You might remember when Charlotte from Sex and the City first tried a rabbit vibrator. After that episode aired, rabbit vibrators seemed to become all the rage, and many hailed it as being a “favorite” sex toy — and for good reason. They provide dual stimulation and can intensify pleasure and orgasms for some. Here’s how to use a rabbit vibrator.
What is a rabbit vibrator?
A rabbit vibrator is a type of vibrator that combines external stimulation (clitoral) and internal stimulation (vaginal). Unlike bullet or G-spot vibrators which have one shaft, rabbit vibrators have both a shaft for vaginal penetration and a smaller nub for clitoral stimulation. For some, this can lead to a blended orgasm. While a rabbit vibrator is designed for vaginal and clitoral pleasure, it can also be used for anal, penile, or testes stimulation. It can be used during solo or partnered play.
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How to use a rabbit vibrator
1. Clean before use
Clean your rabbit vibrator with warm water and mild soap or a toy cleaner. We recommend the Pjur Med Clean Spray. Be sure to clean your vibe between each use, and especially if you’re sharing the toy with a partner.
2. Find the controls
Rabbit vibrators have varying modes and intensities, plus two motors — one motor in the arm for vaginal vibration and the other motor in the nub for clitoral vibration. Find the buttons located at the bottom of the main shaft to control modes. On most rabbit vibrators, there are two buttons that increase and decrease intensity, as well as another button, or set of buttons, to change the vibration pattern and switch between one motor and the other, or run them at the same time.
3. Apply lube to both shafts
Water-based lubricants are the safest option since silicon-based lube can deteriorate toys made of silicone material. Lube helps reduce friction, and allows for easier glide and penetration.
4. Test vibration modes, intensities
Most rabbit vibrators have about eight vibration modes, though some have over 20. Before putting the vibe near your genitals, try it on your hand and switch through patterns and intensities to get a sense of what might feel good for you. Then, move it to your arms, nipples, neck, or stomach.
5. Try the external stimulator first
Place the vibrator on your external genitalia, like your clitoris, vulva, penis, testes, or perineum, and see how you like it. Try sliding the vibrator all around those areas to find which spots feel good for you.
6. See how the internal shaft feels
If you’re inserting the penetrating arm in your vagina, make sure your vagina has “tented” — or in other words, opened and expanded — if you’re putting it in your anus, be sure you’re turned on and your muscles have relaxed. Penetration can be painful otherwise — and it shouldn’t be. Slowly insert the shaft to see how deep you enjoy it. Try rotating and angling it back and forth inside you, or leaving it in one position.
7. Bend the shafts to your liking
If the two shafts on your rabbit vibrator bend, adjust them to hit areas of your body that feel best. Varying curvatures may feel better internally, especially if you are attempting to target the G-spot.
8. Download and experiment with the app if your rabbit vibrator is a smart toy
If you have a smart toy rabbit vibrator, download its corresponding app and play around with the controls. Most apps are pretty user-friendly and allow you to tap or drag a cursor up or down to increase or decrease intensity. Some apps allow you to choose varying vibration patterns or even sync patterns to music. If you are playing with a partner, it can be fun to let them take the reins and “control” your pleasure via the app.
4 tips to maximize pleasure using a rabbit vibe
Now that you know the basics of how to use a rabbit vibrator, you can try various tips and techniques to intensify pleasure or orgasm with this pleasure product. Here are some of our recommendations to make the most of a rabbit vibe.
1. Match your movements to the toy’s speed and intensity patterns.
Use the controls to navigate to a setting with more intense vibration, or different vibration patterns. If you use different vibration patterns, you might try to match the way you move the toy — like the speed of penetration — to the rhythm of the vibration.
2. Try for a G-spot orgasm.
The rabbit vibrator can stimulate different areas depending on the angle it’s held for penetration. For example, if you angle the shaft toward your stomach and hold the head of the shaft about two to three inches inside the vagina, you may hit your G-spot, which for some people, can lead to intense G-spot orgasms that feel different from clitoral orgasms.
3. Vary angles when applying vibration to your clit
Play with the angle of the external stimulator — use it on the head of your clitoris, as well as on your outer and inner labia by rotating the toy so the external stimulator slides back and forth over your labia. You can even rotate the toy 180 degrees so the external stimulator is on your perineum.
4. Don’t forget about the rest of your body
There are so many sensitive places on the body other than your vagina and clit that can be tantalizing to use a rabbit vibe on. For example, try using the vibration on your nipples, inner thighs, around the anus, or other sensitive areas.
How to use a rabbit vibe with a partner
Rabbit vibrators are great for solo play, but they can also enhance pleasure with a partner. Here are a few ways to try a rabbit vibrator during partnered sex.
1. During oral sex
While eating your partner out, “use the shaft [internally] to stimulate the G-spot, anus, or perineum. Or turn it around and use it to stimulate the clitoris or testicles,” sex educator Sarah Dierick recommends to O.school.
2. During penetrative sex for triple stimulation
You can incorporate a rabbit vibrator into penetrative sex by placing it between your and your partner’s body with either the shaft or nub on the clitoris. If you’re having anal sex with a partner, try placing the rabbit vibrator’s shaft in your vagina and the nub on your clit for vibration. Then, allow your partner to simultaneously stimulate your anus. This kind of triple stimulation can be intensely pleasurable for some.
3. Between vulvas
“Depending on which rabbit toy you're using, you can also place the shaft between bodies to pleasure two vulvas at the same time,” explains Diedrick. This can give both of you access to vibration on your clitoris at the same time.
4. During mutual masturbation
“A rabbit toy can be used during mutual masturbation” suggests couples therapist Aleks Trkulja. “You might use it in yourself while your partner stimulates themself, or your partner can use it in you with your instruction and guidance.”
3 sex positions to try while using a rabbit vibrator, solo or partnered
The positions you can use a rabbit vibrator in largely depend on the type of rabbit vibrator you have, you and your partners’ mobility, and preferences. There are so many positions to try, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
1. From behind
On your hands and knees, have your partner approach you from behind. They can kneel, or get on their hands and knees as well, and eat you out from the rear or give you a rim job (aka eat your ass) while you use the rabbit vibrator on yourself. Alternatively, your partner can approach you from behind and use the rabbit vibrator on you. If you’re solo, getting on your hands and knees and stimulating yourself with the rabbit vibrator is a great way to switch up your masturbation positions.
2. Spread your legs
Lay on your back and spread your legs. If you are with a partner, you might even use your hands to hold your ankles or feet (picture the “happy baby” yoga position). Have your partner face you, kneel between your legs, and use the rabbit vibrator on you. When you spread your legs really wide, this gives your partner more access to the entirety of your genitals, allowing them to play with different angles of the vibrator and reach specific spots internally and externally. It also gives them great access to the perineum.
If you’re using the rabbit during solo play, spread your legs wide, and lift your ankles toward your ears, almost so the back of your thighs are facing the sky (picture “happy baby,” without holding your feet). In this position, masturbating with the rabbit vibrator will give you the same, full access to your genitals for precise stimulation.
3. Side by side
Lay on your side and have your partner lay on their side too, so they are facing you. Have your partner put their knee between your legs, so that it slightly spreads your legs. From here, you can grind on their thigh, while using the rabbit vibrator for extra clitoral stimulation, or let your partner take control of the toy and use it on you.
Pair your rabbit vibrator with:
Pairing a rabbit vibrator with addition sex toys can lead to new levels of pleasure and orgasm for some. Here are a few of our recommendation.
1. Butt plugs
Enjoying the dual internal and external stimulation of a rabbit vibrator, plus having your anus filled with a butt plug can lead to incredibly intense orgasms. You can also try using a dildo in your anus or anal beads.
2. Sensation play toys
Diedrick recommends pairing a rabbit vibrator with sensation play toys, such as a blindfold, massage oil, or candles.
3. Nipple clamps
If you enjoy having your nipples stimulated, sucked, licked, or squeezed, try incorporating nipple clamps while you’re using the rabbit vibrator.
The bottom line
Rabbit vibrators give you unique, dual stimulation of the G-spot and the clitoris, while it can also be used on your anus, testes, perineum, or other sensitive places on your body. If you’re interested in trying a rabbit vibrator, check out our curated catalog of rabbit vibrators.