There used to be a time when there was only one type of vibrator available on the market and basically all it did was buzz. Thankfully things have changed a lot since those days! Nowadays there is an amazing array vibrators available and these are made from all kinds of materials. This article is designed to help guide you through this maze and hopefully help you figure out the right vibrator for you.

Traditional Vibrators

Traditional vibes are general slim, straight, made of plastic and are generally four to eight inches in length. Traditional vibrators are generally amongst the cheapest on the market and because of their outer plastic casing they generally offer a stronger vibration than many other vibes. If you think you may need/like a stronger vibration but don't want to spend extra dollars on an electrical vibrator at this point, this would make a good choice.

G-Spot Vibrators

Generally shaped like a traditional vibrator they have one major exception, the end that is inserted is generally curved allowing the end to come into contact with the users G-Spot easily. Typically a G-Spot vibe is around four to eight inches in length and have a base-mounted controller for easy vibration control. As the best G-Spot orgasms come from applying firm pressure, you want to ideally look for a vibrator that can withstand stress without flexing too much. Silicone, plastic or a firm jelly are good choice in general.

Clitoral Vibrators

When you consider that the biggest majority of women can only reach orgasm from clitoral stimulation or prefer this type of stimulation over others, it's not surprising this is the biggest category of vibrators on the market. These vibrators are designed with the clitoris in mind, offering powerful and direct clitoral stimulation whilst allowing the user to sit back and simply enjoy. Some clitoral vibrators are designed to stimulate only the clitoris and are not insertable, while others offer an insertable shaft with a device that will simultaneously stimulate the clitoris. Neither type is better than the other, and each offers certain unique pleasures. Whichever type you prefer, clitoral vibes offer powerful stimulation that are just not possible to achieve by using your fingers alone.

Clitoral-Only Vibrators


These vibrators are designed to stimulate only the clitoris and are not generally designed for vaginal insertion. What these vibes offer is a small compact device, often shaped like an egg or a bullet that are designed to stimulate the clitoris only. As they are generally small and compact, they make great traveling companions. They are also easier to conceal than the traditional type vibrators.

Electric Vibrators:


Most electric vibrators are designed to stimulate the clitoris, for example, the Hitachi Magic Wand is a large personal massager that isn't designed for insertion. It like many of it's electric counterparts has a large head that delivers powerful vibrations that are best suited to direct clitoral stimulation. Some women may find this type of strong vibration a little too much at first, one way to counter this if it happens would be place a towel between you and your vibe. Electric vibrators deliver powerful vibrations and durable which offsets the initial cost which is generally higher than that of battery operated vibes.

Butterfly Vibrators:


Butterfly vibrators are also referred to as "Venus vibrators" and "hands free stimulators" and are designed to directly stimulate the clitoris. That are generally small devices that nestle against the vulva and clitoris and are held is place by leg or waist straps. Butterfly vibrators are often designed to resemble an animal, dolphins, hummingbirds and butterflies. They are also small, compact and generally quiet allowing them to be worn in public for those seeking an extra thrill. One of their advantages over other types of vibes is they are virtually hands free, once strapped in place they can be controlled by a wired controller, offering a multitude of possibilities as to it's uses.

Vibrating Eggs/Bullets


As the name suggests these vibrators are egg or bullet shaped and usually only measure around two inches but can pack quite a powerful punch nether the less. Eggs and bullets can be used internally as well as externally and they generally come with a remote battery pack that allows you choose between several vibration speeds. Egg and bullet vibrators are a very inexpensive basic toy that won't break the bank but offers a good variety of options and therefor makes an idea beginners toy.

Combination Vibrators:


Also known as multipurpose vibrators, combination vibrators, or rabbit vibrators, these versatile toys are designed with both the clitoris and G-Spot in mind. A clitoral stimulating device, usually resembling an animal such as a rabbit, dolphin, butterfly, or hummingbird is situated on top of the vibrator's shaft. Usually having it's own control knob, the vibrating animal works much the same way a butterfly vibrator does. Simply place the animal in contact with your clitoris, adjust the vibrations to the desired level and away you go. The interesting thing about these vibrators is that the clitoral stimulator is designed for use along with the vibrator. So, you insert the shaft until the clitoral stimulator reaches the right spot, turn on any control you wish - whether it's clitoral vibrations or shaft vibrations or rotations and away you go. It's also important to note that many dual-action vibrators have rotating shafts and/or rotating pearls in the shaft for added vaginal stimulation. These vibrators really do it all and are worth a look whether you enjoy clitoral stimulation, G-Spot or vaginal stimulation or both.

Anal Vibrators


At first glance, one might assume that a vibrator is a vibrator and that they can all be used either vaginally or anally. Is there really a need for a separate category for anal vibrators? Yes! While it's true that most vibrators can be inserted into any orifice, it's not wise to use a regular vibrator anally. The issue, as unbelievable or as funny as it seems, is that vibrators tend to disappear into the anus. The opening is tight, the cavity is endless (unless you're using a 24 foot vibrator), hands get slippery with lubrication and the anal sphincter muscle contracts rather strongly during orgasm. Add these factors together and you've got a recipe for a disappearing vibrator.

Now enter the anal vibrator. It may look like an anal plug, a traditional vibrator, or a dildo. Whatever the shaft is designed to resemble, the important factor is that the base is flared or that it's attached to a retrieval cord. The flare or the cord will prevent your erotic evening from culminating in a trip to the local emergency room. Nothing life threatening, but they might have to work a bit to remove the vibrating apparatus from your rectum.
Hopefully you can see the wisdom in using an anal vibrator for anal play. They're usually inexpensive, designed to be safe for anal use, and are a lot of fun.

Remote Control Vibrators


Remotely controlled vibrators usually consist of a pair of wearable panties or a thong that contains a small egg-shaped or cylindrical vibrator. Working in a way similar to that of a remote control garage door, one person simply adjusts the vibrations within 40 or 50 feet of the person wearing the unit and the vibration level increases or decreases. Remotely controlled vibrators are designed to operate quietly which makes these toys ideal for the bedroom or other private places as well as out in public. These toys can be a lot of fun and are primarily geared towards couples, although they can just as easily be worn and controlled by the same person.

Combination Vibrators


Combination vibrators are currently very popular. They have the ability to stimulate the vagina like a traditional vibrator as well as stimulate the clitoris and/or the opening of the vagina at the same time. A good example of a combination vibrator is the Jack Rabbit. This is the most recognizable combination vibrator on the market because of it's popularity and because it was featured on HBO's "Sex and the City". It consists of a small "rabbit" perched on top of a pink jelly vibrator shaft. The rabbit is designed to directly stimulate the clitoris and is controlled by a remote battery pack. The shaft, which is also controlled by the remote battery pack, is capable of twisting back and forth and of "rotating" the pearls around in a circular motion, which stimulates the labia and the opening to the vagina. Many women find the combined features of these vibrators to be the perfect recipe for orgasm. They require less work than other toys and the stimulation levels of the clitoral stimulator and the shaft can be adjusted independently to fit your mood. Combination vibrators are generally high quality toys and they come in many shapes and sizes. They're easy to use and work well for both experienced and novice vibrator users.

Balls and Beads


Vibrating balls and beads are small vibrators that are designed to stimulate external areas such as the clitoris, vagina and anus. They are usually attached to a cord with a speed controller at the other end, and are a good choice if you want to stimulate a variety of areas.

Specialty Vibrators
Some vibrators are made for very specific purposes. They are relatively self explanatory so we will only touch on them briefly. If you're interested in exploring any of them further click on one of the links below.

Waterproof Vibrators


Waterproof vibrators are designed to be used in the bathtub, hot tub, pool, or any other body of water. The delicate internal electronic parts are sealed in to prevent moisture from entering, and the battery compartment is water tight.

Realistic Vibrators


Just as their name implies these vibrators are designed to look and feel like the real thing. Whether large, small or somewhere in between, realistic vibrators will amaze you with their skin-like textured surface and their very realistic appearance. Some realistic vibrators are made from lifelike materials such as Cyberskin, which looks and feels very much like human skin, while others are made from silicone or latex rubber, which can be painted or dyed in skin-toned hues. Some people find the look of a realistic vibrator erotic and appealing, while others find pleasure in the feel of advanced skin-like materials.

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