The 10 Best Sex Toys I Tried This Year

They were responsible for so many amazing orgasms

2020 was the year I learned to have better sex.

I’m not just talking about the kind of sex that makes you come a few times. I’m talking about the kind that replays in your head for days. Sex that makes you feel so alive you have the urge to tell someone about it.

The sex I had this year was great too.

I kept all the things I had already learned about understanding my desires, communicating them, and coming harder while getting fucked. But I also explored a few more kinks and picked up a couple of new tricks.

It’s been fantastic.

But if 2020 was the year that I learned to have better sex, 2021 was the year I learned to masturbate better.

I already knew how to make myself come. I had a few trusty techniques I relied on to give myself quick orgasms.

I could lie on top of a vibrator and grind until it got the job done.

I had a massaging showerhead so I could finish any shower with a happy ending.

I knew how to hold a buzzy sex toy to my clit until I hit my climax.

But that was basically it. Honestly, my jilling sessions were kind of basic.

Writing sex toy reviews changed that.

For one thing, it meant I was masturbating more - lots more. It wasn’t just a hobby anymore. Now it was part of my job.

And I happen to take my work very seriously. I need to get a really good sense of a toy and what it can do before I sit down to write about it. So, I put everything I get to good use. I try them in a few positions, switch through the settings, and see if I can get a few different kinds of orgasms out of it.

Along the way, I learned a few things.

I learned how to make myself come harder. I don’t have to settle for whatever quick climax I can get - I can actually do things to rock my own world.

I learned that masturbating is definitely not a compromise. Yeah, it’s a different experience than having sex. But that doesn’t mean it’s worse. A really good solo experience can be intensely arousing and deeply satisfying.

And I learned that using a good, high-quality sex toy can make a huge difference. The right toy can give you more pleasure, stimulate you in interesting ways, or just be add a lot of extra fun to your playtime.

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That’s why I love reviewing them. Not just because I get to get myself off a bunch, but because I can help other people find the toys they need - the ones that are going to make them come harder, have better sex, and wish they had found them sooner.

And that’s why I decided to share the best toys I reviewed this year. There were a lot of great ones, but these are the ones that blew me away and that I can’t stop recommending.

Snail Vibe

The Snail Vibe is one of the best toys I played with this year. Actually, it’s one of the coolest sex toys I’ve ever tried.

I really didn’t expect it to be. It sort of snuck up on me.

If I’m going to be completely honest, I didn’t try the Snail because I thought it would be amazing. I tried it because I figured it would be fun.

Like, this thing looks ridiculous.

It’s curly. It wobbles a little when you handle it. I wasn’t even sure how it worked when i first took it out of the box.

Still, I was intrigued. Worst case scenario, using it would be a weird experience worth a few giggles.

But nope. No giggles. Just a lot of long, blissful post-orgasmic smiles.

The Snail Vibe works like you wouldn’t believe.

It’s basically a rabbit vibrator, except the clitoral vibrator unfurls while you fuck yourself with the toy. That means it stays right against your clit the whole time, giving it non-stop pleasure.

Your pussy gets fucked. You get internal vibrations. You get all that while enjoying steady clit stimulation. And it all results in powerful blended orgasms.

The Snail Vibe still looks fucking weird. But you forget all about that as soon as you feel how hard it can make you come.

Lelo Sila

A couple of years ago, I was a different woman.

I know that because that’s when I wrote an article about how much I hated clit sucking.

I wrote it out of frustration. I wanted to add a bunch of cute clit suckers to my little sex toy collection, but every time I tried to get off with one it was uncomfortable. It was overstimulating, hard to tolerate, and definitely didn’t blow my mind.

But I don’t give up that easily.

Even though I had sworn off any kind of clit sucking, I decided to give it another try.

And I’m really fucking thankful I did because I was totally missing out.

Clit sucking stimulation is intense, but in a very good way. It’s a different kind of pleasure than you’d get from a vibrator. And the orgasms come hard and fast.

To experience all of those wonderful things and fall in love with clit sucking, I needed the right toy.

It depends on my mood, but most days that toy is the Lelo Sila.

It’s a cute little toy that’s comfortable to hold and super simple to use. It has a wide, soft opening that makes it very easy to position. And it sucks the orgasms right out of you.

I honestly can’t get enough of it and I can’t believe I spent a whole year turning down toys like this.

Dame Aer

The Sila might be the suction toy I use the most, but the Dame Aer is a close second.

The Aer is actually the first suction toy I got off with.

The moment I placed it against my clit, it felt like the toy had taken over my body. It pulled orgasm after orgasm out of me like I was undergoing some kind of super sexy exorcism.

I didn’t know what hit me - I just knew I wanted more of it.

The Aer hasn’t let me down yet. It’s simple and dependable. It does one thing and does it extremely well.

It’s a nice, smooth toy. It’s got a good, soft opening that can be used without a lot of precision.

Basically, everything you’d want whenever you’re in the mood for a multiorgasmic solo session.

California Dreaming Santa Barbara Surfer

The Santa Barbara Surfer is a rabbit vibrator, and that’s really all I expected it to be.

I loved its coloring and the way it looked. I liked the way it felt to the touch. I was expecting a basic but very enjoyable rabbit vibe experience from it.

Then I turned it on and saw the way it moved.

It’s hard to describe, but it sort of wiggles.

The toy vibrates like you’d expect it to. The little rabbit ear is going to tickle your clit while you use it. But it also has ridges that move along the shaft while you use it - like little waves that stimulate you internally.

It looks really fucking cool.

It feels even better.

If you’re a fan of rabbit vibrators, the Surfer is a really fun twist on the basic rabbit design.

Tailz Rainbow Vibrating Pony Tail Anal Plug

I picked this Tailz buttplug because of the tail and I absolutely love it for that.

I’m not a pet player or anything, but there’s something really fun about having a rainbow pony tail sticking out of your butt.

The thing I ended up liking the most about the Tailz plug, though, is what it did inside my butt.

The tail is cute and makes using the toy feel really playful. But the buttplug itself is really fucking fantastic.

It’s got a decent amount of girth, which made it trickier to get in my ass but felt super satisfying once it was in.

It’s got a really good tapered shape that helps you ease that thickness inside you - though it goes in a lot better if you play with something slimmer first.

Tugging on the tail while the plug is inside gives you a nice little jolt of pleasure.

Best of all, it vibrates. And let me tell you, anal vibrations feel fucking amazing.

I planned to use a vibrator while wearing the Tailz, but I didn’t have to - a bit of gentle clit stimulation was all it took to make me come really fucking hard. That’s how good those vibrations are.

And it’s controlled with a close-range remote. I haven’t used it for partnered play yet, but I have a feeling those anal vibrations are going to be even better when someone else is in charge of delivering them.

Party Marty Dildo

I consider the Party Marty my all-purpose dildo.

I’ve got big ones. I’ve got squirting ones. I’ve got one with a retractable foreskin. I’ve got one for anal play. I’ve got some that thrust.

But the Party Marty is the one I reach for when I just want to give myself a good proper fuck.

It’s got a realistic shape, which I love. And the size isn’t intimidating.

It might not feel exactly like a cock, but it’s still quite smooth and nice to the touch.

It’s got a suction cup base, which makes it more versatile.

It’s super cute, too. It’s made of clear silicone with multicolored confetti drops inside it. It reminds me of a cupcake - if you could fuck a cupcake.

Most importantly, it’s soft. That’s something I really look for in a dildo because the more it can bend, the better it conforms to your shape. It can also be used at different angles. And that makes it a really good toy if you ever want to play around with double penetration.

Every girl needs a good dildo. And the Party Marty is a perfect choice.

Ultimate Pleasure

I went looking for a pussy pump but I found something even better.

The Ultimate Pleasure is a toy that does a few different things. But what it does especially well is eat pussy.

I like it a lot as a pump. It cups around your vulva and gives it automatic, intermittent suction. It’s not strong enough to get you super engorged, but it does make you aroused and more senstiive.

It also has a mechanical tongue, and those two features work incredibly well together.

The pump tugs up on your pussy while the tongue laps against it. You’re extra sensitive and getting licked at the same time, which is incredibly pleasurable.

And the insertable handle vibrates so you can also give your G-spot some stimulation. It’s a nice little extra, but I’m not going to lie - it’s not nearly as fun as using the tongue.

Tenga Spinner

I don’t have a cock, so I can’t tell you what it’s like to get pleasured by a stroker.

What I do know is that my husband is a very big fan of them. And the Tenga Spinner is the one he uses most often.

Partly, that’s because of how convenient it is. It’s super easy to clean and has a stand for air drying.

But the biggest reason he can’t stop playing with it is because it feels really fucking good.

Each Spinner has a different internal texture, but all of them seem extremely stimulating.

And the coolest part is that it spins while you stroke. So all those internal bumps and ridges don’t just rub up and down the cock - they twist around it too.

I’m not including it here because it’s one of my husband’s favorite strokers, though. I’m including it because it’s mine.

I love using strokers on him or pulling them out during handjobs. And the Spinner is the one I use the most. It’s a great solo toy and it’s really good for couples too.

It has a cool, squishy texture. It’s comfortable to hold and easy to stroke with. And the extra twist means more stimulation with less effort on my part.

Liberator Wedge and Ramp Combo

There’s deep penetration and then there’s deep penetration with a wedge.

I don’t fully understand the physics of it, but you can genuinely feel the difference. Fucking on top of a wedge was a complete game changer for me.

I’ve tucked pillows under my butt before, and that helps a bit. But a good sex wedge is going to be firm and support your weight a lot better.

It’ll also help you get in a better position for just about any kind of sex.

And yeah, if you’re looking for something that makes it feel like you’re taking a dick deeper, this is it. Using it makes me feel like I’m taking a whole extra inch - and it’s extremely satisfying.

The Liberator Wedge does everything I need it to. But I’m really glad I got the Ramp along with it because that opens up all sorts of different positions, angles, and possibilities.

It also gave me the hardest, most intense, and deepest doggystyle pounding I’ve had in - well, ever.

And because of that, I’m always going to be grateful to have it.

Liberator Esse Tantric Sex Lounger

I love everything I’ve tried by Liberator.

The Ramp and Wedge changed the way I have sex for the better.

I use the Liberator Fascinator Throw or the Fascinator Travel Throw basically any time I have sex or masturbate.

Their Liberator Pulse toy mount is super fun to ride.

And my husband has made some improvements on fixing his death grip by using a Fleshlight with his Liberator On a Mission mount.

So yeah, I’m a huge fan.

Especially since I tried the Liberator Esse.

The Esse is basically a sex chair. It’s made of the same firm but comfortable material they use to make their wedges. And you can configure it a few different ways to get the same effect you would from a good wedge.

Super comfortable sex. Incredibly deep penetration. Good hardcore fun all around.

Except it’s even more versatile than a wedge because you can use it to achieve more positions and more precise angles.

It can even double as your spanking bench. And I’m not into getting throated, but I think it might be a good facefucking spot too.

You could genuinely do all your fucking on the Esse and you wouldn’t miss your bed one bit.

And it’s great as an everyday lounger too, which is good because you can’t tuck the Esse away when you’re done using it. It needs its own spot.

But if you’ve got room for it, it could give you some of the best sex you’ve ever had.

Better Sex, More Satisfying Masturbation, and Lots of Extra Pleasure

I’ve had bad luck with sex toys in the past. I’ve had some decent ones, but I’ve also been through quite a few duds.

Sex toys should help you come harder, make sex more fun, and maybe blow you mind a little. So, it’s super disappointing when you get one that lets you down.

That’s why I’m so happy I discovered so many awesome ones this year.

Believe me, you can definitely go wrong buying sex toys. But not these - they’re all incredibly fun and will give you tons of pleasure.

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