The smallest, simplest vibrator. A compact cylinder or egg shape, usually 2-4 inches long, designed for precise external stimulation. Most are under €40 and rechargeable via USB.

Best for: Beginners, travel, partner play, targeted clitoral stimulation. The no-learning-curve option.

Not great for: Internal use (too small), people who want broad stimulation or extreme power.

The heavyweight. A large head (2-2.5 inches wide) on a long handle, originally sold as a body massager. Wands deliver the strongest, rumbliest vibration of any toy type. The original Hitachi Magic Wand defined this category.

Best for: People who need strong stimulation, those who find bullets too weak, full-body massage use.

Not great for: Travel (bulky), quiet use (loudest type), internal use (head is too large).

Doesn't vibrate at all. Uses a small nozzle and rapid air pulses to create a suction-like sensation around the clitoris. The Womanizer and Satisfyer popularized this category. The sensation is different from vibration — more focused, less buzzy, and some people find it much more effective.

Best for: People who find vibration numbing or overstimulating, precise clitoral stimulation.

Not great for: Broad stimulation, internal use, people who dislike focused sensation.

A flat, curved vibrator worn inside underwear, often controlled by a remote or phone app. Designed for hands-free clitoral stimulation — either solo or partner-controlled in public. Most are silicone and rechargeable.

Best for: Couples play, discreet public use, hands-free solo sessions.

Not great for: Strong stimulation (motors are small), internal use.

The straight or slightly curved insertable vibrator. Usually 6-8 inches long, tapered or rounded tip, with vibration throughout the shaft. This is what most people picture when they think "vibrator." Versatile — works internally for G-spot stimulation and externally on the clitoris.

Best for: All-purpose use, beginners exploring internal stimulation, G-spot access with a slight curve.

Not great for: Dual stimulation (needs a second toy for that), very focused clitoral work (a bullet is better).

A curved insertable vibrator with an angled or hooked tip designed to press against the front vaginal wall where the G-spot sits. Usually firmer than classic vibrators for targeted pressure. Many have a pronounced ridge or bulb at the tip.

Best for: People who know they respond to G-spot stimulation, targeted internal pressure.

Not great for: Beginners who haven't explored internal stimulation yet, broad external use (the curve makes it awkward).

The dual-stimulation classic. A shaft for internal vibration plus an external arm (the "ears") that sits on the clitoris. Both motors work simultaneously. Made famous by Sex and the City, and still one of the most popular categories today.

Best for: People who want internal and external stimulation at the same time, blended orgasms.

Not great for: Beginners (higher learning curve to position correctly), bodies where the external arm doesn't align — anatomy varies and one-size rabbits don't fit all.

A vibrator with a motorized thrusting or pulsing mechanism that moves the shaft back and forth. Some combine thrusting with vibration, rotation, or heating. Often more mechanical-feeling and intense than standard vibrators.

Best for: People who want a hands-free thrusting sensation, those who find static vibration alone isn't enough.

Not great for: Quiet use (thrusting motors are loud), subtlety, beginners who aren't sure about intensity preferences.

A tapered, flared-base vibrator designed specifically for anal use. The flared base is a safety feature — it prevents the toy from going too far. Smaller and narrower than vaginal vibrators. Many are shaped as vibrating butt plugs for hands-free wear.

Best for: Anal exploration, prostate stimulation, people who want hands-free internal stimulation.

Not great for: Vaginal use (the shape is wrong), people new to anal play who should start with a small non-vibrating plug.

A U-shaped or C-shaped vibrator worn during partnered sex. One arm sits inside against the G-spot, the other sits externally on the clitoris. Designed to add vibration for both partners during intercourse.

Best for: Couples who want clitoral stimulation during penetration, hands-free partner play.

Not great for: Solo use (it's designed around partner anatomy), some positions (can shift during movement).

A tiny vibrator that fits over a fingertip or between two fingers. Adds vibration to manual touch. Mostly used for clitoral stimulation during foreplay or partnered sex.

Best for: Foreplay, partner sex where you want to add vibration without a full-sized toy.

Not great for: Solo sessions (a bullet does the same thing better), internal use.