“Hysteria” and the Strange History of Vibrators

We love our fancy, high-tech sex toys, but sometimes — for example, when you’re getting a little frisky in the kitchen — there’s just not enough time to run into your bedroom and unearth your favorite paddle or dildo. This is where grabbing a homemade sex toy like a spatula or cucumber might come in handy. Using a household item for sexy things might feel a bit weird at first, but can also be a fun way to spice things up inside and outside of the bedroom, while also being cost-effective. You can also use them at home to explore new elements of your sexuality. If you like the idea of being submissive in your sex life, then imagining putting a vibrator up against your most sensitive spots and handing the controller to your partner is thrilling. Boasting almost five hours of play per charge, the Lush 3 is perfect for discreet compared to other toys.

A few less-than-perfectly-dressed fret ends aside, the neck is addictively comfortable. If there’s a lot of Richard Thompson hammer-ons and pull-offs in your own playing vernacular , you’ll love the snappy touch responsiveness. You can really start to bend the Viberator to your own needs with the modern/vintage voice switch. The difference between the two voices is especially pronounced in chorus mode.

The brand’s newest release is the Pom, and it continues to make touching yourself feel even better. And lucky you, it’s now available for pre-order on the Dame Products website. This dual-ended vibrator, designed with one side for external use and the other for internal, is packed with a whopping 24 vibration modes and 12 different speeds. It’s also rechargeable and waterproof so you can keep the fun going anywhere. Yeah, sex is fun, but have you tried adding a vibrator or dildo to the mix?

But she says there isn’t much to the notion that using them “too much” will decrease sensation or the ability to orgasm in the long-term. She says as women become more comfortable with vibrators, they will also become more familiar with their own erotic responsiveness, which can assist with their non-vibe sexual encounters. Actually, there have been research studies that show that vibe use has benefits that go beyond a quick and easy orgasm. A study out of the University of Colorado showed that vibrators have a host of benefits for those who suffer from some sexual arousal or sensation problems and may work to heal underlying nerve damage. The Starlet is a small but mighty toy that is designed with pleasure air technology that gently sucks and massages.

Instead, we’re reminding you to think carefully about when you’ll be using your vibrator, what you want from it, and how your body responds to stimulation. Fin is a petite vibrator that you wear between your fingers to add to your experience. There are three speed options plus a pointy side and squishy side vibrators, so you can experiment. Le Wand is cordless and boasts a charge time of three hours, tied with the Magic Wand as the longest charge time on this list. It’s also the only wand that comes with a travel pouch, which is a major plus.