When luxury toy brands like Womanizer popularized the relatively new category of clitoral suction toys a few years ago, reviews literally gushing over their intense sensation started going viral. And they weren’t kidding: These vibes work by combining best suction toys for women with pulsation technology that mimics the feel of oral clit stimulation, and many women find them deeply pleasurable and satisfying—if you know how to use them. Unlike most other vibrators that produce a jolting, surface-level jolt when used against the vulva, these suction toys are most effective when they form a tight seal around your clitoral hood and suck in.

To get the most out of this type of toy, our experts recommend starting on the lowest setting and working your way up until you find what feels just right for you. You’ll also want to always use a water-based lube with these toys, since the seal helps to intensify the experience. And finally, don’t forget to experiment with different shapes and sizes of the suction mouths: You might find you like the shape of a rabbit’s head or a wand’s end more than a tiny ring.

Here are the best suction toys for women, based on our expert recommendations and feedback from our panelists:

1. Dame’s Aer

The Aer is another budget-friendly air suction toy that can be a bit too bulky for smaller vulvas but provides the same kind of powerful sensation as the Lelo Sona 2 and the Womanizer Premium 2. It has 10 different modes of clitoral stimulation, from a flicking tongue-like attachment to intense thudding, plus five suction intensities in which negative pressure waves envelop and stimulate your clitoral hood. And it’s rechargeable, quiet, app-controlled, and body-safe.

2. Lovehoney Rose Clitoral Suction Toy

The latest addition to the beloved Lovehoney Rose line, the pink-colored Tenera 2, has received a ton of positive feedback from our testers—including some who say it’s the most comfortable clitoral stimulator they’ve ever tried. It’s also super discreet, with a small and slim profile and whisper-quiet sound levels that add to its discretion.

3. XStitch Pleasure Puff

The XStitch is another budget-friendly option, coming in at less than a quarter of the price of the Womanizer toy above. Our testers liked it for its simple design and unintimidating functionality, and it’s an especially good choice for beginners to air suction toys who aren’t quite ready for a more intense orgasm. The one big downside is that the hard plastic body doesn’t lie against the vulva and requires you to hold it for long play sessions, which can lead to hand strain.

We were also worried that its “ABS + Silica Gel” product manual listing might be a red flag. Silica gel is the stuff that’s inside those desiccant packs that come with “DO NOT EAT” warnings and has been linked to ovarian cysts, so it’s definitely not a material you want to be touching your clitoris with.