Thousands of new sex toys are released every year that often feel like the same concepts remixed and rereleased in different colors or sizes. It’s rare that a new vibrator makes me do a double-take. The Snail Vibe is one of the few toys that made me look twice and piqued my interest because of its unique design.
This dual-action vibrator takes the basic concept of an old-school rabbit vibe and makes it make sense for many different users with different types of bodies...
Besides having an eye-catching look (it literally looks like a big abstract snail), it also moves and functions very differently than any other dual-action vibe I’ve ever seen. This dual-action vibrator takes the basic concept of an old-school rabbit vibe and makes it make sense for many different users with different types of bodies who will inevitably use the toy in different ways.
The Snail Vibe boasts all the features of a luxury vibrator. It is made of 100% silicone which is non-porous so it won’t absorb bacteria and is super easy to clean. It’s also phthalate-free and body-safe. The Snail Vibe is rechargeable, so you never have to worry about replacing batteries, and it’s waterproof so you can use it in the shower or submerge it in the tub if you choose to play in the water. It has a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty, so you can rest assured that this toy is built to last. It also comes with a very cute and discreet storage case that can easily slide into your bag for travel.
The Snail Vibe... sets out to provide external stimulation that doesn’t lose contact with the body when it’s inserted or moved in and out, and it succeeds.
A major perk of the Snail Vibe is that it sets out to provide external stimulation that doesn’t lose contact with the body when it’s inserted or moved in and out, and it succeeds. It doesn’t have a traditional shaft and separate arm for fluttering external vibrations like a traditional rabbit vibe. With a rabbit vibrator, you generally have to insert the shaft all or most of the way in order for the external stimulator to make contact with the body.
Rabbits make some assumptions about how clits and g-spots line up and can be pretty hit or miss because all bodies are different. Instead, the Snail Vibe has one insertable end that’s connected to a spiraling ball that unfurls as you insert the tip. It doesn’t matter how shallow or deep you choose to insert it, the ball will maintain contact with the body, providing a solution to the challenge of using a dual-action vibrator that requires very specific angles to make contact with different pleasure points.
Besides being used for dual stim for internal penetration and external play, the powerful external ball can also sub in for a wand vibrator. If you like all-over external vibration, the broad spherical ball is a great substitute for the head of a wand. Simply turn the insertable part of the Snail Vibe away from the body and press the ball into your external erogenous zones.
The anatomy of the Snail Vibe is simple once you figure out which end does what. It has 2 separate motors, one at the tip of the insertable end and one in the ball that makes contact with the outside of the body. Each motor is controlled independently and they each offer 5 intensity levels and 5 different vibration modes, offering over 600 possible combinations of power and patterns. The vibrations this toy creates are powerful and rumbly.
The external stimulator is broad so... the vibration is spread out to cover the entire vulva for what feels like a more resonant massage.
I love power when it comes to vibration, and the Snail Vibe did not disappoint. Reminiscent of the power of some wands I’ve used, I could feel the vibrations resonating deep into my body, not just at the surface of my skin. I also loved that the external stimulator is broad so it covers more than just the head of the clit or phallus. The vibration is spread out to cover the entire vulva for what feels like a more resonant massage.
The handle of the Snail Vibe is a second smaller ball with 4 buttons that control the two motors. Because of its spherical design, the ball was comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver. It also makes it easy to grip and use on yourself or a partner.
Generally, when I think about insertable toys that are great for g-spot stimulation, I tend to imagine toys that have a very pronounced curve at the tip or a rounded head, so I was a little hesitant at first when I saw that the insertable part of the Snail Vibe is pretty straight. However, in use, it was actually excellent for g-spot stimulation because I could angle it and insert it as deep as I needed it to hit my g-spot.
The firmness of the insertable tip also makes it a great option for applying the steady pressure and massage that many g-spots prefer.
Because of the spiral design of the external stimulator, it was actually really easy to find the best angle and depth of penetration for g-spotting while maintaining external contact. The firmness of the insertable tip also makes it a great option for applying the steady pressure and massage that many g-spots prefer.
The Snail Vibe is also anal-safe, though inserting it anally might take a bit of warm-up. The tip of this toy is not tapered, so starting off with a finger or two to warm up is a great way to prepare for inserting this toy safely. When you insert the Snail Vibe in the backdoor, the external stimulator could be positioned to rest on and vibrate against the taint (perineum). Because of its size, the external stimulator may also vibrate on the scrotum or vaginal opening while it’s inserted in the butt, depending on the person’s body. Remember, if you’re going to insert this toy anally make sure it gets thoroughly cleaned before you insert it in any other part of the body. And as always, use plenty of water-based lube.
If you’re going to insert this toy anally make sure it gets thoroughly cleaned before you insert it in any other part of the body. And as always, use plenty of water-based lube.
Because of its size, the external stimulator may also vibrate on the scrotum or vaginal opening while it’s inserted in the butt, depending on the person’s body. Remember, if you’re going to insert this toy anally make sure it gets thoroughly cleaned before you insert it in any other part of the body. And as always, use plenty of water-based lube.
I will admit that when I first heard about the Snail Vibe and saw the design I thought it was a little gimmicky and wasn’t sure that it would do any of the things it claimed. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this toy combined power and versatility in a way that actually felt good and was fun to use. I have tended to steer shoppers away from dual-action sex toys because I find that using two separate toys is the best way to get the angles you need for your unique body. However, I feel very confident in recommending the Snail Vibe as a dual-action vibe that is more likely to fit more body types. It doesn’t hurt that it’s super cute and packs a rumbly punch!
