Suction Masturbators

What are suction and air pulse toys?

Suction toys, sometimes listed as suction masturbators or air pulse stimulators, are designed for external play, mainly on the clitoris. Rather than buzzing against the skin, they form a light seal and deliver rhythmic pulses of air, steady suction, or a flicking and tapping motion, so the feeling is often compared to oral sex rather than to a conventional vibrator. The collection is led by Womanizer, with SHEGASM, Bloomgasm and Wild Rose close behind. If you prefer direct contact, the clitoral vibrators collection covers the more traditional route.

Types of suction and air pulse toys

Air pulse stimulators

Womanizer's Liberty, Next, Premium, Enhance, Vibe and Pleasure Air Pro, along with the Romp Kiss and the Selopa Sure Thing, hover over the clitoris and send waves of air pressure through a soft silicone head without touching it directly.

Rose-shaped suction toys

Rose toys from Wild Rose, Bloomgasm, Secret Kisses, M'lady and Fifty Shades of Grey put the same suction function inside a flower shape. Several pair the rose with a bullet, a thruster or a tongue.

Licking, kissing and tapping toys

The Lickgasm Kiss Me More and Plump, Lovense Fizz, Honey Play Box Bite Me, Nu Sensuelle Trinitii and Loveline Kiss combine suction with a flicking tongue, a kissing mouth or a rhythmic tap.

Dual suction and G-spot toys

The Womanizer Duo and Next Duo, Womanizer Blend, Wild Rose Come Hither, Secret Kisses Rosegasm Twosome and Romp Pulse add an internal arm or shaft to the suction head. They are bulkier but cover both areas at once; the rabbit vibrators and thrusting vibrators collections have more internal options.

Remote and app models

The Svakom Pulse Galaxie works with a remote and a phone app, which lets a partner take over the controls. The Vive Callalily adds breast suction and a tapping G-spot arm to the usual clitoral head.

How to choose a suction toy

Decide whether you want external-only stimulation or a toy that does both, then think about how you like the sensation delivered.

• Sensation style: air pulse feels soft and rhythmic, direct suction is firmer, and licking or tapping adds motion.
• Head size: a smaller mouth is more pinpoint, a wider one more diffuse.
• Intensity range: look for a gentle lowest level so you can ease in, with plenty of headroom above it.
• Extras: an internal arm, a thrusting shaft or app control add size and cost, so only pay for what you will use.
• Noise: compact air pulse toys tend to be the quietest; mechanical tongues and tapping heads can be louder.

How to use and care for suction toys

These toys work by sealing lightly against the skin, so position matters more than pressure.

• Apply a little water-based lubricant around the mouth of the toy to help it seal and glide. Avoid silicone lubricant on silicone toys, as it can damage the surface.
• Start on the lowest setting and move the toy slightly if it feels too direct; a small shift changes the sensation a lot.
• Wash the head and any removable cap in warm water with mild soap after each use, paying attention to the inside of the mouth, and follow the maker's guidance on water exposure.
• Charge before storing and keep the toy away from other silicone items.

Suction toys for beginners, solo play and couples

A small air pulse toy is one of the most approachable first toys because it needs no insertion and works at low intensity. Couples often use a suction toy during intercourse, since the external focus does not get in the way, or hand a remote model to a partner. Pair it with a bullet or a wand massager if you also like broad vibration, and browse the full vibrators range for everything else. Go slowly the first time and stop if anything feels sore.