The O.G. wand vibrator became wildly popular in the early 1970s when legendary sex educator Betty Dodson started shouting its praises. And for good reason. Wands are characterized by big, tennis ball–shaped heads and powerful motors, and use the pressure of their intense vibrations to provide external stimulation to the clitoris. They’re “all about power, pressure, and coverage,” says sexologist Jess O’Reilly, Ph.D.
That translates to deep, intense vibrations that diffuse over a wide area of nerve endings. In the world of sex toys, vibrations are thought of as either buzzy or rumbly, says Elani Davidson—general manager of Smitten Kitten, a sex toy store in Minneapolis—who adds that this can determine their vibration strength. Buzzy vibrations are high-pitched, more surface vibes while rumbly vibrations are lower, deeper vibes that penetrate further into tissue. Wands tend to fall on the rumbly side. So if you’re a fan of deep, powerful vibrations, wand vibes are the toys for you.
Because of their wide head, which covers a lot of surface area, they’re also easy to use during masturbation or to share the vibrations with a partner, and can be used on erogenous zones all over the body (like the nipples, testicles, and beyond). Some people even like to get creative with their wand vibrators, using them as personal massagers for aches and pains thanks to their powerful vibrations.
Davidson fell hard for the Magic Wand (formerly known as the Hitachi Magic Wand, which is probably the most popular wand vibrator of all time), but she notes that nowadays there are many other powerful wand vibrators available. Some are smaller and more discreet, while others are veritable powerhouses, with a variety of different speeds and settings. To help you narrow down your options, here are 19 of the best wand vibrators that sex experts love.
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