If you’ve wanted to play around with penetration, the best dildos can really open you up to a variety of sensations and positions. These sex toys are usually phallic in shape and (sometimes) appearance and almost all can be worn in strap-on harnesses. Wearers can use a dildo to mimic the thrusting motion of a penis during vaginal or anal penetration. I’ve tried many variations over my years as a sex-toy writer—suction-cup dildos that fasten onto shower walls and make masturbation and shower sex hotter; double-ended vibrating dildos that let me and my partner experience penetration; and even beaded options that add new sensations during anal play. To help you find the right dildo for you, I tried dozens myself and spoke to sex educators, sex therapists, and our network of Glamour testers to bring you top-rated picks that won’t disappoint.
Unbound Pogo
Why we love it: Short and slim enough for beginners; great for backdoor-play; affordable; discreet; slightly curved and flexible; harness-compatible; dishwasher-safe
What’s worth considering: Cannot be used with oil- or silicone-based lubes; does not have strong suction
Try if: You want a basic, affordable, medium-size dildo that’s curved to hit the G-spot
Two sex experts we spoke to praised the Pogo suction-cup dildo as a “non-intimidating choice for people who are newer to sex toys,” as Heather Shannon, LCPC, a certified sex therapist and host of the podcast Ask a Sex Therapist, puts it. “It’s a medium-size silicone suction dildo that’s large enough for vaginal penetration and small enough for anal,” she says. The Pogo is harness-compatible and has a shape that’s curved perfectly, making it a G-spot dildo just as much as a P-spot dildo. Its slim, nonrealistic size and colors make it especially accessible for first-timers who are turned off by the more lifelike models.
Best Dual Density: Blush Novelties Neo Elite Glow in The Dark Silicone Cock
Why we love it: Girthy; dual-density for realistic feel; glows in the dark
What’s worth considering: It may feel too wide for some
Try if: Prefer the feeling of a realistic penis (not just the looks)
“Dual-density dildos are a great option for those who might find a typical dildo too hard and stiff, since they are bendable and squeezable,” says Nat DiFrank, MEd, a gender and sexuality educator. The Neo Elite has a rigid interior and a soft, squishy exterior that feels more like the real thing than, say, metal. “It’s a bit longer than average and has a semi-prominent head and a bit of girth for vaginal penetration, so you can really enjoy the feeling of insertion, if you’re into that,” says Shannon. The dildo has a strong suction base and glows in the dark—fun, yes, but also practical for when you dim the lights.
Best Suction Dildo: Lovehoney Slimline Silicone Suction Cup Dildo
Why we love it: Strong suction; very affordable
Try if: You want to use a dildo for masturbation (you can stick it to a hard, flat surface) or during shower sex
This silicone dildo is notable for the strength of its suction (which cannot be said for all dildos—and let me tell you, nothing ruins fun like your dildo popping off the shower wall just as you’re getting going). “When purchasing a suction dildo, you want to make sure that it will stay in place,” says Javay Frye-Nekrasova, MEd, a sex educator and expert at online sex-toy retailer Lovehoney “This is one of my top recommendations for a suction dildo because I have personally put it through the ringer, and it hasn’t budged.” The curved body of the dildo is flexible enough to tease the G-spot or P-spot, and it’s only $20—the cheapest price on our list.
Best Strapless Strap-On: Strap-On-Me Multi-Orgasm Strap-On Dildo
Why we love it: Provides G-spot and clitoral stimulation; multiple vibration modes; can be worn without a harness; remote-controllable; available in three sizes
What’s worth considering: Expensive; not very flexible; takes some getting used to wearing
Try if: You want the experience of triple stimulation (vaginal, clitoral, and anal)
A strapless strap-on is held in place by its wearer’s vaginal muscles, providing hands-free penetration without relying on a harness. This one has three motors that power an arm that massages the G-spot, the toy’s clit-sucking center, and the phallic external arm. “The dildo is adjustable/bendable, designed for strap-on use with the dildo on one side and an egg shape on the other (which works better for dual stimulation than a larger dildo shape on the thruster’s side),” says Indigo Stray Conger, LMFT, an AASECT-certified sex therapist. Because it provides internal sensation to both the wearer and the receiver, this G-spot dildo is an especially popular sex toy for couples without penises.
