The 4 Best Butterfly Vibrators

Isabelle Uren
by Isabelle UrenUpdated:

With my extensive experience with vibrators I’ve always wanted to find out, which of the butterfly vibrators are the best. Together with a team of testers at Bedbible we reviewed and ranked the 5 best.

Test Winner

4.8Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.8/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.5/5

Reviewed by: 

Kate Breen

User Ratings:

5.0/5

Based on 119 user reviews

Runner Up

4.7Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.7/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.8/5

Reviewed by: 

Cassie Mørch

User Ratings:

4.5/5

Based on 75 user reviews

Best for Beginners

4.5Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.5/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.6/5

Reviewed by: 

Rachel Worthington

User Ratings:

4.4/5

Based on 1163 user reviews

Budget-Friendly

4.5Bedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.5/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.1/5

Reviewed by: 

Kasia Halinowska

User Ratings:

4.9/5

Based on 28 user reviews

Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe ProLovense DolceDame EvaSvakom Erica
Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe ProLovense DolceDame EvaSvakom Erica
$60Shop Now$140Shop Now$140Shop Now$80Shop Now
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
  • 10 different vibration settings
  • Travel lock feature
  • Handsfree capabilities
  • Dual motors for maximum pleasure
  • One button controls everything
  • May not be girthy enough for experienced users
  • Awkward for couple play
  • Very strong vibrations
  • Powerful dual vibrations
  • Sturdy rounded head and firm bulbous shaft
  • Adjustable
  • App-controlled
  • Waterproof
  • A bit expensive
  • Only available in one color
  • Somewhat unstable bluetooth connection
  • Small and flat — perfect for use during sex
  • Hands-free design
  • Adjusts to different body shapes
  • Very buzzy vibrations
  • Loud
  • Can be hard to put in place
  • Can slip out of place when you move
  • Affordable price
  • Quick to set up and easy to use app
  • Flexible body
  • Can be used for anal and vaginal play
  • Beginner-friendly size
  • Buzzy vibrations
  • Won't fit most bodies
  • No dual-motors

How We Test butterfly vibrators

We’re a team of 348 sex toy testers and 13 sex toy experts.

To find the very best butterfly vibrators, our testers tried and reviewed 373 different products in this category.

Bad or even just mediocre butterfly vibrators didn’t make the list!

In total, we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed 1225 toys over the past 6 years.

We even lab-tested some to get objective data.

Read more about how we test products.
How Were These Butterfly Vibrators Tested & Reviewed?

Test Winner Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro

4.8/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.8/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.5/5

Reviewed by: 

Kate Breen

User Ratings:

5.0/5

Based on 119 user reviews

85/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro was rated 85 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the butterfly vibrator.

90/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

100/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

A Closer Look
  • 2 individual motors
  • Remote controlled
  • Has clit sucker

Vibrations

SoundSound rating

Rating: Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro was rated 1 out of 5, which means it is silent.

What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound rating
PowerSound rating

Rating: Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro was rated 5 out of 5, which means it is extremely powerful.

What it is: The power rating describes how fast and strong the vibrations of Bombex Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound rating
BuzzyBuzzy
What it is: Buzzy vibrators have a high frequency that stimulates the surface (like a high pitch).
RumblyRumbly
What it is: Rumbly vibrators have low-frequency vibrations that stimulate deeper into the tissue (like the bass in music).

Specifications

Pros

  • 10 different vibration settings
  • Travel lock feature
  • Handsfree capabilities
  • Dual motors for maximum pleasure

Cons

  • One button controls everything
  • May not be girthy enough for experienced users
  • Awkward for couple play
  • Very strong vibrations

Why I Chose It

Kate, who tested the Bombex butterfly vibrator for us, were in for a surprise.

Her initial impression of the Bombex was that it “looked bigger” than she had thought judging from pictures online – which is typical for most people buying sex toys online.

However, it proved to not be her biggest surprise. During a solo session she was surprised that “within 5 minutes this vibe made me squirt hard”, and she says even reaching orgasm usually takes 20 minutes, and she had not had a squirting orgasm “happened during solo play” before.

For good reasons, it’s become her “all-time favorite solo session toy”, while “during couple sessions, it’s a bit awkward to use”, Kate says.

She only had one major concern, which is the fact that it only has one “one button to control the settings”, and as with any vibrator that is button controlled, it’s better with the option to cycle back and forth, and not have to cycle all the way through.

She thought the “the silicone is the softest out of any of the toys I already have” and loved that the there is “hardly a peep from the Butterfly Desire Vibe Pro”.

Runner Up Lovense Dolce

4.7/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.7/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.8/5

Reviewed by: 

Cassie Mørch

User Ratings:

4.5/5

Based on 75 user reviews

100/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Lovense Dolce was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the butterfly vibrator.

85/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Lovense Dolce was rated 85 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

100/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Lovense Dolce was rated 100 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

$140
Shop at Lovehoney
5% off w/AFF-BEDBIBLEBFCM5Copied
$129
Shop at SheVibe
5% off w/BEDBIBLE5Copied
See More ShopsSee More Shops
A Closer Look
  • Called “Quake” earlier
  • Double vibrator
  • Adjustable/flexible neck

Vibrations

SoundSound rating

Rating: Lovense Dolce was rated 2 out of 5, which means it is quiet.

What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Lovense Dolce felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound rating
PowerSound rating

Rating: Lovense Dolce was rated 5 out of 5, which means it is extremely powerful.

What it is: The power rating describes how fast and strong the vibrations of Lovense Dolce felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound rating
BuzzyBuzzy
What it is: Buzzy vibrators have a high frequency that stimulates the surface (like a high pitch).
RumblyRumbly
What it is: Rumbly vibrators have low-frequency vibrations that stimulate deeper into the tissue (like the bass in music).

Specifications

Pros

  • Powerful dual vibrations
  • Sturdy rounded head and firm bulbous shaft
  • Adjustable
  • App-controlled
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • A bit expensive
  • Only available in one color
  • Somewhat unstable bluetooth connection

Why I Chose It

The big thing about insertable butterfly vibrators is that they can give dual orgasm, by stimulating both the clit and g-spot at the same time.

So, when I learned that Cassie, who tested the Lovense Dolce, had finally found a vibrator that could give this too her despite having “always been skeptical of dual vibrators”, I simply had to include it here.

She had been scared away from the classic anatomically non-diverse rabbit vibrators (a thing I often see with testers trying non-flexible rabbit vibrators is that they never really ‘fit’ just right).  This is solved by the genious bending/flexible mechanism of the Dolce, which is firm enough “so once you’ve found an angle that works for you, that baby will stay in place”.

Despite still not being “super easy for me [her] to achieve”, Cassie did say that “the orgasms with the Dolce are pretty amazing”.

She also “loved the interactive feature, and had a blast letting my partner control my stimulation”. The Lovense App used by the Dolce, and a bunch of other Lovense products gets amazing feedback and reviews from all of our testers.

She did have some trouble “getting to know the functions of the two buttons on the head itself” and learning which one controlled which motor (quickly making the Lovense App the go-to control method).

Best for Beginners Dame Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator

4.5/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.5/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.6/5

Reviewed by: 

Rachel Worthington

User Ratings:

4.4/5

Based on 1163 user reviews

90/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Dame Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the butterfly vibrator.

85/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Dame Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator was rated 85 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

80/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Dame Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator was rated 80 out of 100, which means it is very good quality.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

$140
Shop at Lovehoney
5% off w/AFF-BEDBIBLEBFCM5Copied
$135
Shop at PeepShowToys
10% off w/BEDBIBLECopied
See More ShopsSee More Shops
A Closer Look
  • Made to be hands-free and fit inside labia
  • One of the smallest vibratos out there

Vibrations

SoundSound rating

Rating: Dame Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator was rated 4 out of 5, which means it is noisy.

What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Dame Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound rating
PowerSound rating

Rating: Dame Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator was rated 3 out of 5, which means it is quite powerful.

What it is: The power rating describes how fast and strong the vibrations of Dame Eva Hands-Free Clitoral Vibrator felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingPower ratingPower rating
BuzzyBuzzy
What it is: Buzzy vibrators have a high frequency that stimulates the surface (like a high pitch).
RumblyRumbly
What it is: Rumbly vibrators have low-frequency vibrations that stimulate deeper into the tissue (like the bass in music).

Specifications

Pros

  • Small and flat — perfect for use during sex
  • Hands-free design
  • Adjusts to different body shapes

Cons

  • Very buzzy vibrations
  • Loud
  • Can be hard to put in place
  • Can slip out of place when you move

Why I Chose It

This uniquely designed, hands-free couple’s vibrator from Dame is the perfect addition to either especially partner play and definitely doesn’t feel like three’s a crowd.

But as an expert I’ll say the buzzier vibrations that Rachel, who tested the Dame Eva, reported about is better suited for beginners. As she said, it’s “probably the most buzzy vibrator I’ve tried”.

Despite the downside in terms of vibrations being buzzy, this is because you can’t fit a rumblier motor inside such a small vibrator, which is the reason it fits perfectly during for example missionary and without any straps can keep itself in place just by pushing against the labia. And, as Rachel said, it “took missionary sex to a whole new level”, making the small size invaluable and perhaps a worthy compromise for buzzy vibrations.

To Rachel’s surprise she found the design actually worked and “stayed put without too much trouble”.

She did have one problem, “actually pressing the button when the Eva is in position”, as she said that when you “use a bit of force to press it down, it often moves the Eva out of place“.

Budget-Friendly Svakom Erica

4.5/5
Overall RatingBedbible Rating

Overall Rating

4.5/5

Bedbible Rating:

4.1/5

Reviewed by: 

Kasia Halinowska

User Ratings:

4.9/5

Based on 28 user reviews

85/100
DesignBeginner

Rating: Svakom Erica was rated 85 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.

What it is: The design rating takes into account the shape of the toy in both a visual and ergonomic perspective. We ask our reviewers to rate the overall feeling of the butterfly vibrator.

90/100
Ease of UseEase of Use

Rating: Svakom Erica was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.

What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).

90/100
QualityQuality

Rating: Svakom Erica was rated 90 out of 100, which means it is one of the absolute top quality toys.

What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.

$69
Shop at SheVibe
5% off w/BEDBIBLE5Copied
See More ShopsSee More Shops
A Closer Look
  • Single motor
  • One button control + app

Vibrations

SoundSound rating

Rating: Svakom Erica was rated 2 out of 5, which means it is quiet.

What it is: The sound rating provides a visual representation of how loud the vibrations of Svakom Erica felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound ratingSound rating
PowerSound rating

Rating: Svakom Erica was rated 3 out of 5, which means it is quite powerful.

What it is: The power rating describes how fast and strong the vibrations of Svakom Erica felt to the reviewer.

Sound ratingSound ratingSound ratingPower ratingPower rating
BuzzyBuzzy
What it is: Buzzy vibrators have a high frequency that stimulates the surface (like a high pitch).
RumblyRumbly
What it is: Rumbly vibrators have low-frequency vibrations that stimulate deeper into the tissue (like the bass in music).

Specifications

Pros

  • Affordable price
  • Quick to set up and easy to use app
  • Flexible body
  • Can be used for anal and vaginal play
  • Beginner-friendly size
  • Beautiful packaging

Cons

  • Buzzy vibrations
  • Won't fit most bodies
  • No dual-motors

Why I Chose It

Out of all the things the Svakom Erica comes with, what I’m most impressed about is how Svakom managed to keep the price for all this, this low.

Of course, that meant there most be other areas where they compromised, the lack of a second vibration motor is one of them.

Kasia, who tested the Svakom Erica, did say that the vibrations are “quite strong, and quiet, and they got the job done”, but she also did have her fair share of difficulty getting adequate stimulation for her clit.

This is for one due to the lack of a second motor, but also the lack of adjustability  of the clitoral arm (like I found with the Lovense Dulce).

Second, the shape also doesn’t allow for pressure to build on the clit, although Kasia did “try using the Svakom Erica as a wearable vibrator, and it passed the test”.

Overall, Kasia did also note that the “vibrations are focused more on internal stimulation”, and she loved it for that.

Comparison

BestTest Winner Runner Up Best for Beginners Budget-Friendly
Overall score4.8 / 5.0 4.7 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0
Bedbible rating4.5 / 5.0 4.8 / 5.0 4.6 / 5.0 4.1 / 5.0
User rating5 / 5.0
from 119 users
4.5 / 5.0
from 75 users
4.4 / 5.0
from 1163 users
4.9 / 5.0
from 28 users
PriceAffordable Moderate Pricey Affordable
Design85 / 100 100 / 100 90 / 100 85 / 100
Ease of use90 / 100 85 / 100 85 / 100 90 / 100
Quality100 / 100 100 / 100 80 / 100 90 / 100
Sound20 / 100 40 / 100 80 / 100 40 / 100
Power100 / 100 100 / 100 60 / 100 60 / 100
Buzzy/Rumblyvery rumbly very rumbly neither really buzzy nor rumbly neither really buzzy nor rumbly
Vibration modes10 Unlimited in app -11
Clitoral suction10 modes modes---
Insertable length4 inches3 inches-3.6 inches
Diameter1.5 inches--1.2 inches
MaterialsSilicone Silicone Medical-Grade Silicone Silicone, ABS
WaterproofYes Submersible Yes Yes
Battery Life40-60 minutes120 minutesAt least 60 minutes60 minutes
RechargeableYes, USB charging USB Yes, Comes with Charging Case USB
Charging Time150 minutes60 minutes240 minutes90 minutes
Remote ControlsPhysical Remote App-controlled No App Control
Travel LockYes -Yes -
Storage Bag IncludedNo Yes -Yes
Vibration patterns-7 --
Flexibility-Firm Flexible Wings Flexible
Adjustable-Yes --
Allergies-Latex-free and phthalate-free --
Colors Available-Fuchsia -Blue, Rose
Vibration speeds--3 -
Length--1.7 inches4.1 inches
Width--(Without Wings) 1.3 inches, (With Wings) 2.4 inches3.5 inches
Show More

Types of Butterfly Vibrators

  • Classic – A classic one is defined as a hands-free version that is held against your vagina (with straps or by the wings). A good example of that is the Dame Eva.
  • Remote control – Works with remote control, and could therefore be used in public both alone and with a partner. The best remote control butterfly vibrator that we recommend is the Lovehoney Venus Butterfly.
  • With Penetration – Do stimulate both internal and external. So in its simplest form, it’s inserted into your vagina. The Venus Butterfly G-Spot Vibrator is a great example of this.

What is so Special About Butterfly Vibrators?

With so many different types of vibrators and stimulators on the market, it can be difficult to know what they do and which one is best for you. Here is a quick explanation of what a butterfly vibrator does!

Puts your clit in the spotlight

Puts your clit in the spotlight

Puts your clit in the spotlight

The glorious clitoris, small but mighty and overlooked for so long. But, no more! It’s finally time to put your clitoris in the spotlight. Butterfly vibrators are just one of many toys designed specifically with clitoral stimulation in mind and with good reason!

With 80% of women unable to reach orgasm without clit stimulation a butterfly vibrator “understands” this problem.

The clitoris has a high number of nerve endings, making it one of the most sensitive erogenous zones and a powerhouse of pleasure and for many women, clitoral stimulation is the main route to reaching orgasm.

How does the butterfly help with this?

How does the butterfly help with this?

How does the butterfly help with this?

While the clitoris extends inside the body, butterfly vibrators work by applying delicious flicks, flutters and vibrations to the part that sits outside of the body.

Butterfly vibrators often feature a butterfly with a body that vibrates and presses against the clitoris with antennae that sit around the clitoris and wings that envelope the labia for intense stimulation either alone or with a partner.

Remote VS No Remote

When it comes to picking a butterfly vibrator, there are a couple of different types to choose from.

You can opt for a classic hand-held butterfly vibrator, a wearable butterfly vibrator, or even a remote control butterfly vibrator!

The best option for you will depend on your personal needs, and whether or not you’re going to be using your butterfly vibe solo or with a partner.

If you’re looking to get some clitoral vibration during sex, you might find that a wearable butterfly vibrator corresponds more to your needs.

On the other hand, if you want to enjoy some fun power play with your partner, you might prefer a remote-controlled, Bluetooth butterfly vibrator to spice things up between the sheets (or elsewhere!)

Regular Strap-On versus Butterfly Strap-On

Strap-ons are a great addition to your and your partners’ pleasure.

Whether it be penetrative sex, power play, oral or gender affirmation.

Strap-ons are usually designed to be worn and used on a partner, however, newer designs have focused on direct physical stimuli for both parts.

So what are the differences between regular strap-ons and butterfly strap-ons?

Regular Strap-Ons 

  • Designed to be worn and used on another person than the wearer
  • Often associated with BDSM
  • Can be used by all genders

Butterfly Strap-Ons 

  • Designed to provide stimuli to both parts
  • Intertwines the dominant and submissive roles
  • Most are designed to be worn by vagina owners
  • The butterfly is oftentimes used to stimulate the wearers’ clitoris
Author
Isabelle Uren
Isabelle Uren

Site Manager | Aiming to empower people to embrace sexual pleasure one sex toy at a time or two, whatever takes your fancy! As well researching and writing about all things sex, I have studied Tantra and am currently studying towards becoming a psychosexual therapist. My life philosophy is the three Ms approach — meditation, masturbation, and mmm a good cup of tea!

Age: 33
Gender: Female
Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
Sex toy experience: Experienced
All-time favorite sex toy: Doxy Die Cast
All articles and reviews