When hundreds of millions of people are staying home and getting a little touchy, it makes sense that clit suction toys are seeing record sales. These vibes suck your clit and the surrounding area, triggering a unique pleasure that mimics oral sex. They’re easy to use and can be enjoyed alone or with a partner, but they’re best used when paired with lube. A toy-compatible lubricant creates a seal between the “mouth” of your clit suction toy and your clitoris, and it can make for a very pleasurable sensation (we recommend #LubeLife’s water-based formula or this one).
Most clit suction toys have an opening that encircles the tip of your clit, but there are a few things you should know before you buy. First, be sure to thoroughly clean your clit suction toy before and after each use. You can do this by removing the mouth, wiping down the inside of the opening with a cotton swab and rinsing off the toy. Be sure to dry it completely before you store it, as bacteria love a damp environment.
If you’re thinking about trying a clit suction toy, we suggest starting out with a smaller model. You want to be sure that it fits your clit and that you can comfortably control the intensity levels. Luckily, most of the clit suction toy options we tested have multiple intensity settings, so you can find the perfect level for you.
We also highly recommend a clit suction toy that has an easy-to-use remote. It’ll save you from having to reach for your phone every time you want to change the setting or turn the toy on or off. Most clit suction toy brands, including our top picks, include one in the package.
This cute suction toy by Lelo wowed our at-home panel for its silky feel and pleasing shape. It has a slim design that fits into the palm of your hand and offers both suction and pulsations. It’s a great choice for beginners, as it’s easy to use and the intensity can be dialed down easily.
Another option from the experts at Womanizer is this toy, which features a slim silicone body with 10 different vibration and suction modes that you can play with separately or together using the remote. Our testers loved that it felt gentle on their clitoris but could also be powerful, so you can build up the intensity to whatever level feels good for you.
This suction toy from sex toy powerhouse Lovehoney looks like a cute lil penguin and has lots of fun features. It combines gentle suction with the toy brand’s pleasure air technology, which envelops your clit in tingling, pulsating air waves. It has a long battery life, plenty of intensity levels and can be used in the shower or tub.