Lesbian Sex Toy Guide: 8 Types of Lesbian Sex Toys

A sex toy is any object or device made to enhance sexual pleasure or facilitate an orgasm. When safely used, sex toys can bring an entirely new element to a sexual encounter. Vulva owners can use sex toys and props to enhance various sexual activities, including penetrative and non-penetrative sex (like oral sex and dry humping). These sex toys and props include vibrators, clitoral stimulators, wedge pillows, double-sided dildos, harnesses, and strap-ons.

When shopping for toys and props, purchase ones made of body-safe materials that are non-toxic and non-porous; health-care professionals caution against toys made of jelly rubber or PVC, which can cultivate bacteria or leach chemicals. Here are the most common types of sex toys for vulva owners:

1. 1. Anal beads: Toys for anal play come in two categories: continuous wear (like butt plugs) and those designed for in-and-out movement (like beads or anal massagers). Anal beads consist of several beads of progressive sizes attached to a cord, which you can place inside your or your partner’s anus then slowly or quickly extract them to amplify an orgasm.
2. 2. Butt plugs: The butt plug is a toy specifically designed to stimulate the nerve endings in your anus. When choosing a butt plug, select one with a flared base to ensure that the toy doesn’t accidentally slip inside your or your partner’s anus during anal play. Since the anus doesn’t naturally lubricate itself, anal toys require a lot of lube. Clean your anal toy after each use to avoid introducing harmful bacteria into your or your partner’s body.
3. 3. Clitoral stimulators: Most clitoral stimulators—a simple vibrator with discreet, minimalist designs—on the market are small enough to easily fit between partners and made of soft materials like silicone for frictionless, targeted pleasure. The air-pulse clitoral stimulator is among the most notable stimulators on the market. The device contains a small suction cup on one end that, when placed on the clitoris, sends pulses to the area, which can help vulva owners quickly achieve orgasm.
4. 4. Double-ended dildos: A double-ended dildo can be used by two partners for simultaneous penetration, freeing the hands to explore erogenous zones or achieve a hands-free orgasm. Some double-ended dildos feature a vaginal plug on one end, a “strapless strap-on” that requires the wearer to use their pelvic floor muscles to keep it in place. Partners with different dildo preferences can use a custom double-sided suction cup for a more customizable experience.
5. 5. G-spot vibrators: The G-spot is an area located two to three inches inside the vaginal canal that, when stimulated, can lead to pleasure and sometimes orgasm. A G-spot vibrator has a phallus shape, curving at the tip to target the G-area. This vibrator type is optimal for those who enjoy deep penetration and targets the harder-to-reach C-spot (cervix) or A-spot (anterior fornix), an area located above the G-spot.
6. 6. Strap-on sets: Strap-on dildos are used for pegging and other forms of penetrative sex. Strap-ons feature an adjustable harness with either an attached dildo or a standard o-ring for swapping out sex toys of choice. For those who prefer toys that require fewer adjustments and straps, there are also underwear-style fabric strap-on harnesses.
7. 7. Vibrators: Vibrators are an essential sex toy to stimulate the clitoris and labia during masturbation, foreplay, scissoring, or penetrative sex. There is a range of vibrators, from palm-sized bullet vibrators to small, wearable vibrators, that you can use for stable, continuous stimulation across all erogenous zones. Some vibrators can record preferred vibration patterns for later use, while others come with remote control for touch-free stimulation.
   
8. 8. Wedge pillow: The wedge pillow is a useful sex prop that serves a more functional purpose than most sex toys. The ergonomic wedge-shaped pillow allows for easy access during oral sex and different angles for deeper penetration while using a strap-on.

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