We-Vibe Touch X

Some toys are specialists; the Touch X is the all-rounder we'd grab if we could keep only one. It's a palm-sized lay-on with a motor that punches far above its size – a deep, rumbly intensity rather than a shallow buzz – and a soft, flattened head you simply press wherever feels good. There's nothing to insert, nothing to aim precisely, and nothing intimidating about it, which makes it as suited to a tentative first-timer or someone reconnecting after a hard season as it is to a confident regular who just wants something reliable.

Its real superpower is versatility. Solo, it's intuitive and satisfying; in partnered sex, the shape slips easily between bodies so you can keep clitoral stimulation going during penetration – the single thing that makes orgasm far more likely for most women. It's gentle enough for sensitive or post-baby bodies on a low setting and strong enough to finish the job on a high one, so it grows with you rather than being outgrown. Waterproof, rechargeable and beautifully made, it quietly earns its keep, and at a mid-range price it's one of the best value-for-versatility buys in the entire range.