My first vibrator was a teal "pocket rocket". I bought it on a very quick trip into the local Hustler of Hollywood. My trip was quick because my city was protesting the sex toy superstore and I was afraid of being caught by the news cameras camped outside. This was the summer after I turned 19. Since then, I've tried and done many more things. But I will be honest, I bought and used this vibrator for several years before I truly understood how to use it. Times have changed and you can buy these things over the internet. Bloggers like me have written and post reviews about every sex toy under the sun! But what should you consider before purchasing your first vibrator?
65% of women reach orgasm through clitoral stimulation alone, rather than sexual penetration, so for most beginners a vibrator is the best place to start, rather than a dildo. And, while that narrows down your choices, there are still many types of vibrators to choose from and not all of them are ideal for beginners.
Bullets and eggs:
Bullets and egg vibrators are very small and usually fairly powerful for their size. They are discrete and fairly affordable for first-time buyers. They come in many various designs, range in speeds from single to multiple speeds and vibrating patterns. All are fairly simple to use and are perfect for a first time buyer.
Pocket Rockets are the best selling small clitoral vibrators on the market. They are the size of a mini pocket flashlights and are very discrete, affordable and simple to use. I prefer them over bullets and eggs because they are easier to manipulate and hold on to, especially if you are wet or slippery with lube. Basic pocket rockets are one speed only, which is usually enough power for a younger woman. I recommend multiple speed rockets because you have more variation and you won’t outgrow them. These are a bit more expensive but worth the investment.
Wands:
The Hitachi Magic Wand is the best selling and most powerful vibrator ever made, but it is often way too powerful for a first-time buyer. However, other body massagers are much smaller, have more variations in speed and are some of my most favorite vibes. My all time favorite vibrator is the Scorpio massager. It costs about 350rmb and is double sided to give you that extra oomph of power. This vibe is great for the beginner and expert vibe enthusiastic as it is multi-speed, but also very discrete and quiet.
There are several other types of vibrators on the market, but none as ideal for beginners as the three types above. The rabbit vibe is a great example. These vibes feature a vibrating dildo for penetration and clitoral stimulator (flicking rabbit ears) in one. They are much more sophisticated than clitoral-only vibes and may be too advanced for a beginner.
G spot vibes are dildos with a curved shape that facilitate G spot stimulation. Most beginners have a hard time stimulating their G spot, so I wouldn't recommend these to start with. Classic and phallic shaped vibes are more geared towards penetration and are not ideal for clitoral stimulation. Strap-on (butterfly) vibes and vibrating panties are not very comfortable, lack power and are hard to position where you want them (hello, clitoris!). Couple's vibes are very expensive, not very powerful, and though fun to play with, I don’t recommend them for beginners. Luxury vibes are usually very beautiful, discrete, but super expensive and often lack power as well.
Love Rings or vibrating cock rings are great for beginners who want to explore together. They are inexpensive, usually disposable, and can be a great addition to sex with a partner. But, since we are mainly talking about masturbation and self-pleasure here, we'll get back to them at another time.
Whatever you choose... Remember to have fun, relax and let pleasure be your guide!
Love, Misty
