Vibrators during sex

When my friends tell me they have trouble orgasming during penetrative sex, I always ask them the same question: have you tried using a vibrator? In most cases, they haven't. Many of them seem surprised that using a vibrator during sex with a partner who has a penis is even an option. Won't it be weird for them? Won't it get in the way?

Confession: In my 23 years of life, I'd never used a vibrator until about a month ago. Not because I haven't wanted to. Oh, I have. But because it's always been hard for me to justify spending hundreds of dollars on a sex toy when I can just as easily orgasm through manual masturbation. The fact that I didn't 'need' or own a vibrator for so long was both a point of pride and envy. I was proud of the fact that I could get off wherever, whenever—so long as my hand wasn't sprained or something—but envious of all the ladies who didn't have to break a sweat for their orgasms. This jealousy was especially present whenever I happened to be extremely horny and completely exhausted at the same time.

Currently riding solo? Well, your hands work, but take it from the experts —or some seriously excited reviewers: A vibrator works even better. Consider yourself a pro? We also found the most powerful toys to fit nicely into your pleasure chest of vibrators, rabbits, and rings.

For starters, demo-ing a toy gives your partner an idea of the strokes and touches you really dig. Also, a sex toy can give you the chance to try a new sensation or type of play, surprising you with how great it feels. Ready to play?