The world of female sex tech is one of the most exciting industries out there right now. Run by women, selling products designed by women to women who know just what they want, it's no wonder that Instagram-friendly female sex-positive brands like Dame, The Sway, Smile Makers, Unbound and many more are muscling their way into the mainstream.
And this, of course, means more diversity in the sex toy world. Plenty of companies have been hard at work putting their energies into creating new toys in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes, sizes and with different functions for many years now, but why is it that still when you hear the words "sex toy", the first image you conjure up is a big pink phallic vibrator with bunny ears on?
Click through to see our favourite picks of non-penis-shaped sex toys to get you going.
For the beginners
Unbound's hero product is literally foolproof (and budget-friendly). It's totally waterproof, comes with a range of different strength vibration settings and its flat, pebble-like shape means it works well for broad or targeted pleasure.
Unbound Bean, $27.32, available at Unbound
For those who've just got their acrylics done
No, this isn't a cock ring thank you very much. This clever little vibrating device slips over your middle finger and forefinger to give you a helping hand when it comes to solo play. Can also be worn by a partner.
Dame Products The Fin, $70, available at Soda Says
For the eco-conscious
Made out of silicone, this guy isn't exactly good for the environment but it does use low-carbon lithium rechargeable batteries, the silicone is phthalates-free and it comes in a box made of recycled packaging. It won Best Eco-Friendly Sex Toy back in 2015 at the Los Angeles Sex Expo... so take from that what you will.
Leaf Vitality Plus by Leaf Vibrator, $89.99, available at Mimi De Luxe
For the oral sex enthusiasts
Claiming this toy looks like jewellery (which has been done) might be going a bit far, but this oral sex-giving masterpiece is rather smart-looking. It's got 10 different modes – check out this video to see how the larger silicone area conceals a phantom (but very active) tongue.
LELO Lelo Ora™ 2, $108, available at Soda Says
For the other oral sex enthusiasts
While the name "The Frenchman" doesn't fill me with joy (all Smile Makers' toys have male personifications complete with funny little illustrations of them, like "The Tennis Coach", "The Fireman" and "The Millionaire" – The Frenchman is holding a baguette), the tongue-like ending of this oral sex toy undeniably does.
Smile Makers The Frenchman, $39.95, available at Smile Makers
For the bath
This cute little lemon-esque squishy lets you record a pattern of vibration that works for you, just by giving it a little squish. And despite having a neat little charging station, users note that it lasts ages between charges.
Unbound Squish, $75.13, available at Unbound
For hands-free clitoral stimulation during sex
This undeniably cute bug-shaped device has wings which nestle under each labium to secure it in place. The body has three separate vibration settings.
Dame Products Eva ii, $118, available at Free People
For those who like the rabbit, but not all of the rabbit
Those bunny ears don't have to come with a dildo attached to them. In fact, it might even be preferable... Don't @ me.
JimmyJane Jimmyjane Form 2 Rabbit Vibrator, $109.95, available at Jimmy Jane
For those partial to chic Japanese design
Browsing Tenga's Iroha range is worth it just to admire the delightful colourful designs available from Japan's number one luxury female pleasure brand. The Kushi here, as well as resembling a shell, also has five different vibration strengths and two different rhythms.
Tenga Kushi, $94.99, available at Tenga
For the Monica Gellers
If simply washing your sex toy with wipes or soap and water isn't enough for the cleanliness-obsessed, JimmyJane's Love Pods (check out the one shaped like a shell!) can be purchased with a UV sanitising charging station to make sure they're extra clean.
JimmyJane Pure UV Sanitizing Mood Light - LOVE PODS Tre Edition, $175, available at Jimmy Jane
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