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Lesbian sex toys for women and people with vulvas
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There’s a certain stereotype that lesbians (AKA sapphics, dykes, WLW, queer women, and any of the rest of us who consider carabiners and Chappell Roan to be canonical cultural touchstones) love sex toys. And, okay, some of us might be great at getting down to business with just our hands, tongues, knees (IYKYK), and whatever else we need to finger, fist, scissor, or go down on someone we fancy, but there is a definite contingent among the lesbian community who appreciate lesbian sex toys.
Whether it’s tranmasc folks who see their strap-on as an extension of their sexual identity, butches who enjoy a luxury sex toy, femmes who indulge in a bit of power-play with whips and restraints, or bisexual and pansexual folks who love experimenting with dildos while listening to their fave audio porn, lesbian sex toys are totally a thing.
So, if you identify as a lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, or queer woman or person with a vulva who sleeps with other vagina-having people, we’ve rounded up some of the best sex toys you can use together (or on your own TBH) — whether you like penetration, clit stimulation, vibrations, or suction toys that mimic oral sex. Trust us, whatever you’re into, there’s a lesbian sex toy for you.
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What are the types of lesbian sex toys?
If you’re new to using sex toys during WLW sex, you might assume that lesbian sex toys stop and start at strap-ons. And, fine, we’d be remiss to say lesbians aren’t fond of those — but they’re not the only option on the market. There are plenty of options that can be slotted into sapphic sex, says Katie Norman, owner of lesbian sex toy company Labeless.
“Think strapless strap-ons, harnesses, suction dildos, and clitoral stimulators that allow both partners to give and receive pleasure.” she says. “What makes a toy ‘lesbian’ isn’t the anatomy it’s used on but it’s the intention behind it — toys created away from the male gaze!”
What to consider when buying lesbian sex toys
1. You do you
Whenever you’re using a sex toy with a partner, you’re going to want to think about what kind of toy will enhance your sexy soirées for both of you. “The best place to start is by thinking about you and your partner (or just yourself): what feels intimate, empowering, and what kind of play excites you,” says Norman.
If either, or both, of you has used sex toys before, talk about what you liked about the toys you’ve tried, and whether you prefer vibrating or non-vibrating, and internal or external toys. While internal toys in particular can come in realistic phallic shapes and skin tones, plenty of toys come in fun colours, shapes, and sizes, so we have faith that you’ll be able to find something to suit both of your needs.
“Avoid toys that feel hyper-realistic or gendered, you deserve products that reflect your experience, not someone else’s fantasy,” Norman says.
2. Material
As well as choosing a shape that can easily slot between the two of you — or suits one of your needs, if that’s your style — you’ll also want to consider what your toy is made of.
Silicone, stainless steel, borosilicate glass, ABS plastic, and even crystal are all considered body-safe, but some toys also come in jelly or soft plastic, although these are considered less durable and can harbour bacteria over time as they are more difficult to clean.
3. Extras
Think about how you’ll be using your sex toy. Are you in a long-distance relationship? It might be worth looking for toys that are app-controlled, so you can play even when you’re apart, or one that comes with a remote control if you like to play in public (we’re not condoning anything though).
If you enjoy getting your rocks off in the bath, pool, or hot tub, you’ll also want a toy that is waterproof — which can be handy if you’re a big squirter, too.

Paisley is the former Sex and Relationships editor at Cosmopolitan UK. She covers everything from sex toys, how to masturbate and sex positions, to all things LGBTQ. She definitely reveals too much about her personal life on the Internet.
Megan Wallace (they/them) is Cosmopolitan UK’s 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.
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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