May 7, 2024 11:00 AM

The Best Clitoral Suction Toys

The world of clitoral suction sex toys is getting bigger every day. We’ve tested dozens, and these are our favorites.

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Designed to simulate the sucking or tapping sensation of oral sex, clitoral suction toys are a relatively recent addition to the pantheon of sex toy superstars. Suction toys are a bit of an outlier in the industry—vibrators and dildos have a long and occasionally misogynist history as medical instruments used to induce orgasm as treatment for “hysteria” and “women's problems.” But suction toys are designed specifically to make you feel good. They were created with sexual pleasure in mind—specifically the sexual pleasure of women and people with vulvas.

Over the years, I've tested dozens of suction toys solo and with partners of various gender identities, genitals, and sexual preferences. These are the cream of that particular crop, the absolute best clitoral suction toys on the market.

If you’re interested in other kinds of sex toys, be sure to check our guides including the Best Sex Toys, Best Vibrators, and Best Lubes.

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How Do Suction Toys Work?

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Clitoral suction toys can be a bit of a mystery if you're unfamiliar with their ins and outs. Vibrators contain motors that provide the vibration by just shaking, but a suction toy is a little more complex.

They work by modulating air pressure with an internal diaphragm. They all have a mouth, and inside that mouth is a (typically) silicone membrane that an internal motor moves in and out. When you press the mouth against your body, it traps the air in there, keeping it from escaping. The movement of the membrane uses that air to create modulating high and low air pressure. Those changes in air pressure create the sucking sensation suction toys are famous for.

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Best Overall
Satisfyer Pro 2 Gen 3 Air Pulse Toy
Satisfyer is a name you'll see come up a lot when looking for suction toys, for good reason. The Satisfyer Pro 2 Gen 3 (9/10 WIRED Recommends) has a simple but intuitive design, making it easy to get into place no matter what position you're in. It has a soft silicone mouth, and it's coated in a silicone outer layer so it's grippy all over. The mouth is broad enough to gently encircle the clitoris and surrounding area so the stimulation isn't too intense. It's also waterproof so you can use it in the bath, which is always a plus for a toy, especially a suction toy—the Satisfyer provides a delightfully different experience when used while submerged in water.
It's also a suction vibrator, so it provides suction stimulation and has vibration modes you can turn on or off. During testing I found that the air pulse stimulation is so good that the vibration can feel a little extraneous on the Pro 2 Gen 3, distracting even.
$70 at Amazon
$90 at Satisfyer
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Best for Suction and Vibrations
Biird Namii Suction Vibrator
The Namii is something of a two-for-one. It provides intense suction stimulation but features a bulge in its bottom half that houses a motor to provide vibration. The combination of these sensations can bring you to new heights, especially if you're already a fan of vibrators. It achieves this duality a little more successfully than the Satisfyer above, though I prefer the suction capabilities a little bit more on the Pro 2 Gen 3.
The silicone body is soft to the touch, and the rounded curvy shape of the Namii makes it easy to hold in a lot of different ways, each of which changes the mix of vibration and suction you experience. Plus, it includes an adorable charging stand that doubles as a night-light.
$119 at Biird

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Best Upgrade
Lelo Sona 2 Cruise
Lelo’s Sona 2 Cruise is the Cadillac of suction toys. It’s curvy all over, features fancy accents like a chrome backplate, and everything about it—right down to the packaging—screams luxe.
There’s more to the Sona 2 Cruise than looks, though. The 10 intensity settings provide a wide spectrum of pleasure, making sure you can tailor the experience to be as intense or as gentle as you'd like. Additionally, the Cruise in its name means it's got a little extra oomph hidden in reserve. When pressed tightly against your body, it automatically ramps the intensity to help build you to a satisfying finish. The shape of the Sona 2 Cruise also fits perfectly into the hand during use; it almost feels like holding an ergonomic mouse.
$99 at Amazon
$119 at Lelo
$139 at Verishop
$149 at Target
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Best Budget Suction Toy
Satisfyer Curvy 3+
The Satisfyer Curvy 3+ is an unusual-looking toy, but that's by design. It features suction and vibration which can be used in tandem or separately. One end has the suction mouth, while the other has a tapered tip if you're in the mood for just vibration and not suction. It even has 11 vibration modes and 11 suction modes so you can tailor the experience to your preferences.
Combining the two modes of stimulation makes for a varied and delightful experience, and the unique shape of the toy makes it easy to get into position and move around while you're using it.
$39 at Amazon
$33 at Walmart

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Best for a Slow Build
Lelo Sila Cruise
The Lelo Sila Cruise is the perfect suction toy for anyone looking for a slow build. The suction is deliberately gentle, even on its highest settings. This toy will help you slow down and appreciate every moment, but when it's time to ramp things up, it has some extra power set aside for such an occasion. The Cruise in its name means it will automatically intensify the suction when you press it against your body tightly (like the Sona 2 Cruise above).
During testing, WIRED reviewer Louryn Strampe noted that the wide mouth allows for more diffuse stimulation, which only adds to the delightfully teasing experience the Sila provides.
$127 at Amazon
$169 at Lelo
$190 at Target
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Best Rose Toy
Smile Makers The Poet
The Poet from Smile Makers is an example of a “rose” suction toy. They're named that because of the rose blossom shape, which makes it easy to hold from different positions whether you're using it on yourself or partners. The reason this rose caught my eye is because of the swappable mouths. It comes with three interchangeable mouths, each with a different experience. The intensity is controlled by a squeeze button on the side of the Poet, so you can squeeze it to deepen the suction tempo.
The mouths also serve as a way to customize your experience. The smaller the mouth, the more concentrated the suction or tapping sensation will feel. The bigger the mouth, the more area it will cover with diffused stimulation. It's a wonderfully inclusive addition.
$129 at Smile Makers
$129 at Ulta

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Best Suction Toy for Penetration
Lelo Enigma
Lelo's Enigma is soft, curvy, and luxurious, with multicolored chrome accents and a bold black exterior. That boldness carries through into the experience of using it too. The Enigma isn't just a suction vibrator—it's a partially internal suction vibrator.
It's designed for penetrative use, to provide G-spot stimulation internally, while the suction portion of the toy is nestled against the clitoris providing suction stimulation. It's not a toy I'd recommend for someone new to suction toys, but if you're experienced with vibrators and suction toys and want to try something new, the Enigma might blow your mind.
$150 at Amazon
$199 at LELO
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Best Water-Based Lube
Maude Shine Organic Water-Based Lube
Suction toys work much better with lube present, for the same reason a suction cup sticks better when you lick it. Using a suction toy without a little preexisting wetness can make it hard to get the most out of the suction sensation it provides.
The Shine lube from Maude is a banger. It's slick and spreadable without being thick or gluey, and it doesn't dry into a sticky finish like some water-based lubes can. It's a great lube to pair with a suction toy. Check out our Best Lubes guide for other recommendations.
$26 at Amazon (8 Ounce)
$18 at Sephora (4 Ounce)
$18 at Maude (4 Ounce)

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Other Good Suction Toys
Honorable Mentions
We've tested dozens of clitoral suction toys, and there are only a select few we'd call the absolute best in any given category. The others are here. These are still good suction toys, and you should check them out if you're still shopping around.
Lovehoney Rose for $40: The Lovehoney Rose is another example of a “rose” suction toy: wide on one end and narrow on the other. This design makes it easy to use solo or with partners. The mouth is on the smaller side, so it provides pretty intense stimulation even on the lower settings. The mouth is removable for easy cleaning too, which is always appreciated so you don't have to break out the cotton swabs.
Lelo Sona for $36: This is the older version of the Sona 2 Cruise, and it's still a good suction toy. It doesn't have the “Cruise" functionality nor the luxe chrome elements. It is cheaper though.
Satisfyer Pro 2 for $50: This is an earlier model of the Satisfyer Pro 2 Gen 3. It doesn't have a silicone outer shell, so the part you handle is hard plastic. It's also not as gentle on the low settings or as intense on the high settings.

Jaina Rodriguez Grey is a product writer and reviewer at WIRED covering coffee, sex tech, and gaming. Previously, she was a legal researcher for Thomson Reuters and a tech reporter for Digital Trends. She currently resides in Portland, Oregon, with her partner and a pet rabbit named Lola.

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