Yes, quiet sex toys exist: these are the 14 best to treat yourself to tonight
Just remember: shhhh...
Fun fact: sales of Ann Summer's quietest vibrator, The Whisper Rabbit, are up by 60% compared with this time last year, putting quiet sex toys firmly on the radar.
Forget clamping your duvet over your vibrator or attempting to muffle your wand, some of the best sex toys the universe has gifted us have actually been designed with minimal noise in mind.
A bit like the best sex toys on Amazon, all of the below can be bought at the click of a button, and are also okayed by our experts as some of the best sex toys for beginners, thanks to their simple designs and instruction manuals.
Lovehoney sex expert Oloni shares: "Lots of people are now looking for the best quiet sex toys to make their sex life spicy without too much noise."
Her top tips for keeping things quiet in the bedroom as a couple? Play some music, try some face-to-face positions where less thrusting is involved, and have a go at covering each other’s mouths with your hands. "It's both practical and sexy," she explains.
If it's self-love you're after, she recommends investing in a quiet sex toy. From non-vibrating toys, to strokers, to bullets, to rabbits, to massage wands, there's something for everyone in this roundup, from silent to subtle yet strong.
Do note here, though: if the toy is quiet, so too do you need to be... We bought you guides to the best sex toys for couples, best anal sex toys, and best sex toy cleaners.Next up? All the quiet sex toys to have on your radar. Shhhh......
Quiet sex toys: 14 to shop now
Vibrators should be seen and not heard, right? But, we mean, mainly, vibrators should be felt, because that's what you're investing in one for. The Lovehoney Silencer Whisper vibrator is - surprise, surprise - designed to function just as powerfully as the other louder models while running quietly. It's a classic design made into a quieter model while still remaining very, very powerful. Enjoy.
For
- Easy to use
- Whisper quiet
- Waterproof
- Beginner-friendly
Against
- Basic design
- 3 speeds and 4 patterns - not as much variety as other toys.
If being subtle during your playtime is important, you'll want to check this toy out. Fun fact: the volume of the sits at under 35 decibels, so it's literally comparable to the sound of a whisper. Neat. Plus, it's small - palm-sized, to be precise - and designed for clitoral stimulation. Enjoy.
For
- 11 vibration patterns
- Waterproof
- Made from body-safe silicone
- USB rechargeable
- One of the quietest toys Ann Summers offers, from their dedicated Whisper Quiet range
Against
- Only offers one purpose (clitoral stimulation).
- Higher price point.
This Whisper Wand from Ann Summer's quietest vibrator range to date might be an investment but it's a great toy. With the volume promising to stay under 35 decibels, like the clitoral toy above, you can enjoy the eleven vibration patterns in confidence.
For
- 11 vibration patterns
- Waterproof
- Made from body-safe silicone
- USB rechargeable
- One of the quietest toys Ann Summers offers, from their dedicated Whisper Quiet range
Against
- Higher price point.
This four-inch long and one-inch wide vibrator has a whopping ten functions without so much as making (much) sound. Yep. Plus, has a handy USB charging cable included.
For
- Ten functions
- USB chargeable
- Waterproof
- One of the quietest toys Ann Summers offers, from their dedicated Whisper Quiet range.
Against
- Four inches long, which may fall short for some users
- Higher price point.
Fancy getting your hands on a vibrator co-designed by Lily Allen? Well, you're in luck. It's a limited edition toy, so snap it up quickly. Other need-to-knows: the Liberty is travel-friendly and promises intense, contact-free clitoral stimulation.
For
- 6 intensity levels
- Travel friendly
- USB rechargeable
- Waterproof
- 5 year warranty
Against
- Higher price point.
When it's got supersex in the name, it's bound to be good, right? There's a reason it's widely accepted as one of the best bullet vibrators - this Tracey Cox bullet vibrator is small but powerful, and quiet as you like, too. Oh, and did we mention it's waterproof, for shower and bath-time fun? Yep.
For
- Small yet powerful
- Easy-to-operate
- Suitable for beginners
- Waterproof
- Affordable price point.
Against
- Not for anal use
- Battery powered
- Only offers one vibration setting.
Fun fact: wands are said to offer a more powerful orgasm than vibrators. This one is strong but also near silent, promising to give you one hell of a finish - without waking your flatmates.
Keen to read more? Our guide to the best wand vibrators will help.
For
- 3 different speed settings
- Flexible neck ideal for stimulating hard-to-reach areas
- Small in size (fits into a pocket)
- Affordable price point.
Against
- Not waterproof
- Battery powered.
This clitoral vibrator is a great quiet sex toy option as it has not two, not three, but a whopping seven silent settings. It's also cute, styled in a petite teardrop shape. Plus, if you find scrolling through settings a pain, you'll like this toy - it has a neat colour-changing panel on the bottom to help you remember your favourite setting. Worth the investment, in our opinion.
For
- Seven silent settings
- Colour changing panel to help you remember your favourite setting
- USB rechargeable
- Waterproof.
Against
- Designed for clitoral stimulation only
- Higher price point.
Like a clit massage? Then you'll like Womanizer's premium toy. It massages your clitoris with an intense - but quiet - suction with twelve different intensity levels. Clever and discreet "smart silence" technology means the toy is only active when in contact with your skin.
For
- Twelve settings
- Turns off when not in contact with your skin for the ultimate quiet sex toy experience
Against
- One function - clitoral stimulation
- Higher price point.
Smile Makers toys aren't just cute, but good for the ol' orgasms, too. Like the sound of a sleek, versatile and also quiet sex toy that works for both clitoral and vaginal stimulation? Yeah, we thought you might.
For
- Internal and external vibrator
- 4 different speeds and 2 pulsation modes
- Waterproof
- 4 hours of charge time.
Against
- Higher price point
- Battery powered.
Another fun fact for you - labia stimulation has been found to help a more intense orgasm, which is why the wide, all-encompassing nose of this Smile Maker Firefighter will do just the trick, while keeping the sound on the DL, too.
For
- Completely silent
- Waterproof
- 4 speed settings and 2 pulsation modes
- 4 hours charge time.
Against
- Higher price point
- Battery powered.
Next up: Smile Maker's French Lover, which has a delicate (and quiet) vibrating tongue made of seriously smooth silicon. This is the real deal, and a real feel, too.
For
- Waterproof
- 4 speed settings and two pulsation modes
- 4 hours charge time.
Against
- Higher price point
- Battery powered.
Last from Smile Maker's comes the Tennis Pro. It's designed to be an internal vibrator, with the promise of G-spot stimulation, too. Just remember - if the toy's quiet, you best be, too.
For
- Completely silent
- Waterproof
- 4 speed settings and 2 pulsation mode to find your fancy
- 2-year warranty
- 4 hours charge.
Against
- Higher price point
- Battery powered.
When we say small, we mean small. This vibrator is mini and super quiet, too, making it the perfect weapon of choice for shared living situations or, ahem, your parent's house.
For
- 6 speed and 5 vibration settings
- Whisper quiet
- USB charging
- Small and portable
Against
- Higher price point.
Is there such thing as a silent vibrator?
Short answer - while no vibrators will run totally silently, there are some really great quiet options on the market that you can enjoy using without worrying about being heard.
The Ann Summers Whisper range is a great bet - their quietest vibrator range to date, all of their toys have seen rave reviews after testing and guarantee plenty of fun without the noise.
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