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If you’re lucky enough to be quarantining with a partner during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a perfect opportunity to try a few sex toys. The best sex toys for couples, in particular, will bring some hot sauce to your stuck-indoors sex life. (And if you’re looking for some solo sex toys, we’ve got you covered there, too.)
That you’ve landed here means you’ve blessedly evolved beyond the dusty, misguided notion that even the best sex toys for couples somehow mark you (or your sex life) as deficient. This is good. Even if your between-the-sheets time needs a kick-start, there’s exactly zero shame bundled into using these products. (And if you’re a first-timer looking for some rookie tips, we’ve got a helpful guide for getting into sex toys.)
Here’s why you should care about bringing sex toys into the bedroom, even if everything’s [mind-exploding emoji]: because she’ll enjoy herself more. A 2017 study noted that 37 percent of women need clitoral stimulation (and not just penetration) to reach the summit of Mt. Orgasm. Adding a vibrator to the mix proves you know how the female body works, and that you’re as turned on by her pleasure as you are by her body. It proves you’re confident, and adventurous, and an all-around thoughtful sex-haver.
(And if all this sounds more hetero than you’re looking for, check out our roundup of the best sex toys for men.)
You’ll notice below that, in one of the rare moments where men’s needs are often ignored, penises are radically underserved when it comes to couples’ toys. Most of the best sex toys for couples have clitorises in mind, or incorporate some anal play (try it!). They’re available with speedy and discreet shipping from companies like Amazon and specialty retailers like Babeland and Lovehoney. Check out a variety of tested-and-proven toys—from vibrators that double as high-end jewelry to prostate pleasurers—and give your bedroom the gift of some truly ear-shattering orgasms.
The Best Budget Sex Toy for Couples: Jimmyjane Iconic Bullet
The Bullet has earned its reputation for good reason: It’s small enough to tuck into a pocket and take anywhere, and it’s made by one of the highest-quality sex-toy companies in the game, Jimmyjane). Opting for the Bullet is like getting your socks from Ralph Lauren. Sure, you could grab some from Hanes, but the few dollars extra is worth the added comfort.
The Best Finger Vibrator: Fin Vibrator
The Fin is an easy way to take simple fingering to the next level. Wrap it around your fingers, and bam, now your fingers can vibrate. Add a dab of lube and get to business.
The Best Sex Toy That Doubles as Coffee Table Art: Lelo Soraya
This sleek silicone take on the Rabbit is as sculptural as sex toys come. Like the Rabbit, this Lelo vibrator gives both internal G-spot and external clitoral pleasure. It’s perfect for the couple who enjoys getting off and wants to look good while doing it.
The Best Sex Toy for Clitoral and G-Spot Stimulation: Womanizer Red Duo
Yes, this clitoral and G-spot stimulator is expensive, but can you put a price on Earth-shattering orgasms? The silicone Womanizer Duo does exactly what it’s supposed to, and it does it well. Once you’ve hit the right spots simply keep applying pressure until the pleasure commences.
The Best Stealth Sex Toy for Couples: Crave Vesper
No crude dildo shapes here: with the press of a discreet button, this necklace turns into a highly functional vibrator. Available in silver, gold, and rose gold, it’s also chic enough to wear just as jewelry.
The Best Sex Toy for Vibes During Penetration: We-Vibe Match
The We-Vibe has spawned a thousand imitators, but none of them work quite like the classic. The C-shaped design allows her to wear it during penetrative sex. One end wraps around her clitoris, bringing her to orgasm, and the thinner end slides inside the vagina, stimulating the G-spot. It basically turbo-charges her vagina, turning it into a vibrator itself. This will feel fantastic on your penis during sex. Or, if you’d rather sit back and enjoy the show, it comes with a remote.
The Best Sex Toy for Shower Sex: Je Joue Mio Cock Ring
It’s high-time we stopped pushing the shower sex agenda, because, really, it’s never as good as you think it’s going to be. Water gets in your eyes, you can’t get enough friction, and you could slip and really hurt yourself. But a select few really enjoy shower sex, and if you or your partner is one of those folks, then go ahead and get this water-proof vibrating cock ring to add even more to the experience.
The Best Sex Toy for Back Door Beginners: b-Vibe
Petite but highly efficient, the b-Vibe isn’t your ordinary vibrating butt plug. The device actually replicates the sensation of being rimmed, which, yeah, feels great.
The Best Solo Sex Toy That’s Also Fun with a Partner : Tenga Flip Zero
This sleeve proves that a proper sex toy for men does exist. Bring it into the bedroom to mix things up, or use it for masturbation when you’re not up for company.
The Best Sex Toy for Oral Approximation: Lelo Sona
Unlike most vibrators designed for clitoral stimulation, the Lelo Sona uses sonic waves and pulses to push your partner to the brink. The suction sensation resembles oral sex, but don’t worry, gifting your girl this sex toy won’t make her forget about you. It will just give her something to use when she’s thinking of you but you’re out with friends, or when lockjaw kicks in (it happens to the best of us).
The Best Classic Vibrator: Le Wand
Developed over 50 years ago, the Hitachi Magic Wand is the mother of all vibrators. Over the years, wands have evolved as sex tech has progressed, and Le Wand is now the newest rechargeable take on the old design. Its vibrations are more powerful and its design is more ergonomically effective. If you’re going to buy one and only one sex toy to keep in your bedroom, it should probably be this one.
The Best Long-Distance Sex Toy: LOVENSE Osci 2
If you’re in a long-distance relationship then you should consider getting a long-distance sex toy. Using Bluetooth, one partner can control the toy from an app thousands of miles away. The LOVENSE Osci 2 has a curved design developed to hit the G-spot. Once there, it rapidly oscillates back and forth to (hopefully) create a body-shaking orgasm.
The Best Sex Toy for the Kinkily Romantic: Upko personalized leather handcuffs
Restrain your sex life with these gorgeous Italian leather personalized handcuffs. You get to pick what they say, so buy your human pet cuffs with their (or your) name on them. Or, take the ultra-romantic route and simply have them say something filthy—up to you. Each letter is 24-karat gold-plated and inlaid with sparkly crystal. While we suggest strapping them on your partner so you can have full control, these cuffs are so gorgeous that anyone could wear them to the right club as jewelry.
The Best Luxe Sex Toy for Couples: Zalo Fanfan remote-controlled couples massager
The first thing you need to know about this couple’s sex toy is that it’s beautiful. Inspired by the Palace of Versailles, it’s elegant from the packaging to the vibrator itself. The couple’s massager is meant to be worn during partnered sex and stimulates the clitoris, the g-spot, and the penis, basically all the junk you can throw at it. It also comes with a chic remote control, so if one partner wants to take the reins, ride on.
The Best Mildly Kinky Sex Toy for Couples: the Wartenberg Wheel
If you and your partner are interested in making foreplay a little more interesting, or dabbling in some light BDSM, the infamous Wartenberg Wheel is the perfect (and affordable) start. It’s a real medical device—neurologist Robert Wartenberg (1887–1956) designed the wheel to test nerve reactions. But naturally, the kink community took it over upon realizing how good it felt on erogenous zones. For those interested in medical play, the lab coat is not included.
The Best Sex Toy for New Angles: Liberator Whirl
Missionary goes from plain vanilla to extra sprinkles on top with the right sex pillow. The Liberator Whirl looks like any other cute throw pillow, so you can keep it on your bed when parents are in town. But it has secrets: it allows for new angles of penetration, it’s moisture-resistant and ready to get dirty, and it comes with metal rings for attaching handcuffs. The pillow comes in nearly every color in the rainbow so it’s sure to match your bedroom aesthetic.
The Classic-for-a-Reason Sex Toy: Cordless Magic Wand
Ownership of one of these is basically required for all horny adults. The cordless, rechargeable version of the original wand works just as well, except you can enter the bone zone anywhere. (In the olden days couples used to have to boink next to an outlet.) Use it on your partner’s clitoris during sex, or honestly, just as a back massager. This thing really feels good anywhere.
The Hottest Sex Toy: Lora DiCarlo Tilt
Not only did Lora DiCarlo manage to make a sex toy that works on all genders and genitals, but this must-have warms up above body temperature, adding an extra element of coziness. So whether you have a G-spot and clitoris or the P-spot and perineum, stick it in and relax, baby.
The Best Sex Toy with a Sense of Humor: Clone-A-Willy
If the name “Clone-A-Willy” makes you laugh, good! You have a pulse. It’s completely ridiculous and nothing but fun, so if you want to give this as a gag gift, by all means. But it actually does a pretty good job cloning a willy. Think of all the doors (and orifices) that will open. This stuff is supposed to be fun, remember?
