Before we dive into the best vibrators for men, let us clue you in to one of the best-kept secrets about human sexuality: We’re all much more alike than we are different. Most of us enjoy pleasure and orgasms, for example—and most of us can enjoy vibration, too.
Yep, it’s true: Despite vibrators often being seen as a “for women only” thing, a lot of guys love them, as do people all along the gender spectrum, regardless of anatomy or sexuality. We’ve all got nerve endings in our junk, after all, and the penis and clitoris are formed from the same tissues in utero—so what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, so to speak!
Luckily, the sex toy industry has definitely clued into this fact, and there are more dick-specific vibrators available now than ever before. Here are some of the best vibrators for men on the market—aimed at anyone with a penis—from a grip of our favorite online sex shops.
The Best Vibrators for Men, at a Glance:
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Best Penis Vibrator Overall: Pulse Solo Essential
The “wings” of this vibrator wrap around the shaft of the penis, and can flex to adapt to different dick sizes. It’s got a fantastic motor, serving up deep, powerful vibrations along the bottom side of the shaft and especially onto the sensitive frenulum. The design of this one is such that you can use it while hard or soft, too, which makes it “awesome for folks who are having difficulty around erection,” according to Nicoletta Heidegger, a psychotherapist specializing in sexuality.
Best Vibrating Stroker: Lelo F1S V3
“I recommend this because it’s very advanced,” says Dr. Tara, a sex and relationships coach and a professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton. The two motors in this stroker apply a mix of vibration and suction, for an out-of-this-world sensation befitting of its space-age aesthetic. Most remarkable, however, is its “AI interactive mode,” in which the toy’s sensors detect how you’re moving it and tailor the vibrations accordingly, almost like how a human can read your body language and adjust their technique. Regardless of how you feel about AI, sticking your dick into one is probably a fair bit more interesting than typing prompts into ChatGPT.
Best Long-Distance Vibrating Stroker: Lovense Max 2
If you ever wish you could give up control of your sex toy to a long-distance partner—or even to a random person you meet online; we don’t judge!—you should consider a Bluetooth-compatible option like this stroker. While the F1S (above) might be the winner in terms of vibration strength and sheer luxury, its “teledildonic” capabilities aren’t quite as streamlined as those offered by Lovense, a brand that specializes in this type of toy. The Max 2 is a long-time favorite of mine in my long-distance relationship; I love the tactility of its app, which allows me to control the toy’s vibrations and rhythmic squeezing contractions with a simple swipe of a finger, even from 500 miles away.
Best Vibrator to Combine With a Blowjob: Fun Factory Manta
As the partner of a person with a penis (try saying that five times fast!), this toy is one of my absolute faves on this list, because of how well it combines with blowjobs and handjobs. You can use the toy around the base of a dick while you or your partner stimulates the rest of it, adding some intensity into an already-intense experience. It’s a smart pick for anyone who travels a lot, too, because it’s much more compact than a lot of other options on this list, and even has a travel lock function so it won’t go berserk in your suitcase mid-trek.
Best Vibrating Cock Ring: We-Vibe Pivot
Sex is great as-is, but wouldn’t it be even better with a side order of vibration? This cock ring provides exactly that, for both you and your partner, while also boosting your boner’s hardness by lightly constricting blood flow at the base. I’ve tested 15+ different vibrating cock rings and this is the one I always come back to, so to speak; its powerful motor outperforms most others’, its smooth silicone is soft to the touch, and it can be controlled wirelessly with your phone if you’d rather not have to reach down between your bodies every time you adjust the vibration intensity.
Best Wand Vibrator for Men: Magic Wand Rechargeable Cordless Vibrator
While this is commonly seen as a toy for vulvas, it can be—and is—enjoyed by many people of all genders and anatomies. Why is it so popular? “It’s big and can provide a lot of sensation,” Heidegger explains. Its vibrations are so satisfyingly deep that they feel good on pretty much any erogenous zone, from clits to dicks to taints to nipples. It’d make a great gift for a partner, too, since you’ll both be able to enjoy it, both separately and together. And unlike any other toy on this list, if the Magic Wand Rechargeable dies on you mid-session, you can just plug it in and keep on going, because it’s wired to be useable while charging.
Best Penis-Specific Wand Vibrator: Power Play 7-Function Male Massage Wand
If you’re not concerned with being able to share a wand with partners, you might want one designed specifically for dicks, like this one. “This is a simple ‘male-brator’ that’s very easy to use and great for beginners,” Dr. Tara says. “It’s lightweight, body-safe, and user-friendly.” Its head is shaped to curve around your shaft, so you can hold it on focused areas like the frenulum, or stroke it up and down to stimulate more of your shaft. It’s a good option for travel, too, since it’s smaller than a standard wand and it has a travel lock function.
Best Hands-Free Penis Vibrator: Lovense Gush 2
This innovative vibrator comes with a silicone “band” that you can use to keep the toy securely wrapped around your dick, hands-free. You can also use the band to adjust the tightness just how you like it. It focuses deep, strong vibrations right onto your frenulum and the surrounding area, no stroking or thrusting required. As with other Lovense toys, this one can be controlled via the well-designed Lovense app, so you can create your own vibration patterns, sync up the vibrations with music, or even let a far-away partner take control of the toy.
Best Frenulum-Focused Vibrator: Jett Guybrator Ring
If you love frenulum stimulation, a vibrator designed specifically for that purpose is worth a shot—and this is one of the best and most unique options out there. It features two independently-controllable bullet vibes, one more “treble-y” in tenor and one more “bass-y,” for a titillating sensation that keeps your dick guessing. A silicone sleeve keeps the two vibes pressed firmly right where you need them, hands-free.
Why Use a Vibrator?
If you’re not already convinced, here are some expert-backed reasons that people with penises ought to consider using a vibrator…
Duh. There are lots of nerve endings in your penis (as you’ve no doubt noticed) and vibration is an effective way of stimulating them. “All bodies deserve pleasure,” says Nicoletta Heidegger, a psychotherapist specializing in sexuality.
It can help with so-called “death grip syndrome.”
“When men only use their hands to regularly masturbate, they essentially get used to that one sensation/grip/pressure,” explains Dr. Tara, a sex educator and coach. “Therefore, I’d recommend men using vibrators to switch up their self-pleasure routine.” This may help alleviate issues like delayed ejaculation, especially if you use lube with your vibe to cut down on excess friction and skin irritation.
You can use a vibrator while hard or soft.
Well, most of them, anyway. The stroker-style ones may require an erection for you to penetrate them—but aside from that, a lot of vibes feel great regardless of how your boner may ebb and flow. The effect is so intense that even men with spinal cord injuries can be brought to orgasm with the help of a vibrator, proving definitively that you don’t have to give up on pleasure and orgasms just because of erectile dysfunction, whether chronic or just occasional.
It expands your sexual palate.
Using a vibrator “can help broaden your definition of sex and pleasure beyond just penetration, especially if penetration is not on the table,” Heidegger says—like if your partner suffers from a condition like vaginismus, or just doesn’t like being penetrated. The more you explore other options, the more you learn that sex can be basically whatever you want it to be (as long as you’re both into it, of course!).
It can be gender-affirming.
Some nonbinary and/or transfeminine folks might enjoy using vibrators because they don’t require a stroking or thrusting motion (which could feel dysphoric) and they are commonly associated with femininity and womanhood.
Types of Vibrators for Penises
The sex toy industry is always coming up with wild new product ideas, but as of right now, the main subcategories you’re likely to encounter when shopping for a penis-focused vibrator are as follows:
Picture a Fleshlight, but with a vibrator inside. These can be manually stroked up and down, as the name would suggest—or you can anchor the toy in place with something like a Fleshlight mount and thrust in and out of it for a more sex-like experience.
These go around the base of your dick, applying mild pressure which constricts blood flow and keeps you harder for longer. The addition of vibration can make these toys much more stimulating for you and your partner during anal or vaginal sex, although you can also have a great time using one on your own to enhance masturbation. Some cock rings do double duty and stimulate the balls and/or perineum too, for a more full-bodied sensation.
You might’ve seen classic toys like the Magic Wand being used on vulvas in porn (or even in your own bedroom), but they’re so much more versatile than that: “They actually work really well for penises, especially if you focus on the tip,” says Gigi Engle, a certified sex and relationship psychotherapist and resident intimacy expert at 3Fun. There are some wands which are shaped specifically to curve around the shaft of a dick, or which can be used with stroker-shaped attachments, too.
That super-sensitive spot on the underside of your dick, where the head meets the shaft, is where a lot of nerve endings are concentrated—so some vibrators target that exact spot specifically, for an intense and pinpointed sensation.
Meet the Sex Experts
In addition to my own experiences over 12+ years of reviewing sex toys professionally, I also consulted some seasoned sexperts for their advice on vibes for dicks:
Nicoletta Heidegger, a psychotherapist specializing in sexuality and the host/creator of the Sluts & Scholars podcast.
Gigi Engle, a certified sex and relationship psychotherapist and resident intimacy expert at 3Fun.
Dr. Tara, a sex and relationships coach and a professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton.
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