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Another key facet of using any vibrator is keeping it nice and clean, to avoid bacteria buildup and infection. “For toys with motors, you can use fragrance-free soap and water or toy cleaner,” Eva Sweeney, a sex toy reviewer, educator, and founder of Cripping Up Sex with Eva, previously told Allure. You can spritz the toy with a bit of warm soapy water, or, if it’s waterproof, you can soak it in the sink for a few moments.

Need more convincing to clean up? “Nearly all STIs are capable of being transmitted through sex toys, especially toys that are inserted into the body or make mucosal contact,” Susan Bard, a New York City-based dermatologist, affirmed. Scrub up, sister.

Now that we’ve covered safety protocol, here are additional tips to keep in mind (you’re welcome, newbies):

Experiment with your vibrator’s placement

Though certain designs have their drawbacks, vibrators, overall, are pretty versatile in terms of where you can place them. A G-spot toy usually can’t be used anally, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use their buzzy sensations to massage your erogenous zones. However, due to their usually small size, external vibrators tend to be the best option for placement play. “Some like to tap [external vibrators] back and forth on the glans, clitoral shaft, and labia,” Juliana Hauser, PhD, a Lexington, Kentucky-based marriage and family therapist, previously told Allure.

No matter where you place it, Dr. Hauser suggested beginning with a light touch to get the momentum going. “You can press gently on your vulva and different places along your clitoral system or press more firmly,” she said. “Some areas may prefer or tolerate a firmer touch than others.”

Play with hand motions

Even if your toy is rumbly enough to land on the Richter scale, adding hand motions will enhance your experience. When using an external stimulator, Dr. Hauser suggests moving the vibrator in a circular, vertical back and forth, horizontal side-to-side motion, or a combination of all of the above. As for G-spot vibrators, try experimenting with strokes—fast and hard or gentle and slow, the thrust intensity is literally in the palm of your hands.

Meet the experts

  • Juliana Hauser, PhD, a Lexington, Kentucky-based marriage and family therapist
  • Lyndsey Murray, AASECT-certified Sex Therapist at Relationship Matters Therapy and host of the Sex Positivity: Unfiltered podcast
  • Eva Sweeney, a sex toy reviewer, educator, and founder of Cripping Up Sex with Eva
  • Susan Bard, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City

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