Betty's Ultimate Guide to the Rabbit Vibrator & Dual Stimulator
The rabbit vibrator revolutionized the sex toy industry when it was first introduced in 1983 by manufacturer Vibratex and it has since gone on to be copied, modified, and improved upon hundreds of times over by dozens of companies. If you think it all started with that very special episode of Sex and the City, think again. The rabbit has quite a story and continues to be the most popular type of sex toy in the world.
What makes this sex toy so popular, where did the idea come from, and how to decide if a rabbit is right for you? Stay tuned and find out!
Short History of the Rabbit
The idea of having a sex toy with both internal and external components was still a new one back in 1983 when Vibratex came up with their design. Until then, sex toys for women were mainly penis substitutes, with a veiny shaft and perhaps some vibration. Since many women need clitoral stimulation in order to orgasm, it made a lot of sense to design a vibrator which could stimulate the g-spot and clitoris at once.
The problem? Vibratex made their toys in Japan, which had strict, and quite old, regulations that prohibited the manufacture of sex toys. It is said that hundreds of years ago, Japanese law forbade craftsmen from creating replicas of male genitalia. It was thought to be not only obscene but a waste of the craftsmen’s talents. So, being clever (and probably a bit cheeky), craftsmen started carving smiling faces or animal faces on the phalluses to make them less, well, phallic, and to get around the existing laws.
Those prohibitions exist to this day and were the reason why the first dual stimulating vibrators were designed with bright colors and animal faces.
The Rabbit’s Rise to Fame
With the rise of specialty sex shops, the Rabbit Pearl gained in popularity. The original design seems outdated today, with a handheld remote control and a cord attaching it to the vibrator itself. It had the distinctive clitoral stimulator topped by rabbit ears and a vibrating, rotating shaft to hit the g-spot, all encased in baby pink elastomer.
The Rabbit Habit was the more updated version of the Pearl and came along in in 1997, introducing a cordless design with the battery pack in the handle and a freedom of movement women hadn’t experienced before. With the ability to control the vibrator in one hand, it opened up a world of possibilities for fun!
1998 brought that infamous episode of Sex and the City which featured the Rabbit Pearl in a big way as Charlotte proceeds to become addicted and the ladies have to stage an intervention. That was all it took to send sales through the roof.
So What’s the Big Deal?
The secret to the rabbit’s success is its ability to deliver so much stimulation all in one brightly colored package. You have a phallic shaft which can contains bead that rotate and stimulate the vaginal opening during penetration. The shaft itself usually rotates or waves slightly, which is great for g-spot stimulation. Then you have the outer arm which is an independently powered bullet covered in a soft material and sometimes tipped by ticklers or ears for direct clitoral stimulation.
Since the original design, many manufacturers have come along to add their own touches to the classic. Some feature extra nubs and textures on the phallic part for extra stimulation while some have beads that can rotate both clockwise and counter-clockwise. Some retain the animal theme for the vibrating bullet, with everything from dolphins to beavers, and some forego it completely for a sleeker, more direct clitoral stimulation. There is now a rabbit vibrator to meet your every need.
What is a Dual Stimulator
The term Dual Stimulator has cropped up increasingly as vibrator manufacturers design sleeker and differently shaped rabbits. Many vibrators with both internal and external branches look nothing like those old rabbit designs but still offer that "dual stimulation" that works so well. Designs like the Snail Cuve vibrator (pictured below) offer a revolutionary amount of power and stimulation both internally and externally while looking nothing like what we would consider a traditional rabbit vibrator.
Beginner Rabbits at Affordable Prices
Because rabbit vibrators are so multi-functional, they tend to be more expensive than the classic shaft styled vibrator. If you are just getting started and don’t want to spend a lot, there are beginner rabbit for under $60 so you can dip your toe in the water. To see Betty's selection, CLICK HERE.
The Luxury Rabbit Vibrator
At Betty's we consider anything retailing over $100 to be a luxury item. What does that get you in a rabbit vibrator? Often, these styles will have more powerful motors (often with a separate motor for each branch), heating functions, Bluetooth app capabilities, and more complex capabilities. Manufacturers like Womanizer have started adding internal branches to their famous Pleasure Air clitoral stimulation for some truly intense orgasmic experiences.
The Triple Stimulator Rabbit Vibrator
For those of you who want that little something extra, there are now triple stimulation rabbits on the market. 3Some Total Ecstasy is one of very few that is actually silicone, with is even more important when you’re dealing with anal play. You need something that you can thoroughly disinfect. While it may not look like a traditional rabbit vibrator, you are still getting clitoral and internal stimulation with the addition of a flexible third arm made for anal teasing and penetration.
The Thrusting Rabbit Vibrator
Just when you thought you had heard it all, we have the rabbits that thrust. California Dreaming Orange County Cutie has 10 functions of vibration in the g-spot and clitoral arms plus 3 speeds of thrusting on the main body. This kind of function means you get that amazing thrusting feeling without doing it yourself, making it perfect for anybody with limited mobility or for thrill seekers looking for maximum orgasms with minimal work.