Which vibrators are good for beginners?

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The first issue to consider when searching for a first (or second, third...) vibrator is what kind of stimulation you like. There are three main categories of vibrators: clitoral vibrators, G-Spot vibrators and combination vibrators. The simplest way to determine which type is right for you is to figure out what kind of stimulation you most enjoy during the course of your normal sexual activities. Do you have clitoral orgasms? G-Spot orgasms? Or do you like it best when both of these areas are stimulated at the same time?

Once you've narrowed it down you can start searching for vibrators within the category you think will best meet your needs. If you're unsure what kind of stimulation you'd like it may be a good idea to start with something basic and inexpensive - like a traditional vibrator. Traditional vibrators can be used in a variety of ways, provide stimulation to multiple areas and can serve as a tool for experimentation. For more detailed information and product suggestions you may want to read our traditional vibrator guide. If you find over time that one type of stimulation works over another you can always upgrade to a more expensive and more specific type of vibrator. Experimentation leads to awareness, and the more you know your body's response to stimulation the more clear and confident you'll be in your choice. For more ideas you can also visit our list of most popular adult toys for beginners.

Good Vibrators for Beginners

We've listed several vibrators below. While you can consider them recommendations for beginners, don't exclude other models in your search. The vibrators we list below all embody the spirit and function of the category in which they're listed, but they are by no means a complete list. If you decide on a clitoral vibrator, for example, but you're attracted to a vibrator not listed below we recommend that you go for it!

Clitoral Vibrators

There are a few different types of clitoral vibrators, and each type has a slightly different capability than the other. One type is the clitoral-only vibrator, which is designed to stimulate external areas like the clitoris and the outer surface of the vagina. Some examples include the I-Vibe Pocket Rocket, Miti-Mite, Magic Bullet, and the Hitachi Magic Wand. There are many other products in the clitoral-only category, but these few should give you an idea of what's available and are a good place to start. The main concept to keep in mind is that of external stimulation only. These items can be inserted and women often do insert them, but they are primarily intended to stimulate just the clitoris and other external areas. You can find more information about bullet vibrators in our bullet vibrator guide.

Another type of clitoral vibrator is one that provides clitoral stimulation as well as internal vaginal stimulation. These toys were designed to be inserted. Examples of products that stimulate the clitoris as well as provide internal stimulation include vibrators like the Venus Vibrator, which is a butterfly vibrator that's been modified for dual purpose. Other products include rabbit vibrators like the Waterproof Jack Rabbit and Rabbit Pearl, among others, which provide intense clitoral and vaginal stimulation with vibrating bunnies, rotating pearls and twisting shafts.

Still another category includes vibrators that are primarily intended to stimulate internally, but they also stimulate the clitoris due to a design or structural feature. Examples include the Dazzle and Hot Pink Vibe. There many others, but the idea is that these items have a clitoral stimulating feature as one of their features or as a part of the construction, but their primary function is to stimulate internally. If you're still in need of more information about clitoral vibrators, you may want to read our clitoral vibrator guide.

G-Spot Vibrators

G-Spot vibrators like the Seductive Pleasure, G-Spot Water Stimulator and the Cosmic Invader are meant to stimulate the G-Spot Directly. Their curved shafts allow you to apply pressure to the anterior surface of the vagina with very little effort, and each of these toys (as well as other's in their category) is a good choice if you think that you would prefer G-Spot stimulation. As an added bonus these toys can also be used directly on the clitoris. If you're unsure If a G-Spot vibrator is the way to go you may want to keep that in mind. With a little creativity most adult toys can be used to stimulate multiple areas. For even more information, please see our clitoral vibrator guide.

Combination Vibrators

As their name implies, combination vibrators stimulate more than one are at the same time. For example, the Jack Rabbit Vibrator, Supreme Indulgence and Impulse Jack Rabbit all have a set of rotating beads for vaginal stimulation and a vibrating "bunny" for clitoral stimulation. Some of them even have a rotating shaft that provides G-Spot stimulation. This is all a lot of stuff to manage at one time, and fortunately most models allow you to operate the features separately or together. This is good news for the beginner who isn't sure which kind of stimulation will work best for them. Some women find that the combination of features is too much to take all at once, but that one of the features used independently of the others works great. We mention these three toys because they seem to have the most favorable responses from beginners. The Jack Rabbit and Rabbit Pearl have sold in numbers well into the millions. The Impulse Jack Rabbit and other's are relatively new but they are showing a lot of potential. They may even surpass their predecessors in popularity. Of course, if you're a beginner and you're certain that you want a combination vibrator but one of the other brands appeals to you more you should go with that. Do what feels right. If something appeals to you emotionally then go with it. Our combination vibrator guide has even more information about the uses and varieties available.

Adult Toys are Flexible

We hope the preceding information has helped guide you in the right direction and perhaps made your search for your first vibrator a little easier. As a final thought we want to mention that while there are vibrators and dildos designed for specific types of stimulation, most can be used in any way, shape or form you can imagine. G-Spot vibrators can be used to stimulate the clitoris and clitoral vibrators can be used internally. There is no absolute when it comes to adult toys or the way they're used. We advise that you look for a toy that is intended to do what you want it to do, but keep in mind you can find toys in one category that has uses in another. We think this is especially useful for the beginner searching for their first toy.

If you need more information about the different materials adult toys are made from please see our sex toy materials guide, which includes care and cleaning information as well as information about which type of lubrication is appropriate for which type of material. Our Sex Toy Primer, which is a basic introduction to sex toys, may also be of interest if you're just beginning to learn about sex toys.