The million dollar question: How do I pick the right vibrator?

Whether you have one – or twenty-one – how do you know the right questions to ask when finding your next or next best vibrator? We'll explore a few of our favourite vibrators for vulva owners and the questions that led us to 'em!

ARE YOU IN OR OUT? OR BOTH?

You see most vibrators are either used:

1. On the outside of the body (e.g. around the clitoris, vulva, nipples or any other erogenous zone)
2. On the inside of the body (in the vagina or anus)
3. On the outside AND inside of the body simultaneously (e.g. penetrating the vagina while sucking the clitoris)

Once you figure out which sensation(s) you might like most, well, that's half the work of finding the right vibrator for you.

You're here because you prefer your sensual sensations to be delivered externally. Experienced on the surface, over clothes, and erogenous zones, this section is devoted to vibrations felt on the outside.

WHAT IS AN EXTERNAL VIBRATOR?

External vibrators are a category of adult toys that include: bullets, lay-on designs, vibrating cock rings and pebble-shaped vibes that fit in the palm of your hand as well as wand vibrators that are super powerful and have a long handle. In recent years, air-pressure toys have also been added to the external stimulator category. 

WHY CHOOSE AN EXTERNAL VIBRATOR?

You may prefer an external vibe because:

• You are a clitoral queen who can't get enough
• You want something discreet, not a draft stopper
• You love a bit extra when you're being penetrated
• You're at your desk and hanker for an orgasm as a treat for completing all that admin
• You're on the go and haven't got time for a long session
• You're so power hungry you need to plug that thing in
• You just love all those cute shapes and textures
• You aren't fussed with the whole internal situation
• You experience pain or discomfort when it comes to penetration or even stimulation of your vulva
• You want something you can use to stroke, caress and pulse over the entire body

Admit it. You adore nothing more than some internal vibrations. You're only human. This section is devoted to sensations experienced on the inside – of the vagina or anus (everybody has one).

WHAT IS AN INTERNAL VIBRATOR?

Internal vibrators include a whole swathe of toys including (but not limited to) rabbit vibrators, vibrating dildos, eggs, butt plugs and G-spot vibes. The internal category varies in length and girth, depending on your preferences. Your main consideration, after length and girth, should be whether you want something rigid or flexible. The rigid varieties transmit the vibration further into the body but can feel uncomfortable if someone else is controlling the toy for you. They can also add more pressure to the G-spot and cervix, delivering greater stimulation. Whereas softer internal vibrators are designed to feel more realistic and are perfect for partner play. 

WHY CHOOSE AN INTERNAL VIBRATOR? 

You may prefer an internal vibe, if:

• You luuurve being penetrated and that feeling of fullness
• You've heard about this G-Spot thing and need some help locating it
• Your partner(s) get(s) off on watching you f*ck yourself
• You adore long, experimental sessions discovering your body
• You're a sucker for double penetration
• You'd rather have one toy to do everything because the internal doubles as an external
• You're working on the strength and flexibility of your vagina.
• You're after something hands free

This is for all of the pleasure hedonists out there a.k.a my kind of people. You're here because you enjoy a surround-sound kind of sensation, with stimulation served internally and externally; preferably simultaeneously. 

WHAT ARE DUAL VIBRATORS?

These vibrators do what they say on the box by offering (at least) two kinds of stimulation.

Dual stimulator vibrators (like rabbit toys) usually offer an internal shaft and an external arm designed to vibrate over the vulva, clitoris, or scrotum simultaneously. Because, who doesn't want external and internal stimulation all at the same time, right? 

WHY CHOOSE A DUAL STIMULATION VIBRATOR?

You may prefer to choose a dual stimulation vibrator if:

• You want it all - internal, external, blindfold, butt plug, nipple clamps, the works...
• Maybe you want some anal while your rabbit takes care of business at the front
• You've found the toy that fits all your parts exactly so why not?
• You want a triple-threat: something that will suck on your clit, send vibrations across your vulva and hit that G-spot. 
• You want something you can share with your partner