The best sex toys for women

If you’ve done just a rudimentary google for best vibrators, you’ve likely come across Lovehoney’s Jessica Rabbit already. It’s a consistently popular seller and shares its name with the sexiest cartoon character of all time. It’s also a cheap buzz.

Like your standard rabbit, it uses two flexible ears to thrum both sides of the clitoris. It also has a bulbous head and beaded shaft for stimulating those deeper, hard-to-reach spots. The idea is that it hits multiple areas for blended (i.e. massive) orgasms.

The plastic is firm but smooth and gives it a fun look. It's 5 inches long, so not the biggest on the market (you can always try this version if you’re of the opinion that size does indeed matter) but a water or oil-based lube is always recommended.

It has seven vibration patterns and three speeds, so you can literally use this every day for a month and still get a different buzz each time. Which means all sorts of pleasure possibilities to experiment with. 

Not all cock rings are made strictly for male pleasure. The Je Joue Mio 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 much cheaper options available. However, you could always spring for the pricier one and split the cost with your partner. 

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 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.

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 experience. If you haven't tried sonic pulses yet, now's the time.

The Sona Cruise by Lelo 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!

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.

There are plenty of couple-friendly toys out there, but they’re mostly for up-close-and-personal play. Which help long-distance couples much. Enter the upgraded We-Vibe Sync 2, 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.

There are motors on each end of the vibrator, which help massage both the G-spot (helped by a ribbed internal arm) 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. And if you aren’t long distance, this can be used together. You’ll both get a buzz from it.

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 model to try first.

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 the plug a smoother process. But lube is always a good idea. It's not as cute as glittery and colourful plugs on the market, but that can come later.