Sex toys have come a long way and air pulse toys are among the most advanced toys on the market.
Rather than simply vibrating, they create variable pressure pulses by surrounding your clit with a little cavern with a moving bit sat at the bottom. The change in the space as a result of that movement, creates a pressure change that is like a gentle sucking.
As you might imagine, it tends to feel pretty great.
I’ve been testing some of the best clit suckers on the market, discovering what makes each one unique, and I’ve emerged from the afterglow to share my findings with you!
Also, make sure to see our guide on what lubes to use as well as how to clean your toys to avoid any complications.
With that being said, here are the best clit suckers, rose toys, and air-pulse stimulators, not necessarily from worst to best, because everyone’s needs and budgets are different.
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Most affordable fully feature Air-Pulse stimulator |
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Cute affordable and trendy clit Suckers |
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Mid-range, app-enabled toys for every clit size & decent suction |
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Mid-Range, App-enabled Air-Pulse toy for grinding fans |
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Best rumbly traditional air-pulse stimulator for the price |
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Most feature-rich and powerful traditional air-pulse toy |
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App-enabled, rumbly clit sucker for those who want it all |
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Most powerful suction of all clit suckers ( Large clit friendly! ) |
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Ergonomic powerful suction for small clits |
ROMP
If you all don’t know, Womanizer, Romp & We-Vibe are all under the same umbrella company.
While Womanizer and We-Vibe are quite unique, ROMP on the other hand is the brand they use to sell affordable versions of the premium products sold on their other brands.
This means you can get similar features and performances for much cheaper with the only sacrifice being build quality!
ROMP Shine
If you want a Womanizer-type experience for less, the ROMP Shine offers a copycat design and similarly rumbly vibrations.
The shell is noticeably lower quality and doesn’t have the nice silky softness of the high-end Womanizers. It also only lasts for 45 minutes at full charge, but it has 10 intensity levels with a nice range going from some of the softest starting intensities to quite powerful!
I actually found the Shine to be very comparable to Womanizer’s Liberty ( see my review here ), but with a less compact design and a much cheaper price. Functionally, they both have a similar range of intensities and the material is similar, though the Liberty feels a bit more luxurious.
CONCLUSION
If you’re looking to get that Womanizer-like experience on a budget, I’d definitely recommend the Shine. For the price, it’s almost unbeatable.
Plus, it’s coming from Womanizer’s sister company, the brand that pioneered Air-Pulse toys!
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The Rose Toys
Ever since the Rose Toys went viral on TikTok, there’s been a lot of hype about these adorable clit suckers.
A lot of copycat products flooded the market and now, “the-rose-toy-official.com” ( spoiler alert: Not the Rose Toys’ Official site ) has nearly 200 rose toys for sale. In fact, just last month I reviewed a flutter-tongue version and you can read the review here.
To remove some confusion with all the copycats and brand names, these rose toys are what we call “white label” toys. Basically, they’re mostly made in China, and almost any brand can slap their logo on it and call it theirs. This is very common on sites like Amazon, and in the cheap sex toy world.
Here I’ll focus on reviewing the rose toys from INYA, ROMP, and Lovehoney!
The Inya Rose by NSNovelties was the original design that made a big splash in the sheets (good thing it’s splash-resistant)!
At its lowest speed, it is the most powerful of this bouquet of roses.
In fact, when I turned it up to the second notch, it was much louder than the others and even started moving across the table on its own from the sheer force of its vibrations! I also didn’t notice much of a difference between the vibratory levels.
The whole toy is a solid piece of molded silicone which means you won’t lose pieces, but it’s also the hardest to clean because of all the creases. The beautiful handheld design makes the toy super enjoyable and versatile to use, like all rose toys official or not, and it can be used easily in a variety of positions.
ROMP and Lovehoney’s Rose are practically identical.
As far as I can tell, the only differences between them are aesthetic. They both have 10 functions (speeds and patterns) vs. Inya’s 7, and I found that the range was much broader with more gentle speeds and the patterns were a bit more enjoyable as well.
They both took a step further with waterproofing which means that if you want to submerge these blooms in the tub, it’s better to go with these ones rather than INYA.
The top of the rose comes off for easy cleaning, but I found that using it with the top off was even more pleasurable!
These have two buttons and I was hoping that they would function as plus and minus so you could scale back without rotating through all the options, but alas, for some strange reason that button is just an on/off button. It also has a travel lock for pleasure on the go.
I found the suction to actually be more intense than the original, and Lovehoney actually cautions not to use the air pulse rose toy for more than 15 minutes at a time (though they have a runtime of 65 minutes at full charge). You can always migrate to other areas though, like your nipples!
CONCLUSION
If you’re looking for a rumbly toy, the Inya Rose / Original Rose is the way to go.
But if you prefer a toy that can start low and end pretty high, that is easier to clean, and is fully waterproof at the sacrifice of the rumbles, ROMP and Lovehoney are the best choices for you. The only difference between the two are the colors.
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Satisfyer
Satisfyer was the first brand to directly follow in Womanizer’s footsteps after they pioneered Air pulse stimulators.
The Satisfyers all have three buttons: increase, decrease, and patterns. The on/off button is a long press on the increase button (in the middle) and if you press it even longer, you can connect with the app (if you went for one of their app-connected toys).
I found that the patterns are a step above many other pattern options I’ve come across. There’s a nice, gradual wave of intensities with some patterns that I found particularly enjoyable.
The vibrations come from a separate motor as the air-pulse feature.
You can feel the vibrations coming from a spot farther up the shaft and at first I thought it seemed a bit weird that the vibrations weren’t strongly emanating from the stimulation head, like with other vibrators, but it grew on me.
Because the vibrations are fairly buzzy, the distance from the motor actually enhances the tingly sensation. It’s much gentler than most vibrators overall and really complements the air-pulse sensation rather than overpowering it.
More features open up with the Satisfyer Connect App.
If you’re using the app, there are all the typical features you might expect: live control, patterns, partner play, and music and ambient sound sync.
One feature that I love is the rabbit button. When you tap the rabbit, it sets the toy to vibrate on high for 20 seconds and then you have the option to keep it going another 20 seconds or not. This is great for when you’re playing with varying speeds and patterns but get that feeling when you know you’re going to cum soon and you just need to stay steady on that high intensity until you do.
The other two features of the Satisfyer Connect app that I felt were notable are their Remotyca Stories and High Touch Meditation. These both involve short audio tracks that connect with your toys for a pre-programmed experience. The Remotyca Stories explore various fantasies told in a sexy British lady’s voice and the High Touch Meditation tracks are guided meditations with pre-programmed stimulation, also voiced by a sexy lady but this one’s North American. The meditations really focus on relaxation and detachment from expectation and honestly, I did fall asleep listening to her soothing voice, so I recommend trying it before bed.
Satisfyer Curvy 1+, 2+, and 3+
The main difference between all the Curvy models is the mouth openings.
The Curvy 3+ has a narrow opening for intense and specific air pulse sensations. This clit sucker is fantastic for someone with a smaller clit or who just wants a more localized feeling.
The Curvy 2+ is for your average-sized clits or those of you who aren’t too sure which size to pick from.
The Curvy 1+, which has a very wide opening with thick edges, is perfectly suited for larger clits, or trans masc folks on testosterone looking for a blowjob machine. Hell, it was one of Zack’s top pics in the trans version of this article!
There are no heads to take off and lose and no weird creases for bacteria to hide, so cleaning is a breeze.
These toys provide a nice amount of suction as well, so it’s not only little puffs of air here! Very satisfying, indeed!
CONCLUSION
The Curvy line of toys took an interesting approach of making differently sized toys for differently sized clits instead of just providing interchangeable heads. Fewer parts mean less of a fuss, and you’ll never lose a small bit never to be found again.
All in all, They’re beautiful little machines and offer app control at a pretty low price.
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Satisfyer Pro 2 Gen 3
The Pro 2 Generation 3 has something they call Liquid Air Technology and when I first read it, I thought, “What gimmicky ridiculousness is this?”.
And then I actually tried it.
I *really* like the liquid air head. The thin, pulsing membrane really does have a similar sensation to dripping water!
It’s a much gentler sensation with a gentle touch, but because it creates a barrier between your clit and the air pulse mechanisms, you can mash that wand into your junk without the same kind of intense sensation as with the other head — great for if you want to get that deeper stimulation without overwhelming your clit!
CONCLUSION
While this is Satisfyer’s most high-end Air Pulse Stimulator, it is still quite affordable compared to the other premium toys on this list.
The Liquid Air technology feels like actual dripping water on your bits and it makes it much more comfortable if you’re the type to aggressively grind on your toys! So if you were the type of person to get off with shower heads or an avid grinder, this one is for you!
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Womanizer
I love my Womanizers. From my first Eco Premium to this next generation of Classic and Premium toys, I have been blown away by their design and vibe.
It’s no surprise as the Womanizer Toys started the air-pulse and clit sucker revolution.
They all have increase and decrease buttons and they’re all shaped in such a way that you can easily use them in any position. The Satisfyers don’t tend to work too well if you prefer a prone position, but Womanizers are amazingly well-suited for this style of pleasure.
The stimulation heads can be removed for easy cleaning and can be swapped out for heads that are bigger or smaller.
We all have unique bodies and Womanizer offers a great solution for customizing your toy to fit you.
If digital security is important to you, it might be especially appealing that Womanizer toys don’t connect to an app.
They’re meant for intimate use in person only. As sex toys began using Wifi and Bluetooth, there were security issues where sex toys were being used to hack into networks. No worries about that with Womanizers! You can sit back and relax knowing that your secrets are safe with Womanizers.
Womanizer Classic 2
It’s hard to argue with a Classic Womanizer Toy.
The Womanizer Classic 2 delivers the characteristic rumbly vibrations this brand is known for with a wide range of intensities (10 to be exact). It fits nicely in your hand and comes with two heads of different sizes so you can choose the head that best works for you. The Classic 2 can last for 3 hours and like the Premium 2, it boasts a vegan-friendly production.
The 10 intensity levels range from barely there, feather-light pulses to ‘oh my god is this going to explode my clit?’-level deep and intense rumbles.
You can also quickly press the power button to jump back down to the lowest intensity, which comes in handy not only once you’ve had your orgasm and want to ride out that afterglow ( that’s the name of the feature! ), but also when your body’s sensitivity starts shifting and you need to scale back the intensity.
CONCLUSION
It’s hard to beat the pioneer! And with this being their most affordable fully featured and waterproof air-pulse toy, it doesn’t get much better than this.
The Womanizer Classic 2 boasts a big range of intensities that’ll please both power queens as well as the most sensitive folks around and the rumbly quality of the vibrations is quite hard to match in the air-pulse world.
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Womanizer Premium 2
The Premium 2 is one of the best air-pulse toys on the market ( but also the most expensive! ).
You get deep rumbles, a wide range of intensities (14 in total!), and a whole 4 hours of playtime!
Unlike the Classic 2, The Premium 2 has smart silence.
As soon as your Premium 2 loses contact, it will stop and become silent. Perfect for stealthy masturbation or those of you who get a bit annoyed with having to turn your toys off during post-orgasmic exhaustion. Simply let go and it will stop as soon as it loses contact with your body.
The production is vegan-friendly, comes with multiple stimulator heads of different sizes and it’s fully waterproof.
The four additional intensity levels mean that the top end is noticeably more powerful than the Classic 2. It also has an Autopilot mode which randomly shifts intensities as you play. But don’t worry, you can choose between 3 intensity levels so you won’t suddenly go from lowest to highest before you’re ready.
CONCLUSION
This is essentially the Classic 2 on steroids. It’s more intense ( if not the most intense on this list on the max setting ), more feature-rich, and more fancy-looking than its counterpart. This also means it’s the most expensive Air-Pulse toy on this list and a true luxury item!
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We-Vibe
A quick little word on We-Vibe for context:
After Womanizer pioneered Air-Pulse stimulators, WOW-tech, We-Vibe’s umbrella company acquired Womanizer, which made perfect sense as they are known for their innovative toys.
This resulted in the We-Vibe Melt, which is a great blend of Womanizer’s and We-Vibe features, like app-control, rumbly-as-hell vibes, and more!
We-Vibe Melt
The Melt is essentially a Premium Womanizer with actual suction this time around!
Compared to the Womanizers, the We-Vibe Melt is also app-enabled which allows you to play with your partner at any distance, though the app has fewer bells and whistles than the Satisfyer Connect app.
It lasts for 2 hours as well and has increase and decrease buttons.
The silicone feels great and the design is very sleek. It has a narrow stimulation head which is great for use with partner play, though it doesn’t lend itself too well to lying in the prone position.
One feature that I really love is that with the Melt, you can press and hold the buttons for gradual increases and decreases. It gets a bit finicky distinguishing between gradual increases and connecting to Bluetooth at times, but it feels really cool when it revs up!
The Melt is also fully waterproof so you can play in the bath.
CONCLUSION
If air pulses isn’t enough and you’re looking for a Womanizer that actually sucks on your clitoris, and comes with app features, the Melt has become a favorite amongst Clit sucking enthusiasts for a reason!
So if you don’t know what to pick between the suction-heavy Lelo toys, the App-enabled Satisfyers, and the Rumbly and waterproof Womanizers, the Melt is for you!
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Lelo
Lelo is a high-end company, and of course, the prices & premium looks reflect that. They’re the most expensive options on this list if you don’t count the Womanizer premium, so they’re definitely not for the frugal folks here.
The main selling point of the Lelo Clit suckers is that they all actually suck on your clitoris, instead of just puffing air on it!
So while Lelo sometimes up prices simply because the toys look fancy, the price here is quite justified!
Lastly, both the Sila and the Sona have the same button setup with decreases, increases, and patterns, some of which can be increased or decreased.
Lelo Sila
This toy is gorgeous.
I love the snail shell shape and the stimulator head is wide with a thick rim. Which allows most larger clits to fit without an issue!
The SILA has 8 patterns and I don’t think it needs any more than that. The range of intensities with this shape of air pulse head is thoroughly enjoyable and a unique experience.
Compared to many of the other toys in this list, it is among the quietest, so it’s perfect for discrete play.
The silicone is extra smooth and I felt like the suction was the strongest of the air pulse toys that I tried.
This might be at least in part due to the shape of the stimulation head, which I found to be the most enjoyable design for me.
It’s also fully waterproof, which is always a plus, and you get 2 hours of playtime before you need to recharge.
CONCLUSION
This toy not only is great for people with larger clitorises, but it’s also the toy that provides the most suction on this entire list!
This toy does go from hard to harder and might not be suited for very sensitive folks. But if you’re a power queen or like to beat your clitoris into submission this definitely is the best clit sucker for you!
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Lelo Sona 2 & Sona Cruise 2
The SONA feels great in your hand and the buttons are well-placed.
The shape works well for lying in the supine position, but it might be a bit of a challenge if you tend to prefer a prone position.
The stimulator head is very deep and somewhat narrow. These vibrations are intense and targeted and have a nice amount of suction.
Like the SILA, the SONA offers 2 hours of playtime.
There are 12 patterns, most of which are actually really pleasurable. Watch out for the random one though. It jumps around from low to high intensity really suddenly and was too much for me but if you like to torture yourself or your partner, I could see it being a fun feature. This is exactly why Womanizer’s autopilot feature has 3 intensity settings.
The only difference between the Sona 2 and Sona Cruise 2 is that the cruise comes with a feature that compensates in power when you press harder on yourself. Something that usually dampens the vibrations.
CONCLUSION
The Sonas are like Silas for small clits that like suction but not ALL THE SUCTION, if that makes sense.
The ergonomic design feels awesome in hand as well, so if you’re a tactile person with a small clitoris, this one might have your name on it!
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Air Pulsators & Clit Suckers Comparison Chart
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Buzzy VS Rumbly |
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ROMP Shine |
large medium |
softest – more intense |
rumbly/thuddy |
Very low suction |
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INYA Rose |
medium |
strong – intense |
rumbly |
Low suction |
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ROMP Rose |
medium |
soft – intense |
buzzy/thuddy |
More suction |
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Lovehoney Rose |
medium |
soft – intense |
buzzy/thuddy |
More suction |
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Satisfyer Curvy 3+,2+,1+ |
Small, Medium, Large |
softest – intense |
buzzy |
More suction |
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Satisfyer Pro 2 Gen 3 |
medium |
softest – intense |
buzzy |
Low suction |
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Womanizer Classic 2 |
Medium, Large Medium |
soft – more intense |
rumbly |
Very low suction |
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Lelo Sona 2 |
smallest |
strong – more intense |
rumbly |
High suction |
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We-Vibe Melt |
medium |
Strong – more intense |
rumbly/thuddy |
More suction |
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Lelo Sila |
Largest |
strong – very intense |
rumbly/thuddy |
Most suction |
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Womanizer Premium 2 |
Medium, Large Medium |
softer – very intense |
rumbly |
Very low suction |
We would like to thank Womanizer, Romp, Lelo, Peepshow Toys, & Lovehoney for sending us the Air-Pulsators & clit suckers included in this review. This roundup wouldn’t’ve been possible without their help!
