Vibrators are still the most popular sex toy for women, and now men, on the market. Once seen as purely a phallus replacement for the desperate and alone, the proud captains of engineering in the sex toy industry have moved the designs forward, and the ownership of sex toys has become standard. In many cases, rather than used by a woman desperately missing a man from her life, they’re preferred as a demonstration that a woman can have a happy and successful sex life without relying on a man to provide it.

In this article I will explore some of the different kinds of vibrators on the market, from the traditional, to the popular, to the very unusual! If you’re unsure what to have for your first vibrator, or are looking to expand your collection, then read up so you can make an informed decision!

THE RABBIT

Made famous on Sex And The City, the Rabbit Vibrator is still the highest selling vibrator style on the market, and therefore seemed the logical place to start.

The design is simple, but effective. The shaft is designed to provide the penetrative stimulation that you get from the penis, and most designs now have a rotating shaft, often with little beads inside that push out and tickle through the smooth jelly coating. This makes it a much more effective version of the penis, rather than just going in and out, it will push at the walls of the vagina where you will find most of the pleasure comes from.

However, this shaft is fairly typical of vibrators in general, the magic comes from the little bunny rabbit on the side. A lot of women feel like there is something wrong with them if they can’t reach orgasm through penetrative sex, but there isn’t. The clitoris is an incredibly sensitive bundle of nerves that is every woman’s magic gift. Whilst the penetration can feel nice, the clitoris is where the magic happens. The bunny’s ears sit either side and vibrate, causing intense clitoral orgasms. It is best to start with the vibrations at a low setting and use a little lubricant, either your own natural lubrication or from a bottle it doesn’t matter, and as the intensity builds turn the speed up.

One of the reasons for the popularity of the vibrator is that for sex toy newbies it doesn’t look too outrageous as it still has the penis shape that we’re used to, and the bunny is very unthreatening. Most are available in pretty and feminine colours so for the nervous buyer it doesn’t look frightening or kinky.  This is a great place to start!

CLIT STIMULATORS

These little gadgets are, in my humble opinion, pretty damn genius!

They come in a variety of styles, including shaped like the rabbit section of your favourite rabbit vibrator, and (such as above) little pads you slip over your finger.

The reason I believe them to be such a clever idea is that they have a variety of uses.

For your own personal satisfaction they’re a neat and tidy way of reaching a convenient orgasm. As nothing has to go inside you don’t even have to take your knickers off, just slip it down the front and let it vibrate your clitoris into an intense orgasm. They don’t take up a lot of room, so you can keep it in a drawer or bag, knowing that if it’s accidentally discovered it doesn’t necassarily look like something embarassing and could just be glossed over.

The other benefit of these little guys is that they’re not threatening to men. Whereas the often unrealistically large shaft of traditional vibrators can make men feel inadequate, these innocent little tools are small and unthreatening, and don’t replace his favourite organ.

As mentioned above, many women can’t achieve orgasm through penetrative sex alone. Try using this little guy next time you’re having sex with your partner. As well as giving you a fabulous clitoral orgasm, he may well be able to feel the vibrations whilst inside you which will give him an unexpected thrill too!

If you sometimes find sex a bit boring, don’t be ashamed because once the thrill of it being new has gone, some women find it a bit of a chore because it just doesn’t provide the pleasure they get from their vibrator. A little clit stimulating vibrator can relaunch your sex life, he gets the sex he so desperately longs for, and you get the orgasms as well as the intamacy and pleasures of sex. You could find it brings you closer together as you reconnect on a physical level in a way that’s very satisfying for both of you.

REALISTIC VIBRATORS

A lot of women find the pleasure of sex comes from the feel of a penis, the shape, the veins, and the look. The good thing about the realistic looking vibrators is that they don’t make a mess, they don’t go soft when you haven’t climaxed yet, they’re available whenever you want them, and they don’t nag for sex when you’re not in the mood. It’s all the benefits of a real penis with none of the  bad points!

MINI VIBRATORS

Mini vibrators are often seen as the best for travelling, or if you’re just not interested in the giant monsters that are so often seen on the market.

Slip one of these little toys in your luggage when you go on holiday and it won’t take up a lot of space but it will give you some fun whilst you’re there! Whether you use them internally or on the clitoris, they’re neat and compact, easy to transport, and mostly very innocent looking! If it’s noticed then it’s just for your shoulder or neck pain.

GIANT VIBRATORS

The exact opposite of the previous toy, Giant Vibrators are all over 10 inches. Some people just need a bit more to satisfy them!

These are often preferred by people who are very experienced in sexual activity, or have particularly large or stretchy vaginas. They’re not for inexperienced users or if you find a standard size fills you up, but if you always find yourself needing more then it might be time to go giant!

The giant vibrators are also popular for ladies who enjoy SnM. The pain of stretching one in can also provide intense pleasure.

THE CONE

The Cone is one of the latest revolutionary designs that takes us entirely away from what you usually assosciate with vibrator design. It doesn’t follow the norm when it comes to shape, but don’t be fooled, the hands-free design will leave you more than satisfied.

The innovative shape hits all the spots and the funky, contemporary style means it doesn’t need to be hidden away in the bedroom drawer. Enjoy waves of pleasure with 16 automated programmes including an orgasm button for the less patient. Great fun to use on your own or even more fun for two.
This toy is perfect for you if you’re sick of the usual designs and are loking to try out something new! It’s increasing in popularity as people start to realise that it’s okay to step away from what you’re used to and try something new! It stimulates internally and the clitoris but in an entirely new way.
ICE VIBRATORS

Ever felt so damn hot you need to cool down? Then you’ll love this, the world’s first vibrating ice massager. Seduce your partner this diamond of ice and have them melt into lust.

It has a user friendly grip made of the best medical grade silicone which makes it easy to use in every position. Just fill it with water pop it in the freezer until it is frozen and it’s ready to use.

It’s thrilling icy touch will bring you sensations you’ve never experienced before.

It’s a new idea, it might scare you at first, but playing with ice cubes has been something popular for a long time mixing the heat of sexual passion with the cold of the ice cubes. This takes that to a new level where the ice cubes work independently to pleasure you as well!

NOVELTY VIBRATORS

There are some very fun and sexy vibrators on the market, including the I Rub My Duckie shown above, which are fun and cute as well as satisfying you in the same way as normal vibrators!

Whilst they may not be something you’d ordinarily buy for yourself, it would be worth considering something a bit different. If you’re bored of the toys you’ve got, feel like you need something unique to have fun with, then the variety of sex toys that look nothing like you would expect is fantastic!

You can find them to stimulate internally or stimulate the clitoris, many of them are waterproof, so regardless of what your preference is for stimulation you can find something fun and novelty to do it! They’re also fantastic gifts. Sexy and fun, but also cheeky.

EGGS AND BULLETS

These bullets and eggs are inserted full into the vagina, and then controlled by remote to vibrate at different speeds. They’re perfect for orgasms on the run… as it were.

Depending on the model you choose, you will find the remote controls can work up to 20 feet away, meaning they’re perfect for foreplay on a night out. Give the remote control to your partner and let him or her control what’s happening. Leave it still for a while and suddenly give you some major vibrations! The effect can be quite intense and very fun.

These are a fun way of breaking your partner into the idea of using sex toys together too. If he has previously been threatened by the idea of a toy giving you pleasures that only he is supposed to give you, then letting him have control will make him more comfortable with it. He will also enjoy seeing your face as you reach climax in the middle of a restaurant or supermarket!

This was just a brief summary of a small variety of the vibrator types that are available, and there truly is something for everyone out there! If you’re nervous about trying something like this then just try it once. Select something small and innocent looking, something that won’t scare you when you pull it out of the box. You may find you give yourself a whole new level to your sex life!