While both the Vesper and Vesper 2 have four vibration

This sex toy was voted best for solo pleasure by our expert

When I removed the Mini from my neck, I could easily hold it between my index and middle finger—I have small hands—and it couldn’t be seen. In fact, the only time the Vesper Mini might become indiscreet is if you play with it in public. That’s why I kept my Mini time behind closed doors, having never been much of an exhibitionist. While both the Vesper and Vesper 2 have four vibration intensities to choose from, the pattern setting on the newer model is now a wave-like sensation as opposed to the original’s pulsing.

The Pom is meant to fit in the palm of the user’s hand (get it?), making it compact and easy to control. The toy can bend for general or targeted clitoral stimulation with a pointed edge that juts out in the top of the toy. This tiny but mighty blob from sexual wellness brand Dame has five intensities and five patterns , laid out in the user manual — which isn’t something I can say about every toy. Finn confessed that the Womanizer isn’t technically a vibrator, but judging from her recommendation and that of many lists, no one cares. “If you’ve read any articles on sex toys recently, you’ve probably heard about ‘suction’-style toys, sex toys that use air pulsation to deliver targeted pleasure,” said Finn.

It took testers a bit of trial and error to get it right, but the app provided a lot of information on how to use the sex toy, plus how to deploy the hands-free feature. One tester loved how much thought went into the app – you can select preset modes, live control, stories, and even let your partner take control from a distance. Just note, some people did find it was a little too large for them, so keep this in mind before shopping. While most suction vibrators are designed with the clitoris in mind, this Womanizer wand delivers pulsating, massaging air pressure to the G-spot. With 12 intensity levels and three vibrational modes, this impressive gadget also features an “afterglow” function that reverts the toy back to its lowest setting for a gentle comedown after an orgasm.

This petite style of vibe vibrator, as its name suggests, is small and shaped like a bullet. These are useful for stimulating any external spot that likes vibration, and can fit into small spaces between bodies, making them ideal for pairing with penetrative sex or using with a dildo or strap-on. Usually these vibes are on the weaker side, because their limited size makes it hard to cram a high-powered motor inside, but there are some exceptions.

Designed for those with a clitoris, the Eva “is held snugly in place by flexible wings that tuck under the labia,” explains Denyer. However, “you can use your hands to press it down for even more power if you like,” advises Weiss. For such a small package, it packs a lot of features with five speeds, three vibration patterns and a fully waterproof design (up to three feet). The unique shape allows you to experiment with different types of stimulation, and the squishy feeling of the silicone makes it more comfortable against your body than a rigid plastic vibrator — trust me. This uses air technology for a suction-like effect, similar to what you may enjoy during oral partner sex.

“You can press gently on your vulva and different places along your clitoral system or press more firmly,” she said. The Womanizer Premium is significantly more expensive than the Classic; we’re not convinced that its added “autopilot” and “smart silence” features are worth an additional $60 or so. The Biird Namii is somewhat large and cumbersome, and its vibrations are weaker than those of similar models we tested.

Passionate about women’s health and fitness, especially in pre/post menopause, she is also a Level 4 PT and holds a professional nutritional qualification. Kim is responsible for rigorously testing everything from cross trainers to smart watches. Quiet, ultra lightweight and suitable for use in the shower and tub, it ticked several boxes for our testers, who said it was straightforward to use. The mini vibrator also comes with a travel pouch, so you can subtly slip into your bag and carry it around with you.