The vibrations are intense and rumbly; we found the level 5

Crave Vesper Mini Review: The Discreet Vibrator

Kate Sloan is a writer specializing in sex and kink, who has reviewed hundreds of sex toys in over a decade on the sex beat. She is the author of the books 101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do and 200 Words to Help You Talk About Sexuality & Gender, and cohosts the podcasts The Dildorks and Question Box. “This was the first grinding toy I tried and the one I’d recommend most for strap-on play,” Sparks says. This toy slips over the base of a dildo to provide a little extra padding and stimulation for the person wearing the harness during strap-on sex.

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Spray-on toy cleanser can be useful for toys that you cannot submerge. The vibrations are intense and rumbly; we found the level 5 setting to be akin to level 2 on our top pick, the Magic Wand Rechargeable. The Purple Pleasure may not satisfy you if you’re accustomed to reaching orgasm at the Magic Wand’s highest levels, but it packs quite a punch for its small size, and our testers easily achieved orgasm while using it. This toy is an excellent option for those who are fans of the Magic Wand Original and wish to upgrade to a silicone head and more vibration settings but don’t mind keeping the cord. The Plus version typically costs only $10 more than the Original model.

I also asked some experts about their favorite grinders and how they like to use them. “[Grinding toys are] perfect if you’re playing solo and want to keep things hands-free,” Madison says. Strap-on sex often benefits from the addition of a grinder, too, especially the kind that fits behind the dildo base in a harness to provide some extra stimulation and cushioning. Anyone of any gender or sexuality can use suction toys, but this one is a standout for LGBTQ+ couples in particular—or cis-het couples interested in anal play and pegging.

The build quality receives mixed feedback, with some describing it as sturdy while others find it weak, and customers consider it well worth the price. Customers disagree on the ease of use, with some finding it easy to manage with one hand while others say it’s hard to handle. At its price point, the Enigma Double Sonic is certainly an investment.