What makes a sex toy luxury?
A luxury sex toy, also called a premium or high-end sex toy, is a higher-priced toy from a premium brand such as LELO, Womanizer, We-Vibe, Le Wand, njoy or Arcwave. Listings show what you pay for: silicone, njoy's 316-grade stainless steel or solid crystal; engineering like Womanizer's Pleasure Air or the Ora 3's rotating node; rechargeable batteries and water ratings on many; app control on several.
Are luxury sex toys worth it?
They can be, if the price pays for things you'll use: silicone, steel or crystal, a rechargeable battery, an IPX7 or waterproof rating, app control (some of it long-distance) or extras like the Le Wand Petite's travel case and travel lock. But expensive sex toys aren't automatically right for you: a toy that suits your body matters more than its brand (see how to choose).
Types of luxury sex toys
Air-pulse clitoral stimulators
Womanizer's Pleasure Air pulses air over your clit, sucking and massaging without touching it. The Womanizer Premium 2 has 14 intensity levels, Autopilot 2.0 to vary them and two head sizes; the palm-sized Starlet 3 has 6 levels. More clit suckers.
Rabbit and dual-action vibrators
The LELO Soraya Wave works your G-spot and clit at once, with a motor in each arm, 8 modes and up to 4 hours per charge; the We-Vibe Nova 2's flexible arm stays on your clit, and its app adds long-distance play. More rabbit vibrators.
Oral-sex simulators
The LELO Ora 3 is built to recreate the feeling of oral sex: its node rotates and vibrates in a swirling, tongue-like motion, through 12 settings. The double-ended Le Wand Lick pairs a flicking silicone tongue and removable suction cup with a G-spot vibrator. More tongue vibrators.
Wand and lay-on vibrators
The Le Wand Petite, a compact version of the original Le Wand, has a silicone head on a flexible neck and 6 functions with adjustable speed. The IPX7 We-Vibe Touch X is a lay-on vibe that doubles as a body massager. More wand vibrators.
Steel and crystal toys
Steel and crystal are firm and non-porous. From njoy: the curved Pure Wand, 316-grade stainless steel for G-spot or P-spot play, and steel butt plugs like the Pure Plug, in three sizes. Le Wand's Crystal G Wand is solid crystal in black obsidian, curved for the G-spot. More from njoy.
App-controlled and couples' toys
Worn during sex, the adjustable We-Vibe Sync 2 lets you both feel the vibration; run it by remote, or by app from across a room or a continent. A partner can control the We-Vibe Ditto+, an app-enabled vibrating butt plug, at any distance. More app-controlled toys.
Premium strokers
The Arcwave Pow is a manual stroker: an air-pressure release valve lets you build and control suction in its textured silicone sleeve. It's waterproof and submersible, with no batteries. The palm-sized Arcwave Voy tightens through 8 settings on a twist dial. More male strokers.
How to choose a luxury sex toy
- Where. Clit (Starlet 3), G-spot (Womanizer OG, Crystal G Wand), both (Soraya Wave, Womanizer Duo 2), P-spot (Pfun Plug), penis (Arcwave strokers) or you both during sex (Sync 2).
- Sensation. Air pulses (Premium 2, Arcwave Ion 2), rotation (Ora 3), rumbly vibration (Le Wand Petite), firm steel or crystal, or suction (Pow).
- Material. Silicone, or heavier steel and crystal; the Pure Wand may feel cool, then warms to your body.
- Control. Buttons, a remote (Sync 2) or an app (Nova 2, Sync 2, Ditto+, all long-distance).
- Water. IPX7 toys (Premium 2, Starlet 3, Touch X) can go in the bath; keep the Le Wand Lick out.
- Battery. Listed run times: about 30 minutes (Starlet 3) to up to 4 hours (Soraya Wave).
- Budget. See our price FAQ.
How to use and care for luxury toys
- Charge rechargeable toys fully before first use.
- Start on the lowest setting.
- Use water-based lube, as the OG, Lick, Crystal G Wand and Ditto+ listings say; silicone lube can damage silicone toys.
- With a partner on the remote or app, stop the moment either of you asks.
- Check crystal for chips before each use.
- Wash before and after with warm water and toy cleaner, then dry fully and store each toy separately.
Cleaning, care and safety
- Le Wand Lick: pop off the suction cup to clean underneath.
- Strokers: rinse after every session and dry fully; the Voy's ventilated lids help it dry.
- Anal toys need a flared base or a handle. njoy's plugs and the Ditto+ are made for anal use. Wash toys between anal and vaginal use.
- Nickel allergy? njoy's steel may contain some nickel, so talk to your doctor first.
- Never share a toy unwashed. Pain or numbness that doesn't fade? Talk to your doctor.
Luxury sex toys FAQ
What's the best luxury sex toy brand?
There's no single best: it depends on the sensation you want. In this guide: Womanizer's air-pulse toys, LELO's dual-motor Soraya Wave and rotating Ora 3, We-Vibe's app and couples' toys, Le Wand's wands and crystal, njoy's steel and Arcwave's strokers.
Why are sex toys so expensive?
Not all are; higher prices usually pay for materials and engineering. Depending on the toy, that's silicone, 316-grade steel or hand-shaped crystal, motors, air-pulse or rotating mechanisms, rechargeable batteries, waterproofing, or an app that has to be built and kept up.
How much do luxury sex toys cost?
Today, the toys in this guide run from $65.95 to $268.95. The njoy Pure Plug starts at $65.95, the Womanizer Starlet 3 is $82.95, the Premium 2 is $188.95 and the LELO Soraya Wave runs $258.95 to $268.95.
What is a luxury dildo?
A luxury dildo is a higher-end dildo, often in stainless steel or crystal. Ours: njoy's curved Pure Wand, in 316-grade steel for the G-spot or P-spot; the 12-ounce Fun Wand, with graduated balls for anal play; and Le Wand's hand-shaped Crystal G Wand.
What's a good luxury sex toy for couples?
One you both feel or both control. The We-Vibe Sync 2 is worn during sex and runs by remote or app, and a partner can run the Ditto+ plug at any distance. Agree on limits, and stop the moment either of you asks.
What's a good luxury gift for a beginner?
Something simple and easy to hold. The palm-sized Womanizer Starlet 3 has 6 intensity levels and is IPX7. The Le Wand Petite's listing calls it beginner-friendly, and it comes with a travel case and a pleasure guide.
Are luxury vibrators quieter?
Not automatically: check each listing, since every motor makes some noise. The LELO Soraya Wave runs at a listed 50 dB, and the We-Vibe Sync 2 is low-noise, per its listing. The Womanizer Premium 2's Smart Silence runs only on skin contact.
Where can I buy luxury sex toys?
Right here. Every order ships in a plain box with no branding, free on orders of $75 and up. We ship to US addresses only, from several US warehouses, so multi-item orders can arrive in separate packages.
Want our top picks?
See our guides to the 10 best rose toys and clit suckers and 8 best app-controlled and remote control vibrators. Every order ships discreetly from the US, free over $75.
