For more of the Cut’s favorite fashion, beauty, and home finds, sign up for the weekly Cut Shop newsletter.
The Cut Shop team does it all, y’all. Last week, we brought you the best Amazon Prime Day deals; this week, we’re sharing our favorite sex toys. To find them, we combed through brutally honest Amazon reviews and sought the guidance of two experts: Polly Rodriguez and Penda N’diaye.
Rodriguez is the founder of the online sex shop Unbound and N’diaye is the host of a podcast, Pro Hoe, where she speaks with creative types about self-pleasure, Black sexual wellness, and sexual identities. She also organizes sponsored community events that create a safe space to discuss sexual experiences and trauma.
Read on for their recommendations of the best sex toys for every scenario, whether you’re looking for a wand vibrator, a comfortable pillow, entry-level butt plugs, or under-bed restraints.
Update on July 14, 2025: Updated prices and checked stock for all products.
So you’re looking for the best sex toys?
➼ FAQs
➼ Our top picks
➼ More tried-and-true options
➼ Our experts
Our top picks
The Most-Reviewed Vibrator
Satisfyer Pro 2 Air-Pulse Clitoral Stimulator
Type: Air-suction | Material: Body-friendly silicone, ABS | Speed: 11 different pressure waves | Run time: Up to 30 minutes
With 69 percent of the 59,000-plus reviews being positive (we’re talking five stars), it’s no secret that the Satisfyer Pro 2 is a best seller. For under $40, it provides 11 intensity settings that simulate the sensations you feel during oral sex. Seriously, don’t add this to your cart until you read the reviews. They are hilarious and will convince you you’re making a great purchase.
The Best for Long-Distance Fun
Lovense Nora Bluetooth Remote-Control Rabbit Vibrator
Type: Vibrator | Material: Silicone | Run time: 2.5 hours
This rabbit vibrator can be controlled through an app so you (or your partner!) can adjust the vibration and rotation levels from anywhere. It also has flexible, wide arms to pleasure a variety of body types. This is a must for long-distance couples.
The Best G-spot Vibrator
LELO Soraya 2
Type: Vibrator | Material: Silicone | Speed: 12 pleasure settings | Run time: Up to 4 hours
This vibrator was recommended by Penda N’diaye. It can be used solo or with a partner. There are 12 pleasure settings (or vibration modes) — from a low-and-slow rumble to sheet-gripping pulsations. It’s also waterproof and designed to unlock both the G-spot and clitoral orgasm.
The Discreet Curved One
Maude Spot
Type: Platinum-grade silicon | Material: Silicone | Speed: 5 pleasure settings | Run time: 2 hours
You probably didn’t know you needed a curved vibrator until now. Designed for G-spot or P-spot stimulation, this sleek toy is aptly named with its “discreet” minimal design. Controlled by a sole button, you can experiment with the vibrator’s five pleasure settings featuring different speeds and movement patterns to further heighten your sexual experience.
The One That’s Tiny But Mighty
We-Vibe Touch X Rechargeable Clitoral Vibrator
Type: Vibrator | Material: Silicone | Speed: 7 patterns and 8 intensity levels | Run time: 120 minutes
Don’t be fooled by the compact size of the We-Vibe Touch vibrator. Each of its eight low and steady vibration settings is just as strong as a full-size vibrator’s. Plus, its sculpted design allows you to massage and explore yourself.
The Best Hands-Free Sex Toy for Couples
Hot Octopuss Pulse Duo With Remote Control
Type: Stroker | Material: Silicone | Speed: 6 vibration patterns | Run time: Up to 1 hour
This toy isn’t cheap, but intense hands-free orgasms are arguably priceless. While the Hot Octopuss stroker works for solo play, reviewers love using it as fun partner play, thanks to a remote control that allows one person to determine just how slow and steady to take things.
More tried-and-true options
The Toy That Feels Real
Womanizer Liberty 2
Type: Suction | Speed: 6 levels | Run time: 120 minutes
“If you’re looking to explore deeper clitoral stimulation, opt for this vibrator,” says N’diaye. “It provides pulsations and gentle bursts of air on a person’s genitals to emulate oral sex. This toy basically does all of the work sans tongue or fingers. Perfect for solo play and sex with a partner.”
The Best Lube
Aloe Cadabra Natural Personal Lube
Type: Lube |Size: 2.5 fluid ounces | Key ingredients: Aloe
When looking for a good lubricant, Rodriguez suggests looking for one that’s free of parabens and uses a water-based formula, so that it doesn’t degrade any silicone toys.“If you’re someone who gets a lot of yeast infections, it’s good to make sure that there’s no glycerin, which is just sugar,” she adds. This one fits the bill, plus it’s made with 95 percent organic aloe vera. Reviewers love it, including plenty of people who say other lubes never worked for them.
The Cult-Classic Vibrator
Vibratex Magic Wand Rechargeable
Type: Vibrator | Material: Silicone | Speed: 8 modes | Run time: Up to 3 hours
The Magic Wand is largely regarded as the best wand-style vibrator out there, as evidenced by over 3,000 glowing Amazon reviews. Wand vibrators, Rodriguez notes, are often really big, which works to their advantage. “The more space you have, the stronger the motor can be, which allows for stronger rumbling vibration. When you condense a motor, it has a higher frequency and so the vibration is a little bit more buzzy,” she explains.
The Other Cult-Classic
Le Wand Petite
Type: Vibrator | Material: Silicone | Speed: 10 intensity levels, 6 vibration patterns | Run time: 2 hours
This wand is prettier than the iconic Magic Wand — and a lot less intimidating. It’s ideal for people who are new to the world of sex toys because it’s cordless, lightweight, and flexible. The round shape is designed to stimulate a large surface area, which means less work for you.
The Sleek One
Maude Vibe
Type: Vibrator | Material: Body-safe silicone | Speed: 3 | Run time: 1.5 hours
Is it a vibrator or is it décor? Maude’s Vibe is so sleek that if you leave yours out in plain sight, nobody would know. However, don’t make it a habit. Hygiene comes first!
The Best Sex Dice
Dalliance Adult Upscale Sex Dice
Type: Dice | Options: 60 foreplay situations and 24 different sex positions
If you’re looking to get creative, this dice set is just the thing. By combining the 6-, 10-, and 12-sided dice in pairs, you can generate 60 foreplay situations and 24 different sex positions. The set even comes with a booklet of illustrations, instructions, and tips to help you make the most of the positions you and your partner roll.
The Best Restraints
Utimi Fetish Under Bed Restraint Kit
Type: Restraints | Material: Nylon, plastic, stainless steel, plush, ribbon, satin, PVC, PU
For those who are looking to explore restraints, these are ranked highly. With wrist cuffs, ankle cuffs, and under-bed straps, this set includes all the basics. The straps are easily adjusted and the cuffs are padded, which ensures a safe and comfortable experience.
The Best Vibrator for Newbies
Unbound Bender
Type: Massager | Material: Silicone and quartz | Speed: 10 | Run time: Up to 2 hours
If you’re not sure what you want, this Unbound product is a good place to start. “This new and improved toy has an extended battery life and is flexible enough to reach your G-spot, or lay flat for external stimulation. You choose!” says N’diaye.
The Best External Vibrator
SVAKOM Echo Violet
Type: Vibrator and massager | Material: Silicone | Speed: 5 | Run time: 1 hour
The Svakom Echo Violet is small, quiet, and discreet, but reviewers say it’s still powerful enough to get the job done. You can press the up or down arrows on the device’s surface to increase or decrease the intensity of vibration, and it’s cordless, too. Just charge it in an outlet.
“Often, design is an afterthought,” Rodriguez says about more traditional sex toys. But if the future of these products seems minimalist, it’s in part because it allows people to bring their own fantasy into their sessions. As Rodriguez explains, “It’s really important to give people the opportunity to define what is sexy for themselves.”
The Best Butt-Plug Set
Hisionlee Sex Toy Anal Plug Set
Type: Butt plug | Material: Silicone | Sizes: 4
Reviewers love the fact that this set comes with four different sizes. It’s good for beginners because it allows you the freedom to choose what best pleases you or your partner. (We’ve rounded up other butt-plug suggestions over here.)
The Best Vibrating Butt Plug
Corkscrew Vibrating Butt Plug by Honey Adult Play
Type: Butt plug | Material: Silicone | Run time: 1.5 hour
This battery-powered vibrating anal plug is totally waterproof as well as latex-free. Reviewers say its size and spiral design makes it great for beginners, and love that it comes with an extra, removable bullet vibrator.
The Best Sex Pillow
Brentwood Home Zuma Therapeutic Foam Bed Wedge Pillow
Type: Pillow | Material: Foam and cover is made out of Bamboo-derived rayon 4-way stretch knit
This product isn’t directly marketed as a pillow for sex, but as reviewers have noticed, it’s fantastic to use with certain sex positions and stimulate the G-spot. It also has a washable, removable cover for easy cleanup.
Another Pillow Option
Dame Pillo
Type: Pillow | Material: Polyurethane foam, 100 percent cotton outer shell, and nylon water-resistant inner liner
One can never have enough pillows. While the above isn’t directly marketed for sex, this one is. While it may look like a regular pillow, this one has a bit of an edge (literally), which makes adjusting it much easier. No need to fold or crunch your regular pillow to achieve maximum pleasure.
The Best One for Clitoral Stimulation
Zumio X
Type: Massager | Material: Metal, ABS plastic, silicone, and thermoplastic | Speed: 8 | Run time: 2 hours
If you’re looking for a non-penetrative vibrator that will still do the trick, the Zumio X is your best bet. Its small tip provides precise stimulation, while its long and sturdy handle allows you to control your experience. After it’s fully charged, it provides around four hours of usage.
The Best Spanking Paddle
Utimi SM Spanking Leather Sexual Wide Paddle
Type: Paddle | Material: Soft leather
This leather paddle is small, but still packs a satisfying punch, reviewers say. They also rave about the control they have with this product — it’s not too large and unwieldy. And at just $10, the price can’t be beat.
The Best Vibrator for Sensitive People
Dame Fin
Type: Vibrator | Material: Silicone | Speed: 3 | Run time: 1.5 hour
When Strategist testers tried the Fin, they found that the product worked best as an accessory while having sex with another person. Its small motor means it has a lower-power vibration, which might be nice for people who are especially sensitive.
A Vibrator With a Unique Shape
Rose Toy
Type: Suction | Material: Silicone | Speed: 10 | Run time: 65 minutes
The Rose Toy is cute and easy. It is a clitoral suction cup that passes for a piece of art while charging in your next to your nightstand. You can play around with all ten modes or just stick to the post powerful one. One reviewer said that it was easy to use and charge. And also said it was great for nipple stimulation. “ If you’re on the fence about getting it, just get it. You won’t be disappointed.”
The Best Pleasure Sleeve
FTM Pitstop Shotpocket
Type: Pleasure sleeve | Material: Platinum cure silicon
The Shotpocket was designed especially for trans men and other trans folk who “have experienced growth downstairs from the use of testosterone,” the brand’s founder told Unbound. It uses suction to create sensation and is made from medical-grade silicone.
The sex-toy industry as a whole, Rodriguez noted, “needs to develop more products that cater to all different anatomies and gender identities. Part of that is finding the resources and money to develop those products. A lot of them don’t exist and they should, so that all people feel included in this conversation.”
The Best Massage Oil
Kama Sutra Massage Oil Candle
Type: Candle | Size: 6 fluid ounces
“Massage candles are a really great way to try something new that often isn’t intimidating to people,” Rodriguez explains. Soy-based candles burn at a lower temperature so you don’t hurt yourself or someone else while giving a massage; the design of the Kama Sutra tin also features a pour spout for no-mess drizzling.
The Best Vibrator for Couples
Phanxy Couples Clitoral and G-Spot Vibrator
Type: Vibrator | Material: Silicone | Speed: 9 | Run time: 90 minutes
Since most couples’ toys have Bluetooth, a remote control, or some kind of shtick, they can be hard to come by at a reasonable price — and that’s exactly why reviewers love the Phanxy. The soft silicone body feels premium, while the remote control gets the tech you need without the risk of dropping out with a bad connection. If that isn’t enough, one Amazon reviewer said that once his wife got the toy in a comfortable place, he turned it on and “the earth moved.”
FAQs
Our experts: