How to Use a Dildo Solo or With a Partner
Small vibrating dildos are more suitable if you’re planning on buying a dildo for solo masturbation purposes. These dimensions will give you enough sensation while remaining comfortable to use. For anal penetration, absolute beginners might want to start with butt plugs before moving on to dildos. If you’re set on an anal dildo, we’d recommend 3.5 inches to 4 inches in insertable length, and 0.8-1 inch in diameter. It’s understandable to be apprehensive about glass toys, since breaking them is an obvious hazard—especially around your most sensitive bits. Still, Heidegger explains that glass dildos, made out of the same tempered or borosilicate glass as your toughest Pyrex dishes, are very safe to use.
Avoid use with silicone lube and clean after use with mild soap and warm water. With the push of a button on the remote control, both partners can enjoy powerful vibrations coming from the motors in each end of this strapless strap-on. Manipulate and thrust with authority thanks to the thick and grippy handle!
Which, by the way, is also a solid way to get more comfortable with your strap-on in general, so win-win. If you’re wondering how to use a dildo, you might be asking one of a few questions. Maybe you’re wondering how to integrate a dildo into your masturbation routine. Or maybe you’re thinking about buying a dildo but want to brush up on everything you can do with it before you take the plunge. We committed to the mission that we are always here to make each toy designed with pleasure and passion as inspiration. If you’re eyeing up a dildo for anal, these qualities will ensure the most pleasurable experience.
While in some cases, you get what you pay for, “there absolutely are sex toys for under $50 that are safe and well-made,” says Wright. Many of the budget-friendly options below are great for beginners, as luxury toys can have too many intimidating bells and whistles. Our favorite palm vibe, the Le Wand Point, has a sleek stainless steel handle and an uber-soft ridged silicone tip. The heavier steel end allows the toy to provide more pressure than an all-silicone option, Finn previously told SELF. Other nice-to-haves include an intuitive button display, a travel lock, and a fully waterproof design (shower sex, anyone?). Palm vibrators are named for the fact that they fit into, yep, the palm of your hand.
Available in light and dark flesh colors, the 17-inch dildo is 2.35 inches in diameter and molded from the porn star of the same name. This sleek, 10-inch dildo is made of medical-grade stainless steel that massages the inside. Its deep curve is designed to hit the P-spot (and G-spot), it has double ends that offer further stimulation , and it’s weighted for firmer pressure and orgasms. When you’re ready to graduate to a vibrating sensation, the wireless remote-controlled B-Vibe Novice is an expert pick.
Amongst other historical artifacts from the Palaeolithic period, scientists discovered an 8-inch phallus made of siltstone. If you like a realistic-looking dildo, then you’ll love this silicone-based, flesh-y toy. With a girth of just 1.5″ Inflatable Dildo, you’ll be able to get deep penetration without a super-wide width. This dildo has a suction base, so it can easily fit into a harness (or on any other surface). Finn highly recommends this toy for G-spot or prostate play, since it’s malleable and easy to pose.
This dildo is designed to sit inside the vagina for g-spot stimulation while the wearer penetrates their partner. One customer agrees, writing, “Love feeling like I’m connected to my partner and love the wireless control.” For those into girthier, longer dildos, this product also comes in an XL size. Regardless of the material of your dildo, we recommend using a high-quality lube.
