The Best Clitoral Suction Toys
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Designed to simulate the sucking or light lapping 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 (also called clit suckers) are designed specifically to make people with vulvas feel good. Not only are they created with sexual pleasure in mind, but many of them, if not most at this point, have been designed by people with vulvas.
Over the years, I've tested dozens of suction toys solo and during partner play with people of various gender identities, genitals, and sexual desires. We’ve explored all erogenous zones, direct contact on favorable spots, and enjoyed every one of the vibration patterns and sonic waves that came our way. Based on such extensive research, I can say these are the cream of that particular crop, the absolute best clitoral suction toys on the market, some of which double as clitoral vibrators and massagers when you’re feeling saucy enough to spice it up.
If you’re interested in other kinds of sex toys, be sure to check our guides including the Best Sex Toys, Best Vibrators, Best Sex Machines, and Best Lubes.
Updated January 2025: We've added the Unbound Puff, Lubelife, Lovehoney X ROMP, and Satisfyer Pro 2 Kiss.
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How Do Suction Toys Work?
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 stimulating via 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.
When Womanizer first launched this concept, it called this innovation “Pleasure Air Technology.” Although that technology still remains, other suction toys have come up with their own version that is just as good, if not better, depending on your preference.
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Best Overall
Satisfyer Pro 2 Gen 3 Air Pulse ToySatisfyer is a name you'll see come up 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 also doesn’t have the price of a Womanizer. The Satisfyer Pro 2 has a soft silicone mouth that feels like skin, 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, always a plus for a toy, especially a suction toy—the Satisfyer provides a delightfully different experience when submerged in water.
It’s also a suction vibrator, so it provides suction clit stimulation and has vibration patterns 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. It’s also super easy for beginners. Some suction toys require you to read a small novella, but that’s not the case here. Turn it on, aim, and you’re on your way to whatever word you associate with sheer pleasure. For me, it’s cupcake and champagne, but I respect if yours is rotisserie chicken.
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Best Upgrade
Lelo Sona 2 CruiseLelo’s Sona 2 Cruise is the Cadillac of suction toys and the preferred toy of masturbation aficionados of everyone everywhere. Hence the reason it's a bestseller. It’s curvy all over, features fancy accents like a chrome backplate, and everything about it—right down to the packaging—screams pure luxury.
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 as intense or gentle as you'd like. Additionally, the Cruise in its name means it's got a little extra oomph hidden in reserve, meaning it has legit cruise control mastered. When pressed tightly against your body, it automatically ramps the intensity to help build and guide you to a satisfying finish. The shape of the Sona 2 Cruise also fits perfectly into your hand during use; it almost feels like holding an ergonomic mouse but with far more exciting results.
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Best Bargain
Lovehoney X Romp Switch Clitoral Suction StimulatorThis suction toy is a perfect example of getting your money’s worth. Made of ABS plastic with a silicone mouth, it’s waterproof, whisper-quiet, and has a run time of 300 minutes (plus six intensities to choose from). In other words, this joint venture by Lovehoney and Romp is everything you could want in a suction toy.
However, there is one downside. Unlike most modern sex toys, it’s not USB rechargeable. Instead, it requires two AAA batteries (included in the box). These batteries won’t last forever, meaning you’ll need to build up a stash, but considering the low price, replaceable batteries are a small sacrifice for this toy. Also, you don’t have to worry about losing the charger, so that’s something.
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Best for Beginners
Unbound PuffI can’t recommend the Unbound Puff enough for anyone brand-new to suction toys. It’s small, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming, and only has five vibration modes (which are quite powerful), making it easy to use. When fully charged, the battery life gives you two to three hours of playtime and, if those specs haven’t sold you on the Puff yet, the price isn’t just reasonable, but a total deal for what you’re getting.
What I especially love about the Puff is that, although not specifically designed to be hands-free, its size and shape make it so I can squeeze it in place between my legs, fully submerging myself in the sucking sensations. It can also easily be used with a partner, making foreplay a more unique experience.
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Best Suction Toy for Penetration
Lelo EnigmaLelo'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 mind-boggling experience with multiple sensations that just might make you need to address it in your next therapy session because it’s truly life-changing. Oh, and it's a partially internal suction vibrator, to boot.
It's designed for penetrative use, to provide G-spot stimulation and pulsation internally, while the suction portion of the toy is nestled against the clitoris providing a hands-free dual stimulation experience that's, for lack of better terminology, out of this world. It's not a toy I'd recommend for a first-time user of suction toys, but if you're experienced with vibrators and toys of this type, and want to try something new, then Enigma should become a part of your regular sexual wellness routine.
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Best Water-Based Lube
Lubelife Organic AloeEven before LubeLife launched its Organic Aloe formula in the summer of 2024, I was already a fan of the company's lubes. Somehow, this recipe masters the art of being slick and spreadable without feeling tacky or drying out too quickly like some water-based lubes. Lube is an essential part of enjoying suction toys because it allows you to fully experience the suction sensation. When I first started trying suction toys, I wasn’t a fan. Why? Because I wasn’t using lube. When I finally got on the lube train, suction toys became irresistible. (And, no, spit doesn’t count! It’s not hygienic and dries too quickly.)
Check out our Best Lubes guide for other recommendations.
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Other Good Suction Toys
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 $50: 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.
- Satisfyer Pro 2 Kiss for $50: While this isn’t Satisfyer’s first attempt at making a suction toy that resembles a tube of lipstick, it’s the most realistic looking. The Pro 2 Kiss is compact enough to tuck away in your makeup bag, and it offers 33 program settings, so you can find the right pressure waves, in both intensity and patterns. It's quiet too, thanks to Satisfyer’s 4D Magnetic Power Engine. If you remember the early days of suction toys, you’ll recall that these devices were notoriously loud. The Pro 2 Kiss is super discreet, waterproof, and travel-ready, plus its battery is USB-C rechargeable. It's not available in the US yet.
- Lelo Sona for $39: 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.
- We-Vibe Melt for $149: We-Vibe was late to the party on suction toys but certainly made up for that with the Melt. Fully charged, it runs for two hours and can be used long-distance thanks to the We-Connect app, and its Pleasure Air Technology will take you (and your clit) on a well-deserved ride.
