On the hunt for the best sex toys? You're in the right place as, luckily for you, we know some of the industry's top sex experts who, in turn, know which toys are actually worth your money.
Whether it's one of the best sex toys for couples to use with your significant other or a vibrator to use for solo pleasure, there's a toy for everyone. Whatever your preference, fun fact for you: the sex toy industry is seriously lucrative, making as much as £12 billion yearly, with sex toy sales rising by 13% last year in the UK alone.
Let's be real - sexual wellness and the way we view self-pleasure have slowly but surely shifted over the past few years. No longer taboo or off-limits, sex is now being medically recognised as a key way to improve focus, boost mood and reduce stress.
Research from Indiana University shows that 50% of women use one of the best vibrators regularly, but if that's not you, you might need a helping hand with knowing where to start. The following vibrators, dildos, rabbits, and toys are the toys that sex experts genuinely use themselves, crowned the best because, after rigorous testing, they provided the best O's.
Don't miss our guides to the best dildos, best lubes, and best condoms, while you're here, but for now, scroll the top picks from our independent board of certified pros, including:
- Scotty Unfamous, an award-winning erotic romance author and sex influencer.
- Aleece Fosnight, board-certified physician assistant specialising in sexual medicine and CEO of the Fosnight Centre for Sexual Health.
- Annabelle Knight, sex and relationship expert for sexual wellness brand Lovehoney.
- Jordan Dixon, clinical psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist at The Thought House.
- Cecile Gasnault, brand director of sexual wellness brand Smile Makers.
- Ness Cooper, a clinical sexologist who has a background in sex and relationship coaching and has reviewed sex toys for over ten years (including professionally as a prototype tester).
- Barbara Santini, psychologist, sex therapist and relationship adviser at Dime Piecela.
Best sex toy deal to shop today:
The Dame Eva sex toy, as photographed by one of our team of testers, Ness Cooper
What to consider when buying the best sex toys for women:
- Type of sex toy: There are tonnes to choose from, from bullet vibrators, to rabbits, to dildos for pegging, and more. Top tip: think about what turns you on and opt for a toy that sounds like it'll do just that.
- Water resistance: Make sure you opt for a waterproof toy that's usable for shower sessions if that's your kind of thing.
- Noise level: Live with flatmates? It's worth considering whether your toy will be noisy, or whether it's best to opt for a quiet vibrator, instead.
- Energy source: Make sure you know whether your toy is battery-powered or rechargeable, the latter being better for the environment.
- Price point: Finally, make sure you set yourself a rough budget before you start shopping. Would you rather grab a bargain or invest in one of the higher price point toys?
Best sex toys, according to the experts
Best oral sex stimulators
Best for: What promises to be a world-first clitoral suction sex toy guaranteeing orgasm without a long, frustrating build-up.
What the experts think: Ness Cooper, a clinical sexologist who has a background in sex and relationship coaching and has reviewed sex toys for over ten years, loved that the toy is waterproof, easily rechargeable, and made from skin-friendly silicone, too - plus, noted that it's one of the first sex toys in her ten years of testing to make her really enjoy patterned settings.
Read Cooper's LELO Sona Cruise 2 review, here.
Best for: A clit stimulator that uses suction technology and promises some seriously good orgasms.
What the experts think: Jordan Dixon, clinical psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist at The Thought House, says: "Many clients I work with have spoken to me about the Satisfier Pro 2 Deluxe and how it feels like the closest thing to receiving really good oral sex, saying it induces such an orgasmic state that they experience multiple orgasms within minutes."
Best for: If you're after a softer sex toy, this SILA from LELO promises to please you with gentle sonic waves and a large mouth. Switch through eight pleasure settings and enjoy it being fully waterproof, too.
What the experts think: Scotty Unfamous, an award-winning erotic romance author and sex influencer, says: "This is one of the best clitoral suction vibes on the market."
"The Sila has a large mouth that not only accommodates more clitoris sizes but also stimulates your clitoris both internally and externally, without making direct contact. This is made possible through LELO’s SenSonic technology, to gently bring you to a mind-blowing orgasm."
Read Cooper's Lelo Sila review, here.