Vibrator Sex Toy

LELO Dotlove honey
Price: £119.99 (was £159.99)

www.lovehoney.co.uk

Although it looks small, this LELO Dot truly is mighty, giving gentle but intense vibrations all over the body (including your favourite places). Use the bendy tip with a partner or in solo play for precise but powerful pleasure.

Customer review: "HUGE FAN. Huge. Fan. It's simultaneously relaxing and will clench everything in the right way. So far in solo play I came four times in an hour."

Best Sex Toy For Mums

Smile Makers The Whispererbeauty bay

Partnering up with Mumsnet, Smile Makers has made the first vibrator made with mums in mind. And what better way to feel empowered about your femininity than to get in touch with your own body? For less than £40, it's a steal too.

Customer review: "Fun for alone times and partner play. It's definitely the quietest sex toy I've come across - no need to use it under the covers to quieten the noise!!"

Best Wand Vibrator Sex Toy

Love Honey Wand love honey

With 4.5 stars and over 4,000 reviews, you know this one has to be good. The mains-powered wand means even stronger vibrations, which you can tailor yourself by increasing speed with the wheel function. For £54.99, it's a sex toy draw necessity. (If you don't have a sex toy draw are you even human?)

Customer review: "I bought this item well over five years ago, and it is STILL my favourite toy. Nothing comes close to it. The reliability of the earth-shattering clitoral orgasms that I receive on a daily basis is mind-blowing, even five years on. Quite simply, everyone should own one."

Best Clitoral Stimulator

The Poet Vibrator, Smile Makersbeauty bay

An air-pulsing clitoral stimulator, the poet is designed to recreate sucking sensations. Perfect to use with a water-based lube, it's controlled by a pressure sensor so you can simply squeeze until you find an intensity you want and lock it in place with the click of a button. The best part? It comes with three different-sized mouths so you can swap them out for your preferred fit.

Customer review: "Who needs a man! Everything you could ever want from a toy! I've recommended this to all my single girls. Really premium feel and super discreet."

Best Oral Stimulator Sex Toy

LELO ORA 3 Oral Pleasure Massager Aquaamazon

Rrp: £179.00

Price: £125.30
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The Lelo Ora 2 is an oral sex stimulator and for under £150, you can only hope it fulfils expectations, but as the winner of the Cannes Lions award, we don't doubt it will.

Customer review: "Maybe it is the shape, or the sensation, or the colour, but its function is primarily to mimic oral sex for women and it does that extremely well. Treat yourselves, ladies!"

Best Highly Rated Sex Toy

Womanizer X Lovehoney Pro40 Rechargeable Clitoral Stimulatorlove honey
Price: £74.99 (was £99.99)

www.lovehoney.co.uk

The Womanizer x Lovehoney clitoral stimulator has accumulated over 1,000 rave reviews - and for a good reason. Combining gentle suction with pulsations, the vibrator delivers gentle air vibrations to suck and massage, offering unparalleled pleasure.

Customer review: "Never had a sex toy before and this was my first. Wow. Sent me to space and back! I couldn’t control myself. Please treat your clitoris to this incredible device, so worth the money!"

Best Sex Toy With Pleasure Air Tech

We-Vibe Meltlove honey

A connected and contactless clitoral stimulator, this sex toy features patented Pleasure Air technology which stimulates the sensitive nerve endings of the clitoris with pulsating airwaves and gentle suction. The slim and ergonomic design makes it easy to slip between two partners during sex, or to use by yourself - whatever makes you happiest!

Customer review: "I always have this on my bedside, ready to go when I am. Whether with a partner or not, it makes my orgasms much more exciting and powerful. There's not a single time I've been disappointed by this toy."

Best Unique Bullet Vibrator

We Vibe Tango Xlove honey

This compact bullet vibrator is known for its power, a strong silicone handle to grip with a sculpted design to fit the seven sensations vibration sensations and eight different intensity levels.

Customer review: "Very happy with this purchase, the only downside is now my expectations for vibration toys are raised lol."

Best Vibrator For Sensitivity

Womanizer Classic 2love honey

A must-have in any sex toy draw, the Womanizer Classic 2 is discreet, simple and powerful. By short pressing the power button, the newer Afterglow feature allows the toy to quickly switch back to the lowest intensity level to finish your climax in a more comfortable way. Honestly, they think of EVERYTHING.

Customer review: "I think I unlocked something in my body with this. The orgasm was phenomenal. And afterglow just lets you ride it as long as you like after your orgasm which is the ultimate happy ending. None of my partners would do that."

How Lockdown Changed Women's Views On Sex Toys

'If I'm being really honest, I had more orgasms in lockdown than I would normally. Dating men is like playing the orgasm lottery, you get one in a blue moon. After the casual sex ban, I started having sex with myself way more. I was satisfied all the time. Even now, I haven't gone back to my old sex life, I just think... if men aren't giving me regular orgasms... why would I bother?'

Claudia is one of many women whose relationship with sex and masturbation completely changed because of the lockdown. Finding more time at home alone meant one thing: our sex toys and vibrators became our best friends.

'Before lockdown, I rarely had time to masturbate,' Niamh, from Liverpool, told Grazia during lockdown. 'Now, I get at least two sessions in a day and I love it. It's not just the orgasms - although they certainly help me feel more productive and relaxed day to day - I feel like I've really improved my relationship with my body and outlook on sex in general.

'I wasn't necessarily ashamed before, but I wasn't very experimental and didn't see masturbating as a priority. Now, knowing how much it can improve my mood and general well-being, I feel like it's a vital element of self-care.'

Ultimately, lockdown seems to have changed our attitudes towards sex and masturbation for good, even after we returned to normal socialising. Because, once you've experienced the high life - and we mean, very high - why go back?

Georgia Aspinall is features editor at Grazia UK. She previously worked at The Debrief and has a vast knowledge of digital journalism and SEO best practice. She covers women's interest stories across politics, health, dating, travel and pop culture.

Caitlin Casey was a Senior Commerce Writer for Grazia UK for three years, specialising in sex and wellness content. She has written across various publications since 2017 and covers shopping, fashion, beauty, women’s lifestyle, popular culture as well as all things trending.

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