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All the best sex toys for women

Want to master self care? Get a sex toy.
By Leah Stodart , Joseph Green , Bethany Allard , and Matt Ford  on 
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Our Top 7 Picks

Fifty Shades of Grey G-Spot Vibrator (opens in a new tab)

Best For Customisation

This rabbit has a double motor design and almost endless vibration possibilities.

The Good

  • Lots of vibration modes
  • Smooth texture
  • Week-long battery
  • Hits every spot

The Bad

  • Too big for some
  • Fiddly buttons

The Bottom Line

Forget the naff 50 Shades branding. You'll be buzzing to use this multi-talented rabbit vibrator.
Pros & Cons

Crave Vesper Vibrator Necklace (opens in a new tab)

Best For Portability

Take that tingly feeling wherever you go with this quiet necklace-vibrator combo.

The Good

  • Genuinely stylish necklace
  • Charges quickly
  • Super quiet
  • Can be engraved

The Bad

  • Too subtle for some
  • Average battery

The Bottom Line

No gimmicks here — this slim vibrator is powerful for its size and really does look like jewellery.
Pros & Cons

Je Joue Mio (opens in a new tab)

Best For Couples

A tiny-but-mighty ring that sends vibes to both partners via stretchy, soft silicone.

The Good

  • Extremely powerful
  • His and hers pleasure
  • Flexes to accomodate sizes
  • Fits on a dildo for solo play

The Bad

  • Expensive
  • Small buttons

The Bottom Line

One of the best cock rings to help you achieve dual pleasure. A comfy fit with impressive rumbles.
Pros & Cons

LELO Sona Cruise (opens in a new tab)

Best For Showering

This ergonomic toy uses suction and sonic waves to hit interior parts of the clitoris.

The Good

  • Ergonomic grip
  • Discrete and portable
  • Underwater play
  • No contact needed

The Bad

  • Gets loud
  • Expensive

The Bottom Line

In the shower or bath, the Sona offers a unique experience without even making physical contact.
Pros & Cons

Butt Tingler by Lovehoney (opens in a new tab)

Best For Butt Plugs

Not the prettiest sex toy, but it exceeds expectations as a beginner-friendly option.

The Good

  • Tapered tip for slow start
  • Super affordable
  • Easy to clean

The Bad

  • Needs batteries

The Bottom Line

The Butt Tingler is great for showing newbies the ropes, but cheap enough to ditch if you're not into it.
Pros & Cons

Lelo Smart Wand (opens in a new tab)

Best For Wands

A curved handle and increasing intensity make this much more that just a muscle massager.

The Good

  • Comfy curved handle
  • Good for partner use
  • Cordless

The Bad

  • Pricey

The Bottom Line

Lelo sets the standard for a masturbation-specific wand. A great premium option.
Pros & Cons

We-Vibe Sync (opens in a new tab)

Best For Long Distance Lovers

This uses a Bluetooth massager and app-controlled vibrations for long-distance love.

The Good

  • Remote fun
  • Customised vibrations
  • Couple or solo play
  • Very sensitive to touch

The Bad

  • Some app issues

The Bottom Line

One for the tech-savvy experimental lovers — especially those who travel a lot or live apart.
Pros & Cons

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.

If Instagram is to be believed, self care for women basically amounts to face masks and daily affirmation apps. Hot take: Sex toys are the ultimate self-care purchase.

Orgasms release oxytocin, the anti-stress hormone that gets you warm and fuzzy when cuddling, while dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates sleep, also makes an appearance. It stands to reason, then, that "I need to get laid" is a thing that actually makes sense to say when you're having a rough week.

Sex toys allow you to give yourself that needed boost whenever you damn well please, and it's empowering to not have to rely on someone else (though toys are great for spicing things up with a partner, too). Getting to know your body is also key in developing a positive relationship with yourself — the most important relationship you'll ever have.

Are there different types of sex toys for women?

You've got plenty of choice when it comes to sex toys for women. We've listed some of the most common types:

Vibrators — Still the undisputed classic of the sex toy world. For both an external and internal buzz, vibrators have multiple speed and vibration patterns to help you get off exactly how you want.

Rampant Rabbit — Rabbit vibrators are the go-to for simultaneous internal and G-spot stimulation. They may have two motors, which really ramps up the number of vibration modes and pleasure options.

Clitoral Massagers — Little handheld gadgets that target the clitoris and usually simulate oral sex with a sucking or blowing sensation, usually achieved by pumping air. Some of these don't even need to make contact. This work by pulsing mini sonic waves towards the right spot. 

Prostate Massagers — These curious looking toys slip into the anus and massage the prostate. This can result in a whole new level of orgasm. Never tried anal play? Give it a go on your own first.

Cock rings — OK, so they're for men. But if you're having some couple's fun time, they can do a lot for you too. Some rings can buzz and vibrate and stimulate the clitoris.

Dildos and plugs — Dildos and plugs come in various shapes and sizes, and are simply used for straight-up penetration. Turns out there is a substitute for men.

Tech Toys — It's the 21st Century and we're finding all kinds of inventive ways to get our rocks off. There's one app-assisted sex toy on this list, and there are plenty more out there.

We're sure you can find other types out there, but this is a good place to start.

Do you actually need a sex toy?

Whether you're taking some "me time" right now, or just want something to spice things up with your partner, a sex toy can help you explore new sensations and reach new levels of pleasure.

The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy asserts that 36% of women require sustained clitoral stimulation to orgasm. A sex toy could be the difference between an unfulfilled and satisfactory sex life.

What is the best sex toy for women?

Not all sex toys are made equally: Your favourite could be an oral sex simulator or clitoral stimulation via sonic waves, or maybe something else entirely. Whatever your preference, there's so much more available to you than those £10 high street vibrators. We've checked out everything on offer, and lined up a selection of sex toys for just about everyone.

These are the best sex toys for women in 2022.

Note: For the purpose of this article, we are looking primarily at toys that are intended for use by people who are assigned female at birth, which means they are recommended with the same enthusiasm for anyone with a vagina regardless of gender identity.

Best For Customisation
Credit: amazon
Specs
  • Stimulation: G-spot, clitoral
  • USB Rechargeable: Yes
  • Vibration Modes: 36
  • Waterproof: Yes

At least something good came out of the Fifty Shades of Grey film — the Greedy Girl G-Spot Rabbit Vibrator(opens in a new tab). Forget having your own Christian Grey — this device will leave you fifty shades of very satisfied indeed.

Like your traditional rabbit vibrator, this one uses two flexible bunny ears to thrum both sides of the clitoris and a curved tip to please those deep, hard-to-reach spots.

The black silicone is satiny smooth and gives it a (dare we say?) classy look. It's a hefty 9.5 inches long, so water or oil-based lube is recommended.

Aside from the fact that you can literally use this every day for a month and still get a different vibration each time, having so many speed and pattern possibilities lets you experiment and find the buzz that works for you.

 

Best For Portability
Credit: Amazon
Specs
  • Stimulation: Clitoral
  • USB Rechargeable: Yes
  • Vibration Modes: 4
  • Waterproof: Yes

In the sea of vibrators sold online, trying to pick one that's customisable yet inconspicuous enough to carry on your person can be tricky.

The Vesper stainless steel vibrator(opens in a new tab) doubles as a necklace to discreetly take on the go. Loads of vibrators are technically portable, but there's just something extra sneaky and sexy about walking into Tesco with a vibrator around your neck. 

The Vesper necklace uses a single button to switch between steady low, medium, and high modes, plus a riveting pulsation mode. It's doesn't have nearly as many options as other toys offer, but you can use it literally anywhere without the worry of it falling out of your bag — so there's not much room for complaining.

Best For Couples
Credit: Amazon
Specs
  • Stimulation: Clitoral
  • USB Rechargeable: Yes
  • Vibration Modes: 12
  • Waterproof: Yes

Not all cock rings are made strictly for male pleasure. The Je Joue Mio(opens in a new tab) has no trouble finding the right spot for both him and her. With five speeds and seven vibration patterns, both partners can find an agreed-upon tingle.

Instead of sticky rubber that tugs at the skin, the Mio is padded with velvety silicone and easily stretches around the penis or dildo (up to two inches in diameter).

Unlike others on the market, there are no nubs or bumps sticking out. Which could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your preference.

If you're on a budget and don't want to spend £100 on a tiny cock ring, there are cheaper options available(opens in a new tab). However, you could always spring for the pricier one and split the cost with your partner. 

Best For Showering
Credit: Amazon
Specs
  • Stimulation: Clitoral
  • USB Rechargeable: Yes
  • Vibration Modes: 8
  • Waterproof: Yes

Want to know something sad? Your average vibrator probably doesn't hit more than a quarter of your clitoris. But behold, a new wave of sex toys are providing an all-encompassing massage experience. If you haven't tried sonic pulses yet, now's the time.

The Sona Cruise by Lelo(opens in a new tab) is able to send waves to areas of your vagina that can't be reached with outside vibrations, and has a cruise-control method to let you sit back and enjoy. There's also a slight element of suction.

It's ideal for holding in awkward shower positions (where bigger toys get uncomfortable). It can also be completely submerged in the bath. The pulses get through even without making physical contact, so water won't interrupt anything. But the vibes are loudish — we can't guarantee a roommate or partner won't hear it.

Best For Butt Plugs
Credit: lovehoney
Specs
  • Stimulation: Anal
  • USB Rechargeable: No
  • Vibration Modes: 10
  • Waterproof: Yes

If you're new to anal play, easing into it is a must. That's where butt plugs come in — and the Butt Tingler is a great, slow-and-steady place to start.

The Butt Tingler does exactly as it sounds, offering two vibration speeds and three patterns to help you find the sensation that works back there. Customers seem to love pulsation mode, which is said to tickle areas you didn't even know existed.

It sports a 3.5-inch tapered tip, while the gentle curves and cushy silicone make inserting a smoother process. But lube is always a good idea.

It's not as cute as the glittery ones, but that can come later. 

Best For Wands
Credit: lovehoney
Specs
  • Stimulation: Clitoral
  • USB Rechargeable: Yes
  • Vibration Modes: 8
  • Waterproof: Yes

You've probably seen "personal massagers" that are advertised for use on back and muscular pain. But trust us, there are many people using them as sex toys.

The Lelo Smart Wand is different because it was made specifically for use down below, with vibrations made specifically for clitoral arousal and not for kneading a back ache.

You'll notice the difference when the Lelo's tactile response function starts increasing intensity on its own — a much more natural progression than the traditional wand. Lelo refers to the pleasure as "eye-crossing."

Whether you're lying down, sitting, or standing, the Smart Wand Medium's curved handle is comfy for long bouts of angled holding and short enough to stay out of the way. Like Lelo's other toys, the Smart Wand rocks a metallic grip and looks luxurious.

Best For Long Distance Lovers
Credit: Amazon
Specs
  • Stimulation: G-spot, clitoral
  • USB Rechargeable: Yes
  • Vibration Modes: 12
  • Waterproof: Yes

There are plenty of couple-friendly toys out there, but too many get in the way during sex — and they don't do much good for long-distance couples. Enter the We-Vibe Sync(opens in a new tab), a remote-controlled, app-enabled vibrator.

Settings are selected via buttons on the remote. or by a tap of your phone screen. Whichever partner has the remote in their hand will control the internal and external intensity. Choose from pre-set vibes, or create a custom pattern. The display itself tracks your selections.

There are motors on each end of the vibrator, which help massage both the G-spot and clitoris at the same time. The material itself is bendable and was made to fit with any body type and sex position — because We-Vibe knows there's nothing worse than slipping out of position at the most important moment. 

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Leah is a shopping reporter at Mashable, where she covers shopping trends, gift ideas, and products that make life easier. She graduated from Penn State University in 2012 and is watching horror movies or "The Office" when she’s not shopping online herself. You can follow her on Twitter at @notleah.

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Joseph Green

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Joseph joined Mashable as the UK Shopping Editor in 2018. He worked for a number of print publications before making the switch to the glittery world of digital media, and now writes about everything from coffee machines to VPNs.

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Matt Ford is a freelance contributor to Mashable.


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