The Best Clitoral Suction Toys
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For far too long, sex toys missed the mark, especially when it came to people with vulvas. Studies have repeatedly shown that people with vulvas need clitoral stimulation to orgasm, but it wasn’t until 2014 that the first clitoral suction toy hit the market. These days many suction toys (also called clit suckers) have been designed by the people using them. That's how it should be.
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 extensive research, these are the cream of that particular crop, the absolute best clitoral suction toys right now, 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 June 2025: We've added the Smile Makers The Poet, Biird Namii, Womanizer Enhance, and We-Vibe Melt 2.
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.
Best Suction Toy Overall
Satisfyer 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 the 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 extraneous on the Pro 2 Gen 3, distracting even. It’s super easy for beginners; some suction toys require reading 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.
Best Upgrade
Lelo’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. 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.
Best Bargain
This 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.
Quiet and Discreet
It didn't take long for me to fall in love with this sex toy. Not just because I’m a fan of toys on the smaller side, but because it’s so damn cute and discreet. You can leave it out on the kitchen table, and it can easily be mistaken for an elegant small vase. Made of super-soft silicone that feels great to the touch, the Namii is a clit sucker on one end and a vibrator on the other. Even the charging base, which emits a soft light, helps create a sensual experience.
Some suction toys tend to be noisy, but that isn’t the case here. The Namii is whisper-quiet, no matter if you’re enjoying the five suction intensities or the five vibration patterns. You may also like that Biird plants a tree for every product sold, and it partners with One Tree Planted, a non-profit that focuses on reforestation all over the globe. Getting off always feels even better when you know you’re contributing to an important cause.
Best for Beginners
Womanizer recently added a suction toy to its already long lineup: the Enhance (7/10 WIRED Recommends). While it isn’t exactly groundbreaking, delivering the award-winning clitoral stimulation via Pleasure Air Control that fans of Womanizer have come to expect, what I love about this toy is its versatility. For the first time, Womanizer allows the user to enjoy a suction sensation or, if the user is in the mood for something else, vibrations that rumble deep and far throughout the pelvis region. After all, different moods demand different ways of experiencing pleasure.
When you’re new to sex toys, trying to figure out what sensations you prefer is trial and error. That’s why the Enhance is a fantastic toy for beginners. You get suction and vibration in one toy, making exploration easy and fun.
Best Suction Toy for Penetration
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. The Enigma isn't just a suction vibrator—it’s a mind-boggling experience with multiple sensations that 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
Even 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 $60: 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.
Smile Makers The Poet for $139: Even those of us who have a clitoris sometimes forget that this part of the body varies in size. While the majority of the clitoris is on the inside of the body, the external part, the glans (that little nub), can range from 1 to 2 centimeters in length and between 0.5 and 1 centimeter in width. If that weren't enough, the size of the clitoral hood can affect how accessible the clitoral glans is. When creating The Poet suction toy, Smile Makers considered this, offering three interchangeable mouths so no matter the size of your glans, you can enjoy pulsating suction. The Poet is easy to use, too. Instead of having to fiddle with buttons to get the right intensity, all you have to do is squeeze the ultrasoft silicone to navigate through the five pulsation modes, allowing you to experience pleasure on your terms.
Lelo Sona for $49: 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 2 for $159: I loved the original Melt, so I was excited about the new version. But when I got the Melt 2, my excitement dwindled. It's a fantastic clitoral suction toy but hardly different from the original. Both last about two hours, take 90 minutes to charge, are waterproof, and can be controlled—near and far—via the We-Connect app. The only difference is that Melt 2 has 12 intensity levels and six Pleasure Air suction patterns, whereas the Melt 1.0 didn’t have the patterns. I'm not big into patterns, so this feature was lost on me. That doesn’t mean it will be lost on you if you're a pattern-loving person.
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