Vibrator Shapes

When you go to the shoe store you get to try the shoe on, see if it fits and see whether or not it suits your particular style. With vibrators, lets just say the try-before-you-buy approach doesn't exist. It's up to you to use your instincts and this guide to find the vibrator that's right for you.

Before you go out there and buy that first toy perhaps you should give some thought as to what turns your crank. Do you enjoy clitoral stimulation, vaginal penetration, or both? The next part is deciding which kind of vibrator will actually fulfill your desires.

One of the more popular shapes is the egg/bullet shaped vibrator. These are vibrators shaped like, you guessed it, a bullet or an egg (with a long cord and battery pack for speed control.) The Silver Egg is unique in its styling and power, and you will find infinite uses for this smooth, durable device. While insertable, these vibes are best suited for external stimulation. Because they're not shaped like a penis, men are usually quite comfortable with their inclusion in your sex life. They do have drawbacks, however. When covered with lubricant, they are virtually impossible to hold on to and slip and slide all over the place leaving you to ponder manual stimulation.

Moving right along, we come to the G-Spot variety of vibrators. These vibrators are generally 6" - 8" long and have a curved end. This curvature is meant to reach that most magic of all places, the G-Spot. One of the best g-spot vibrators we've seen is the G-Spot Battery - with its gently curved head designed for g-spot stimulation it provides intense pleasure. The guys out there will also be interested to know that these little wonders can reach the almighty prostate when used during anal play. As far as insertable vibrators go, the G-Spot vibrators provide a completely unique sensation. They press gently on the upper wall of the vagina, a sensation that some women just adore and others just like.

Other battery vibrators are the so-called butterfly vibes. These vibrators come with straps that fit around the woman's waist and legs, holding a miniature vibrator in place on top of the clitoris. The miniature vibrator is typically housed in a plastic casing that resembles some sort of small creature from the animal kingdom. The services of butterflies, bumblebees and countless other tiny critters are enlisted in the pursuit of that elusive hands-free orgasm. These vibes have improved in quality a great deal over the years. If you're looking to invest in one of these, you should consider one of the more recent models such as the Remote Control Butterfly.  While some enjoy playing games with this toy out of the house, some women find Butterfly vibes somewhat uncomfortable when worn under clothing and that they're best used alone.  If you're seeking adventure out of the house, you may find other items to be more comfortable such as the Remote Control Vibrating Panties or the Original Tickling Panties. The butterfly can present a bit of difficulty when engaging in partner sex as it can interfere with the vaginal opening, causing intercourse to be quite awkward.

We still have yet to talk about the most widely available battery vibe of them all, the insertable vibrator. These vibrators are often confused with dildos because many of them resemble a penis. They come in all colors of the rainbow and range from slim and slender, like the Super Slim Vibe, to laughably girthy. While most vibrators can be used for either direct clitoral stimulation or penetrative vibrations, the Ultra Tech 3000 is a common toy capable of doing both at the same time. (One word of caution before introducing any penis shaped vibrator into partner sex: make sure you okay it with your partner. Nothing spoils the mood more than when your man is jealous of a battery-powered appliance.) When searching for that perfect insertable vibrator you'll want to consider a few things. How big do you want it? How much friction do you like?

Then there are those "outie" vibrators designed solely for clitoral stimulation. Long the darlings of the vibrator world, clitoral stimulations are the most popular vibrators sold today. The most common of these toys is the electric Hitachi Magic Wand, or the battery powered Pocket Rocket Massager and is waterproof relative the Water Dancer.  Each of these vibrators can be used on any erogenous zone but are not designed for vaginal or anal penetration.