If you’ve never heard of panty vibrators, you’re in for a treat. The best panty vibrators (and vibrating panties) slide inside underwear or are built-in, making for delicious, hands-free partner play. We spoke to sex experts and sex educators to answer the biggest questions about these sex toys and break down the very best panty vibes for your (uniquely private) pleasure.
What are panty vibrators and vibrating panties?
In a nutshell: “A panty vibrator is a wearable vibrator that is hidden in the underwear for discreet clitoral stimulation,” says sex therapist and Lovehoney representative, Shamyra Howard, LCSW. “The vibrator is remote-controlled or app-controlled so that you or your partner can have control of the pleasure.”
Vibrating panties, on the other hand, have the mini vibrator, bullet vibrator, or stimulation already sewn into the underwear. While most panty vibes and vibrating panties offer clitoral stimulation, there are models on the market that do even more, notes Rae Chen, sex-and-beauty editor of TheNotice.net: “You can find wearable, insertable G-spot vibrators, dual-stimulation toys, and air-pulse toys too.”
What are the advantages of a pantry vibrator?
One of the biggest benefits of panty vibrators is their discretion and versatility. Because the toys are worn inside your undies, you can use them pretty much anywhere—on a date night and beyond—without a soul knowing. “From the couch to the grocery store to the movie theater, there are endless options for discreet indoor or outdoor play sessions,” says G Stone, certified clinical sexologist and founder of Straight But Not Narrow Ladies.
As most vibrators are app-controlled, it’s easy to give your partner the ability to control them remotely—an excellent way to add new thrills to any long-distance relationship. As Carol Queen, sex educator and staff at Good Vibrations says, panty vibes can also be a smart assistive device for anyone who doesn’t have great hand strength or motor control. Nicely, panty vibrators work as external vibrators sans underwear, too, with various vibration patterns and strengths.
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What should you look for when shopping for panty vibrators?
“Think about the features that are important to you (such as sound, strength, remote control), then shop accordingly,” says Queen. Some questions Howard recommends asking yourself include: Where will you use this toy? Who will you use it with? How important is it that your toy is rechargeable, waterproof, hands-free, and quiet?
If you’re shopping for a panty vibrator (not vibrating panties), consider how the toy attaches to your undies. “Look for options that fasten securely (via magnetic clip) so that they stay in place,” says Stone, emphasizing that you should always opt for 100% body-safe materials.
Then, factor in the toy’s intensities, speeds, texture, and shape. Ensure that it’s wide, narrow, or long enough to align with the circumference of your clit, advises Stone. If you want to pair the panty vibe with tighter clothing, it’s best to avoid “bullet-vibe-lookin’ bulges,” says Queen.
What are the best panty vibrators?
Below, we’ve curated a list of the best panty vibrators (and vibrating panties) as recommended by the experts. You’ll find nice options from retailers and brands like Amazon, We-Vibe, Dame, Lovehoney, and more.
Source: SELF
