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Best beginner thrusting sex toys

Tantus Silk Small leads our beginner thrusting sex toys ranking. Real products still sold in the US, re-checked weekly.

Reviewed by · Prices checked · How we rank

The verdict

The one that never leaves the nightstand? Sliquid H2O. Clean, slippery and no sticky finish. It's the bottle you stop thinking about, which is the point.

Our No. 1: Tantus Silk Small

Quick picks

  1. Best overallNo. 1 ↓

    Tantus Silk Small

  2. Runner-upNo. 2 ↓

    We-Vibe Rave 2

    $122.40 to $149

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    Code BEDSIDE15: 15% off

  3. Also greatNo. 3 ↓

    Tantus Suction Cup Accessory

At a glance

Compare the top 7

  1. 1Tantus Silk SmallTantus Silk Small$31.99Too new to rate$31.99 →
  2. 2We-Vibe Rave 2We-Vibe Rave 2$122.40 to $149from 137 reviews$149 →
  3. 3Tantus Suction Cup AccessoryTantus Suction Cup Accessory$31.99Too new to rate$31.99 →
  4. 4Velvet Thruster VL100Velvet Thruster VL100$99Too new to rate$99 →
  5. 5CalExotics Enchanted FlutterCalExotics Enchanted Flutter$65Too new to rate$65 →
  6. 6Velvet Thruster VC100Velvet Thruster VC100$99Too new to rate$99 →
  7. 7Sliquid H2OSliquid H2O$13.99from 16 reviews$13.99 →

The ranking

The full ranking

Ranked by demand, review quality, availability, and fit. Stars are owner review averages from the store or brand site, where there are enough reviews.

How we rank

No. 1 · TantusPhoto at the top ↑

Tantus Silk Small

Too new to rate$31.99

Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

No motor. You thrust. The first if a piston already felt like homework.

Pros

  • Platinum-cure silicone
  • Flared base

Cons

  • Slim. That's the point
  • Water-based lube only

Why it ranks: Beginner-thruster fork into Silk. Hands. Quiet.

Official We-Vibe Rave 2 in blue. Curved G-spot vibrator on white.
Official We-Vibe Rave 2 in blue. Curved G-spot vibrator on white.
No. 2

No. 2 · We-Vibe

We-Vibe Rave 2

from 137 reviews$122.40 to $149

A curve. A motor. You move it. Not a piston. The first internal if thrust was the wrong word.

Pros

  • Body-safe silicone
  • Rechargeable
  • IPX7 waterproof

Cons

  • Start with Silk Small or Liv 3 if you have never put a toy inside
  • The curve will be wrong for some bodies. That's normal

Why it ranks: Beginner leak into Rave. Thrust fit drops.

Tantus Suction Cup Accessory by Tantus.
Tantus Suction Cup Accessory by Tantus.
No. 3

No. 3 · Tantus

Tantus Suction Cup Accessory

Too new to rate$31.99

Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

A cup on tile. You still do the work. The first hands-free if a motor already felt loud.

Pros

  • Platinum-cure silicone

Cons

  • It needs a compatible base. A random marketplace dildo will not click
  • Suction wants tile, not a rumpled sheet

Why it ranks: Beginner-thruster fork into a cup.

Velvet Thruster VL100 by Velvet Thruster.
Velvet Thruster VL100 by Velvet Thruster.
No. 4

No. 4 · Velvet Thruster

Velvet Thruster VL100

Too new to rate$99

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

The class piston. Not a first. On the list so beginner-thruster search sees the one people keep after Teddy.

Pros

  • Body-safe silicone
  • Rechargeable

Cons

  • Loud next to air-pulse. Thin walls will know
  • Stroke is short. This is not a machine on a stand

Why it ranks: VL100 demand is real. Beginner fit drops.

CalExotics Enchanted Flutter by CalExotics.
CalExotics Enchanted Flutter by CalExotics.
No. 5

No. 5 · CalExotics

CalExotics Enchanted Flutter

Too new to rate$65

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

A flutter plus thrust-adjacent motion. The first if a full piston already felt like a dare.

Pros

  • Silicone
  • Rechargeable

Cons

  • Many motors, short runtime. Charge before the night
  • If you wanted a simple piston, this is a circus

Why it ranks: Beginner leak into Flutter. Start shallow.

Velvet Thruster VC100 by Velvet Thruster.
Velvet Thruster VC100 by Velvet Thruster.
No. 6

No. 6 · Velvet Thruster

Velvet Thruster VC100

Too new to rate$99

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

Another Velvet. On the list so beginner search can see the house, then buy Mini.

Pros

  • Body-safe silicone
  • Rechargeable

Cons

  • Don't buy both on a guess. Pick the arm from the photo
  • Same noise warning as VL100

Why it ranks: VC100 is later. Size fit drops.

Sliquid H2O by Sliquid.
Sliquid H2O by Sliquid.
No. 7

No. 7 · Sliquid

Sliquid H2O

from 16 reviews$13.99

Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

A piston wants slick. Same cart. Reapply.

Cons

  • It dries. Reapply. Keep the bottle in reach
  • Not for a long water session. That's silicone lube

Why it ranks: Beginner-thruster without H2O is a scrape.

Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)

Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)

Want something a little different? Tantus Silk Small. Soft, smooth and beginner-friendly. The perfect first thing to put in a harness. We-Vibe Rave 2 rounds out the top three.

Use more than you think, reapply without apology, and match the lube to your toy.

Before you buy

Buying guide

Why this bottle wins

Sliquid H2O. It's thin, silky and totally unscented, and it plays nicely with every silicone toy in your drawer. Alone, a little extra turns a quick session into a long, slippery one.

If you want something else

How to choose a suction cup dildo goes a little wider. best suction cup dildos for shower is where we'd look next.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the best first thruster?
Mini Teddy. Short stroke. Hold the handle. How to choose a thrusting sex toy.
Do I need a motor?
No. Silk Small and your hand. How to use a suction cup dildo.
Quiet?
A piston is loud. Best first dildo. How to use a dildo.

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