How to use a rabbit vibrator (& some hare-raising history)
With rabbits known for their frisky nature, the rabbit vibrator is undoubtedly one of the friskiest-inducing sex toys. Famous for its clitoral-stimulating bunny ears and phallic G-spot shaft, this toy has stood the test of time, adapted in a variety of ways for effectively inducing blended orgasms! But do you know where it came from and how to use a rabbit vibrator in all of its variations?
Research shows that only 18.4 percent of people with a vulva can orgasm from penetration alone, and 72.6 percent disclosed that “clitoral stimulation was necessary for orgasm during intercourse” or that their “orgasms feel better if their clitoris is stimulated during intercourse”.
So it’s no wonder this cute little animal-shaped dual-stimulator has been a massive hit for decades. But how did we get here?
Not only was there your well-known rabbit, but you could enjoy the turtle, kangaroo, and beaver. Sex Educator, Alix Fox, spoke to the BBC, sharing that one company heavily invested in the Beaver believing that that was a design that would take off, “probably due to the cheeky pun”, but it was the rabbit became the “huge phenomenon” in part because of “the way the ears tickle the outside of the body.”
Cosmopolitan adds that the designers settled on the rabbit as the predominant toy as it is a symbol of luck in Japan, and potentially because the owner Shay Martin was born in the year of the rabbit. So it’s not just a toy for a good f*ck, but also good luck.
How to choose a rabbit vibrator
Depending on the type of pleasure and orgasm you are after, this will ultimately determine what rabbit vibrator you will want to choose.
First of all, do you know what type of stimulation you enjoy? You can determine this from masturbation, and whether you touch your clitoris directly or stroke around it. It’s important to know because more direct people out there will likely want harder and pinpointed rabbit ears. While indirect people may prefer soft and fluttering sensations or broader ears.
As you are investing in a rabbit, you’ll also want to know what type of G-spot stimulation you like. Are you someone who likes the feeling of being “filled”—then maybe you want a girthier shaft. Or perhaps you like the thrusting sensation—try a thrusting rabbit. Maybe you need strong G-spot stimulation—get one with a curved tip, or a finger-stroking one. If you find your G-spot too sensitive, stick with a straight and petite one. Or you might just need more warming up, in which case, there are also vibrating rabbits that gently warm-up too.
When self-pleasuring, only you will know what you like, so it’s worth exploring before investing. But the beauty of the rabbit is that you can choose whether to add more clitoral vibrations, more G-spot vibrations, or both at the same time to induce a blended orgasm.
How to use a rabbit vibrator
Before playing with any sex toy, it’s ideal that the body and the erotic mind are warmed up. This will allow the experience of penetration and clitoral stimulation to feel much more pleasurable.
Not only that, but it’s also a good idea to explore the different settings before you use it. You can test the strength of the clitoral bunny ears by giving it a “Vibrator Handshake” as Martin calls it. This is where you place your thumb and forefinger over the vibrator and sense the strength. Alternatively, you can touch it to your nose to feel how much it tickles and sense if the frequency is comfortable for you.
You could begin using the ears to warm up various erogenous zones on the body and around the vulva, teasing and getting closer to the clitoris.
Once the clit is engorged and aroused, massage some lubricant over the tip of the shaft and around the entrance of the vagina and begin to penetrate slowly.
Play around with the different settings to find a vibration pattern and strength that suits your needs. You might want a stronger clitoral, stronger G-spot, or both gentle, or both strong.
The motion for the rabbit is also important. Like the hands-free version, you can keep the rabbit still and let the vibrations do all the work. Use your pelvic floor muscles to contract around it and move the toy over your clitoris.
If you want more G-spot action, try rocking the toy backward and forwards, thrusting it with your hand, or using a thrusting version. If you want more clit action, try rolling the toy clockwise and anti-clockwise to allow the ears to rub over the clitoris intentionally. If you want some anal action, either grab a triple-threat rabbit or simply flip the ears from the clitoris (12 o’clock) to the anus (6 o’clock). Just be sure to clean the ears afterward to avoid cross-contamination from the anus to the vagina that may cause bacterial infections.
Settings and motions can change depending on your mood, the time of the month, or your level of arousal, so come to your self-pleasure with a curious mind each time. You might also want to bring a rabbit into the bedroom with a partner, so it’s important to know how to explain which setting and motions you like.
Nevertheless, whether you’re an animal lover or you simply want to try blended orgasms, there is clearly a whole warren of rabbits to choose from to suit your frisky needs.
Oli is a freelance sex tech researcher based in London. With an MA in Sexual Dissidence, researching sex tech, and a BA in History, researching gender and sexuality, she has a keen understanding of the past, present and future of sex. In addition to SEXTECHGUIDE, you can find Oli's work on titles such as shado-mag, QueerMajority, UnicornZine and more.
