11 Sex Toys For Beginners

Dame Dip ($35)

The Dame Dip is everything a good vibrator should be: sleek, simple to use, and high quality. Made of medical-grade silicone and featuring five intensity settings, this toy can be used for both internal and external play. And because it's waterproof, you can explore in the bath or shower.

Lelo Sila Clit Sucker ($125, originally $169)

This toy's sonic waves send gentle pulses to stimulate the clitoris while the wide mouth creates a subtle suction. In addition to being fully waterproof, it has eight pleasure settings and is made from extra-soft, body-safe silicon.

A PS contributor took it for a test spin and says it brought her to climax in less than a minute. Read all about her experience in this Lelo Sila Clit Sucker review.

Goop Wellness Heartthrob Vibrator ($98)

This pretty clitoral stimulator has a dual motor: one that sends a blend of vibrational patterns and intensity levels, and another that delivers a unique tapping sensation. You can play with them separately — each features three speeds and seven patterns — or combine them.

The toy is also waterproof, made from body-safe silicone, and even has a battery-life display so you're never caught by surprise. A PS contributor tested it out and fell in love. Read all about her experience in this Goop Wellness Heartthrob Vibrator review.

Maude Vibe Personal Massager ($49)

This toy is simple in the best way possible. It's elegant, near silent, and powerful with three speeds and 2.5 hours of play on a single charge. Water-resistant and made of platinum-grade silicone, it's the perfect starter vibrator.

Lelo Mia 2 ($89)

A bullet vibrator is a no-nonsense basic that's perfect for anyone new to using sex toys or feeling a bit intimidated by larger toys. This one from Lelo is a discreet, rechargeable vibrator perfect for a drawer, an overnight bag, or travel. Made for external use on the clit and vulva, the Mia 2 encourages exploration and is a solid vibrator for beginners.

Satisfyer Love Triangle ($90)

This toy is a crowd pleaser because it combines air pulsation and vibration to create a versatile sex toy. The air pulse, when applied to the vulva and especially the clit, feels very similar to oral sex, and the vibration can be switched on or off depending on the user's preference. The toy itself is small, great for travel, and fairly quiet. Its unique triangular design fits in the hand easily, making it perfect for masturbation or partnered sex.

Poco ($160, originally $299)

This toy is a powerful (two motors!) and user-friendly vibrator. What sets Poco apart from the pack is the bendable design, which was made to mimic the dexterity of human fingers. It's perfect for internal G-spot stimulation or for external use as a clit stimulator. Bonus: you can connect Poco to an app and create your own vibrational patterns or get a partner involved in the fun.

We-Vibe Chorus ($209)

This option is a perfect toy for any couple, but especially those in a long-distance relationship. Worn during sex, Chorus is made to be intuitive to your body's natural responses, heightening vibration as you squeeze down on them. Unlock remote-control features with the We-Vibe app to play any time you want, hands free.

PlusOne Vibrating Wand ($33)

This toy is a great introduction to clit-stimulating wand vibrators. While most wand vibrators are on the larger side and a bit hard to handle, this wand is compact at a little over nine inches tall. With ten different vibrational settings, body-safe silicon, and a fully waterproof design, the PlusOne Vibrating Wand is an affordable, quality option.

Womanizer Duo ($219)

This is essentially two toys in one small package made for both clit and G-spot stimulation. With 12 intensity levels, 10 vibrational patterns, and two different sizes for the stimulator head, this toy adapts to every and anyone's body. It's basically the Cadillac of toys since the external part simulates the feeling of oral sex, too.

Playboy Pleasure Tail Trainer Anal Training Kit ($52)

Sexologist Marla Renee Stewart recommends this set as a fantastic place to start if you're curious about anal play. "These trainers are great because they are flexible and easy to insert, and the grooves along the shaft add an extra element of pleasure as you twist and guide it in," Stewart says.

Angela Elias is a contributing editor for PS Commerce. In her former roles at PS, she led the relaunch of its Latine identity and family-focused verticals, directed its Home vertical, and hosted shopping segments. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the lifestyle space as a writer, editor, content strategist, director, on-camera talent, and publicist.

Sara Youngblood Gregory was a contributing staff writer for PS Wellness. She covers sex, kink, disability, pleasure, and wellness. Their work has been featured in Vice, HuffPost, Bustle, DAME, The Rumpus, Jezebel, and many others.