With a date made up of nothing but 1s, 11/11 has long been celebrated as “Singles Day”. Far from a day to lament being romantically alone – because it’s a perfectly good way to be, even more so if it’s by choice – it’s a day to celebrate singlehood and all the fun & freedom that comes with it. So this Monday, honor your unattachedness by treating yourself to a sweet gadget for all your steamy solo sexcapades.
Greatest Hits for your Clit
Clitoral stimulation is usually the most reliable way for vulva owners to orgasm. Conveniently, it’s also the easiest to access for your self-love sessions. The sensitive nerve endings in the clitoris are responsive to all sorts of sensations, so pleasure product creators have developed many new ways to caress your clit. The Womanizer’s Pleasure Air technology can’t be beat. Go for the Classic if you’re new to it, or try the new 3D Next if you’re ready to add a whole new dimension to your solo sex sessions. Classic vibrators are great for clitoral play, too. Try a super cute lay-on one like the Guac My World Avocado Vibrator, or a targeted pinpoint vibe like the Jimmy Jane Focus Pro Pin Point Vibrator (pictured below). Both allow you to explore this all-important erogenous zone, find your sweet spot, and keep it there!
TLC for your G-Spot
If you get the biggest O for your effort by playing inside, toys for the G-spot are the way to go. You can usually tell them apart by their slight curve and firm, bulbous head meant to perfectly stimulate that magical squishy bit. The Tiger G Spot Vibrator from Fun Factory is a classic toy for your G-spot. The TEMPting Temperature Play Vibrator is perfectly angled for G-spot fun, plus a sensational temperature play bonus. Or, get the best of both worlds with the Ambiance G-Spot Thruster with Clitoral Tapper (pictured below). Subtle thrusting action on your g-spot coupled with tapping on your clitoris makes this toy a best bet for having blended orgasms.
Vaginal Vixens
If you’re one of the lucky queens that CAN climax from straight-up vaginal stimulation, go you! When looking for a toy for vaginal pleasure, I like to tell ladies to think about the 3 T’s – Thickness, Thrusting, and Texture.
When it comes to thickness, or girth, the preference is definitely in the V of the beholder. Luckily you can find everything from long & thin to short and thicc, to one double dong with the best of both worlds!
Generally, when you are using a vaginal toy, you’re using it to simulate intercourse, which means you’re going to want that thing to thrust in & out of you, just like during sex. How much manual labor you need to do for that varies, though! Choose a toy with a built-in automatic thrusting motion, like the Bake My Cake Lavender Macarons Thrusting Vibrator – this one’s got external rabbit ears a side of clitoral pleasure. The Creature Cocks Squirmer Thrusting & Vibrating Silicone Dildo (pictured below) is another great option for a thruster, though perhaps a tad weirder! This one’s great for its unique texture, too!
Texture can also make a big difference in how it feels as it touches your vaginal walls. Glass dildos with interesting bumps or ridges like the Luminaria Glass Dildo or Glassy Elysian Double Ended Dildo fit this description perfectly. Glass & stainless steel toys are also perfect for a 4th T – temperature play! Warm your toy in a bowl of warm or ice cold water before you begin for a whole new sensation.
Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about our pals with penises. There are a couple main categories of toys that can really help up your masturbation game.
Sense-sational Strokers
While there’s nothing wrong with it being just “U + UR Hand Tonight” as P!nk puts it…or every night, for that matter…sometimes Rosie Palmer & her 5 sisters appreciate a little assistance. Penis strokers are an excellent addition to your masturbation arsenal. They come in many different styles and feels to create all sorts of sensations you just can’t mimic with your hands alone.
Let’s start at the simple end of the spectrum. The Zolo Girlfriend Squeezable Vibrating Stroker is a great place to start for those new to stroking toys. Adjust the pressure the textured tunnel places on your penis with a simple squeeze as you stroke. Add the bonus bullet vibrator that slips into the sleeve for a totally new experience. If you like something a little more realistic, check out the Wet Pussies Super Luscious Lips Stroker from PDX Extreme. This vagina-styled stroker has a little trick up its sleeve…you don’t need lube! Just add a little water and it self-lubricates as if by magic for an all-natural feel.
If you’ve tried the basic strokers and want something a little more technologically titillating, you can’t miss with the Zero Tolerance Stroking Buddy (pictured below). This stroker stokes the senses by mimicking the best BJ you’ve ever had. 7 speeds & patterns of vibrations plus rows of rolly, squeezy beads create a thrusting motion that’s hard to beat.
Prostate Pals
Stimulating or “milking” the prostate can be an excellent standalone solo sex session, or you can use prostate toys to enhance your penile play, too. Your finger can do the trick, but a toy made to aim perfectly at your P-spot can help produce some of the most intense orgasms you’ve ever had, with or without a partner. And hopefully we all know by now that the easiest way to access the prostate is through your backdoor.
A non-vibrating prostate toy, often called a “rocker”, can be a simple way to apply just enough pressure to your prostate to feel the effect, but without anything crazy going on. If you want to add some vibes to your prostate pleasure, there are tons of options like the Anal Affair Hot Spot Prostate Massager or the app-controlled Love Distance Orbit Prostate Vibrator (pictured below). Both are aimed precisely at the prostate and feature an external perineum massager for even more good vibes. You can even get prostate toys with an attached cock ring, great for stamina training. Just make sure you get one with a remote control for an easy, hands-free experience. You know, in case you need your hands for something else.
