May is National Masturbation Month! Even though it’s coming to a close (with Memorial Day weekend, of course), we’ve had an entire month to celebrate and practice one of the healthiest ways to get to know yourself a little better. Self-knowledge is self-love, after all, so let’s stock up on some knowledge. We’ve collected the best deals on vibrators, air pulse toys, and harnesses to ring in the unofficial start of summer. Check out our Best Sex Tech and Toys guide for more recommendations and advice.
Updated May 27, 2022: We’ve removed expired deals and added new ones from Dame and Fun Factory.
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Satisfyer’s Pro Penguin Next Gen has a special place in my heart. Just look at that adorable little bow tie! This toy isn’t just cute, it’s a killer suction stimulator. It has a removable silicone mouth that’s soft and squishy to the touch, which makes it great for clitoral use. The suction is even powerful enough to be used on other erogenous zones, like the frenulum and nipples. That penguin-shaped body also serves an important purpose: It fits in your hand perfectly. Toys that require a strong grip or a lot of handling during use make my hands tired really fast, but the Pro Penguin’s shape is ergonomic and fits into your palm just right.
Suction stimulator best for small erogenous zones.
Enter code VIBEWELL to see the discount at checkout. This little thing is Dame’s suction stimulator, which uses air pulses to simulate the sensations of oral sex. There are other air pulse toys on this list, but one of the things I like about this one is that it’s very small. My partner has pretty small hands, and sometimes bigger air pulse toys can be hard to handle. Plus, it’s super slim and discreetly fits into most luggage pockets.
Best for small erogenous zones.
Standard straps can be pretty medieval-looking and intimidating. When you’re in the heat of the moment with a partner, messing around with buckles and straps can put a pause on the action. That’s why I tend to prefer the boxer brief-style harnesses. These fit just like a pair of boxer briefs, and they have a little O-ring in a pocket in the front where you can mount just about any phallic toy with a flared base. They’re snug, so they stay in place pretty much no matter what you’re doing, and this brand goes all the way up to 5X size, which is always a plus.
Enter code VIBEWELL to see the discount at checkout. Wand vibrators are pretty old-school, but Dame’s Com (8/10, WIRED Recommends) puts a new spin on things. It has a soft flexible body, with an ergonomically curved handle that makes it much more comfortable to use solo or with partners. Honestly, the angled handle also makes it a great tool for massaging knots out of my neck. With its broad head and rumbly vibrations, it provides diffuse stimulation to just about any erogenous zone; plus it’s waterproof.
Diffuse vibes are good for any erogenous zone.
This one’s a fun-looking alternative to the usual rabbit vibrator. The oceanic theme gives the shaft a little bit of a curly little tail for anyone looking for a slightly different experience from traditional rabbit vibrators. That curly shape isn’t just for show though; it’s designed to make it easier to reach your G-spot or P-spot.
Good for internal play and all genitals. Safe for anal use.
MysteryVibe's Crescendo 2 is a weird little toy—and I mean that in the best way. It’s designed to be bent, folded, and curved into just about any shape, making it one of the most versatile toys we’ve tested. It also has six internal motors distributed throughout the toy, which provides totally unique sensations no matter where you’re using it. On top of all that, you can use the MysteryVibe app to customize the vibration patterns (you can load preset patterns) or control the vibrator directly. It really puts the toy in sex toy; when you unbox it, you just want to play with it and see what you can get it to do.
Great for all genitals, semi-flared for careful anal use.
This little claw-looking toy is actually a stroker that vibrates, providing some secondary phallic stimulation, whether you’re having fun with a partner or flying solo. The soft silicone shape makes it a good fit for phalluses of any size.
Good for phalluses, solo or with a partner.
Enter code VIBEWELL to see the discount at checkout. This is one of our all-time favorite toys. Dame’s Pom vibrator is super small and fits in the palm of your hand, and its body is a very flexible silicone so it contours to your every curve during use. The tip has a tiny silicone beak for directing vibrations, but it’s broad enough to provide diffuse stimulation to any erogenous zone. A great all-around addition to any nightstand.
Good for all genitals.
Pulsators are still trying to hit their stride in the sex tech industry. Fun Factory’s Stronic Real is a step in the right direction. This one manages to provide a pleasurable semi-lifelike shape, which makes it great for powered or un-powered use, and it offers some surprisingly gentle but powerful thrusting stimulation. It doesn’t have a flared base though, so it’s not recommended for anal use.
Good for internal use, not safe for anal use.
I’m a fan of a good bundle. Peep Show Toys is pairing up the We-Vibe Melt suction stimulator with Pillow Talk’s Sassy Vibrator for less than the total cost of both toys. The We-Vibe Melt is a solid all-around suction stimulator that works best with small erogenous zones, and the Sassy vibrator is soft, sleek, and angled for hitting internal erogenous zones.
Pillow Talk Sassy Vibrator is best for vulvas and phalluses, and the We-Vibe Melt works best on clitorises. Its opening is a bit too small for other erogenous zones.
Enter code VIBEWELL to see the discount at checkout. This is also a killer bundle. The Beginner’s Luck bundle from Dame includes the Arc vibrator, Kip lipstick vibrator, a zippable storage pouch (great for keeping charging cables together), and a bottle of water-based lube with a silicone grip for when things get a little slippery. The Arc vibrator is soft and angled to provide internal clitoral stimulation, and it’s fun to use externally because of its broad, soft head. The Kip lipstick vibe is tiny and discreet, with a flat triangular head that can provide satisfying stimulation to the clitoris, frenulum, or nipples. The storage bag is the one I use almost every day. It has an internal pouch for charging cables and comfortably fits this entire set. Then you have the Dame aloe lube, which is one of the best on the market (specially formulated to match the vagina’s pH). It's basically a self-love starter kit.
Arc vibrator is great for clitoral and phallic stimulation, along with internal clitoral stimulation (G-spot). Kip vibrator works best with small erogenous zones like the clitoris, frenulum, and nipples.
