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Let us introduce you to the suction sex toy, sometimes called, ahem, the clit sucker. For decades, if you wanted a toy for the purpose of clitoral stimulation, vibrators were your main option. But then, sometime around 2014, a brand-new category of sex toy burst onto the scene.

Also known by their technical name, “pressure-wave stimulators,” these toys use rhythmic pulses of air to stimulate the clitoris without even directly touching it. The sensation is like a mix between sucking, stroking, and tapping, and can range from mildly titillating to full-on mind-blowing.

Lots of users report that the sensations of sucking toys are different from any they’ve experienced while using vibrators or their hands; some even say these toys give them a different type of orgasm, or make multiple orgasms easier to achieve. Oral sex on the clitoris is great, but sometimes these toys just get you there better (and sometimes faster). This might be because the stimulation is somewhat indirect and delicate compared to that of a vibrator, so it revs you up without overstimulating you as much.

Whatever the reasons, it’s clear that clit suckers have become a highly popular type of sex toy for women—so popular, in fact, that almost every big toy company makes them now. Here are some of the best clitoral suction toys available.

The Best Overall Suction Sex Toy: Womanizer Premium

Womanizer

Premium$199

Lovehoney

This sleek sucker can do it all: it works great solo but is slim enough to fit between bodies effortlessly during sex, it comes with two different interchangeable heads so you can find the right fit for your anatomy, and it has 12 different intensity levels for you to experiment with. The air suction works in tandem with a massager for some truly exceptional sensations. It also has a discreet Smart Silence function so that the Premium is only active when in direct contact with your skin.

The Best Affordable Suction Toy: Satisfyer Pro 2

Satisfyer

Pro 2$70 $50

Amazon

Suction toys can be divisive, with some users finding that they feel like either too much or not enough. So if you’re unsure you’ll like them (or are just on a budget), it makes sense to go with a cheaper one, at least at first. This is one of the best you can get for $50 or less: it’s sturdy, quiet, waterproof, and rechargeable for battery-free fun. The body-safe silicone in the head is soft, and overall, the Pro 2 is great for beginners.

The Most Viral Suction Toy: Bloomgasm The Wild Rose

Bloomgasm

The Wild Rose$59

Babeland

When TikTok users started posting about having their souls sucked out through their clit by a rose-shaped toy, the product in question became a bestseller almost immediately. While it’s quite pretty and (obviously) popular, be aware that this toy is deceptively powerful and might be overwhelming if you’re particularly sensitive.

The Best Super-Stimulating Sucker: Lora DiCarlo Baci

Lora DiCarlo Baci$136

SheVibe

If you tend to need a lot of stimulation to get off—think “big strong wand vibe” or similar—then you might appreciate the turbo-charged power of this clitoral suction stimulator. It’s not the sleekest or daintiest toy out there, but it combines pressure-wave stimulation on the tip of the clit with rumbly vibration against the clitoral shaft, for full-bodied sensations and (in many cases) extra-intense orgasms. This USB-rechargeable toy might be intense for a first-time user, but don’t let that dissuade you from giving it a try.

The Best Suction Toy to Use During Sex: We-Vibe Melt

We-Vibe

Melt$149

WeVibe

This clit sucker was specifically designed to be slim and ergonomic, so you can use it during penetrative sex. The Melt uses patented Pleasure Air, which the brand says surrounds the clitoris with pulsating waves and suction without direct contact. It’s the perfect tool for adding the stimulation you need (or want).

The Best Long-Distance Suction Toy: Satisfyer Curvy 2+

Satisfyer

Curvy 2+$35

Amazon

Connect this toy wirelessly to the Satisfyer app on your phone, text your partner an invitation to control it, and you’re in for a fun night no matter how far apart you are. One end is a suction toy and one end vibrates and can be inserted to hit the G-spot (though you can’t use both functions at the same time), so this is a surprisingly versatile toy for such a modest price tag.

The Best Dual-Stimulation Suction Toy: Lelo Enigma

Lelo

Enigma$199

Lelo

If clit stimulation sometimes isn’t quite enough to get you there on its own, maybe you’d prefer a suction toy with a built-in G-spot vibrator. This one stimulates both spots at once, which can feel so intense that it’s almost shocking.

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Kate Sloan is a sex toy writer for GQ. She has written the books “101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do” and “200 Words to Help You Talk About Sexuality & Gender,” and is a cohost for the podcasts The Dildorks and Question Box. Her writing on sex and relationships... Read moreWriterInstagramRelated Stories for GQSex and Relationships