Maybe you’re a sex toy connoisseur looking for a different sensation besides sex toys that merely vibrate or don’t vibrate and have thoroughly graduated into a world where there’s all sorts of cool, toe-curling and impressive sensations that come from our sex toys — beyond the buzzy and rumbly ones (though we love those too!). The latest all-the-rage toy every maker has in their repertoire is the suction sex toy: the most clit-literate (cliterate!) and deeply entertaining of the commonly found toy designs.
What is a suction vibrator (or, as most of us will call them clitoral stimulator or suction toys) and how does it work? Well, suction toys use the power of air (or sonic waves, in one case) to create a highly stimulating sensation on and around the clitoris. As you may or may not know, the clitoris is a bigger-on-the-inside marvel of biological machinery that people with vulvas have. Research says it has nearly 8,000 nerve endings in that concentrated area. So yeah, it is a fun lil piece of anatomy many of us have and a great target of pleasure for people who like this kind of stimulation — and it deserves all the love we can give.
So the suction toy’s ability to surround the clit and give it a wealth of strong but not abrasive buzzing — which has its place, but sometimes can be too much for this sensitive spot — is part of why they are such a hit. It’s a sensation that comes pretty close to a specific kind of oral sex (think more sucking and less licking action) and, if you’re having more than one clitoral O in a short period of time, they can be great helpers in making sure the overstimulation doesn’t veer into the side of uncomfortable (unless you’re into that, then go off). And, on top of that, they can often be used to stimulate your nipples too, which is a pretty solid two-fer.
These toys are generally on the quiet side, easy to use on yourself or a partner, rechargeable (no cords or plugs other than a USB charger) and a good number of them are waterproof. Because of those features, they should check a lot of the modern “yes please” qualities most people are looking for in a toy. So read on for a selection of some of our favorite little suckers on the market — and we promise you this: They suck in the best possible way.
A version of this article was originally published in 2021.
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The Missy
Image Credit: Girls Get Off The Missy is the bestselling toy from cult-favorite brand Girls Get Off, and shoppers truly cannot get enough of it. With nearly 700 rave reviews, the Missy promises to take you to new heights while still being small and discreet enough to fit in the palm of your hand. “I actually stopped breathing for a bit and I’m 99% sure I saw Jesus for a second,” one reviewer wrote. “Wish me luck finding a boyfriend now ladies.” (PS: Use our exclusive code SHEKNOWS15 to take 15 percent off at checkout! The code works sitewide so feel free to stock up.)
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Lovehoney X ROMP Switch Clitoral Suction Stimulator
Image Credit: Lovehoney Get ready for your new best value vibrator. Seriously, the six-intensity-level Lovehoney X ROMP Switch Clitoral Suction Stimulator can last for over 300 minutes of whisper-quiet suction play before it needs a new battery.
Don’t believe us? Trust the over 1,400 positive reviews from Lovehoney customers who back up the suction toy’s strength and quietness. For only $35, this is an absolute win.
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LELO Enigma
Image Credit: LELO If you want a clitoral stimulator with a side of toe-curling intense penetration to round out your sex toy collection, LELO’s Enigma is the two-fer of your dreams. The sonic clitoral stimulator is just as powerful as its sister Sila but pairs beautifully with the different function of the penetrative insert for a luxe and highly stimulating experience.
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Womanizer Duo 2
Image Credit: Womanizer A suction toy that doubles as a penetration toy, Womanizer Duo 2 does it all. If you kind of want an “everything and the kitchen sink” sex toy experience, this one might be for you, there’s 14 levels of adjustable intensity for both the clitoral and G-spot stimulators and 10 vibration functions.
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Satisfyer Curvy 3+
Image Credit: Amazon A go-to in my toy collection, Curvy 3+ is part of Satisyer’s App-enabled toys that can be controlled by hand or via your phone. Curved, comfortable and quiet, it checks all the boxes for a discreet and devastatingly good bedside companion. And at $39.95 on Amazon, it’s not prohibitively expensive for the value you’re getting.
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LELO Sona 2 Cruise
Image Credit: LELO LELO is always a solid choice when you’re looking to make a high end sex toy investment, they last a long time and have a luxurious feel too them that holds up just as long. Sona 2 Cruise is a great pick if you already know you like the suction sensations. Using their SenSonic technology and super soft body-safe silicone, it’s a high-tech option that absorbs the sonic waves emitted by the toy and send them back to your body in a deep and gentle way.
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The One Rose Clitoral Stimulator
Image Credit: Good Vibes This little vibe is TikTok-famous for a reason. The One Rose features three speeds and seven patterns, so you have plenty of ways to play with its powerful pressure wave technology.
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Womanizer Liberty
Image Credit: Womanizer Womanizer was one of the earliest adopters of the suction model (with their earliest suction toys dropping in 2014), Liberty is a portable (with a sleek carrying case) and totally non-intimidating option that features their Pleasure Air™ Technology for a powerful no-contact massaging sensation.
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LELO Sila
Image Credit: LELO Another sonic toy from the folks at LELO, Sila has a large mouth that is designed to perfectly surround your clitoris (which, you’ll remember, is bigger than you might think) and give you the strong or subtle sensations you’re looking for without having to make direct contact with it. Small, quiet, waterproof and easy to charge, it’s a toy that can easily become a bedside old reliable.
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Womanizer Premium 2
Image Credit: Womanizer Say hello to the newest version of the toy that made a SheKnows editor actually pass out the first time she tried it. The Womanizer Premium 2 is ultra-luxe, dubbed the “Prada of sex toys” by the brand, and features an autopilot function so you never know what’s coming next.
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We-Vibe Melt
Image Credit: We-Vibe Soft, comfortable and simple to use, We-Vibe’s Melt is a great addition to your toy collection if you and your partner like to play together. Like a number of We-Vibe’s high-tech offerings, you can hook your toy up with their We-Connect™ app to control it with your phone (app-play is kind of weird at first but also super cool?) for a bit of added fun. The suction sensation is consistently great and totally quiet for discreet playtime.
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Unbound Puff
Image Credit: Unbound Puff One of my favorite new toys dropped by retailer Unbound in recent years, Puff is absolutely adorable, quiet and pretty dang powerful for its size. With five different settings you never get bored and it shares the same universal charger as the other toys from Unbound, so you won’t waste your me-time wrestling with a bunch of different annoying cords.
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Dame Aer
Image Credit: Dame Aer Dame’s suction vibe Aer is another beautiful entry in their collection of unfairly pretty sex toys. It has the soft mouth, quiet motor (though not the most quiet of the ones I’ve tested) and has five intensity levels and five patterns to offer you a wealth of control over the stimulation you want.
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Womanizer OG
Image Credit: Womanizer New from Womanizer, OG is the first-ever G-spot vibrator to use their air pleasure technology internally. This toy is versatile enough to use as a clitoral stimulator or for the G-spot as-intended delivering blended orgasms with relative ease.
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