The SnailVibe is innovative, but left me feeling sluggish
It has a larger sample size in its latest study, which is nice, but the company is simply taking what it’s already great at and putting it in one sex toy. In 2016 a Womanizer study had some interesting details about the now-discontinued Womanizer Deluxe and how it helped people who struggled to orgasm, specifically perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women. The sample size was small, but all of the 22 women, with an average age of 56, had experienced an orgasm , with 86 percent being able to climax within five to 10 minutes. Also, 77 percent found the Deluxe made reaching orgasm easier, while 73 percent claimed to have more intense orgasms because of it. Initially, I had no idea how the Enhance, especially based on the design and the head, was going to work, but Womanizer pulled off a two-in-one. If you want to feel the rumble of deep vibrations without any sucking, you can have that.
“Honestly, the quietest toys are going to be marketed as quiet,” says Gigi Engle, a certified sex and relationship psychotherapist and resident intimacy expert at dating app, 3Fun. “With that being said, you’re going to want to look for something smaller that has a smaller motor.” Engle explains that the smaller the motor, the quieter the toy. “You’re going to have better luck with palm, finger, and bullet vibrators. These toys are basically silent, which can be a great choice,” Engle adds. Wands are super versatile, with long handles and large heads that make them easy to use in different solo or partnered positions.
The travel lock also adds to its discretion and portability, eliminating the fear of having to explain your vibrating bag. Discreet, petite and powerful, bullet vibrators are hard to beat — especially when they’re this good. The sleek, matte finish gives this one a luxurious feel, while the compact, lightweight design made it easy to hold and manoeuvre. But shopping for sex toys can be intimidating, and with more products on the market than ever before, finding a device that suits your needs is no easy feat.
Still, it’s a worthy contender for those who enjoy dual stimulation. The tip emits high-frequency waves while the shaft provides deep rumbly vibrations, allowing you to create all manner of combinations. There are 25 speed combos and five pleasure patterns to choose between, so rest assured you’ll never get bored. Our panel of testers thought it looked discreet, and liked the size and shape. As for performance, most found it pleasurable to use and enjoyed a better and faster orgasm.
Some women also find smaller toys easier to use or more comfortable than larger ones. The LELO Enigma Double Sonic is a dual-action vibrator that combines external and internal stimulation. Its clitoral stimulator uses SenSonic technology for contactless pleasure, while the insertable arm features DeepSonic waves to target the G-spot and A-spot. The toy boasts eight different vibration patterns, is fully waterproof, and offers up to 2 hours of playtime on a single charge. It offers 10 levels of intensity for the Pleasure Air Control and vibrations, as well as 10 vibration patterns to choose from if that’s your thing, plus buttons to increase and decrease power. The buttons are easy to figure out, but because of where they’re placed and how you have to hold the Enhance to ensure it’s snug against the clitoris, it’s easy to accidentally switch modes and intensities.
If noisy buzzing takes you out of the moment, consider this cock ring and its amazingly quiet (but not weak) vibrations. Its shimmies and shakes have a low, rumbly timbre for deep, satisfying sensations, and its matte silicone is super soft against skin, especially when lubed. This cock ring doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, but that’s the point if you’d rather hear moans than vibes.
If you’re new to the party-for-one game, Alexandra Fine, sexologist and co-founder of Dame has a few pointers. “Imagine the sensations of all these different kinds of vibrators.” She adds that if the sensation sounds like something you would like viberators, your body will tell you. “Launched earlier this year, OhMiBod’s Lovelife Rev was designed with accessibility in mind. Its ergonomic design and large button are easier to grip than most vibes.” The easy-to-grip ergonomic design means all of your attention can go to getting off.
An extra wide mouth on the LELO Sila means this suction toy can travel to so many erogenous zones and caters to all clitoral sizes. Perfect for foreplay or solo play, it easily suctions over the entire clitoris and can even be used on your nipples. Whether you’re a jet setter, searching for the perfect after-dark honeymoon accessory or just don’t want something that screams “sex toy,” this shell-shaped toy is bound to be your new BFF.
