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April 3, 2015 7:52 AM Subscribe
Help us choose a toy for my wife. Snowflake details inside...
After many years of yeoman service, our one and only toy (a moderately-sized jelly vibe named Buzz) has died a good death. Buzz buzzes no more. So, we'd like to get a replacement, but the selections today are pretty overwhelming. And it has to meet a few requirements.
We've read all the many previous Asks for toy recommendations and, while pretty comprehensive, the toys that seem to be recommended the most highly are also highly expensive. As much as we'd love to have a Lelo device, we can't spend three-figures on a toy. We can't spend high two-figures, either.
Our purchasing parameters are:
• Must be available on Amazon.
• We'd prefer silicone. Jelly is ok, too.
• She'd like to get a rabbit, or something similar, this time. At least something that also provides good stimulation to her clit.
• Here's the biggest snowflake...It has to cost under $35. I know, I know. Cheapskates. The reason for this requirement is that we will be burning the balance of an Amazon gift card on this. As much as she likes having a toy, money is tight and without the gift card we would sadly, simply go toyless. She will have to soldier on with buzzless Buzz.
We know that, at that price-point, the quality isn't going to be anywhere near a three-figure Lelo toy, and that's why I'm posting this Ask. I figure, if anyone has the shopping savvy for cost-effective sex toys, it's my fellow MeFites.
Thank you all!
After many years of yeoman service, our one and only toy (a moderately-sized jelly vibe named Buzz) has died a good death. Buzz buzzes no more. So, we'd like to get a replacement, but the selections today are pretty overwhelming. And it has to meet a few requirements.
We've read all the many previous Asks for toy recommendations and, while pretty comprehensive, the toys that seem to be recommended the most highly are also highly expensive. As much as we'd love to have a Lelo device, we can't spend three-figures on a toy. We can't spend high two-figures, either.
Our purchasing parameters are:
• Must be available on Amazon.
• We'd prefer silicone. Jelly is ok, too.
• She'd like to get a rabbit, or something similar, this time. At least something that also provides good stimulation to her clit.
• Here's the biggest snowflake...It has to cost under $35. I know, I know. Cheapskates. The reason for this requirement is that we will be burning the balance of an Amazon gift card on this. As much as she likes having a toy, money is tight and without the gift card we would sadly, simply go toyless. She will have to soldier on with buzzless Buzz.
We know that, at that price-point, the quality isn't going to be anywhere near a three-figure Lelo toy, and that's why I'm posting this Ask. I figure, if anyone has the shopping savvy for cost-effective sex toys, it's my fellow MeFites.
Thank you all!
Hello,
I searched for you on Amazon. With $35 you can get an high quality vibrator. I found one at 25 bucks, very classy, silicone. Search for: Adams Gentleman Vibrator.
Bye
MrJoe
posted by MrJoe at 8:28 AM on April 3, 2015
I searched for you on Amazon. With $35 you can get an high quality vibrator. I found one at 25 bucks, very classy, silicone. Search for: Adams Gentleman Vibrator.
Bye
MrJoe
posted by MrJoe at 8:28 AM on April 3, 2015
To be more specific, there's this one which I've been enjoying lately. 3 dollars plus 3 for shipping. This one, turned out I didn't care for as much, but it only cost 13 dollars with free shipping. You get the idea. If it's not supposed to be a surprise, why not look at them online together?
posted by tomboko at 8:46 AM on April 3, 2015
posted by tomboko at 8:46 AM on April 3, 2015
I can personally vouch for this one. It's got the heavy feel of something expensive and gets the job done. And is conveniently listed for $34.66 which is so perfect for your budget requirement it might as well be fate!
posted by I'm just here to talk about my vulva at 8:53 AM on April 3, 2015
posted by I'm just here to talk about my vulva at 8:53 AM on April 3, 2015
The Pocket Rocket has the best vibration strength to cost ratio in my opinion. It's primarily for clit stimulation, so not ideal if she really likes insertables, but do consider it. I've seen it cheaper than this.
posted by metasarah at 9:03 AM on April 3, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by metasarah at 9:03 AM on April 3, 2015 [2 favorites]
I was going to recommend the Rocks Off 120mm bullet, with the caveat that it's not a bunny (but it is great for clitoral stimulation), but it turns out they've got a bunny bundle within your price range on Amazon at the moment.
I can't vouch for the bunny attachment, as I've never used it, but the RO-120 is one of my favourite vibrators of all time, and I'm really sad that mine died. The only thing I've used that's more powerful is the Hitachi magic wand, and that's a big mains-powered beast. The RO-120 is slightly smaller than the average dick-imitation-sized toy, but it packs a big punch and, with the bunny adaptor, might suit your needs. Plus you've got the option to use the toy in other settings without the bunny attachment, which gives more flexibility than a regular bunny toy.
posted by terretu at 9:04 AM on April 3, 2015
I can't vouch for the bunny attachment, as I've never used it, but the RO-120 is one of my favourite vibrators of all time, and I'm really sad that mine died. The only thing I've used that's more powerful is the Hitachi magic wand, and that's a big mains-powered beast. The RO-120 is slightly smaller than the average dick-imitation-sized toy, but it packs a big punch and, with the bunny adaptor, might suit your needs. Plus you've got the option to use the toy in other settings without the bunny attachment, which gives more flexibility than a regular bunny toy.
posted by terretu at 9:04 AM on April 3, 2015
Also not a rabbit, but Wahl massagers are cheap and powerful. They're loud, clunky, and intense in the way a Hitachi magic wand is.
posted by Akhu at 9:27 AM on April 3, 2015
posted by Akhu at 9:27 AM on April 3, 2015
Have you read Hey, Epiphora at all? Sex toy reviews and goes into detail about them.
posted by geek anachronism at 2:03 PM on April 3, 2015
posted by geek anachronism at 2:03 PM on April 3, 2015
So, The Sweethome recently did a review of vibrators that includes price as a consideration.
posted by asperity at 4:39 PM on April 3, 2015
posted by asperity at 4:39 PM on April 3, 2015
I used to work for an online sex toy retailer and this silicone rabbit, currently under $20 on Amazon in various colors, was one of our best budget sellers. It's got a nice range of speeds.
That still leaves you with a few bucks to get a simple, versatile vibrating bullet or a pocket rocket, too! (BTW don't ever pay more than ~$10 for a pocket rocket, they all break).
posted by rhiannonstone at 6:50 PM on April 8, 2015
That still leaves you with a few bucks to get a simple, versatile vibrating bullet or a pocket rocket, too! (BTW don't ever pay more than ~$10 for a pocket rocket, they all break).
posted by rhiannonstone at 6:50 PM on April 8, 2015
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* I'm sure Buzz was a good soldier, but toys should have friends! (Variety is nice.)
posted by tomboko at 8:22 AM on April 3, 2015