Clitoral Vibrators are sex toy

Sex toy

A sex toy is an object or device that is primarily used to facilitate human sexual pleasure. The most popular sex toys are designed to resemble human genitals and may be vibrating or non-vibrating...

s designed for stimulating the clitoris

Clitoris

The clitoris is a sexual organ that is present only in female mammals. In humans, the visible button-like portion is located near the anterior junction of the labia minora, above the opening of the urethra and vagina. Unlike the penis, which is homologous to the clitoris, the clitoris does not...

, to achieve sexual pleasure and orgasm

Orgasm

Orgasm is the peak of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, characterized by an intense sensation of pleasure...

. Clitoral vibrators are created for massaging the clitoris, and are not penetrating sex toys, although the shape of some vibrators allows for penetration and the stimulation of inner erogenous zones.

Discretion is often a useful feature for a sex toy, so clitoral vibrators that look like ordinary objects at first glance are also available. Clitoral vibrators have been designed to resemble lipsticks, mobile telephones, sponges, and many other everyday items.

Types

While most vibrators are suitable for clitoral stimulation, there are a few distinct types of vibrator designed exclusively for this purpose:

• Hands-free. Clitoral vibrators of this type can be used to stimulate the clitoris and labia. They are held in place by straps or a harness, freeing the wearer's hands during use. Butterfly strap-ons, vibrating panties, and cock ring
  Cock ring
  A cock ring, or cockring, is a ring that is placed around a man's penis, usually at the base, primarily to slow the flow of blood from the erect penile tissue, thus maintaining erection for a much longer period of time....
  
  s are all examples of hands-free clitoral vibrators.
• Butterfly strap-ons are small sex toys, usually made in the shape of a butterfly, flower or animal. Its adjustable straps are worn on the woman's waist and hips.
• Vibrating panties
  Vibrating panty
  Vibrating panty also known as vibrating thong or vibrating undies is a type of clitoral hands-free vibrator that is used mainly by female users with the purpose to receive sexual stimulation. This sex toy features the conjunction of a female piece of lingerie and a vibrating element inserted...
  
  are a piece of lingerie with a vibrating element attached for intense, localized vibration. They are usually remote controlled, and can be worn discreetly under normal clothing.
• Cock ring
  Cock ring
  A cock ring, or cockring, is a ring that is placed around a man's penis, usually at the base, primarily to slow the flow of blood from the erect penile tissue, thus maintaining erection for a much longer period of time....
  
  s feature a vibrating bullet, to stimulate the clitoris during intercourse. This clitoral vibrator and erection enhancer in one single device is intended for couples' pleasure.
• Manual. Manual vibrators come in a wide variety of designs. Some manual vibrators are powered from wall sockets, such as the Hitachi Magic Wand
  Hitachi Magic Wand
  The Hitachi Magic Wand is an electric, mains-powered vibrating muscle massager, manufactured by well-known Japanese manufacturing firm Hitachi...
  
  . This makes them somewhat less convenient, but generally allows the vibrator to offer more intense stimulation and better durability. At the other end of the spectrum are small battery operated vibrators that can be worn on a finger, which is suited for couples' play.

See also

• Anal vibrator
  Anal vibrator
  An anal vibrator is a sex toy meant for sexual stimulation of the anus. Basically, all anal vibrators have one common feature - they produce a vibrating effect in the rectum for pleasurable sensations....
  
  
• Clitoral pump
  Clitoral pump
  A clitoral pump is a sex toy designed for women's pleasure that is applied to the clitoris and/or labia to create suction and increase blood flow to the genitals...
  
  
• G-spot vibrator
  G-spot vibrator
  A G-Spot vibrator is a sex toy with male and female varieties. The female version of the device is built to massage the G-Spot, a region in the anterior vagina that many women report to be hypersensitive to sexual stimulation and capable of eliciting powerful orgasms...
  
  
• Love egg
  Love egg
  A love egg is a type of sensual vibrator that is egg or bullet shaped that can be completely inserted into the vagina or anus due to their small size. They can also be referred to as egg vibrators or bullet vibrators depending on their shape...
  
  
• Rabbit vibrator
  Rabbit vibrator
  Rabbit vibrator is a vibrating and rotating sex toy made in the shape of a phallus with a clitoral stimulator attached to the shaft. The name of the device is derived from the fact that the clitoral stimulator looks like a pair of rabbit ears...
  
  
• Waterproof vibrator
  Waterproof vibrator
  A waterproof vibrator is a sex toy containing a waterproof mechanism which can be used underwater. The motor, batteries and other parts of this vibrator are enclosed, so underwater use is absolutely safe without the risk of damaging the mechanism or the user.In most cases waterproof vibrators do...