How to Choose a Vibrator

• Do you want a battery powered or electric vibrator?
• Are you looking for a vibrator for penetration or clitoral stimulation?
• What kind of vibration are you looking for?
• What material should your vibrator be made from?
• How loud is your vibrator?
• Do you want a vibrator for you, your partner, or both of you?

Battery powered or electric?

• The advantages of battery-operated vibrators are that they are portable, less expensive, come in a mind-boggling array of shapes, sizes, and colours. The drawback is that they tend to break down quicker than electric vibrators.
• There are some exceptions to this rule. For example Japanese vibrators, like the Rabbit Habit and the Verve tend to be of significantly higher quality (and price).
• Electric vibrators are generally better made, will last for years, and provide a stronger buzz. Some, like the Hitachi Magic Wand and the Wahl 8 in 1, need to be plugged in, but others, like the Synergy and the Luna, are rechargeable and less bulky.

Vibrator for penetration or clitoral stimulation?

Different vibration options

• In the old days a vibrator buzzed, and that's all it did. These days you have what may seem like an infinite number of vibrations available to choose from.
• The wand style electric vibrators, like the Hitachi Magic Wand, offer a strong, thumpy, purr.
• Some battery vibrators gyrate (like the jelly rubber Ju Jube and the hard plastic Thumper).
• Mini vibrators offer a higher pitched buzz (like the Japanese Red Hot Mini, and the Micro Mini Kit).
• There are vibrators that offer a range of vibration, including escalating, rollercoaster, and pulsating (like the Hypersonic Rocket and the Laya).
• There's no right way to go here. We always say that more versatile is better, but most people end up finding a groove and sticking with it.

Choosing a vibrator material

Whether it's a hard plastic vibrator, silicone rubber vibrator, plain rubber vibrator, or the new elastomer material vibrator, choosing the right vibe can be about finding a material that works for you. While many people don't react to less expensive rubbers, these materials contain chemicals that may cause immediate allergic reactions, or may have longer term concerns that we aren't completely sure of at this moment. If you have sensitive skin, live with environmental allergies or multiple-chemical sensitivities, or if you're concerned about what you put in and on your body, you might want to read up on our different sex toy materials and be sure you're using a toy that you can feel good about after it stops buzzing.

Noise levels of vibrators

Most vibrators make a buzzing noise, but not all vibrators are created equal when it comes to noise level. Our site offers noise level ratings for all our vibrating toys. The quietest vibrators we have are the coil electric vibes, including the Wahl 8 in 1 and the Essential Multi Massager. These vibes are practically silent as they don't have a motor that whirs. Beyond this, the soft rubber vibrators tend to be quieter than hard plastic vibrators. If you have any specific questions be sure to ask before you buy.

A vibrator for you, your partner, or both?

Finding the right vibrator means thinking about how you want to use it. If you're looking for a vibrator for you and your partner to use, do you want a wearable vibrator that can either go on a penis, on a finger, or around a waist? Do you want a vibe with a nice long handle that will fit nicely between two (or more) bodies? Also, when shopping for a vibrator for you and your partner, don't forget that what it looks like may be important. A discreet Pocket Rocket can be much more welcome than the flashy Flex Master Flash, but if you're looking to make a splash, maybe the bigger is the better. Your best bet is to talk about it in advance, and use our website to browse the toys. You can even suggest that each of you build a wish list and surprise each other with one item off each of your lists.

More about vibrators:

• All About Vibrators
• How to Choose a Vibrator
• How to Use a Vibrator
• How to Clean & Care for a Vibrator
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• Go Shopping for a Rechargeable or Plug-in Vibrator
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• Go Shopping for DVDs about Vibrators

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