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'We're a team of sex writers and here are our 22 must-have vulva toys in 2024'
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A wise woman once said: “Life is like sex. It’s not always good, but it's always worth trying.” A great point by Pamela Anderson, even if slightly pessimistic. But what if we said we could drop your chances of mediocre sex and self-pleasure by half?
Yep, our small but oh-so-mighty team of sex writers decided to collab on a rather important line-up: the must-have sex toys in 2024.
With sites like Lovehoney offering more than 600 types of vibrators alone (639, to be exact), it can be a tough job trying to work out what's worth your hard-earned pennies — even if you employ Girl Math to essentially get it for free.
So, whether you like intense external pleasure (AKA the magic wand), or a vibe that feels just like your FWB's tongue (a clever clit sucker), we've found the very best of the bunch.
And because we really want to hammer the point home that there are major perks to regular masturbation, we asked, Emily King, sex therapist and sexologist, for her take on the subject too. Enjoy.
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Things to consider when choosing a sex toy
Okay, so you're sold on the idea of exploring your sensual side. The next hurdle comes: working out what kind of pulsing playmate you want to welcome into the bedroom.
Luckily King has some quick tips to help you narrow it down.
Tip 1: Safety first
"Pay attention to material, making sure your sex toy is high quality and body safe. Take your pleasure seriously and prioritise this first step, buying from trustworthy retailers that hold this as a key business value.
"This also impacts durability, as porosity will lead to damage."
Lucky for you, we only share teasers we trust and have been through extensive (personal) testing.
Tip 2: Ask yourself what pleasure you enjoy...
"...or what you'd like to explore. Resist being guided only by reviews as your pleasure is a subjective experience.
"What kind of sensations do you enjoy and on which body part? For vulva owners, you should consider whether you enjoy clitoral stimulation, either directly or indirectly, whether penetration is up your street, and if you would like a sex toy that can be used in creative ways.
"For example, clitoral suckers can be used for penis and nipple play, but provide intense sensations so they are best for those who enjoy more direct stimulation.
"Bullet vibrators are an approachable option for those who want to begin with experimenting over clothes for a gradual build-up of intensity. I’m a huge fan of toys with a variety of textures so you can experiment without having to commit to two purchases. This way, you can have both what you know you love while trying something new."
Tip 3: Be aware of ALL your options
"When we discuss sex toys our minds often go straight to genital play, yet there is a huge array of toys on offer which don’t involve this at all.
"Think outside of the box, particularly about what kind of build-up to genital touch you enjoy. This is — in my opinion — the most important part of sex as it is how you can create space for high-level arousal."
The must-have sex toys at a glance
- Best finger vibrator: Knude Society Bette Vibrator,
£46.99£28.19 - Best clit massager: LELO SILA Sonic Clitoral Massager, £159
- Best bullet vibrator: Love Not War Meile Vibrator, £89.99
- Best vibrating butt plug: Smile Makers The Neighbor, £34.95
- Best dildo: Biird Elements Pixii Rose Quartz Dildo, £69.90
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