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You deserve the best sex toy to treat yourself and your partner. Masturbation plays a big role in your sexual health—it’s even good for your mental and physical health! Your body releases endorphins (hormones that block pain and make you feel good) when you orgasm. Orgasms also help you sleep better, reduce stress, and can strengthen your pelvic and anal muscles. Plus, sex toys and masturbation are an excellent way to be in touch with your body and embrace what gives you pleasure.
When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. Let’s start by saying Clutch has 120 (yes Adult toys, you read that right) setting combinations between its independently functioning internal and external arms. This dual-stimulation vibrator is unlike any other toy we’ve experienced—you don’t need to choose between thrusting and rumbly sensations because this does it all. Essentially, this thing mimics the sensation of penetrative sex and provides external stimulation on the clit or anywhere else you’d like it (the external arm is adjustable for this purpose).
Our favorite palm vibe, the Le Wand Point, has a sleek stainless steel handle and an uber-soft ridged silicone tip. The heavier steel end allows the toy to provide more pressure than an all-silicone option, Finn previously told SELF. Other nice-to-haves include an intuitive button display, a travel lock, and a fully waterproof design (shower sex, anyone?). A Lovehoney bestseller for a reason, Blowmotion’s warming masturbator understands that sticking your junk into a mysterious tube is infinitely more pleasurable when that tube is warm and inviting. The inside of this silicone stroker—which cuts a sleek, unassuming design on the exterior—can heat up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Add some water-based lube to the tube, and you’ll have an experience that’s meant to simulate what I can only describe as a post-blow job handjob on steroids (thanks to the stroker’s six vibration patterns).
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For beginners, there are user-friendly and discreet options that provide a gentle introduction to the world of couple’s toys. Safety is a key consideration, so choosing toys made from body-safe materials and following proper cleaning guidelines is essential. For long-distance relationships, innovative toys that allow for interactive experiences can significantly enhance the emotional and physical connection. Ultimately, the best sex toys for couples are those that align with their individual preferences and relationship dynamics, fostering a deeper, more satisfying bond. Sex toys for couples are designed to enhance intimacy and sexual pleasure between partners.
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We assessed products based on their material, number of settings and speeds, and ultimately, whether they enhanced the partnered sex experience, as opposed to making it more uncomfortable or awkward. Our team also consulted sex experts Johanna Rief, Jenni Skyler, PhD, Hannah Deindorfer sextoystoreshopping, Liz Klinger, Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, Lisa Finn, Deborah Kagan, Dr. Karen Toubi, and Rhiannon John for the story. Before you start shopping, have a candid convo with your partner, says Lisa Finn, a sex educator and marketing director for online sex toy retailers Babeland and Good Vibes.