Buying a vibrator can be tricky without a great recommendation. This week, we discuss why vibrators are still so taboo—and how to pick one you’ll love.

Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba 

Additional Reading: 

• The Best Vibrators
• The 6 Best Personal Lubricants of 2024 
• How to Clean Sex Toys

Products We Recommend: 

• The Classic Wand style: Magic Wand Rechargeable
• The Classic Wand style, but corded: Magic Wand Plus
• Affordable and versatile: Satisfyer Purple Pleasure
• For suction and vibration: Dame Aer
• For precise stimulation: Lelo Dot
• Bianca Recommends: Beast Blender for single serve smoothies

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Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast