With all the vibrators on the market it can be hard to find the perfect first vibrator to buy. They also goes from cheap to very expensive.
So before you buy one, you need to know the basics so you can narrow down your choices and make your first-time experience as enjoyable as possible.
What should you consider for a first vibrator?
First, consider the material. Most good-quality vibrators are clad in silicone these days, which is a great material, plus, it feels like skin.
Next, think about what sensation you want your vibrator to provide.
Another important factor is cost. Cheap vibrators are a great entry point for anyone early on in their experimental phase, however, you shouldn’t be afraid to invest upfront in a more expensive sex toy, after all it’s your body! Either way, beginners should look for vibrators that offer a range of speeds and modes so they can try different sensations.
Price for a perfect first vibrator
Vibrators can be expensive, especially if you buy them from a specialized boutique. Prices range from as low as $10 to thousands of dollars.
So you need to decide on what you’re willing to spend, but keep in mind a few things:
The cheapest vibrators probably aren’t worth it. They might be made of cheap plastics, too tiny to hold onto comfortably (or safely), and not be body-safe. They might also be weak…
The most expensive ones doesn’t means that they worth it either. A good range of price if from $30 to $200.
For example, you can probably find a simple silicon bullet vibrator for around $30. If you’re more into clitoral stimulation, they are also several options around this price.
Choose your type
They are a lot of differents vibrators on the market. And they all have different features. To find the perfect vibrator, you need to know they are categorized by where they stimulate you: internally (like your G-spot or prostate), externally (like your clitoris or labia), or a mix of both at the same time. Then we can break them down into groups with specific shape or functionalities. There’s no one-size-fits-all vibrator.
But to summarize we can say they are 6 types:
- External. They stimulate the clitoris or labia. They are meant for people who want or need external stimulation during penetration, or prefer to have no penetration at all. There are a lot of design out there, and they’re generally wider to cover a bigger surface.
- Internal. These are meant to go inside the vagina and stimulate the G spot. There are also a lot of shapes but they’re usually long and cylindrical to mimic the feel of penetration.
- Combo. They are made to stimulate the G spot and the clitoris at the same time. You can use them inside or outside the vagina. They generally have a cylindrical portion and a small arm. They’re what we call “rabbit” vibrators.
- Anal. They stimulate inside or outside the anus and usually have a base so they don’t get lost or stuck when you use them (like a butt plug).
- Penis–focused. The point of these vibrator is to go around the penis to simulate the feeling of penetration or masturbation. We call them cock ring.
- Prostate massagers. These are similar to anal vibrators, except that they’re curved to massage your prostate. Some also have a curved part to hug your perineum (i.e. the area between your anus and the base of your testicles).
What are internal vibrators?
Their purpose is to focused on the most pleasurable spot inside your body. Their shape makes them intuitive for beginners. They sould have a handle or a base to make sure you don’t accidentally lose them. They are internal vribators made to stimulate the G-spot meanwhile others are for the anal stimulation and are considered the best sex toys for men.
What are external vibrators?
These are for the stimulation of the erogenous zones like your clitoris, labia, perineum, and nipples; because they leave room for penetration, they’re very good sex toys for couples. You can find diferents shapes, from bullet, palm vibrators, wand vibrators, and suction toys (which use pulses of air to stimulate the clitoris and mimic the feeling of oral sex and offer a more delicate touch).
What are rabbit vibrators?
They stimulate you internally and externally at the very same time, leading to intense blended orgasms. The main shaft focuses on the G-spot and the smaller connecting arm acts as a clitoris vibrator. They can be a little bit to much for total beginners, the sensation being very intense while you’re just learning to enjoy the feeling of the vibration.
So you need to think about what you like, or want to experiment, to know which one is best for you. Think about what stimulate you the most, alone or with your partner. Think about how you like to masturbate, if it is something you’ve already done.
If you are totally new to this, a good advice would be to try a clitoral vibrator with several speeds and/or setting. It is a good starting choice because most of the woman need clitoral stimulation to reach orgasm.
Vibrations and sensations
To find your perfect vibrator to buy, your next step is figuring out what type of sensation you want, which varies based on the motor and technologies the vibrator uses.
Most vibrators will have a variety of modes, cycling through vibrations patterns or delivering short pulses. What you want will depend on what feels good to you — though as a newbie, you might want to opt for a vibrator that offers a range of different cycles or pulsing so you can figure out what you’re into.
That said, if you know what you’re into, there are some specialized products out there. For example, if you have a vagina and enjoy oral sex, you might also want to consider getting a suction vibrator, which create pulses or vibrations of air and a soft seal around your clitoris.
The material
Whether you get an internal vibrator or not, your new sex toy is going to be touching some pretty sensitive skin and genitals. So it’s mega important that you pick a vibrator that’s actually made of a body-safe material.
You should never use porous material vibrator, because it can hold bacteria and makes it unsafe to use on your genitals. Rubber, jelly-like or cheap plastic vibrator for example.
The safest vibrator material is silicone. It’s nonporous, easy to clean, soft, and generally safe.
The only thing to know about silicone vibrators is that you have to use water-based lubbes with them. Silicone lubes will degrade the silicone surface of your sex toy.
Silicone vibrators are generally more expensive, so if you want an alternative, ABS plastic is safe too since it’s also nonporous. It’s not as soft though, so be careful to not be as aggressive with it.
Size
Yes, size matters — but, like with a partner, whether you prefer big, small, or in between is ultimately a matter of personal preference.
It can also depend on if the person want to hide it.
Of course if you are new to this and haven’t yet had much experience with sex, you should go for a medium size vibrator. Like something you can use both for internal and external play.