The best sex toys for women

If you’ve done a rudimentary search for best vibrators, you’ve likely seen Lovehoney’s Jessica Rabbit already. It’s a consistent top seller and shares its name with the sexiest cartoon character of all time. It’s also a cheap buzz.

It uses two flexible ears to thrum both sides of the clitoris. It also has a bulbous head and beaded shaft for stimulating those deeper, hard-to-reach spots. The idea is that it hits multiple areas for blended (i.e. massive) orgasms.

It's 5 inches long, so not the biggest on the market — though it's about the average penis size — but a water or oil-based lube is always recommended.

It has seven vibration patterns and three speeds, so you can literally use this every day for a month and still get a different buzz each time. And that means all sorts of pleasure possibilities to experiment with. 

You've probably seen "personal massagers" that are advertised for use on back and muscular pain. But trust us, there are many people using them as sex toys.

The Lelo Smart Wand is different because it was actually made for use down below, with vibrations made specifically for clitoral arousal and not for kneading a back ache. Though feel free to give your whole body a once over.

You'll notice the difference when the Lelo's tactile response function starts increasing intensity on its own — a much more natural progression than the traditional wand. Lelo refers to the pleasure as "eye-crossing".

Whether you're lying down, sitting, or standing, the Smart Wand Medium's curved handle is comfy for long bouts of angled holding and short enough to stay out of the way. Like Lelo's other toys, the Smart Wand rocks a metallic grip and looks luxurious. It's an exercise in premium pleasure.

There are plenty of couple-friendly toys out there, but they’re mostly for up-close-and-personal play. Which doesn't help long-distance couples much. Enter the upgraded We-Vibe Sync 2, a remote-controlled, app-enabled vibrator.

Select settings on the remote or with a tap of your phone. Whichever partner has the remote in their hand will control the internal and external intensity. Choose from pre-set vibes, or create a custom pattern.

There are motors on each end of the vibrator, which help massage both the G-spot (helped by a ribbed internal arm) and clitoris at the same time.

The material itself is bendable and was made to fit with any body type and sex position — because We-Vibe knows there's nothing worse than slipping out of position. And if you aren’t long distance, this can be used together.

In the sea of vibrators sold online, trying to pick one that's customisable yet inconspicuous enough to carry on your person can be tricky.

The Vesper stainless steel vibrator doubles as a necklace to discreetly take on the go. Loads of vibrators are technically portable, but there's just something extra sneaky and sexy about walking into your local Tesco with a vibrator on your neck. But please, ladies, restrain yourself until it's appropriate.

The Vesper necklace uses a single button to switch between steady low, medium, and high modes, plus a riveting pulsation mode.

It doesn't have nearly as many options as other toys on offer, but you can use it literally anywhere without the worry of it falling out of your bag — so there's not much to complain about otherwise.

If you're new to anal play, easing into it is a must. That's where butt plugs come in. And the Butt Tingler is a great, slow-and-steady model to try first.

The Butt Tingler does exactly what it sounds like, offering two vibration speeds and three patterns to help you find the sensation that works back there. Reviewers love the pulsation mode, which will tickle areas you didn't even know existed.

It sports a 3.5-inch tapered tip, while the gentle curves and cushy silicone make inserting the plug a smoother process. But lube is always a good idea. It's not as cute as glittery and colourful plugs on the market, but that can come later. 

The Satisfyer Curvy 2+ uses air-pulse technology, which emits pressure waves and tingling pulsations to massage around the clitoral area. This simulates the experience of oral sex. So what's not to like?

With its curved design, you can then turn it around and use good old fashioned (and very intense) vibrations to stimulate the G-spot. Use the air waves and vibrations separately, or together for maximum pleasure.

You can control and customise the air-pulse waves and vibrations via an app, with 11 settings to choose from. You can even match the vibes to the beat of your Spotify playlists. And it does all this at a lower price point than some of its competitors — particularly good considering its app-based capabilities.

For ladies who just can't up their minds, sex toy brand Lovehoney has a solution — an all-in-one First Time Vibrator Kit.

There's something in here to tickle every fancy (and much more) with a selection of four vibrators. The set includes a classic style multi-speed vibrator, a G-spot stimulator with multiple speed and intensity settings, a single speed bullet vibe that you can stash in your purse, and a remote controlled love egg that packs a surprising punch in the panty area.

For less than £40 it's a bargain — particularly for anyone trying their hand with a vibrator for the first time. The only real drawback is that these vibrators aren't waterproof, so if you want some fun in the bath you'll need to upgrade.

The Lelo Mini Bead Set is a combined pleasure-fitness system that helps improve circulation as well as strengthen the pelvic muscles and vaginal wall — and therefore increases responses to stimulation.

It comes as a set of six interchangeable weighted beads, giving you plenty of different options for Kegel exercises, helping you achieve greater climaxes. In basic terms, you pop the beads into your vagina and perform the exercises, which builds strength — not to mention your orgasms — over time.

A quick warning though: These can get loud. But that shouldn't stop you from giving them a try. And there's a reason we've features the brand again. They make some of the best sex toys around.