4 Best Starter Strap Ons for Beginners

Why I Chose It

Peter tested this strap on kit with his wife and had nothing but positive things to say, sending this to the very top of my list.

One of the things he highlighted was how it “put me in absolute heaven with its powerful vibration and nice size”.

One of the only things he did note as a downside was “I feel it could be wider”, which is great for beginners. Generally speaking you would want to start a size smaller that you think. Even if you have had experiences with dildos or penetration in general before, starting small is the safe and smart choice.

The strap on is also a great beginner choise because it packs a little more than the typical starter would need – an integrated remote controlled vibrator in the dildo. Peter described the the vibration and the sound as “minimal but packs a punch and will not disappoint”.

Why I Chose It

Whether you’re a pegging beginner or simply looking for a starter strap on for your toy collection, this Tracy Cox kit has something for everyone.

The smaller, smooth dildo makes for an excellent first-timer anal toy, while the longer, textured dildo is girthy enough to provide intense sensations for both vaginal and anal penetration.

This is also the feedback we got from Emiel, who tested it for us. He reported that despite owning a harness brief already he “actually prefer it to my current brief harness”.

Although him and his partner found it “awkward to adjust”, they did discover that both him and his partner thought it made his “butt look really good”.

Because of the adjustable straps the “harness sat snug” the entire time.

The biggest pro in my expert opinion is two-fold.

For one, the harness can be adjusted to fit almost anyone of any size. Second, the fact that you get two different size dildos with the set means it can be used both vaginally or anally.

This makes it perfect for any couple wanting to start out with strap on sex, without really knowing where to begin – as it can be used for virtually anyone, and anything.

Why I Chose It

Cassie, who tested the this beginner-friendly strapless strap on for us, said that despite all the rumors on strapless strap ons not really working “it was comfortable to wear and requires less support than I thought a strapless strap-on would require”.

It stayed in place is because of the large bulb on the pony, which is unlike most other strapless strap ons where the bulb is less of an egg-shape like it is on the strap-on-me strapless strap on.

It had the added benefit for Cassie that “it put pressure on [her] g-spot every time the dildo moved”, which caused the “experience [to be] a lot more interactive than I was expecting a strapless strap-on to be”.

The fact that the special design on the pony “keeps it in place pretty effectively” caused me to pick this as the perfect one for any beginner, because it is very likely the thing you are going to be struggling with. On top of that the dildo is a very slim and approachable size, making it a good match for newbies.

Why I Chose It

Vern, who tested the Lovehoney Unisex Strap On Briefs is one of our most avid testers. He’s an experienced strap on user, and absolutely loved and raved about these in his review.

He especially pinpointed the comfort level, and say he could “wear them all day without discomfort”, and that they “are great for pegging, packing, and feeling sexy”.

Although he did praise them to the skies, rightfully so, they do have their downside. First, if your “dildo is on the heavy side, it’s going to pull the briefs down a little when walking around or thrusting”, but although it’s a downside for Vern it is simply a fact of the nature of the product, in my expert opinion.

One downside he did point out that I agree with is that “they’re cheaper” which does mean “they aren’t going to stay pristine forever“.

Although, it is a downside for someone like Vern looking for that next Strap on harness, it does make it a great beginner choice.

In essence, you can try strap on sex with a dildo you have at home (or buy a cheap one) with the one-size O-ring, and figure out, if it’s something you want to continue with – without spending to much on getting started.