1. Size - This is the first mistake that most people make when purchasing a vibrator. There are so many out there, so many bells and whistles and delightful descriptions. But if it’s too long or too wide to provide you pleasure, then you spent that money for nothing! Many vibrators are made in a size similar to the average penis. If you’re new to vibrators, new to sex, or a combination thereof, you’ll want to start on the smaller end of average, and work your way up should you wish to. If you know about the size that you like beforehand, from prior lovers or your own solo explorations, then you’re ahead of the game!

2. Power – You have it! There are, in general, two ways to control the power of your vibrator. One way is with a graduated vibration from low to high, which you can adjust by twisting a dial on the end of the vibrator, or on its hand-held control. The other way is by using pre-set buttons. The sensations from those vibrators are more intense for being less gradual. There are even a few that use your A/C outlet, as opposed to batteries, and so there’s no lag in power due to juice.

Explore your backdoor with anal vibrators! These toys come in all shapes and sizes, but tend to be tapered at the tip and wider at the base. One of the nice things about a vibrating anal toy, no matter the experience level, is that the vibrations can tease more pleasurable sensations out of that area. If you’re new to ass play, anal vibrators make the journey much more pleasurable!

Women often need clitoral stimulation to have a really satisfying orgasm. Now you have some awesome choices when it comes to making sure your toes curl. These good vibrations will go straight to the clit, and they are very versatile! You can make use of them while using another toy (like a dildo or G-spot vibe), or even while having sex with your partner to give you that extra push over into orgasmic bliss!

These popular toys have a name that fits! Small enough to take with you anywhere, pocket rockets have a vibrating tip that has anywhere from 3-5 nubs on it. For focused, delicious pleasure, this kind of toy is one of the best.

Perfect for some hands-free fun, butterfly-style vibrators are strapped into place, usually worn like a pair of panties, to provide the stimulation right where you need it. While they all come with a hand-held remote, some are wireless and can provide hours of discreet fun, either solo, or with your lover in control.

Discreet is the name of the game sometimes. Whether you’re not living alone and need to make sure you can get off without detection, or you want to experience the thrill of getting off in public without the wider world having a clue, these little beauties are just the ticket to open up a whole new world of pleasure!

These vibrators are exactly what they sound like: small toys that are attached to your fingers, for a toy that’s easy for you to direct, whether you need a firmer touch, or something more delicate.

These toys come on the small side, still pack a big punch, and come in a variety of shapes and materials. Mini pocket rockets, mini dildo vibrators, and mini bullets are just the beginning of what’s available for you! For those who don’t need the biggest, but still want the best, these little darlings are perfect.

From lipstick to pens to rubber duckies, novelty vibrators are wonderfully discreet while still allowing you all the delicious fun you like. Usually these vibrators aren’t meant for insertion, but only for external stimulation.

These sweet, petite vibrators are shaped exactly the way they sound, and perfect for insertion. Elongated and round, they fit comfortably inside of you, or can be applied to those sensitive areas for some focused attention. Usually these come with remotes, and some are even wireless!

The G-spot is one of the powerhouse pleasure spots on a woman’s body. These wonderful vibrating toys make it easy to find the G-spot and the curved tip will provide just the right amount of pressure to reach this intense kind of orgasm.

The P-spot, or prostate, is considered the male G-spot, and this powerful sexual organ can provide explosive orgasm when massaged in the right way. With a prostate vibrator, curved for the specific purpose of reaching that spot, exploring this part of the male body is made easy and exciting.

Made of stretchy material that fits snugly over the base of the penis to restrict blood flow, and usually attached to a bullet or egg vibrator. These can come in a form to stimulate the cock only, or with an additional bullet attached for mutual enjoyment.

Go back to basics with these traditional vibrators, which is what most people think of when they hear the word “vibrator”. They’re dildos with some buzz-power, the easiest to figure out how to use, and they are a classic for a reason!

Probably the most famous of the multi-sensation vibrators, the Rabbit and other rabbit-style vibrators are quite popular. Usually these vibrators have a shaft with rotating beads inside for more stimulation from within, and a titillating pair of rabbit-ear ticklers to caress the clit.

Vibrator kits are great all-in-one packages. Coming with one (or even two!) vibrators, they also provide a variety of sleeves/sheaths to cover your toy with for different kinds of sensations. Some have nubs and ticklers for outer stimulation, and other sleeves are curved for G-spot/P-spot stimulation.

The Hitachi and others like it make wonderful back massagers. But the erotic uses are also very titillating! With a powerful vibration that’s sure to set you off, there’s no going wrong with one of these.

Many vibrators now come with additional textures, in order to provide more erotic stimulation. On the shaft of the vibrator, these come in the forms of nubs, bumps and ridges. Ridges are raised lines that run along the shaft, and on realistic vibrators are usually meant to appear like veins. Bumps are round, raised and rigid on the shaft of the vibrator. They tend to be smaller near the insertable area, and larger and more pronounced nearer the area to stimulate the clit. Nubs, on the other hand, are made of more flexible material. They can be shorter and firmer, or longer and more ticklish, depending on whether they are to provide vaginal or clitoral stimulation.

These vibrators have a shaft that can be bent to better suit your body and desire. With all the benefits of a straight shaft, these vibrators have the option to bend for additional G-spot stimulation, or even bend so much as to provide dual penetration, if you get a double-ended, flexible vibrator.

Hot water, steamy experiences, waterproof vibrators can be lots of fun. Coming in a variety of colors and shapes, made of material that is easily waterproof, they also come with a battery compartment that is sealed against any water getting in. It’s not recommended that you submerge the vibrator in a tub, but you can still have some fun in and out of the shower with one of these vibrators.

Vibrators made of this material are still quite popular, if only because they are still very inexpensive. These tend to have no bells and whistles, but just a smooth, sleek design. If what you want is penetration, usually without clitoral stimulation, then this material is definitely an option. Cleaning Tips: Soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or sex toy cleaner. Wipe dry with a soft towel.

This material is still pretty cheap, but it provides the vibrator with more flexibility and give than a plastic vibrator. Good for deep penetration, they tend to be a bit more comfortable to use than plastic vibrators. Because of their tendency to cause a lot of friction, make sure to use a good, water-based lube when using one of these, or cover it with a lubricated condom. Cleaning Tips: mild soap and water, or sex toy cleaner. Wipe dry with a soft towel.

One of the most popular kinds of material, jelly vibrators are easy to color and mold into just about any shape you like! This kind of vibrator is smooth, soft, pliable, and may include a variety of special features, like ticklers, pleasure nubs and ridges. The firmness can vary, depending on the toy, but these vibrators are very good for penetration. Their suppleness allows for the toy to mold itself more easily to your body. Cleaning Tips: mild soap and water, or sex toy cleaner. Wipe it dry with a soft towel.

For a highly realistic feel and appearance, cyberskin vibrators are incredibly popular. These toys are made of a special material that replicates the feel and appearance of human skin very closely, especially after you warm them up. This material is used in high-end toys and realistic vibrators. The cyberskin vibrator combines the supple give of a jelly vibe with the firmness of the latex vibrators, for a truly titillating combination. However, something to consider with this type of material is that it requires some specialized cleaning to keep the unique feel. Cleaning Tips: mild soap and water, Cyberskin cleaner, sex toy cleaner, Cyberskin powder/talcum powder.

Prized for its resilience and hygienic nature, this high-quality material is transforming the vibrator industry. Silicone can put up with a lot of intense use while still retaining its original qualities. Because they are meant to last for years of hard use, these vibrators tend to be more expensive. These toys are soft, firm and, like cyberskin and jelly, are good for penetration as well as clitoral stimulation. They are also easy to clean! Cleaning Tips: Soap and water, or a sex toy cleaner.

When you get your vibrator for the first time, take it out of the box. Check the instructions for safety tips or special instructions on use or care. Once you’ve checked all of that, clean your vibrator with warm water and soap, or sex toy cleaner. Be careful not to get the battery compartment or controls wet! Once it’s clean, dry your vibrator off with a clean towel and follow any other instructions provided with it.

Lubes serve as an addition or replacement for the lubricant than a woman’s vagina naturally produces. It also serves to make backdoor play, not just fun and pleasurable, but even possible. There are several varieties of lube geared for special use, including for vibrators. If you are going to use an anal vibrator, lube is absolutely necessary for safe, smooth penetration that also allows for easy removal. Lube comes in a variety of forms, including some that get warm or chilly upon contact to provide a more thrilling experience with your toy! But if you’re playing with a toy for the first time, err on the side of caution and use as much lube as you like.

No matter what your choice of toy, there’s one good rule of thumb – if it feels good, keep doing it! Experiment with different speeds, pressure and positions to find what works for you. Step One: Get comfy! Get on your back, or your stomach, or even your side, and just relax. Turn the vibrator on the lowest setting and gently run of over your hot spots, like your nipples, inner thighs, and your vagina or your backside. Step Two: Once you’re used to how it feels, apply a little lube and gently rub the vibrator up and down your vagina or your ass. Start with light pressure, and work your way in, however you’re most comfortable with your toy. There’s no rush, so take your time! Step Three: Relax and enjoy yourself. This is about your pleasure!

Clean up every single time you use your vibrator. Most can be cleaned with soap and water, but as mentioned earlier, clean the toy according to its instructions. If you use an anal vibrator, make sure to use antibacterial soap, rubbing alcohol if possible, or sex toy cleaner after each use. Never put it off until the next day, just do it right after use. Once it’s clean, dry your toy with a soft, clean cloth. As mentioned earlier, for a cyberskin vibrator, you need to apply the special cyberskin powder to maintain the unique feel of the toy. Once it’s dry, wrap your vibrator in a dry cloth and store it in a cool, dry place. If you don’t plan on using it again for a week or longer, it’s recommended that you remove the batteries because of the corrosive chemicals they contain.

Once you’ve used your vibrator a few times, gotten the hang of things, maybe you’re wondering how to get a little creative. Getting some tips and tricks for new ideas on how to use your toy can really up the fun factor! Don’t just focus on your vagina or clit—use the toy everywhere! Run it over your whole body and find some surprising hot spots that you might not have known you had. If you have a lover, you might enjoy sharing the joys of these toys. If they are reluctant, try to give a sexy massage to show how good it can feel. Make sure he or she knows that the vibrator is not a replacement, but an enhancement to your love life! The more you use your vibrator, the easier it is for you to get to know your own body, and what it takes to bring yourself to orgasm during sex with your lover. You’ll learn your triggers, what your body needs to be able to reach the pinnacle of pleasure, and be able to incorporate that with your lover, as well as to be able to communicate what does and doesn’t work to them.

If you’ve gotten all that practice in, and it’s getting a bit boring, you have a few options! Combine your toys, like adding a vibrating cock ring to a traditional vibrator for additional stimulation, or use more than one at a time, if your hands can handle it. A really intense way to orgasm is to get a G-spot vibrator and a clitoral vibrator and to use both at once. Clenching on the G-spot vibrator, and letting it rub you in all the right ways, while applying the clitoral vibrator with light pressure, is sure to send you to new heights! If you want multiple orgasms, the trick is not to overwhelm your clitoris with too much sensation. Ease the pressure when you get close, just barely touching it, until you’re right there, and then apply a bit more pressure. Another trick is to time your thrusts with your breathing, and start actively clenching your pelvic muscles once you have the hang of the first two. Once you catch on to that, experiment and try your vibrator in a new and daring place or position!