• Strokers – This kind of male masturbator does exactly what it says on the tin: it strokes! Sliding a male stroker up and down on your cock feels amazing, and it can be held in the palm of your hand, so it makes it super easy to use.
• Vibrating – Simple yet effective, vibrating strokers stimulate the penis through vibrations. It’s crazy how sensitive and easily pleased your cock is, and with just the buzziest and light of vibrations, we’re sure you’ll be struggling to hold back the orgasm!
• Fleshlight – Fleshlights have a long, soft inner sleeve housed inside a plastic cup that doesn’t sound all that exciting, but it turns out it’s one of the most popular male masturbators there is!
• Egg – Small, discreet, and super simple to use, masturbation eggs are made of a stretchy material that you can stretch over the head of your cock and down the length.
• Torso – If you’re after a male masturbator that’s on the more premium side of things, you can pick up a sex doll torso. They not only look real but also feel real, and feature anatomically correct orifices that feel incredible as you pump into them. Despite being weighty and bulky, they feel incredible!
• Double-ended – Similar in design to a fleshlight, double-ended male masturbators can be used from either side. One side might have a vagina opening, the other side might have a butt. Whichever you choose, you’ll have a different experience as you’ll be enjoying the textures from different angles.
• App-Controlled — Some male strokers that utilize advanced features like automated stroking, vibrations, or pulsing may also have the option to be remote controlled via a mobile app. Bluetooth is a common communication option, but some more advanced toys can be controlled over wifi/data. This is ideal for couples who live apart since the toys can be controlled with the app from across the world!
• Interactive — Some more advanced male strokers offer an interactive experience when used with select media. The compatible media libraries will vary from toy to toy, but essentially, an interactive stroker for men allows you to sync the toy to your favorite video, cam, or VR pornography for an interactive and immersive experience!
• Japanese Onahole — Onaholes are essentially the Japanese variations of male strokers. “Onahole” itself is a generic term covering a wide variety of masturbators. Unlike most Western strokers, Japanese onaholes tend to be a bit more varied (and fetishized) in their stroker selections, so if you have fantasies you haven’t been able to fulfill with a stroker you’ve found thus far, there’s likely a Japanese onahole that will meet your criteria.
• Traditional Cup – A traditional masturbation cup is a single-use masturbator. Although the label will say what’s inside, the shape of the masturbator itself is unlikely to garner much attention, making these toys easy to hide in plain sight towards the back of a shelf.
• Clear – “Clear” is exactly what it sounds like: clear! If you’d like to see what’s going on (or perhaps your partner just wants to watch you masturbate and see everything) then a clear masturbator is the way to go!
• Air Pulse Technology – While male vibrators (not male vibrating masturbators) target the frenulum using vibrations, toys that use air pulse technology target the frenulum using air instead. If getting off without touching yourself sounds appealing then these toys are certainly worth considering!
• Pocket Pussy Style – Available as cheap masturbators and top-dollar Fleshlights alike, these toys feature an “orifice” and a tunnel. The tunnel is what provides stimulation to your penis (via internal textures), whereas the orifice is what the toy is modeled after. While the term “pocket pussy” implies these toys all look like vaginas, there are also anus, mouth, and neutral models available.

Automatic strokers come with different methods of stimulation (such as vibrations, stroking, and suction), which means there isn’t a single toy that’s the universal “best one”. Although there are a few automatic stroker devices that can provide a truly hands-off experience, most will at least require you to hold onto the toy during use.

Manual strokers are the older but arguably more reliable version of these sex toys. The biggest influential factor on performance with a manual stroker is its internal textures and the materials used to make it. Textures have the biggest impact on how the toy will pleasure your penis during use, whereas the materials used affect the longevity and required aftercare of the toy. Since they tend to be fairly basic in design, manual strokers are best for the budget-minded.

Things to Consider

• Dimensions — You will want to check the measurement of the toy to make sure it is compatible with both of your bodies, especially if there are insertable components.
• Stimulation settings — Some toys have a massive range of speed and pattern settings, whereas others just have a few or sometimes don’t have any patterns. Check out the feature table to see what each product offers in terms of settings.
• Volume — If you live with other people, you most likely don’t want to alert them to your activities, so it’s a good idea to shop for a quieter, more discreet option!
• Clitoral stimulation or penetration — Think about what type of stimulation you prefer. If you are looking for some added clitoral stimulation during PIV sex, a vibrating cock ring or c-shaped vibrator is a great option. If you are a vulva owner that wants to penetrate your partner, a strap-on is going to be the toy for you!

Type of Toy

Of course, the first thing to decide upon is what type of toy you’re looking for.

This will depend on what your partnership looks like, what body parts you both have, what kinds of stimulation you prefer, and how you want to use your toy.

Do you want a toy for the clit, penis, vagina, anus, or somewhere else? Do you like very strong or rumbly vibrations? Do you want something to use during sex or for foreplay?

Materials

When you’re searching for a couples’ sex toy, keep an eye out for what it’s made from.

Generally, you want to stick to body-safe, non-porous materials like silicone, ABS plastic, steel and glass.

Porous materials like PVC, TPE, jelly, vinyl and rubber, on the other hand, have microscopic holes on their surface that can harbor germs and dirt. This makes them very difficult to clean and potentially unhygienic to use inside the body.

Size

If you’re after an insertable toy, size matters 100%. One of the biggest mistakes novice sex toy buyers make is overestimating how much they can take, and their too-big toy often gets stored away forever after an unsuccessful session.

External toys also have a size consideration to make, especially if you want to use them during sex. Stick to something smaller or low profile if you want it to stay out of the way.

Rechargeability

Battery-powered sex toys are alluring for their affordability, but they’re often more trouble than they’re worth. They can produce buzzier, weaker vibrations, and can actually end up costing you more in the long run.

Remote Controls and App-Compatibility

Are you interested in the prospect of controlling your partner’s pleasure? Or perhaps you’re in a long-distance relationship and would love to connect with your partner by having them control your toy from wherever they are?

In that case, look out for couples’ sex toys that have physical remote controls or app-compatibility. Many companies offer these features, but Lovense, We-Vibe, Kiiroo and Satisfyer are some of the most famous.

Waterproofing

It can sometimes be difficult to figure out whether a sex toy is waterproof or not, and exactly how waterproof it is. That’s why we tell you in every Bedbible review!

The basic things to know are that “waterproof” or “submersible” generally means that the toy is fully waterproof, and can be used in the bath or shower (and is very easily cleaned, too). “Splashproof” means that it can withstand some droplets, and can be run under the faucet for a short amount of time, but not submerged. Non-waterproof toys should be kept away from water completely.

Ease of Use

And finally, don’t forget to check how easy the sex toy is to use!

Are the buttons placed conveniently? Is the toy heavy or bulky to hold? Is the accompanying app simple to use and easy to connect to?

Often, the best way to find these things out is to read the user reviews, though reading a Bedbible review is helpful, too!

Types of Vibrators That Work Well for Couples

If you still aren’t sure which is the right type of couples vibrator is right for you and your partner, here are some popular types and what they can be used for!

You can use sex toys in lots of different ways so feel free to get creative.

The only big rule to remember is that only toys with a flared base can be uses anally as you don’t want the toy to accidentally slip all the way in!

Thickness: This is somewhat a personal preference to each lube user, and it is kind of up to you how thick you like your lube! I would recommend a thicker lube for anal sex, and a thinner lube if you prefer it to feel more natural.

Price: Silicone lubes tend to be more expensive than water-based, and lubes that use organic ingredients tend to be the most expensive ones on the lube market, due to their natural, unharmful ingredients. If you have a sensitive downstairs, I would definitely recommend an Organic lube.

Tackiness: Tackiness is a big factor when it comes to lube, as you want it to stay as slippery as possible, for as long as possible. You simply have to know if the lube is tacky or not, before you buy it, so I have outlined all the features of each of these lubes, in the table below.
The Different Test Results

I personally carried out multiple tests for each lube, to ensure that all features and qualities were tested and highlighted. Tests like viscosity, smell, taste and pH level was individually tested on each lube and then compared. Below I have highlighted how the tests were carried out.

Viscosity - Drop off a spoon test

The drop off the spoon test is as simple as it sounds – I put the lube onto a large spoon, and measured how quickly it fell to the table, 2o centimetres below. If it fell slowly, it had high viscosity and if it fell quickly, it was typically a thinner lube with lower viscosity.

Smell and Taste Testing

A simple as it sounds, I smelt and tasted each lube, to test the accuracy of the bottle labelling. Some flavored lubes didn’t taste like what they said they are flavoured as, as well as other, plain lubes actually having a chemical smell. I would be annoyed if a lube said it didn’t have a flavor and then it did!

pH Balance - Acid or Alkali?

Since there’s no water (H2o) in the silicone lubes you can’t get a pH reading because there is no hydrogen ion activity (H+),  the hydrogen comes from the “H” part of the H2O. So when it came to testing water-based lubes, I tested the pH level, to see if it was more acidic or alkali. It is important to know the pH level of a lube, especially if you have a sensitive down-stairs, as your natural pH level might be thrown off, causing an imbalance. This could then lead to bacterial growth and a chemical imbalance!