22 Homemade Sex Toys You Can Make From Household Items
This one is for all the makeup girlies (and of course , anyone with a vulva). Angie Rowntree, the founder and director of ethical porn sit Sssh, recommends this super cute bullet vibrator that is compact, easy to hide away and looks just like an everyday object you’d have with you on the go. “When it comes to discretion, you really can’t beat a toy that fits inconspicuously into your makeup bag!” Rowntree says. Finger vibrators of the past used to be dinky and weak, which is why the Dame Fin is so revolutionary.
When I first got my hands on one shortly after Vesper hit the market, I was blown away by the concept. It was a symbol of sex positivity, a reminder that owning our sexual pleasure is an essential facet of being human—plus it’s a great conversation starter. It also made me feel like I belonged to a private club, especially if I ran into someone else rocking one around their neck.
Plus, read up on sexpert insight on what makes this genre of vibes so unique and so worthy of your wallet. WhisperBullet, available for $59.99, is a sleek, compact sub-audible bullet vibrator offering five vibration speeds that cater to any mood, from gentle to intense. Powered by Bellesa’s revolutionary WhisperTech™, this product delivers powerful pleasure while remaining undetectable to the human ear.
While it’s on the pricey side, it has 20 different vibration patterns and 10 intensity levels (that’s more than most other vibes on this list). Plus, five hours of run time on a single charge is pretty impressive. This rechargeable vibe is similar to the Magic Wand in lots of ways—with a powerful motor, large head, and intuitive buttons—but has a sleeker package. It “feels like a little bit of luxury,” Shadeen Francis viberator, LMFT, an AASECT-certified sex therapist, tells SELF. If you’re impressed by a sex toy that has multiple functions, you’ll love the Satisfyer Partner Multifun 3, which Wyatt rates as one of her favorite choices for couples — especially those who want to get creative with sex play.
Each vibrator was tested by at least five people over the span of a few weeks, with panellists tasked with trying every speed setting, vibration pattern and any other innovative features on offer. They also kept a keen eye on battery life and claims such as waterproofing. Sex therapist Ness Cooper recommends this flexible, bendable rabbit vibe to anyone who struggles with genital pain or has found overly firm toys to be uncomfortable in the past. Rabbit vibrators can get pretty pricey, because they’re essentially two vibrators mashed into one. It’s rare to find one for under $50 that’s actually decent, but this one fits the bill.
And with the Lovense app, you can control each part of the vibrator independently, meaning you can customize your experience to perfection. The Lovense Lush 3 is one of the few remote controlled vibrators that can also be used as a long distance sex toy, using a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to give your partner control from afar. Good oral sex is often the fastest and most reliable way to reach the big O. Other times, a little oral exploration gets you primed for the main event. But there are times when you may want to get some wet and wild action when you’re flying solo.
The Pom is meant to fit in the palm of the user’s hand (get it?), making it compact and easy to control. The toy can bend for general or targeted clitoral stimulation with a pointed edge that juts out in the top of the toy. This tiny but mighty blob from sexual wellness brand Dame has five intensities and five patterns, laid out in the user manual — which isn’t something I can say about every toy. Finn confessed that the Womanizer isn’t technically a vibrator, but judging from her recommendation and that of many lists, no one cares. “If you’ve read any articles on sex toys recently, you’ve probably heard about ‘suction’-style toys, sex toys that use air pulsation to deliver targeted pleasure,” said Finn.
Given its size and the lack of a travel pouch, the wand isn’t the best toy for travel — but for a solo or partnered date at home, it’s perfect (dare I say, magic). Depending on what position you’re in, it can be super awkward to reach down during sex to change the settings on a vibrating cock ring—but not this one, which can be controlled on your phone via We-Vibe’s app. It amps up the sensations of penetrative sex, and can also be a fun addition to masturbation. And like most cock rings, it provides a little compression at the base of your shaft that can help you maintain a stronger erection.
With all the thousands of vibrators on the market, it can be tough to know what to look for, so here’s a handy breakdown of three qualities any vibrator worth its salt should have. All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times.