A guide to how we rate our toys for vibration intensity and which might be the best for you.
Below the product description on each web page, you'll find the toy's Tech Spec. The Tech Spec tab gives you practical knowledge about a product. This helps you make an informed decision.
To give you an idea of how strong your vibe will be, we've fired up each vibrating toy with full-power batteries, or charged if it's a rechargeable toy, and grouped each into one of 5 categories.
Vibrator Intensity Ratings
•Vibrator Intensity: High Intense
•Vibrator Intensity: Deep Throbby
How to Choose the Right Vibrator Intensity For You
It can be hard to judge which intensity is right for you if you've never tried a vibrator before. Before making a purchase, take some time to think about what kind of stimulation you like. Do you like the lightest of touches, or do you need more?
Some women or vulva owners find that intense stimulation can feel numbing rather than stimulating. If this is you, we recommend looking for vibrators that offer Gentle or Medium intensity.
Knowing how to tone things down can be crucial for enjoying vibrator sex. Many vibes have a fully variable speed dial which lets you control the intensity quickly and easily. Even if your toy only has a single speed, you can easily lessen the buzz by wrapping your vibe in soft material. You can always tone down a strong vibrator - but you can't transform a gentle vibe into a bone-shaking powerhouse.
Strong Vibrations are Better for Elusive Orgasms
Vibrators offer orgasm-inducing power, and we've lost count of the number of women who have told us that their first orgasm was with a vibe.
If you find orgasms elusive, or if you know you enjoy intense stimulation, look for a toy which offers a Strong or Wowser buzz - we don't think you'll regret it!
We've divided our strongest vibrators into two different types of intensity.
- High Intense vibes are buzzy and stronger than strong, but the sensations are high-pitched and not rumbly.
- Deep Throbby toys do exactly what it says on the tin; rumbling vibrations feel deeply penetrative. This type of vibration is often the key to success for folks who need a lot of stimulation.
