Ultimate Vibrators Guide

What is a Vibrator?

Vibrators come in all sorts of shapes, colors and sizes. They can tease your clit, talk dirty and even rumble to the beat of your favorite songs. But vibrators all have one thing in common - a stimulating motor designed to help you orgasm! And no other sex toy can make a woman climax as fast or as strongly as a vibrator.

How to Find the Best Vibrators

There are thousands of different vibrators to choose from, which makes it really hard to find the vibrating partner of your dreams. We asked Adam & Eve's sex toy experts for some advice, and they put together a vibrator "dating guide" so you can find your ideal match.

Vibrator Type		Pros	Cons	Suggested Uses
	Anal & Prostate Vibrators	Made from special, anal-friendly materials Includes safety features for care-free play	We don't recommend using the same vibe for anal and vaginal stimulation	Anal & prostate stimulation
	Bullet & Egg Vibrators	Small & discreet Inexpensive Travel-friendly	Not as strong as other vibes Usually require special batteries	Clitoral stimulation Adding vibrations to sex toys like penis rings
	G-Spot Vibrators	Makes it easier to find and stimulate your G-Spot Beginner-friendly	Not as versatile as other vibrators	G-Spot stimulation
	Rabbit Vibrators	Stimulating multiple erogenous zones at the same time Multiple motors offer increased power Includes wide range of options and special features	Can be more expensive than other vibrators Can be overwhelming if you just want one type of stimulation	Causing an orgasm, even if you usually have problems climaxing
	Realistic Vibrators	Looks and feels more life-like than other vibes Long & thick shaft fills you up	Life-like material requires special care Lacks many of the special features found in other vibrators	When you want a larger vibrator or something that feels real
	Traditional Vibrator	Beginner-friendly Inexpensive	Not as versatile as other types Lacks special features found in other vibes	Vaginal stimulation
	Wand Massagers	Extremely powerful Discreet design doesn't look like a sex toy Many don't need batteries	Can be too powerful for beginners Louder than average Not designed for internal stimulation	Clitoral stimulation Back & muscle massages

How to Buy Vibrators

Now that you've met all the popular vibrators on the block, it's time to do some serious shopping. Here's some other things you need to know about vibrators before hitting the Add to Cart button.

Start With Materials & Color.
Savvy vibrator shoppers know that material affects everything from how much a vibe costs to how strong it feels. If you want something soft and flexible, stick with silicone, TPE or TPR. Plastic is also a good vibrator material if you want something hard and firm.

You can find vibrators in a variety of colors. Pink vibrators are a popular choice, perhaps due to that color’s association with femininity. Looking to treat yourself like royalty? Choose a purple vibe! Finally, you can always opt for a realistic vibrator with veins, ridges, and balls.

Plan Your Vibrator Budget.

There are vibrators out there for all types of budgets. The price of your vibe depends primarily on two factors – the type and the material it's made from. Naturally, you'll pay more for a sophisticated vibrator with loads of special features than for a basic toy.

Determine the Size of Your Vibe.

One of the most common mistakes is buying a vibrator bigger than you can handle. The average vibe measures about 5" long and about 1" wide, about the same size as the average penis. If you don't have a lot of experience with vibrators, you should look for one about that size or even a little smaller. You can always buy something bigger later!

Check the Battery Type.

Don't tell anyone else about this, but you can generally judge a vibrator's strength by the type of battery it uses. Vibes with A or AA batteries are almost always stronger than a vibrator that uses watch batteries. And electric powered vibrators are stronger still. There are plenty of exceptions, so pay attention to customer reviews about power and strength. Just keep in mind that everyone has different standards for judging vibration power. One person's weak might be strong for you and vice versa!

How to Use Vibrators

It's finally time to try your new vibrator out! Here's what you need to do before taking any new vibe on a test run.

Get Ready.

Give your vibe a good cleaning first and grab some fresh batteries for peak performance.

Get Set.

Make sure you're comfortable and won't be disturbed. Keep some lube nearby just in case.

Let's Go.

Start out slowly teasing yourself with the vibrator before gradually increasing the power and focusing on your hot spots. If something feels really good, then keep doing it!

Cleaning & Caring for Vibrators

It's not easy to keep your vibrator looking and performing at its best, so here are three easy-to-remember rules to help you out.

1. Clean your vibe before and after each use.

The easiest way to do this is by spraying it with antibacterial sex toy cleaner and then wiping it off with a lint-free towel.

2. Stick to a water-based lube.

Silicone-based or oil-based lubes can cause a chemical reaction with certain materials. Water-based lube is 100% safe.

3. Keep your vibrator in a special storage bag.

You can damage your vibe if it comes into contact with certain types of materials.

Top 5 Vibrator Myths

Now that you're more familiar with vibrators, it's time to set the record straight about some of the biggest myths surrounding these popular sex toys.

Myth #1: If you can't orgasm without a vibrator, there's something wrong with you.

FALSE. Medical studies have shown that 20% - 25% of women routinely have problems reaching an orgasm. By providing a woman with stronger stimulation as well as targeting multiple erogenous zones at the same time, vibrators can actually "teach" her body how to orgasm. And it becomes easier each time she uses a vibrator, until she can finally do it on her own... so to speak.

Myth #2: Vibrators can numb your lady bits.

TRUE. Most vibrator users will never have this problem, but this can happen if you use your vibrator for an extended period of time or press it too hard against your body. Don't fear though - the effect is completely temporary. Your lady parts will go back to normal in a few hours after you stop using your vibrator. And you'll know better the next time you pull out your toy.

Myth #3: Vibrators can ruin regular sex.

FALSE. Studies show that women who use vibrators are actually more likely to engage in sex than women who don't. Some doctors even recommend that post-menopausal women use vibrators to boost their sex drive and arousal. Many couples also use vibrators during foreplay and even during sex.

Myth #4: Vibrators can replace your partner.

FALSE. A vibrator will never be able to make you chicken soup when you're sick or surprise you with flowers on your birthday. It's also impossible for vibrators to tie you against the bed, lick you from head to toe or tell you about all the dirty things they want to do to you. Vibrators are amazing at what they do, but they'll never be able to replace a fun and creative lover.

Myth #5: It's okay to use rechargeable batteries with vibrators.

FALSE. Rechargeable batteries are prone to power and voltage fluctuations that can damage your vibrator. Rechargeable batteries might not fit your vibrator correctly either cause water to leak inside. Rechargeable batteries aren't nearly as strong as regular ones either. If you want to experience your vibrator at it's best, then save the rechargeable batteries for the TV remote.