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The verdict

A dildo is as simple as it gets. Warm it up, lube it up and go at whatever pace feels greedy.

Our No. 1: njoy Pure Wand

Quick picks

  1. Best overallNo. 1 ↓

    njoy Pure Wand

  2. Runner-upNo. 2 ↓

    Tantus Silk Medium

  3. Budget pickNo. 4 ↓

    Liberator Zappa Toy Bag — Charcoal

At a glance

Compare the top 8

  1. 1njoy Pure Wandnjoy Pure Wand$150from 24 reviews$150 →
  2. 2Tantus Silk MediumTantus Silk Medium$42Too new to rate$42 →
  3. 3Vixen MaverickVixen Maverick$129.50from 10 reviews$129.50 →
  4. 4Liberator Zappa Toy Bag — CharcoalLiberator Zappa Toy Bag — Charcoal$26Too new to rate$26 →
  5. 5Tantus Silk SmallTantus Silk Small$31.99Too new to rate$31.99 →
  6. 6Sliquid H2OSliquid H2O$13.99from 16 reviews$13.99 →
  7. 7Sliquid Shine 8.5 ozSliquid Shine 8.5 oz$15.99Too new to rate$15.99 →
  8. 8JO Refresh Foaming 7 ozJO Refresh Foaming 7 oz$16.99Too new to rate$16.99 →

The ranking

Named shafts and a spray

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
Official Tantus Silk photo used for Silk Medium, a harness-compatible platinum silicone dildo.
Official Tantus Silk photo used for Silk Medium, a harness-compatible platinum silicone dildo.
No. 2

No. 2 · Tantus

Tantus Silk Medium

Too new to rate$42

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

Same polymer. Bigger. Same sink. Same dry.

Pros

  • Platinum-cure silicone
  • Flared base

Cons

  • Firm. If you wanted squish, that's Vixen
  • Water-based lube

Why it ranks: How-to-plus-Silk Medium.

Official Vixen Maverick in vanilla. Dual-density silicone insertable on white.
Official Vixen Maverick in vanilla. Dual-density silicone insertable on white.
No. 3

No. 3 · Vixen Creations

Vixen Maverick

from 10 reviews$129.50

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

VixSkin. Dual-density. Soap and water. No boil unless Vixen said. Dry in air.

Pros

  • Flared base

Cons

  • Water-based lube. Silicone lube can damage silicone
  • Heavier than a Silk. That's the skin

Why it ranks: How-to-clean-plus-Vixen. Dual-density is still named silicone.

Liberator Zappa toy bag in charcoal microsuede.
Liberator Zappa toy bag in charcoal microsuede.
No. 4

No. 4 · Liberator

Liberator Zappa Toy Bag — Charcoal

Too new to rate$26

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

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

Dry. Then a lined bag. Not two silicones kissing in a drawer.

Cons

  • Same size as grape. A wand still fits. A wedge does not
  • Lock still sold separately

Why it ranks: Clean-then-store. Silicone on silicone can bond.

Official Tantus Silk Small. Slim platinum silicone insertables with flared bases on white.
Official Tantus Silk Small. Slim platinum silicone insertables with flared bases on white.
No. 5

No. 5 · Tantus

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

Platinum. A flare. Soap, rinse, dry, bag. The how-to shaft people can name.

Pros

  • Platinum-cure silicone
  • Flared base

Cons

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

Why it ranks: How-to-clean-plus-Silk. Firmness is not porosity.

Sliquid H2O by Sliquid.
Sliquid H2O by Sliquid.
No. 6

No. 6 · 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

Water-based rinses off. Silicone lube on silicone is the fight.

Cons

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

Why it ranks: How-to-clean starts with what you poured.

Sliquid Shine naturally unscented organic toy cleaner 8.5 oz.
Sliquid Shine naturally unscented organic toy cleaner 8.5 oz.
No. 7

No. 7 · Sliquid

Sliquid Shine 8.5 oz

Too new to rate$15.99

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

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

Named spray on platinum. Soap still counts. The how-to bottle.

Cons

  • Tea tree is a smell. Patch a wrist if oils bother you
  • Soap and water still count. This is not magic

Why it ranks: Clean-a-dildo how-to names Shine. Boil only if the maker said so.

JO Refresh fragrance-free foaming toy cleaner 7 fl oz.
JO Refresh fragrance-free foaming toy cleaner 7 fl oz.
No. 8

No. 8 · System JO

JO Refresh Foaming 7 oz

Too new to rate$16.99

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

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

The other spray. Same job.

Cons

  • Rinse. Don't leave foam in a motor seam
  • Not a reason to skip soap on silicone

Why it ranks: How-to-plus-Refresh.

Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)

Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)

Go smaller than your ego wants, warm it up in your hands and use plenty of water-based lube. You can size up next time. Alone, go slow at first and let yourself get greedy. That's what it's for.

If you're shopping, start with Sliquid H2O. Clean, slippery and no sticky finish. It's the bottle you stop thinking about, which is the point.

Before you buy

Buying guide

Platinum, VixSkin, steel

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What you poured

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FAQ

Common questions

Can I boil a silicone dildo?
Only if the maker said. Silk usually yes. VixSkin is picky. How to clean sex toys.
Two silicones in one drawer?
They can bond. How to store sex toys. Best sex toy storage bags.
Jelly?
Soap does not save porous junk. How to choose silicone vs jelly toys.

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