

Consider purchasing a vibrator with variable speeds and intensities so you can dial it up or down. Generally, women over 40 might require higher vibration than younger women. When individuals are tested for the capacity to detect vibration on the skin, they vary. It comes down to differences in our physiology.

The plug-in varieties are noisier but more powerful-and never run out of juice when you need it.

In general battery devices are quieter and more discreet, travel well, and may be a better choice for the shy first-time user. You’ll also notice a range in battery operated versus rechargeable devices. A client favorite is the Hitachi Magic Wand, which was empirically tested as having a high vibratory acceleration and has two speeds. In my practice I find that less is more a simple device with variable speeds is good enough. I suggest starting with a simple vibrator without bells and whistles and go from there. The first question you should ask yourself: Are you going to use the device externally (on your clitoris), internally (for penetrating your vagina), or both simultaneously? If you aren't sure, you might start with a vibrator designed for external stimulation.Īs far as selecting a specific vibrator, all commercially available vibrators technically have enough oomph to get the job done. The range and scope of vibrators are enough to make a gal dizzy. There is no shortage of sex toys out there that will make you think you’re having an out-of-body experience. While you certainly don’t need to use a vibrator to make those pleasure pathways light up like the Fourth of July, it’s a great place to start. Unlike men, who seem to avidly discover their own pathways to pleasure through genital self-stimulation, women often have a more difficult time giving themselves permission to figure out exactly what lights up the pleasure pathways in their brain. How amazing is that?!įor women, a successful and rewarding masturbation practice may be even more important than for men, especially when it comes to strengthening the wiring between the genitals and reward centers of the brain. The amazing thing is, we can actually create and strengthen these pathways-you can literally train yourself to have better, stronger orgasms. Experiencing pleasure is an absolute necessity to our health and well-being.
