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What is silicone? Materials considered to be body safe include 100 percent silicone (some toys that manufacturers bill as silicone are sometimes made from a blend of silicone and other materials, so you should make sure that the toy is actually 100 percent silicone), all types of glass, metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, certain types of treated wood , ceramics, and hard, nonporous plastics such as ABS, lucite, and acrylic.

The clitoral nubbin stays in place pretty well when I leave the vibe still, but, as I mentioned, these vibrations aren't my clit's favorite. Doxy also sells an upgrade model with a silicone head, the Doxy Die Cast , but it's significantly more expensive than the Magic Wand Rechargeable.

With options including large wand-like vibrators and discreet ones that fit in the palm of your hand out there, it can be tough to anticipate which size is going to bring you the most pleasure if you're a first-timer. Nonporous (it will not trap bacteria) and less prone to discoloration, the Rechargeable's silicone head eliminates any previous concerns about phthalates, a plasticizer in the Original's vinyl head.

Silicone toys for adults also have many other plus points when compared with less expensive alternatives. Like any other luxury product, a sex-toy purchase should be well thought out, because when you invest in a sex toy, you're investing in new vibrator personal pleasure,” says Kathryn Catney, who represents the Swedish sex toy brand Lelo.

The futuristic-looking Eroscillator offers stimulation through oscillation rather than vibration, but reviews indicate that it can be hit or miss for people, and the price seems a bit too high. You can also use NiMH rechargeable batteries in most battery powered vibrators as well.

Available only in a muted gray, the palm-sized, teardrop-shaped Vibe has a sort of minimalist appeal, but it does what it does very well: A single button turns the toy off and on and cycles it through three powerful settings, making it ideal for beginners.