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Whether in the form of anal fingering, willy wanking, honey-pot pawing, or nipple tweaking, fingers play a huge supporting (or starring!) role in sex. Since fingers are typically more dexterous than other body parts (like a penis, for example) and cannot transmit the vast majority of STIs, finger and hand sex are high-pleasure, low-risk ways of getting off. And for those aficionados of finger freaking, your play can be upgraded with the addition of a finger vibrator.

Never heard of or shopped for a finger vibrator before? Read on. We asked sex educators to explain what finger vibrators are good for, what separates the great finger vibe from the mediocre, and share their top picks on the market right now.

Best finger vibrators at a glance:

• Best for beginners: Dame Fin Finger Vibrator, $90
• Best for vaginal penetration: FemmeFun Dioni, $95
• Best for anal stimulation: Gender X Flick It, $72
• Best for clitoral suction: NS Novelties INYA Finger Vibrator, $52
• Best budget: Evolved Fingerlicious Vibrator, $44
• Best affordable: Shegasm Mini 12x Silicone Stimulator, $30
• Best for external play: VēDo Yumi Rechargeable Finger Vibrator, $62
• Best for dual stimulation: JimmyJane Dual Gripp, $80
• Best multipurpose: CalExotics Rechargeable Finger Teaser, $21
• Best for penis play: Lelo Tor 3, $159
• Best for rumbly vibrations: We-Vibe Pivot, $192
• Best small-size: Fun Factory Be One Finger Vibrator V2, $70
• Most powerful: Hot Octopuss Digit, $84
• Best alternative finger toy: SportSheets Brat Sensory Fingertips, $15
• Best liquid: Lelo Slow Sex by Bijoux Indiscrets Finger Play Gel, $19

What is a finger vibrator?

Given that G-spot vibrators stimulate your internal hot spot and a