9 Best High-Tech Vibrators to Buy for Your Valentine, Reviewed by our Experts

By LA Weekly Thu., Feb. 9 2012 at 8:00 AM

See more from L.A. Weekly's Sex Issue: "Condoms Suck," "The Swingers' Story: How Two Married People Found True Love While Swapping Partners," "10 Condom Reviews for the Well-Endowed Man," "Twelve Tales of Sexual Mortification," and "UCLA vs. USC Sex Survey 2012: Who's Sluttier?"

As told to L.J. Williamson

A heart-shaped box of chocolates? Sentimental and short-lived -- not to mention fattening. But girls like having nice things, and boys like having girls who have nice things. So why not get your honey a high-tech vibrator?

The Weekly asked a married couple to test-drive some of the latest models. Here's what the missus reported back.

9. We-Vibe 3
Looks like: Like a purple letter U.
High-tech features: Unique and innovative design, made for use by couples during intercourse.
Likes: Small and elegant with a sleek battery charger. Actually stays in the right place all by itself. Brilliant design, a true innovation.
Dislikes: Rubbery coating is like Velcro for dust.
The experience: Our tester's first question upon seeing the We-Vibe 3: "Is this even going to work?" Answer: Yes. Yes. Yes! Oh God, YES! Second question: "How is this going to feel for my partner?" Her answer, after about a minute: Who cares? Just please, please, please don't make it stop.

8. We-Vibe Touch
Looks like: A pointy red tongue
High-tech features: Strong vibration with a rechargeable battery
Likes: Impressively powerful for its size. Tiny and discreet charging base. Waterproof!
Dislikes: Same as above. Partner complained about pointy shape when used in tandem, but no complaints solo.
The experience: Anyone who came up in the days of C cell-powered vibrators will be impressed with the substantial, serious shimmy the compact We-Vibe line delivers. If only cellphones could shake this sensually.

7. We-Vibe Salsa/We-Vibe Tango
Looks like: An OB tampon/a tube of lipstick
High-tech features: Super-strong vibration in a tiny package
Likes: Same as above
Dislikes: None. What's not to like?
The experience: This duo of vibrators differs only in color and shape, with a rounded tip on the Salsa and a slanted one on the Tango. They're each about the size of an index finger -- but if you could do that with your index finger, you wouldn't need a vibrator. Sleek, tiny and almost as powerful as something that plugs into the wall, these sweet little bullet vibes are the perfect size to slip into your pocket, your purse, your strap-on or his ass.

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JanMan

We Vibes are pure quality, but pretty expencive though. That's one of the reasons Doc Johnson vibrators (and dildos ++) are so popular; great design with reasonable prices.

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jryan1385

I have tried many vibrators in my day, but I have 2 favorites (neither listed here). The Hitachi wand can't be beat, it just has so much power and it's concentrated so well in the head. For traveling, I take this product. Small, powerful, and the battery lasts multiples uses. Great product!

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Ariel Jordan

I was happy to see that a few OhMiBod products made it onto this list. My newest purchase is the Naughtibod ( http://blissfulgoodies.com/Naughtibod-Vibrator-Pink/sku-OMB1079?a=artificial_vagina ), which actually hooks into your iPod and vibrates to the rhythm of your playlist. And yes, it is as amazing as it sounds. Beyond that, in the world of hi-tech vibes, it's not only affordable, but also easy to travel with :)

Doc Johnson Products

Great list. I'm glad to see We-Vibe venture into other vibrators besides their original design.

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Marta Jaworska

Why do you list an item that is made of PVC and may contain phthalates? The jury's out on how carcinogenic they are to humans but it's already commonly known they cause bad skin reactions. Rashes, burning sensation, infections - nobody wants that on a Valentine's day.

Just a few thoughts I had after looking at/using these toys.WeVibe 3: My current partner loves this toy, it seems to hit all the right spots for her. There is a downside however. For women who are a bit tighter on the inside we found a lot of lube is required. Its also not great for long sessions, with a partner at least. Having a light chafing sensation on the top of my penis is not a great thing. If your solely in it for her pleasure its just about the perfect hands free vibe.Scary Starfish: I don't see either of us wanting this for a V-Day present. It just screams scary sea monster stuck to your nether regions. Surely a pass for us.i-Ride: This just does not seem like a great valentines day gift, clearly a solo only adventure. If you have a hard time incorporating a partner into the play in somehow a pass in my book. Solo toys are fine, but if you cant use it together on the night you give it, it's not a holiday gift.Oh Mi Bod Freestyle: We have tried Oh mi Bod vibes before, and there great vibes. If your partner likes to listen to music as she plays a great pick. Another option is the Lelo Ina, a really great vibrator with a similar shape. Its clitoral attachment (the "ears") however is a bit firmer. It also has more of a bulbous instead of ridges so its great for hitting the g-spot.N-Joy Pure Wand: Definitely our most used toy. Originally I bought this for myself as a p-spot toy and let me say, out of all the anal toys in my toybox this is hands down my favorite. The smaller end is just perfect for finding the prostate and its weight makes small tapping or rubbing motions super easy. However it has also been the subject of a few spats in our apartment, due to my partner constantly stealing it. The larger end is amazing for hitting her g-spot, its one of the few toys we have that consistently makes her squirt. The best part is its easily sterilizable due to it being solid medical grade stainless steel. It is also not that expensive compared to some of the other luxury toys around here. I bought mine (now ours) for about 80$.Overall a really great article, lots of great toys, and a few not so great. If you are looking for a great toy that you both will love (assuming the male in your relationship likes anal pleasure), or you just want an amazing g-spot toy. Go with the N-Joy Pure Wand. Its amazing.-FC

For some reason it did not space the sections between my post, not sure why. Sorry about that. There is a colon : after the name of each toy I was commenting on. So just look for that to mark a new section.