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The 19 Best Sex Toys Of 2026 For Your Next Orgasm
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This might sound dramatic, but I’m forever grateful I live in an age where sex toys are more normalised than ever.
Just think about it: for hundreds of years, men’s pleasure has reigned supreme. And good for them – who doesn’t want to maximise their pleasure in life?
But everyone should have equal opportunity to get off, and unfortunately, the orgasm gap persists in 2026.
We still know criminally little about the female body; I mean, the clitoris has literally just been mapped in the same way as the penis.
Plus, that eight in 10 women need clit stimulation to orgasm is still a little-known fact (they’re not teaching you that in sex ed, are they?!).
But, here to save the day is sex toys. While pleasure devices have been around for millennia (the oldest dildo we know of traces back to around 28,000 years ago), today pleasure devices are readily available everywhere you look.
From drug stores like Boots, to supermarkets like Sainsbury’s and Tesco, you don’t have to go far to find a buzzy bedmate that suits all your needs and desires.
Keep reading to find out our selection of the best sex toys to shop in 2026, as well as how to use them.
What are the types of sex toys?
We get it, shopping for sex toys is kinda overwhelming. There are thousands to choose from, and after a while they can blend into one.
Sex toys fall into a few categories, explains Gigi Engle, a sex and relationships therapist and author of Kink Curious: A Guide to Exploring Your Kinks, Dispelling Shame, and Staying Safe:
- External toys: Vibrators or suction toys for the clitoris, such as bullet vibrators, and palm vibrators.
- Internal toys: These can either be vibrating or non-vibrating, like dildos or G-spot wants.
- Dual stimulation toys: Get you a toy that does both stimulate the external clitoris and internal vaginal structure (or sometimes prostate).
- Anal toys: Can be either vibrating or non-vibrating, like butt plugs, anal beads, and anal dildos.
- Couples’ toys: Designed specifically for shared experiences or partnered play, like double-ended vibrators, double-ended dildos, or toys that sit on the vulva for clitoral stimulation during partnered sex.
How to find the right kind of sex toy for you
If at this point you’re thinking you can’t possibly choose between these toys, don’t worry! There is no ‘right’ answer as to what kind of sex toy to try.
“Sex toys are for pleasure and exploration, there is no hierarchy that makes one better than the other,” Engle explains. “The only thing that makes a sex toy the ‘best’ is if it’s the best for you, and aligns with how your body responds.”
Before buying a sex toy, it can help to experiment to find out what kind of sensations you enjoy. “Figure out what feels good for your body,” Engle recommends.
“Do you prefer external touch, penetration, steady pressure feelings, or lighter touch? This is information that acts as feedback to help you figure out what kind of stimulation is right for you, based on what your body actually responds to. You want something that echoes your body preferences.”
The good news is you don’t need a sex toy to do this – all you need is your fingers, or a partners’ mouth.
But if you want to go all-in with sexperimenting with a toy, there’s no shame in trying out a cheap sex toy. “It’s ok to go cheaper if you’re new to them, because it is about exploration,” Engle explains.
“It can be helpful to have a few different kinds to experiment with. Once you know what you really like, that’s an opportunity to invest in a more luxury brand if that’s your game.”
If you are going to go cheap, though, there are a few important factors to consider when buying a sex toy to make sure it’s safe.
What to consider when buying a sex toy
To make sure your toys are body-safe and easy to use, Engle points to what to consider when buying a sex toy.
Body-safe materials
Medical-grade or body-safe silicone, glass, stainless steel, and ABS plastic are all safe, because they’re non-porous.
“If you have something made of jelly and non-ABS plastic it can be porous and trap bacteria, which can cause yeast infections and BV,” Engle explains.
“These can also contain phthalates, which have been linked to cancer, so you have to be careful with materials.”
Power
While vibrating toys can be battery-powered, Engle says USB rechargeable toys should be favoured. “These come with your own cord and sometimes a carrying case to keep them dry, safe, and make sure they don’t gather dust,” she says.
Rechargeable toys are also better for the planet, and generally, you’ll have a better idea of how much charge is remaining compared to battery-powered toys.
Usability and safety
There are a ton of toys out there, and let’s be honest, some of them aren’t good. Look for toys that have intuitive toys with a range of speeds and settings, Engle advises.
“Around six settings is useful,” she says. “How it feels in your hand and against your body is an important indicator of whether it’s going to be pleasurable for you to use.”
You might also want to consider whether a toy is waterproof, in case you want to use it in the shower, bath, or hot tub (if you’re blessed enough to have one).
Noise
If you live with family or flatmates, noise can be a factor in whether you buy a toy.
“Lots of toys will tell you if they’re going to be quiet,” Engle explains. “A big rumbly wand is going to be quite loud, so it can be helpful to look into that before you get it.”
Smaller toys are generally less noisy, as are those that have a single motor or function.
How I tested the best sex toys
I’ve been testing sex toys for the last four years, so I’m always on the look out for the latest and best sex toys on the market.
I tested each toy for factors such as how easy they were to use, their power, settings, and whether they were waterproof. Some of these toys are new, while others are old reliables.
Best sex toys to shop in 2026
I’ve tested hundreds of sex toys (humble brag) and this is the toy I recommend to people most often. First of all, it’s so stinking’ cute – it comes with its own charging stand that doubles as a mood light. And then there’s the fact that it’s loaded with both suction and vibration power, which is ideal for anyone who’s as wedded to blended orgasms as I am. Plus, it can easily nestle between your legs thanks to the handy V-shape that sits over your clit and vaginal opening simultaneously.
This vibrator is not only as squishy as you could want anything coming into contact with your most intimate parts to be, but thanks to its computer mouse-shape sits perfectly over your vulva so you can go hands- free. You know what that means? Well, it’s your choice of its 12 vibration settings spread out across your whole vulva. If that’s not enough to have you twirling towards pleasure town, we don’t know what will be.
It’s time to write sonnets – or even haikus – to your pleasure. That’s what life is made of, after all! With this vibe, you decide what speed (or should I say pentameter?) you go at, as it’s not only loaded with five vibration speeds, but those push sensors on the side add in an extra buzz if you want to mix it up as you approach climax. And, some housekeeping that sounds boring but isn’t: that round head is detachable, and the toy comes with two extras to switch up the width of the opening that touches your clit, for fully personalised pulses.
When life gives you lemons, you make yourself come. Isn’t that how that saying goes? Whatever, because this cutesy suction toy will make you forget all your troubles in quite literally no time. Both because it’s kind of as subtle as they come – I think you could genuinely mistake this for a lemon – and because it’s powered by 12 intense suction modes that simulate oral sex. Trust me, things are gonna get juicy.
I know what you’re thinking: why TF would I spend £100+ on a vibrator?! But hear me out: it’s 100% worth the money. This is years of sexual satisfaction we’re talking about, and if you’re a fan of oral sex (which, like, who isn’t?) you’ll absolutely adore SONA. She has a curved back, so you have plenty of grip to hang on to the thing as that wide mouth sends 10 sound wave-powered suction modes straight to your C-spot. If that’s not enough to convince you, it can be controlled by the LELO app, which unlocks an extra two modes. That’s luxury.
You wouldn’t think you want a sex toy to be techy, but once you’ve tried the Lovense Mini, you’ll change your mind. This G-spot toy connects to an app that allows you to do a whole host of unimaginable things like customise an unlimited number of vibration patterns, or choose between ones that have been created by other poeple. You can also choose to connect it to adult content, play with your partner or random people through its roulette feature, and even control the vibrations by playing a game.
We hate to give TikTok any extra gravitas, but this sex toy went viral on the platform for a reason. There’s the obvious: the shape is just a bit of fun. Who doesn’t want to receive flowers, especially when they make you come? Plus, the 10 modes of Pleasure Air Technology are enough to make you forget your partner ever existed in the first place. Sorry not sorry!
This might not technically be a toy, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be your new best (bed)mate – especially if you’re looking for a way to boost your sensitivity down there and level up your orgasms. On top of being loaded with squeeze sensor technology, so you don’t have to connect it to an app or any of that kinda nonsense, this pelvic floor trainer vibrates every time you engage properly. That adds a fun incentive to strengthening one of your most abandoned muscles!
Literally no one can tell us they don’t love something that’s two products in one. Unless it’s that minty body wash every straight man seems to have in his shower (yuck). When it’s this mini magic wand on one end and a G-spot vibrator on the other, though, I’d say that’s more than enough to convince anyone to fork out £60. Add to that the oval head being bendable, so you can really hit those sweet spots, and the fact it’s covered in the butteriest silicone you’ve ever felt, and you have yourself a no-brainer.
Let’s just take a second to praise Ann Summers for being the ones to bring the rampant rabbit over to the UK 30 odd years ago. Done it? Okay, now you can exchange that praise into trying out this thrusting rabbit, which solves the issue of both ends of the toy not being able to *quite* hit the spot by rotating to meet your G-spot at your choice of three speeds. Sweet.
You’ve heard of the rabbit; you’ve even heard of the lemon and rose. But what about the kitty cat, or Kit? This bendy toy is versatile as anything, as you can insert the more bulbous end in your vagina or use the ears on the other as a clit or nip stimulator. I’m also a huge fan of the iridescent storage case it comes with, as if it couldn’t get any cuter!
Here’s a totally original thought: if you like it then you should definitely put a ring on it. A cock ring, to be precise. This one from LELO is uber stretchy, to avoid any unfortunate blue ball situations, and that chunky nub on one side vibrates. If you’re not sure what that means, let me spell it out to you: longer, stronger erections for the penis-possessor, and direct clit stimulation for the vulva owner.
I’m on a treacherous mission to get as many penis-having people using sex toys as possible – they’re surprisingly resistant to using pleasure products. But I think once they try a Tenga toy like this one, they’ll change their minds forever. Thanks to its design, it could easily be mistaken for a water bottle or speaker. You’ll forget all cares of discretion when you get inside, though, where it’s lined with orbs of silicone for stimulation unlike anything you’ve ever felt. Switch it on, and you’ll get five vibration modes to tip you over the edge.
Look babe, no hands! If you’ve ever humped a pillow in pursuit of pleasure (no shame) this one’s for you. Pop it down on whatever surface you so choose, and use the remote to switch on its thumping (much better than it sounds, I promise) clit stimulator and vibrating ‘nub’, climb aboard, and ride your way to O-town. Yeehaw!
Sometimes fingers are all you need to get the job done, but other times it can’t hurt to have a little helping hand (literally). If you’re into an unobtrusive situation, this dinky from Satisfyer sits flush against your digits so you’d barely notice it’s there, if it wasn’t for the fact it has 12 vibration modes to hold against your clit, nips, or whatever takes your fancy.
Into penetration? You need a G-spot vibrator, and this one (designed by a sexologist and engineer, wouldn’t you know) has a hooked tip to ensure it’s making maximum contact with your internal pleasure hub. It also makes for a great warm up toy to use on your clit, just saying.
You know that scene in Sex and the City where Samantha single handedly normalised using a neck massager as a vibrator? This wand is basically a replica of said “neck massager”, except unlike it would’ve been at the time, this one is completely rechargeable. It also comes with a soft silicone head, which is needed because of the jackhammer levels of power that emanate from this bad boy. So strong, in fact, that you could actually use this as a massage gun if you wanted (I have).
Everyone needs a bullet at their bedside, but here’s a secret: there are a lot of bad ones out there. This one from Rocks Off admittedly looks like something Paris Hilton would have in her closet, but that’s besides the point. It’s the perfect size for using solo or slipping between you and a partner during sex, and comes set with 10 vibration settings so you can add to your play whatever level of vibes you so desire.
Personally, I could not be more pleased we’ve evolved past the point in human history where every sex toy looks like a badly-made replica of a human body part. Not everyone is into it, and why wouldn’t you want a pretty pink and purple ombre option like this dildo?! You’d be shocked to hear how many dildos I’ve tried, but this one is by far my favourite – the shape, length, and floppiness is perfect if you’re not shy about internal play, but not so extreme it will scare off beginners.
How to use a sex toy
Never used a sex toy before? Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science. But if you need a little advice, these are Engle’s tips for how to use a sex toy:
- Go slow: It’s not about diving in and going haywire, try the lowest setting first to see how that feels, and go from there.
- Lube: Use plenty of water-based lube, which is good for sex toy compatibility. Stay away from silicone lubes if you’re using silicone sex toys, because they can degrade the quality of your toy.
- Explore: Experiment with different kinds of touch, and try to stay connected to your body with lots of deep breathing. It’s not about performing or getting to orgasm necessarily. While must of us want that, it’s about what feels good for you.
- Orgasm will come (pun intended): Even if orgasm doesn’t happen in your first few sessions, it will likely build up after practising with your toy and understanding your body better.
- No pressure: Try to stay relaxed, keep a curious and open mind, and try to discover what works for you. This is about enjoying and enhancement, rather than performing.
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