What’s not to love about suction sex toys? The best clit suckers are designed to mimic oral sex with contactless air technology, are compact and quiet, and can give you the most intense orgasms (even hands-free) during masturbation or foreplay. And luckily for us, these toys are growing in popularity, so there are plenty to choose from.
What is a clit suction toy?
Clitoral suction vibrators and toys, as the name suggests, are gadgets that focus solely on stimulating the clit through air technology and pulsation. Many brands have their own patented technology to simulate the real deal (oral sex), so the tech itself can vary from toy to toy. Unlike other types of toys, you don't need direct contact to experience clitoral stimulation. “The ‘Pleasure Air’ toys—Womanizer, We-Vibe, Romp, for example—use gentle bursts of air that create a sensation that feels like suction, also like a bit of licking and kissing with a bit of pressure,” sexologist Jess O’Reilly, PhD, host of Sex With Dr. Jess, tells Glamour. “It’s not actually sucking on the head of the clitoris, but it’s wrapping around the area to provide indirect stimulation.”
What’s the difference between clit suction toy and a regular vibrator?
Air-pulsing toys typically don’t stimulate the labia with vibrations (although some have a vibration option). “Vibrators are often designed to press directly against the head of the clitoris, whereas clitoral toys are often designed to sit around the head,” O’Reilly says. Similar to other toys, though, rechargeable suction toys still need to be regularly charged and cleaned. Many also come in a waterproof body for bringing into the tub or shower.
Are clit suction toys good for beginners?
These clit stimulators can be great for those who are using vibrators for the first time—and especially those who aren't used to skin-on-skin contact or friction against the vulva. “These clitoral toys are great for first-timers because many are designed to fit around the head of the clitoris to provide indirect stimulation,” O’Reilly says, and points out that some toys also come with attachments that make it easier to customize the experience: “The Womanizer toys, for example, come with interchangeable heads so that you can select the right size.”
Like all sex toys, it’s about personal preference. While some find the sensation of clit-sucking vibrators absolutely delicious, others think it’s too intense. Finding the perfect sex toy is a Goldlilocks situation: Some toys may be too much, some not enough, but with experimentation, you’ll find one that’s just right. (And if clit vibes already sound like too much for you, browse the best sex toy websites to find a toy that's more your speed.)
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