We had real-life couples test these long-distance sex toys and app-controlled vibrators for fun, safe intimacy even when you can’t be together.

Get intimate from afar with these app-controlled vibrators, suction toys, rings and more.

By Zee KrsticUpdated: Nov 4, 2024Expert consulted: Jessica O’Reilly, Ph.D.Jump to ProductsSave Article-

Best Overall

Lovense Nora Rabbit Vibrator

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Best Value

We-Vibe Touch X Mini

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Best Heated Sex Toy

AIKYU Remote Control Heating Vibrator

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AIKYU Remote Control Heating Vibrator

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• Shaft is designed to pleasure sensitive areas

• ‘Long distance’ app section makes it easy to pair with partner’s toy

• Limited to four vibration speeds

• Fully waterproof, easy cleaning and maintenance upkeep

• Customizable patterns that can be set by your partner

• Requires hands-on use

• Only one size applicator available

• Easy to clean

• Strong vibrations

• Affordable

• It takes an hour to charge for 45 minutes of play time

• Good value

• Very versatile

• Can be controlled with a button or a smartphone app

• Some people say the cord between the two ends of the toy is too short

• Long-distance remote control enabled

• Penetration chamber is flexible, encompassing and comfortable

• Lovense app is cross-enabled with video capabilities

• Testers indicated toy absorbs lube quickly, reapplication needed

• Movement controls aren’t as intuitive as others on this list

• Noisier than others, and requires periodic pressure release through air valves

• We-Vibe app presents customized patterns that your partner can control

• Dual motors in both sections of the rabbit vibrator

• Required frequent charging

• One tester indicated that toy’s settings were often accidentally pressed during play

• Doesn’t require the use of lube

• Remotely controlled by a partner

• 40-minute battery usage

• Charging cable easily disconnects, per testers

• Those with larger penile girth may find this device restrictive

• Lovense App comes equipped with video chat feature

• Testers indicate battery level is long lasting for multiple uses per charge

• Limited presets for solo play

• Highly interactive connectivity, including to webcams and interactive pornographic content

• Noisy, not discreet

• Bulky size for storage

• Magnet enclosure is strong and secure for any panty use

• Waterproof exterior is easily cleaned and maintained

• Reviews indicate handheld control must remain in close range to work

• May be too loud for discreet use in quiet public spaces

• Multiple vibrations that can be remotely controlled

• Waterproof and easily cleaned

• One-hour battery life for prolonged use

• Charger easily disconnects, cannot be used while on charge

• Quintessential vibrator head shape for traditional use

• Additional attachments can be purchased

• Heavier than other toys on this list

• Silicone-based lubes can’t be used

• Flexible chamber for a wide range of penis sizes

• Discreet for travel use

• Lube not required for safe use

• Limited battery life for extended use

• Seven vibration patterns for stimulating use

• Waterproof and very easily cleaned

• May be too small for some users

• Eleven suction and vibration strengths available for use

• Can be remotely controlled by a partner

• Larger and not discreet

• Stretchy silicone base for a more generous fit

• Waterproof and very easily cleaned

• May not provide as strong of a vibration as other options on this list

To find the best sex toys designed to be used remotely at any distance, Good Housekeeping health editors surveyed half a dozen real-life consumer testers currently in long-distance relationships.

These testers evaluated aspects like connectivity, ease of use, adaptability and flexibility for personal use in the bedroom, and upkeep and cleaning aspects after intimacy. Reviews were coordinated over the span of a minimum of two weeks, if not longer. More than 25 products were distributed to couples who used them to explore connection from afar, including LGBTQ+ couples who were able to pair devices designed for the same gender.

Editors also spoke with a sex and relationship expert to better educate readers on how sex toys may enhance relationships and the role that they may play when lovers are apart. We inquired about the best ways to use these sexual devices and matched those qualifications against product specs for each toy listed in this guide. Alongside feedback generated from our panel of consumer testers, editors also reviewed verified customer feedback on these products and took that into consideration in final rankings.

The best sex toys for you are often the ones that meet your individual needs, so it’s important to be in tune with what you’re looking for. “​​Do what feels good for you as opposed to trying tick boxes,” Dr. O’Reilly advises. “If you don’t like phone sex or video sex, you don’t have to have it. Having said that, don’t avoid trying things just because you feel awkward or uncomfortable; find a balance where you give it a try and shut it down if it’s not bringing you joy, connection or pleasure.”

That being said, you’ll need to find sex toys that build upon stimulation to pleasure points you know you want to target — whether that’s your clitoris, G-spot, prostate, penis or other areas — as well as offer a window of opportunity for your partner to play with you from afar.

The best long-distance sex toys often feature:

✔️A standalone mobile app. All of the toys featured in this guide are paired with proprietary mobile apps that can be used to remotely control them from areas way outside the bedroom, often through WiFi-enabled connections. Some of these apps (Lovense Remote, FeelConnect chiefly among them) simply allow you to access your partner’s toy remotely even if you don’t have one yourself.

✔️ Video or audio capabilities. Some of the intercourse simulators in this guide are paired with content libraries that sync up with mechanical motions performed by the toys. Your partner may also be able to access an audio interface with each mobile app that allows them to take physical control of your toy while also projecting audio into your partner’s space, and vice versa. These capabilities are becoming more commonplace for highly developed sex toys designed for couples living apart.

✔️ Waterproof materials. Think options like silicone, glass, steel and other safe, comfortable surface materials that make for ease of use and easy clean up when playtime is over. Nonporous materials ensure cleanliness for anything that may be entering your body, and can be sturdier for long-term use.

In his role as Health Editor, Zee Krstic works hand in hand with analysts in the Good Housekeeping Institute to highlight consumer-facing input from leading health experts; he interweaves doctors’ and healthcare providers’ expertise into shopping guides to better educate readers. He also independently reviews new products in the wellness space for Good Housekeeping, which he has done previously for Martha Stewart Living and Cooking Light.

To better educate shoppers, Zee interviewed Jess O’Reilly, who has a Ph.D. in human sexuality with a focus on teacher education. She is the author of five books including The Ultimate Guide to Seduction and Foreplay and has facilitated over 1,000 workshops in 40 countries from Lebanon to Switzerland. Jess also hosts CityTV’s Intimately You, PlayboyTV’s hit reality series Swing, and her weekly @SexWithDrJess podcast alongside her husband, Brandon.

​Sexydolls.com offers a range of long-distance sex toys, including app-controlled devices like the Lovense Lush 3, designed to enhance intimacy between partners separated by distance. Explore our selection to find the best options tailored for long-distance relationships.​

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