Welcome to the titillating—and confusing—world of vibes for beginners!

So…now what.

For your first foray into self-stimulation, knowledge truly is power. Which vibes for beginners will get you off without burning your clit off? Which ones won’t ruin you for all prospective future men? And which ones are sufficient…but not orgasm overkill?

Ooh, ooh baby you’ve come to the right place. But first thing is first…

An Intro to Vibes for Beginners

The first thing you, your vagina and your future orgasms need to know is that not all vibes are the same. Some are designed for couples, and others for lone-ranger play. There’s a difference in materials, stimulation type, intensity, volume, power and more. As a beginner however, you probably just want to know what’s going to get you off without intimidating the pants off of you (even if that is the end goal).

Your first step is to decide what type of vibe for beginners is right for your personal stimulation:

1. Dildos

A dildo is like a vibrator in the same way that a motel is like a hotel. It’s a different set of expectations. A dildo is a do-it-yourself piece that stands still, whereas a vibrator does the majority (if not all) of the work.

2. G-Spot Vibrators

An important decision to make is whether you want an internal or external orgasm. If you prefer internal orgasms that are stimulated via the female g-spot, then a g-spot vibe is the one for you.

3. Clitoral Stimulation

If you’re one of the many women out there who don’t climax from p-in-the-v sex alone then you likely need clitoral stimulation to orgasm. This stimulates the clitoral area only, which makes it a popular tool for couples (as it doesn’t intimidate the man…as much).

4. A Combination

If you can orgasm via both clitoral and g-spot stimulation (or you’re simply greedy and want the best of both orgasmic worlds) then a vibrator with internal and external is the vibrating ticket for you. This type of vibrator comes in a number of models but has two parts, one for the vagina and one for the clit.

Types of Vibes for Beginners

There are a number of non-intimidating vibes for beginners that can get you off on the right foot…err get you started on the right foot:

• ‘The Bullet’ aka ‘The Egg’
Bullets/eggs come in a variety of colours, styles and intensities. They’re very popular with beginners, as they don’t come in intimidating porn-star-sized shapes, and are generally quite cheap; they start at $10. They can be used for internal, clitoral or anal stimulation (although if you use it in the super-fun backdoor be sure to wash it thoroughly after!). They generally come in various speeds and have a control to help you slow down or speed up your orgasm.

• Pocket Rockets and Magic Wands
Pocket rockets are miniature vibes for beginners designed for clitoral stimulation. They are non-intimidating, and the more-expensive varieties ($25+) have multiple functions—which will help sustain your orgasms over the long-term.

• Swirly Vibrators
‘Swirly’ vibrators are those that do a loopty-loop inside your vagina. This internal twisting (via the swirling head) and circling (often with built-in ‘pearls’) inspires deep g-spot based orgasms. Some are simply shaped for g-spot stimulation while others move for g-spot fun time. A word of warning for vibe newbs though: don’t buy one with only super-crazy speeds and intensity or it will leave your vagina a quivering, sobbing mess. Moderation in the beginning is key!

• ‘Rabbit’ Style Vibes for Beginners
Rabbit-style vibes for beginners are generally swirly-style models with a little clitoral stimulator on top—often in the form of an animal, like a rabbit or dolphin. These provide both internal and clitoral stimulation—which may or may not be too much for you as a vibin’ newb. Again, be sure to look for one with settings that you can gradually increase. Some models, if you turn them upside down, can provide both g-spot and anal stimulation.

Final Advice for Vibes for Beginners

We really can’t stress this enough… but look for models with an ‘introductory’ speed, because the full-blown speed could be problematic. Full-blown for a beginner could over stimulate your lady parts—or turn you into a cat-owning, man-refusing recluse.