The Womanizer Was So Good I Passed Out the First Time I Tried It
Nail the timing, and a simultaneous orgasm isn’t out of the picture. Upon first glance , it didn’t look much different from the many hand-held vibrators on the market, which isn’t a bad thing — but once I started to use it, I realized it was a welcome addition. Perfect for beginners and those who are more experienced, this super-affordable vibe with adjustable speeds is waterproof and perfect for foreplay. As with most sexual encounters, lube makes everything better when you’re experimenting with toys. Thanks to 20 pulsation patterns and eight different speeds vibrators, this device offers serious customization.
Unlike the Womanizer Classic, which is widest toward the nozzle and has a narrow handle, the Aer has a narrow head that allows it to slip easily between the labia for positioning against the clitoris. This sleek, angled shape also makes the toy convenient to use for clitoral stimulation during intercourse, as it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Across 10 years of testing, we’ve relied on 11 people with vulvas—ranging in age from early 20s to late 70s—to compare clitoral toys. Prior to participating in our tests, all of the panelists had used vibrators and were reliably able to achieve orgasm through vibrator use, though some were more experienced than others.
This makes the Lovense Lush 3 a great toy for anyone with a long distance partner, allowing you to hand over the reins. It even comes with an ‘intelligent mode’, so you can enjoy the experience without worrying about which buttons to press. We asked our Good Housekeeping Institute testing panel, made up of over 130 women of all ages, to put a range of vibrators through their paces. It’s very important to always clean your vibrator, as bacteria left on the toy can cause infections such as urinary tract infections.
The design is sleek, but the head doesn’t protrude like on other toys—it’s sunken—and will comfortably hover over any size clitoris. At under £15, this nifty toy gives pricier models a run for their money. It’s lightweight, compact and easy to operate with one conveniently placed button to switch between the speeds. Our panel said the material felt soft against their skin and they raved about the ribbed surface for enhanced stimulation – one tester reported “the most intense orgasms” when using it externally.
The key is to make sure that there are no rough or sharp bits in the toy that could scratch your penis while you use it. This vibrator is small and actually quiet, which makes it perfect for solo or partnered use. One of my favorite things about Maude’s Vibe is that there’s no fuss. There’s one button, serving to both the on/off switch and to increase/decrease the intensity. Maude has three intensities and one pattern, a smooth persistent buzz.
Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). We chose not to test the since-discontinued Unbound Squish because it appeared to be very similar to the Minna Limon, which also offers programmable stimulation and squeeze-pressure technology. Our tester who tried Minna’s similar Ola toy (currently unavailable) found this technology to be more gimmicky than innovative.