The bestselling sex toys Australians are buying right now
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WORDS BY JACKIE ZHOU
For all types of pleasure.
Whether you’re new to the world of sex toys or just looking for something to spice up your life, I think we can all agree that sometimes, buying sex toys can feel a little overwhelming. From butt plugs to clit suckers, the plethora of sex toys out there can make purchasing one confusing, and may even deter you from exploring this part of your sexuality at all.
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Luckily, Australian sex brands have you covered. From brands that focus on accessibility issues to others that hone in on environmental concerns, they’re here to make your shopping experience easier and more comfortable than ever before.
Rachel Baker, founder of LBDO
“We’re looking at [sexual wellness] holistically and building more of a routine around your pleasure. If you feel like using a sex toy, it’s really just about creating that beautiful space to be vulnerable and explore your body in a non-intimidating way.”
The Essensual Vibe
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“This is great for any level of experience. We… offer a really discreet option that has lots of different modes so can be used for any level of experience. So if you are a beginner, you might like to explore using the tip of the vibrator on the clitoris or using the whole vibrator across the vulva.”
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Lucy Wark, founder of Normal
“All of our toys have androgynous names, and that was part of a broader commitment to making sure that the brand is inclusive so when you read a description of a toy, it won’t assume that you’re cisgender or heterosexual.”
Quinn
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“Quinn is a clitoral air-pulse vibrator, so it kind of combines two purposes. One of them is using air for clitoral stimulation – a lot of people speak about it simulating the feeling of really good oral sex. It also has a vibrating function as well, so it’s kind of a two-for-one.”
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Billie
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“Billie is our palm vibrator. It’s super gentle, quite flexible, sits in the palm of your hand and can be used for external genital stimulation for anyone. It can be used all over the body… and is a really subtle, non-confronting and beautiful toy. I think it makes people quite comfortable using Billie as their first foray into experimenting with bringing toys into solo or partnered sex.”
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Viv Conway, co-founder of Girls Get Off
“We try to market sex toys as normally as we can… make it fun and exciting, but also humorous so it takes away the uncomfortable feeling.”
Missy Mini
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“… We wanted a small, unintimidating look that wouldn’t look out of place on your bedside table or in your bathroom… it’s got ten modes, it’s super simple and it keeps things easy for people.”
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Christine Rafe, Sex Expert at Womanizer
The Liberty
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“The Liberty has air suction technology, it’s really compact, it comes with a travel lock so you can take it with you in your bag… and it’s got six intensity levels, waterproof, and really easy to hold.”
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Womanizer Duo
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“The Womanizer Duo has a lot of levels of intensity, which is good because all vulvas and clitorises are different… it also has smart silence, so it only vibrates or suctions in contact with skin. When you’re not using it and you throw it to the side… you don’t have to fiddle around and turn it on or off.”
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Caroline and Annie, founders of Flossy
“Part of the reason why we started Flossy is that buying a sex toy isn’t the answer to a fulfilling sex life… it’s really a tool to deepen our connection with ourselves.”
Melt by We-vibe
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“This one is a suction vibrator and my absolute favourite, it has ten intensity settings and can start really low to really high. It really suits anyone… no matter how many times I’ve used it, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the sensation. There’s longevity in buying something like [this toy].”
Kip by Dame
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“Kip’s an extremely powerful, bullet-style lipstick vibrator… usually bullet vibrators aren’t that powerful, which is why I think Kip is such a bestseller. It has a higher intensity setting and it has the edges, so you can change the angle of it to see what suits you.”
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Fin by Dame
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“Fin has a finger tether… and the reason why I think it’s a bestseller is that it’s a really interesting, different design, and a lot of people like this when integrating a vibrator with their partner. It can empower the partner and [they can use it] in whichever way they would normally use their hands. It also has really great accessibility for people who find holding a product challenging.”
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Claire Deeks, co-founder of My Ilo
“… We really want to create a safe space where we can share our environmental values but also talk about pleasure, self-love, partner love and sexuality.”
Duo
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“It’s a clitorial suction vibrator. The difference with our suction vibrator, besides our environmentally sustainable objectives, is that it has ten different vibration patterns and three different modes of direct stimulation. It’s really easily handheld with distinguishable buttons, which means we’re able to qualify for NDIS funding to help people who are maybe disabled or recovering from operations.”
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Remo
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“If you’re looking for couples play, we have Remo – a remote-controlled vibrator that can be used internally or externally… it can also be used without the remote, so it’s got that versatility.”
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Julia Marget, co-founder of Vacation Vibes
“We wanted a brand that was able to deliver those holiday vibes at home or away, so Vacation Vibes was born to enable people to get to their holiday place through their imagination… [and] we have a range of products available for travel.”
Amalfi
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“We launched the Amalfi as our first product… price is really important, especially for people who haven’t used [a vibrator] before. Creating a vibrator that’s easy to use, discrete and under $50 for us was really important… it’s a great bullet vibrator to start with”
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Miami
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“The Miami… is our second best-seller at the moment. The price point is great and it’s a really nice one to use if you are with a partner. It has internal and external use, and I think a lot of people are having fun with it.”
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