A bullet- or mini-vibrator is small, discrete and easy to use. They are so small, they fit easily and discrete in you purse. There are many different bullet vibrators available and the technology changes so fast, it might be difficult for you to make your choice. What should you look for when you want to buy a bullet vibrator? And which ones are most effective?

What is a bullet vibrator?

A bullet vibrator is a small vibrator that kind of has the shape of a bullet. Sometimes they are also called mini vibrator, pocket vibrator, or lipstick vibrator genoemd, indicate that they are small and handy and fit in your pocket or purse.

Because of the size, they are not meant to use internally. The powerful vibrations usually are most effective in the top if the device. Therefor you can point them very precise at the most sensitive spot of your body (clitoris for women and frenulum for men).

Bullet vibrators are not fit to use for anal sex, because they lack the flared bottom. Because of that, they might get stuck in your anus.

Bullets are great for when you are traveling, to unload yourself on the fly, but they’re also great to use together with your partner.

Pros and cons

Bullet vibrators are popular because of their size. That makes them great to bring along. They fit in your handbag or in your purse. Most of them are pretty quiet and therefor very discrete.

A bullet is especially great if you just want to masturbate quickly. They are light weighted and easy to use. The price varies from €5 to €130. So there’s always one that fits your budget.

The size is also its biggest disadvantage. They are not very versatile. You can use them only for external stimulation. They are too small for penetration. Most (cheaper) bullets have weak vibrations.

What to look for when you re buying a bullet vibrator?

When you are buying a bullet vibrator, pay attention to the following:

• Material: Most bullet vibrators are either made of ABS (hard plastic) or silicone. Although silicone is a safe and soft material, it also absorbs the vibrations a little. Hard plastic better passes on the vibrations. Because usually the motor of a bullet is not very powerful, ABS vibrators will have stronger vibrations.
• Waterproof: When you have the option to choose for a waterproof vibrator, that is always the best option. Read why in this post.
• Controls: Many bullets are small and as a result there is not much space for many buttons. This generally means there is usually only one button. You must use that to switch it on and scroll through the different settings. Every time you push it, you will go to the next setting. Although that sounds convenient, there is no way to go back to the previous position. So if you like position 4 and you (accidentally) push the button again, you will have to keep pushing it through all the other positions before you get back to position 4. In that case, less positions is often better.
• Price: Of course your budget is not infinite. I understand that not everyone can pay €100 for a sex toy. You can feed 4 people for a week on that amount of money. However, the cheapest might not be the worst, but in general you might want to go for a model that is somewhere between €30 to €60.
• Design: You want something to please the eye. Of course it is funny when your vibrator has the shape of a pepper or a carrot. But remember they are meant to have sex with, not to have a laugh with.

My personal top 5 bullet vibrators

1. We-Vibe Tango

Perhaps the best bullet vibrator out there. It is quiet as a mouse, and has very intens vibrations. It is only 9 centimeter long and 2 centimeter in diameter. The Tango is made of hard plastic (ABS) and that is a good thing for a mini vibrator, because it transmits the vibrations well (silicone tends to absorb vibrations a little). With a push of the button you can scroll through 8 different positions (4 normal vibrations, 4 patterns). The We-Vibe Tango is also 100% waterproof.

The We Vibe Tango is not the cheapest (€71,10), but is definitelyworth the investment.

2. Pocket Rocket

The Pocket Rocket is a real classic mini vibrator. The original is from Doc Johnson (€37,95), but there are many ‘fake’ Pocket Rockets that are often just as good, but only cost around €9,95. They all work on just one 1 AA battery and only have two positions (on and off). Also read a full review of the Easytoys Pocket Rocket.

There are some things you just have to have. And a Pocket Rocket is one of those. It is just plain small, simple, great and effective fun.

3. RO-80

The RO-80 is from the Rocks Off brand (hence RO). The ’80’ has to do with the amount of millimeters of the device (8 centimeter tall). So this too is a super small vibrator, but one with very decent vibrations. On top of that, it is very quiet. The RO-80 is also made of ABS and as I said, that is a material that passes on the vibrations very well. With just one button you scroll through 7 different positions (3 normal vibrations and 4 patterns). A minor disadvantage is that the RO-80 uses a type of battery that is not standard. It uses a so called LR1-battery. That has the same girth asan AA, but it is half the length. Fortunately, it comes with one of those. The RO-80 is also 100% waterproof.

The RO-80 is available for only €18,95 and that is really cheap for this type of quality.

4. Nü Sensuelle Point

A relatively new brand that is only available recently, is Nü Sensuelle. And this is a brand to consider.The Point is a bullet vibrator with 20 (!) vibration positions. Charging is easy. Just place it in the charger. But the best thing is that this small vibrator (9 centimeter tall and 2,1 centimeter diameter) is really powerful. The Nü Sensuelle Point is of course also 100% waterproof. Believe me, you will be impressed.

The Nü Sensuelle devices may not be the cheapest, but with €54,95 the Nü Sensuelle Point is still reasonably priced.

5. Dorr Avond

The Dorr Avond is not really a bullet but more a mini wand vibrator. But don’t be fooled by its size. With 17.5 centimeter tall and a head of 3.7 centimeter it is small, but it still has very decent vibrations. Unlike other bullets, the Avond is kind off heavy (168 gram). The head is made of silicone and the silvery part is made of hard plastic. The Dorr Avond is 100% waterproof.

This device is the only one in this list with + and – buttons. and a button to scroll through the positions. With the + and – buttons, you can make it go harder or softer in every position. The Dorr Avond costs €49,95.

Shop these and many other bullet vibrators in the NBRplaza shop.