Every woman should have at least one vibrator in her arsenal. Not only do vibrators come in handy when you’re masturbating, but they make sex with your partner even better. Vibrators can take the stress out of trying to reach an orgasm, as well as create even stronger orgasms, so why wouldn’t you have one in your nightstand at all times?
If you’ve never bought a vibrator, it can be daunting. It’s hard to know where to go, how to start, and what on earth you’re supposed to buy. Of course there is no wrong vibrator, but once you’ve been around the vibrator block enough you’ll know that some are better than others, especially when it comes to personal taste.
So how exactly do you purchase your very first vibrator (or your thirtieth)? Here’s your 101-guide that will help make buying one easy-peasy.
1. Decide how much you want to spend. Although the average price of vibrators will run you somewhere between $50 and $150, if you want to, you can easily drop a lot of cash on a vibrator. Jimmyjane makes some vibrators that will run you upwards of $3,000 and the most expensive vibrator out there can be all yours for just over $18,000. But you have to remember that more money spent doesn’t necessarily mean a better orgasm.
2. Think about material. If you want to prolong the life of your vibrator, you want to take care of it. The first step in doing that is making sure you buy a vibrator made of a material that’s conducive to your sex life. For example, silicone-based lubes wreck havoc on silicone toys. What this means is that if you’re a dedicated fan of silicone lube, your best bet is to get a vibrator that’s made of anything but silicone, so you have that baby around for a long time.
3. Figure out where you’ll be using it. If you’re the type of person who prefers to orgasm in the tub or shower, then you want to get a water resistant vibrator. If you know you need a little pick-me-up at 3PM behind the locked doors of your office, then you want to get something small and discrete. If you’re the type who just sticks to her bed, then that’s something to keep in mind, too. There are hundreds of different vibrators for hundreds of different scenarios and places, so it’s best to have a good idea of where you’ll be using it to get the best bang for your buck.
4. Figure out who will be using it. With so many vibrators geared toward couples (remote control, baby!), it’s important to think about whether this will be a solo thing or something you’ll use with your partner. While vibrators sans remote controls can still be used by you and your partner, if your partner can control your vibrator from across the room, isn’t that something you might want to try?
5. Try out different power levels. Although every clitoris has some 7,000 to 8,000 nerve endings, each one is different when it comes to sensitivity. Some women need a really strong vibration to come while others get by on a very minimal one. You may not be able to try out the vibrator before buying it, but definitely turn it on and hold it against your hand to get a good idea of how it might feel once you get it near your nether region.
6. Think about charge. Some vibrators are rechargeable, others need batteries, then of course there are the ones that plug into the wall. If you’re the type of woman who wants to be able to use her vibrator far from an electrical socket without the concern of batteries dying, then you want to go for a rechargeable one. If you go the rechargeable route, you then want to consider how much life you need your vibrator to have. Rechargeable vibrators can last anywhere from one hour to several hours, so it’s important to figure out which is best for you.
7. Choose a volume. True story: even so-called silent vibrators make a slight noise, because of course they do ― they’re vibrating! Because this is the case, you really want to consider just how loud you can go. No one wants a loud vibrator, per se, but if you live alone, and don’t have roommates or thin walls with which to contend, then noise level doesn’t have to be a concern. If you’re not so lucky, then you definitely want a vibrator that’s quiet enough that the whole world doesn’t know every time you turn it on.
8. Decide if looks matter. There are some beautiful vibrators on the market! So beautiful, in fact, that you can keep them out in the open and people just think they’re a sculpture and not what they really are ― your pleasure machine. But similar to price, a good-looking vibrator doesn’t always mean a better orgasm, so keep that in mind. Also remember that not every shape is conducive to every body type, so if you can’t get a clear image of how you’ll be using the vibrator, it’s best to go with a more familiar shape.
9. Ask around. Whether you ask your friends for their input, ask the person at the sex toy shop 30 questions, or read some reviews of the vibrator, it’s important to get an unbiased opinion on the product. Of course, just because your BFF loves The Rabbit doesn’t automatically mean you will, too, but you do want to get some insight that isn’t straight from the vibrator’s packaging.
Happy shopping!
