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The 19 best thrusting vibrators to take solo play up a notch
Let these toys do all the work for you...

Do you love your rabbit vibrator, but wish it went the extra mile in terms of internal stimulation? Well, we have the answer: thrusting vibrators. Designed to, well, thrust, these often fairly hefty pieces of sex tech are ideal for stimulating your G-spot or P-spot â depending on where you place them.
âA thrusting vibrator is an automatic sex toy designed to thrust in and out of the body automatically,â explains love and intimacy coach Chloe de Sousa. âTheyâre designed to emulate the sensation of real sex â hence the thrust! Youâll feel the vibes, with a third of its length moving. It doesnât always feel exactly like real sex, even though it can hit pretty close. The pounding shaft can push almost anyone over the edge, giving you moments of intense pleasure.â
Should you opt for thrusting toys that stimulate your G-spot, you might be thinking, when eight in 10 women canât orgasm from penetration alone? And to that weâd pat you on the head for your good sex knowledge and reassure you that, luckily, there are toys that thrust against your G-spot and provide clitoral stimulation at the same time, AKA thrusting rabbits (hellooo blended orgasms!).
But thrusting rabbits are not the be-all-and-end-all of the thrusting game. âYouâll find thrusting vibrators in various shapes, including the regular phallic dildos,â de Sousa explains. âYou can imagine the thrusting vibrators to be modified versions of dildos and vibrators, where the top half of the shaft is designed to extend and contract automatically.â
Keep reading to find out the different types of thrusting vibrator and our recommendations for each.
Best thrusting vibrators at a glance
What are the types of thrusting vibrator?
As well as the classic thrusting rabbit vibrator, there are also thrusting butt plugs for folks who are into anal penetration and thrusting prostate massagers to help men and people with a prostate stimulate their P-spot.
Across all thrusting toys, there is some crossover with sex machines â they create a penetrative experience thatâs more similar to partnered sex with another human. Sure, itâs not an actual person, but these toys take the effort out of masturbation; and for some, robot sex is a serious kink.
That being said, you can use a thruster in any situation â it doesnât have to be a solo sesh â and having your partner use a dildo with some serious motion during partnered sex can be the hottest thing ever.
Below, we tell you everything you need to know about thrusting vibrators, and even share our pick of the best.
How do I choose the right thrusting vibrator for me?
Thanks to tech and innovation, the sex toy industry is constantly inventing new ways for us to shake up solo sex sessions. This is where thrusting dildos and vibrators step in â please, keep them (and us) coming.
First things first: companies may promise that thrusting devices will completely replicate and replace partnered sex, but we hate to break it to you, this wonât be the case. What thrusting vibrators and dildos can do however, is provide a similar experience to partnered sex, with little to no effort from you. With all that in mind, itâs worth thinking about what to look out for in a thrusting vibe.
Stimulation
First things first: are you looking to be thrust in your back door, front door, or both? âDecide whether you would like clitoral stimulation as well as the thrust motion,â de Sousa recommends.
âIf so, buy one with clitoral and thrust stimulation. This allows for a blended orgasms, not just G-spot. Many women need both clitoral and G-spot stimulation to come, so this can be a sound choice.â
And, donât forget that people with vulvas can also get immense pleasure from anal sex â so consider whether youâd like anal beads or a butt plug that does the work for you.
Size
Yep, when youâre playing with a real-life human, size isnât everything (as in, thereâs no need to be picky about it). But when youâre playing with a toy, why not choose exact length and girth that works for you?
âCompare the length and width of the vibrator to suit your own body,â de Sousa recommends â and donât forget to account for the fact that it will likely expand by up to a third once itâs switched on and inside you.
Waterproof claims
If you are someone who squirts, or decide to go down the anal route, checking whether your thrusting vibe is waterproof or not can really pay off.
Always check the product specifications (although, weâve obvs done this for you, too!) to see whether your vibrator can be taken into the shower, or submerged under water for bath or pool play, too.
Materials
This is something thatâs going to be going inside you â so itâs important to make sure itâs made from entirely body-safe materials to prevent the chance of infection or injury. âEnsure that itâs made of the material of your choice,â de Sousa says. âSilicone is very soft and so far easier on the body. The older you get, the the softness of the silicone is more important.â
Safety and reliability
Always make sure youâre buying from a trusted retailer. While thrusting sex toys are available on all kinds of online retailers, well-known brands like Lovehoney, Bondara, Cowgirl, B-Vibe, and Satisfyer are your best bets to ensure you get a trusted product.
International standards for sex toys were introduced in 2021 â which means you can look out for an âISO 3533: Sex toys compliantâ label on any sex toy packaging if you want some peace of mind. However, these regulations are more akin to safety guidelines rather than legally binding rules, so donât assume that all toys are compliant. The bottom line: only ever buy from retailers you can trust!
To take the headache out of finding the thrusting vibe of your dreams, weâve put our expert team to work in order to try, test, and select a whole range of thrusty probers. Weâve included ones designed for the butt or vagina, with varying lengths, thrust patterns, and designs, from a host of our favourite brands. So letâs get into itâŠ
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.
Megan Wallace (they/them) is Cosmopolitan UKâs Former Sex and Relationships Editor covering sexual pleasure, sex toys, LGBTQIA+ identity, dating and romance. They have covered sexuality and relationships for over five years and are the founder of the PULP zine, which publishes essays on culture and sex. In their spare time, they can be found exploring the London kink scene and planning dates on Feeld.


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