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The 24 best silent and quiet vibrators that are still super powerful, according to sex writers
Silent vibrators, for the next time you need peace and quiet

Sex toys are amazing and, obviously, we love them. But still... using them when you think someone might be able to hear you is kinda awkward. Your fave vibrator has plenty of pros — from helping you feel really, really good to alleviating pain and improving the function of your pelvic floor (or so research suggests).
But if you live with flatmates or with your family at home, the tell-tale buzzing sound of your rampant rabbit is a dead giveaway that you’re having some ‘me time’ — which can make bumping into anyone in the hallway afterwards a little uncomfortable.
We know, we know, it’s 2026, we shouldn’t be embarrassed about pleasure. But let’s face it people, sometimes, despite our best efforts, masturbation can be embarrassing.
The best quiet sex toys, at a glance
“Quiet sex toys reduce anxiety around being ‘caught’ or overheard, allowing people to relax into the experience and be more present with their pleasure,” explains Amari, a sexologist, sex coach, and sex and relationship educator. “They are also accessible for people with sensory sensitivities and ideal for travel.” (If you’re buying sex toys for travel, make sure to check the legislation in the country you’re travelling to — or check out our article on the best travel sex toys for more info.)
But there are plenty of reasons you might want to consider using a quiet or silent sex toy, according to Amari. “People may live with roommates, children, partners, or extended family, and privacy isn’t always a given,” she says. “Others might experience anxiety or shame around their pleasure and feel more confident exploring if they’re not worried about noise.” Plus, with more than half of 18 to 24 year olds in the UK living at home, we doubt you’ll want your family being alerted to you getting your socks off.
Couples who want to bring a techy third into their sex life might also want to disguise any extra racket, too. “For couples, quiet toys can allow for more spontaneous intimacy without disrupting the environment, especially if kids are asleep or the walls are thin,” Amari adds.
“And for those in long-distance relationships, quiet toys are ideal when using remote-control features or video calls without drawing attention. Quiet toys also allow you to use them whenever and wherever you like, even if people are home all day.”
To minimise any possibility of overhearing, we’ve compiled just the thing: an edit of our favourite quiet vibrators, silent sex toys, and discreet vibes.
Some of the products on our list just don’t make much noise (especially if they’re bullet vibrators or smaller toys), while others have a ‘whisper quiet’ mode to muffle the sound. Either way, they’ll help you enjoy your solo time, undetected.
As expert sex therapist Ammanda Major, head of clinical practice at Relate, puts it: “Sex — whether it’s with someone or on your own — usually helps people to feel safe and connected. Using quiet sex toys might help, as some people get worried about feeling overheard or distracted. But whether it’s quiet or letting rip, whatever makes it work for you, then do more of it.”
Read on, and discover our pick of the best silent vibes out there.
How we test the best quiet sex toys
Lois Shearing is Cosmoplitan's Former Senior Sex and Relationship Writer. They have been writing about sex, sexuality, gender, politics, and relationships for almost ten years. Their writing on these topics has appeared in Mashable, The Independent, Metro, The Advocate, and Byline Times, among others. In 2021, they published their first book, Bi the Way with JKP. They are currently working on two other books, set to be published in 2024. In a previous life, they worked as a content marketer and content writer for various tech start-ups. They continue to be interested in the tech sector and its impact on our lives, relationships, and work, with particular regard to the ways AI will shape our relationships in the future. Outside of work, they are deeply passionate about queer community organising, and run the only support resource for bisexual survivors of sexual violence in the UK: the Bi Survivors Network. You can find them on Instagram and X.
Honey is the Senior Sex and Relationships E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and Men’s Health. She covers shopping guides and reviews of the best sex toys; deals events — including Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday; and sex, dating, and LGBTQ+ trends.
Her journalism career started in 2020 when she started Sextras, a podcast and digital magazine about sex and relationships. Find Sextras on Spotify or Substack, where she writes and chats about everything from positive masculinity and how to practise sex magic, to why the latest kink or porn category is blowing up.
She has an MA in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, and previously reported for HR magazine. Her features also appear in Glamour, Refinery29, The Independent, and more.
When she's not asking everyone she meets invasive questions about their sex and dating lives, you'll find Honey singing around her flat, teaching herself a new craft, or working her way through a new '90s/'00s box set with her flatmate.

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