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Type: strapless strap-on | Material: silicone | Modes: 10 | Waterproof: yes | Battery: 1 hour | Lube compatibility: water-based
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use a remote-controlled vibrator?
Jess O’Reilly, PhD, a Toronto-based sexologist, says remote control sex toys are some of the most versatile vibrators on the market for their ability to facilitate playfulness. “Not only does a remote control vibe allow you to weave eroticism throughout your day, but it often inspires you to flirt, tease, build anticipation, and be more creative,” she says.
One reason a lot of people use remote-controlled vibrators is for teasing one another in public. We won’t advise you to do anything that could get you in real trouble, but arousing your partner with a remote-control vibrator while you’re dancing at a club or on the way home from dinner? We support it. Just keep things safe and tasteful!
These toys aren’t just for public play though. You can also use them at home to explore new elements of your sexuality. If you like the idea of being submissive in your sex life, then imagining putting a vibrator up against your most sensitive spots and handing the controller to your partner is thrilling. If you like being dominant in the bedroom, the idea of teasing your partner, gradually increasing the vibrations until they’re nearly there, then turning them back down again, feeling as though you’re completely in control of their climax is also a turn-on.
How to play with a remote-controlled vibrator
Like most sex toys, you can use many of these sensual gadgets on a variety of erogenous zones. Dr. O’Reilly explains that even if the vibrator is designed for a specific part of your pleasure system, you don’t need to limit its focus to just one area. “A clitoral panty vibe can be used against the vulva, along the perineum, around the nipples, across the balls, or up and down the shaft of a penis,” she says. However, if a toy is made specifically for external use, don’t try to insert it in any of your or your partner’s holes. Doing so could potentially lead to injury and a mood-killing trip to the hospital.
If you’d like to experiment with some kinky BDSM play, Dr. O’Reilly recommends taking turns controlling the remote. “You’ll both get the chance to tease and enjoy the thrill of anticipation,” she says. “With all the options for vibration patterns and intensities, you’ll always have something new to discover.” Dr. O’Reilly also notes that these toys are a game-changer for long-distance couples since many can be controlled via apps, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. “With permission, you can allow your lover to connect to your toy from anywhere in the world,” she says. Long-distance sex anywhere? Yes, please.
