VIBRATORS ON TEST
More than 500 women in the Hearst magazine panel (including new and regular vibrator users) trialled a total of 85 vibrators in their homes and rated them on everything from looks to ease of use and, crucially, performance.
BEST CLITORAL VIBRATOR
WOMANIZER PREMIUM (£169.99); LOVEHONEY.CO.UK
This sleek-looking clitoral vibrator has 12 speeds and an autopilot setting with randomly changing stimulation and intensity. It was hugely popular with testers, with 90% saying they felt more sexually satisfied in general after using it. Every one of our panel said that it helped them to achieve a more intense orgasm. As a result, it rated an impressive 8.6/10 for overall satisfaction. It was also praised for looking discreet and being quiet in use. Most were happy that the charge lasted for a sufficient amount of time.
BEST FOR TECH LOVERS
WE-VIBE NOVA (£149); WE-VIBE.COM.UK
This innovative vibrator can be controlled via an app to adjust and customise the power and pattern from any location, making it a great investment for long-distance lovers! While it’s not the most discreet in appearance (one to hide in a drawer!), 89% of our testers found this vibrator easy to operate and quiet while in use. Overall, it scored 8.6/10 for satisfaction.
BEST BULLET VIBRATOR ANN SUMMERS MOREGASM+ BULLET (£45); ANNSUMMERS.COM
More than 90% of our panel liked this bullet for its compact size and discreet design. They all felt that it had a good range of speeds and vibration options and praised it for being comfortable to use, thanks to the soft silicone. It achieved brilliant scores for performance, with all of our testers championing it for its effectiveness and the fact that it helped them achieve a more intense orgasm.
BEST VAGINAL VIBRATOR
FIFTY SHADES FREED DEEP INSIDE RECHARGEABLE CLASSIC WAVE VIBRATOR (£59.99); LOVEHONEY.CO.UK
This vibrator, inspired by the books by EL James, was just the right size and shape for 88% of our testers. While there’s no pretending this is anything other than a vibrator, it scored particularly high marks for its performance. In fact, 86% of women we asked found that it helped them achieve a more intense orgasm, and everyone found it pleasurable to use. As a result, it rated an impressive 9.3/10 for overall satisfaction.
BEST FOR COUPLES SVAKOM ELVA (£49.99); HARMONYSTORE.CO.UK
This is our joint top scorer across all categories (along with the Ann Summers Moregasm+ Rabbit Ears). Our panel loved the remote control, which gives a partner the chance to adjust the settings. Its discreet appearance was a big plus and they also found it quiet to use, so there’s no need to feel worried if someone is in the room next door. It’s a strong performer, with 89% of testers achieving a more intense orgasm, so it’s a brilliant investment. It even comes with an Intelligent Mode that imitates sex from foreplay to orgasm, so you don’t have to change the settings.