Vibrators have a very important job – to get you off. But not every vibe is created equal. While there are different types to meet your needs, experts say you should seriously look into adding some remote control vibrators to your arsenal.
“Remote-control vibrators allow you or a partner to adjust the speed and settings of the vibrator without reaching down between your legs,” says sex educator Jess O’Reilly, host of the @SexWithDrJess podcast. And if you plan to use a remote-control vibrator for couples play, you don’t even have to be in the same place when you use it. “Some app-enabled vibrators allow you to play with a partner who is in another room or even on another continent,” O’Reilly points out.
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It can even make your foreplay next-level. Remote-control vibrators “can be a playful and discreet way to start the sex play before you’re even home from a date,” says sex educator Kat Van Kirk. And, if you’re in a long-term relationship or just want to make sure you stay physically connected when you travel, it’s definitely worth looking into one of these.
But knowing you want to try a remote-control vibrator and actually knowing which kind to buy are two totally different things. Here, some of our favourites:
1/ Lelo Lyla 2 Vibrating Egg, R2 300, PassionFruit.co.za
Use this vibrating egg internally or externally and give the remote to your partner – it has a range of up to 35 metres, so they can surprise you from anywhere in the house. There is a discreet motor in the remote so that whoever is operating it can feel what their partner is feeling. Bonus: it’s whisper quiet and waterproof.
2/ Hugo Remote Controlled Prostate Massager, R3 125, Matildas.co.za
If your partner is male, give this prostate massager a go. It has dual motors and six patterns with varying speeds, plus it has two SenseMotion settings for extra sensitivity. Waterproof, with two hours of play in its batteries, it’s perfect for some underwater exploration.
3/ Fifty Shades of Grey Fifty Shades Freed I’ve Got You Love Egg, R1 599, Desir.co.za
This egg features a shapely contour that makes it perfect for either vaginal or anal play and with eight patterns and 12 different speeds, you and your partner can find the setting that works for you. This egg can be operated remotely from up to eight metres away and it’s completely waterproof, so you can enjoy it in the bath, while your partner operates it from the bedroom.
4/ We-Vibe Sync, R3 345, Matildas
Designed to be worn during sex, the We-Vibe Sync provides vibrations to your G-spot and clitoris and won’t move if you change positions. You can even link it to the We-Connect app so you can customise your vibrations and the remote control lets your partner control your pleasure from three metres away.
5/ Lelo Oden 2 Vibrating Cock Ring, R2 899, Desir.co.za
Designed for men to wear during sex, the Oden 2 comes with a SenseMotion wireless remote control that allows you to change vibrations with the tilt of your hand. It’s fully waterproof and has eight different patterns that range from a light vibration to an intense pulse. Beware: once you start, you won’t want to stop.
