Despite the fact we’re a nation of clit sucker-obsessives — yes, we’re referencing the ever-viral Lovehoney Rose — I’d argue that clit vibrators are still the unsung heroes of the sex toy industry. Don’t believe me? What if I told you that a pinpoint plaything, better known as The Firefighter, has recently overtaken my contactless suction teaser as my most called-on teaser, whether flying solo or reconnecting with my partner.
Tailored to targeted external vibrations, the best vibrators work well to activate the 10,000 nerve endings — this number’s still heavily debated, with experts arguing that it ranges somewhere between 9,852 to 11,086 — crowding your clitoris.
The perks of stimulating this soft, squidgy spot? Intense europhia, otherwise known as an orgasm, as well as a release of dopamine that can prompt an improved mood, a better night’s sleep, and reduced cortisol.
So, for those looking to discover just how proper clitoral stimulation can supercharge their well-being, welcome to our definitive guide of the best clit vibrators, as reviewed by (very willing) GLAMOUR editors.
Clit vibrator FAQs, answered:
Meet the experts:
What is a clit vibrator?
Clit vibrators are sex toys designed to stimulate your C-spot with vibrations of varying patterns and intensities. It’s a pretty broad category of teasers, also including wand vibrators, bullet vibrators and clit suckers.
Most focus all their energy on the clitoris; however, some do spread the sensations far and wide to stimulate the entire labia. While some players are also suitable for insertion (say, the larger arm of your rabbit vibrator), most are tailored to intense external teasing.
The different types of clit vibrators:
How we choose the best clitoral vibrators:
We’ve been updating our guide to the best clit vibrators since 2021, and we haven’t just relied on online reviews from shoppers to write it. Instead, both seasoned sex toy testers and first-time users have personally trialled the clitoral vibrators in this edit for at least a week during both sex and masturbation. With water-based lube and without. We’ve also asked sex experts for their recommendations, as you’ll spot below.
Every featured clit vibrator has been rated against the following criteria:
- Ease of use — Could they work out the control panel without a cover-to-cover read of the instruction manual?
- Speed and intensity of orgasm — Did it provide pleasurable sensations, or simply numb them?
- Design — Was it ergonomic, easy to hold and fit for purpose?
- Settings — Was there enough variety? Any unique patterns we haven’t seen before?
- Volume — Could it count as a quiet vibrator? AKA, was it quieter than your electric toothbrush?
- Waterproof — Did it work effectively in the bath and/or shower?
And for the models we haven’t yet tested, we’re working on it.
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