Written
By: Jenne
Battery
operated vibrators are the best selling types
of vibes on the market today, basically because
they are generally smaller and therefore more
portable than their electrical sisters. Generarally
though they are neither as durable or offer
such intense vibrations as the electric types
and oftern the quality is not as good..
The
variety of colors, shapes and styles that
the battery operated vibes come in is mind
boggling at best and at worst bewildering.
One thing to bear in mind when choosing a
battery operated vibe is that the bigger the
batery type needed, generally the more intense
the vibrations it will deliver. There of course
expections to this rule and nowadays many
of the smaller vibes are powered by watch
batteries.
So
let's take alook at the various styles and
types of battery operated vibrators that are
available:
Slim line Vibrators 
When people think of sex toys they often pull
up images of the slim line vibes. Ideal for
beginners as they are often cheap but that
in turn means they can be poorly made. Many
are made from hard plastic and the down side
of this material is it can make the vibrator
noisy as the batteries are apt to vibrate
against the plastic caseing. They come in
a huge variety of colors but the style is
always the same.
Realistic
Vibrators 
As the name suggests these are made to look
like the real thing. Some come complete with
veins, ridges and testicles, while others
vaguely resemble the real thing. The better
quality ones are generally made of cyberskin,
which has a remarkably realistic feel to it.
This is another area where you generally pay
for what you get and the more expensive the
vibrator the better the quality and the more
realistic it is likely to be.
G-Spot
Vibrators 
G-Spot vibrators in general have a curved
end, which is designed to stimulate the G-spot
when it's inserted into the vagina. G-spot
vibrators come in all kinds of shapes, widths
and materials, but many womn report that the
harder the material the better the stimulation
they recieve. These vibrators are designed
to be used with the curve facing towards the
stomach as you insert them and can make finding
the g-spot easier, as this is almost impossible
to do for a women who is masturbating solo.
Multi-Purpose
Vibrators 
These are probably the most popular of all
the battery vibes on the market today. As
the name suggests they are designed to stimulate
more than one area of the genitials at a time.
These toys orginated in Japan, and the most
famous one of it's type is probably the Rabbit
Pearl. The infamous rabbit has over the years
mutated into all manner of animals and there
is a vatiatable zoo out there when it comes
to this type of vibes.
One
of the main things to be aware of if you decide
to purchase a multi purpose vibe is that as
always you generally pay for what you get.
The higher the price, generally the better
the quality. Other thing to consider is wether
you are looking for a seperate controller
or one that is built into the base of the
base of the vibe itself, both types exist
as well as ones that have variable speeds,
mutli functions, etc. Some of these vibes
controls are fairly limited in what they can
do, but again the higher the price range generally
the more sophisticated the functions it can
perfom. Some even have a shaft stuffed with
either plastic or metal beads that pop and
swirl at the users command making for a unique
experience.
The
main thing this type of vibe offers the user
is a feeling of penetration and fullness internally,
g-spot stimulation in some models and clitoral
stimulation all at the sametime. Some women
find all three at once too instense, which
is why buying one with a control that seperates
each function can be a good idea.
Egg/Bullet
Vibrators 
Bullet and egg shaped vibrators have been
around for ages and are still one of the most
popular of all vibes brought today. Egg vibes
are generally constructed of hard plastic
and then covered in soft vinyl or jelly, while
bullets are genreally made of plastic and
have ametallic look hence the name. They make
idea beginners vibes as they are versitile
enough to be used either agaisnt the clitoris
or internally. Although they are small in
size they pack a pretty good punch for their
size it has to be said and make ideal travelling
companions. Nowadays there are as with all
vibrators many different types of egg and
bullet vibe, some are designed to simply vibrate,
while others pulse. Another recent development
is their use with dildos, a few manufatuers
have produced dildos that allow you to insert
a bullet vibe into the base which with one
flick of the switch turns the dildo intoa
vibrating pleasure ground of sensations.
Strap-On
Vibrators 
The term strap-on vibrators covers a multitude
of vibrators, the most well known probably
being the Venus butterfly. The basic premise
is these provide hands free vibrations, as
the vibrator, usually a small bullet or egg,
is placed in a silicone or jelly sleeve which
is then attatched to an elastic harness which
holds it snuggly against the clitoris and
allows the wearer to control the intesity
of the vibes via the controller which can
be positioned on the waistband of a skirt
for example. Some of these vibrators even
come with a small protruding nubb which sits
inside the wearer and adds yet another sensation
to the experience.
The
main draw backs with this type of vibe is
the harness although elastic may not hold
the actually vibe against the clitoris and
therefore not provide enough stimulation.
The advantages are they make for great couples
toys as they can be worn during intercourse
which can make for some interesting encounters.
Waterproof
Vibrators 
It used to be that only dildos we considered
safe for water play but nowadays there is
a varitable plethero of waterproof vibes on
the market. They come in a huge variety of
colours, style and designs and many of the
more popular vibes mentioned above and below
are now produced in waterproof versions. Be
sure when you purchase a vibe for water play
that it is labelled as waterproof.
Mini
Massagers 
Probably the most famous of all the mini massagers
is the Rocket Pocket and the Fukouko 9000.
This type of vibrator are much smaller than
their electrical sisters and a lot more portable.
Generally they are small and compact as the
name suggests and are ideal for travelling
with as they can easily fit into a purse or
pocket. There are now mini massagers that
look like tubes of lipsticks and even pens
which makes then desirable to anyone who doesn't
want to be seen carrying a vibrator. Although
small these gems can pack a pretty powerful
vibration.Generally they are designed only
for external stimulation, although there are
a few exceptions to that rule.
Remote
Control Vibrators 
For those who really want a hands free experience
or perhaps their partners to control their
vibrations, the remote controlled vibrators
that are available today offer a whole host
of possibilities. These eliminate the wires
that so often give away the fact that an item
is a vibe and often get in the way of pleasure.
With teh remote control needed no wires, you
can simply slip on the panties that contain
the vibe and hand the remote to your partner.
The
main drawback with this type of vibe is they
can sometimes over heat if used for long periods
of time. My advice is make sure that you are
in constant communication with your parner
if you surrender your pleasure for them.
Conclusions
So as you can see there is likley something
for everyone when it comes to the world of
vibrators, and each day more styles, designs
and materials hit the market as more and more
women want to fell the good vibrations. We
realise that with so many choices actually
deciding which type to buy can seem like an
overwhelming task, which is why we asked Anne
Semans, co-author of the Good Vibrations Guide
To Sex and Sex Toy Tales, the best way to
go about choosing a toy that is right for
you.. You
can read what she had to say HERE
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