A lot of people prefer their G-spot to be touched with fairly firm pressure once they’re turned on, which can be difficult to achieve with fingers or a penis. That’s where vibrators and other penetrative sex toys come in. “Vibrators not only allow for [increased] reach, but many can provide nuanced and consistent stroking sensations, along with a more optimal angle for stimulating the G-spot,” says Megwyn White, a sexologist and director of education for Satisfyer. Point being, a G-spot vibrator is built to hit that specific location really effectively, while giving you (or a partner) plenty of control—and preventing cramped hands.
Why Should I Care About the G-Spot?
If you enjoy G-spot stimulation, then you know the answer. “G-spot stimulation can feel incredible and can lead to very powerful internal orgasms that aren’t just localized to your genitals,” says Zachary Zane, a sex expert for Fun Factory. “You feel the euphoria throughout your entire body.” Since the G-spot is stimulated during intercourse (though usually not as intensely as it would be by a purpose-specific sex toy), G-spot stimulation can make penetrative sex more pleasurable.
For some, it’s an acquired pleasure. Many people report that G-spot stimulation just gives them an annoying “need-to-pee” feeling if they’re not used to it, or if there hasn’t been enough foreplay. “If a person isn’t aroused, touching [the G-spot] won’t necessarily feel sexy,” Queen says. “Don’t stimulate it first to get turned on, unless you already have experience and know this will work for you. Instead, get turned on and then stimulate it.” Getting riled up beforehand can conveniently makes the G-spot easier to find, because for some, it swells up with arousal.
Some people can have G-spot orgasms from G-spot stimulation alone, but most vulva-having people need clitoral stimulation to reach climax. If G-spot stimulation were an over-the-counter drug, the instructions would say that it should be paired with clit stimulation for best results. Even if, as some experts believe, the G-spot is effectively the “underside” of the clitoris, there’s no downside to having double the pleasure, double the fun.
Oh, and heads-up: G-spot vibrators might—might—lead to squirting. “Squirting can occur when the Skene’s glands are stimulated, which are located right next to the G-spot,” White says. “So, G-spot stimulation can also stimulate the glands, which can result in the expulsion of fluid from the vagina, which can occur during an orgasm or on its own.” (No, it’s not urine—it’s closer to prostate fluid.) Not everyone squirts, though—and a lack of squirting doesn’t necessarily mean a lack of pleasure. Don’t put pressure on yourself (or your partner) to squirt; it’ll happen if it happens.
What To Look For in a G-Spot Vibrator
Materials: “When considering what device to choose, make sure to pay attention to the material and look for devices made from nonporous, body-safe materials such as silicone, glass, or metal,” White says. ABS plastic is another common pick. Non-porous materials are easy to clean and don’t cling onto bacteria like their porous counterparts, and also last much longer before needing to be thrown out and replaced. Just remember that you absolutely can’t use silicone lube with silicone toys, because it’ll dissolve the toy’s silicone.
Shape: Often you’ll see an L-shaped or C-shaped curve on G-spot toys, which is what let’s them hit the right location. “A G-spot toy should be fairly firm and have a curve or a protruding end,” Queen says. “It needs to have a design or shape that will allow it to press into the vaginal wall where the glandular tissue is, since [the G-spot is] not just there on the surface inside the vagina.”
Ease of use: “You want a toy that’s light and ergonomic, so it’s easy for you to grip,” Zane says. This is especially important for G-spot toys, because many people enjoy hard, fast thrusting against their G-spot once they’re turned on enough. That’s a lot easier with a toy you can still control with lube-covered fingers.
Water-resistance: Zane suggests looking for toys that are waterproof, as they’re easier to clean and can be used in the shower or bath. Not to mention, you don’t have to worry about ruining them if you accidentally squirt directly onto the charging port.
