The best vibrators for beginners: which sex toy to choose?

Thinking about buying your first vibrator? Not sure where to start or what the best vibrator would be for your needs? Here's a quick guide and tips for choosing your first sex toy . Masturbation contributes to our well-being, just like a workout. But the most important thing is to go at your own pace and follow your desires!

Why buy a vibrator?

• To treat yourself: It's a way like any other to take care of yourself, to unwind! We spend time with ourselves, to self-massage. Masturbation is an intimate massage where we give ourselves love.
  
  
• For better self-knowledge: Who better than you to discover your body, its erogenous zones and what makes you feel good? We can read all the books, but none can tell you what your vulva is like, what your desires and wishes are: because we are all unique! Yes, the best sex education manual is already in your hands! Knowing your body better also means being able to better guide your partner during our relationships and to please each other. And if you need help, you can always read the Guide to Female Masturbation.
  
  
• To spice things up for two or more people: Introducing a vibrator during sex can turn up the heat and help you discover new sensations together. There are also sex toys for couples that will stimulate both partners at the same time.
  
  
• To feel good in your mind and body: treating yourself leads to the release of the hormone responsible for the feeling of well-being: dopamine. This also helps reduce stress and pain and makes it easier to fall asleep.
  
  
• Perhaps discover orgasm, without pressure and at your own pace : there are no rules, it can happen by surprise in a great moment of letting go. Better self-knowledge can lead you to orgasm more quickly.

Sex toys are becoming more and more numerous and now meet multiple needs. It's becoming difficult to make a choice; we want them all!

How to choose your vibrating sex toy as a beginner?

We've put together a guide just for you, beginners and the curious, to help you choose your first vibrator.

STEP 1: GET TO KNOW YOURSELF

Yes, before knowing what you want, go and discover yourself. Your little pleasure object can help you discover new sensations.

The clitoris is the organ responsible for pleasure, with its 10281* nerve endings , there are things to explore! Know that the external part is the glans of the clitoris (the one that looks like a small penis, it also has erectile tissue), at the top of your vulva is only a very small part of the clitoris.

Its two large "legs" or corpora cavernosa that surround the vagina and urinary meatus can be stimulated in many different ways: outside the vulva, inside the vagina (confused about the difference between the two?) and even by stimulating the perineum and anus.

So go on an adventure, explore your body by masturbating, and use erotic podcasts if you need a little help to get you in the mood.

Excerpt from Gapianne x Mia's Guide to Intimate Well-Being.

*According to a new study published on October 27, 2022: How many nerve fibers innervate the human clitoris #001, Sexual Medicine Society of North America and International Society of Sexual Medicine.

STEP 2: ANALYZE AND IDENTIFY YOUR INTIMATE DESIRES

Once you've discovered the many facets of your body and the pleasant sensations that accompany it, analyze your cravings to understand what works best for you.

This way, you can determine the stimulations that make you feel pleasure and perhaps even have an orgasm: are these stimulations external? (vulva and glans of the clitoris), anal, or internal (the vagina is very innervated, its size and the texture of the vaginal walls change when we are excited), or both.

But erogenous zones are not limited to your genitals, quite the opposite, think about all those other areas that give you pleasure too (nipples, knee, ear... again we are all different!)

STEP 3: WHAT ARE YOUR SEXUAL NEEDS?

And finally, identify what could influence your choice such as:

→ The pleasure zone: clitoral, vaginal or anal

→ The technology used (pulsed or vibrating air): different technologies for different needs 😉

→ Size : Not too small, not too impressive? You decide!

→ Vibrations : rhythm, intensity, number of modes to vary the pleasures

→ Design (shape and colors): we combine the useful with the pleasant

→ The purpose : is it for naughty solo pleasure, or to spice up sex? 🌶 To use in the shower? In this case, opt for a waterproof one!

→ Your budget : when you love, you still count!

→ Autonomy and its charging mode : its practicality to meet your needs

At Gapianne, we have selected vibrators that are perfect for beginners, tested and approved!

The Dune, a soft and vibrating clitoral stimulator

The vibrating pebble in your hand that you won't want to let go of. Its soft silicone is extremely smooth, its shape is ergonomic, it fits the contours of your vulva and clitoris .

Explore this vibrator's different stimulation modes, from diffuse to localized, for independent or shared pleasure. The added bonus is that it's designed to stimulate all bodies, so try it on your partner with a penis too. Hello, scrotal stimulation, etc., that's a bonus!

SMILE MAKERS: sex toys for all tastes and colors

This range of vibrators is perfect for beginners and those on a budget . If you don't want to spend a lot of money on your first sex toy, the Smile Makers range is for you! You'll hardly find lower prices (especially with our 10% welcome discount via our newsletter). 😉)

You can find something for everyone, whether you prefer external stimulation (vulva and clitoris) or internal stimulation. The Smile Makers brand even has a sex toy that does both with the Billionaire (formerly Millionaire).

You can also stimulate the G-spot area with the Tennis Pro sex toy and its curved head. 🎾

Double stimulation to discover your pleasure and your erogenous zones

The Blush Ona

Meet the Ona from Blush. It's small and cute. It features a pulsed air nozzle (like the Womanizer, but cheaper) for gentle, intense clitoral stimulation , and a vibrating body for exploring every erogenous zone.

The Powerful Coconut

More sophisticated you also have the iconic Coco de Puissante. You can use the clitoral part (pulsating air) or the shaft for internal pleasure... or both at the same time!

And then it's bingo, orgasm happens very quickly and several times. Check out the reviews of Coco to convince yourself, it's our best-seller! We advise you to choose a good lubricant to feel all the sensations 💦

For unlimited (budgetary) fun!

We have to admit that the Lelo SILA has been widely adopted by the entire team. The air-pulsed technology (it's divine!), the finesse of its vibrations, its wide mouth that adapts to all body shapes gives you an intense orgasm of infinite pleasure... So we say YES! But of course, technology comes at a price. For those who have the budget, GO FOR IT and for the others, it seems that it can be put on a gift list!

Anal plug, vibrating egg, other clitoral vibrators to test

For those with other ambitions, we recommend:

• The anal plug from the American brand Maude, specially designed by Dakota Johnson (50 Shades of Grey)
• The Tiani, a remote-controlled sex toy for couples to spice up lovemaking or boost libido
• The vibrating ring, or cock ring from LELO for mutual pleasure
  
• Get to know yourself and your partner through the game Discultons

Take the vibrator quiz to find out for sure

To give you a little help, we've created a quiz that will help you find out which sex toy is right for you ! In just 2 minutes, you'll know for sure which sex toy best suits your desires, needs, preferences, and budget!

Come on, we're telling you, at the end of the quiz, you'll find a little surprise. 😀🎁