Using a vibrator after becoming accustomed to manual stimulation is like switching from driving a manual to an automatic car: You don't have to work as hard and you don't stall as often, so you can relax and enjoy the ride.
If you haven't experienced orgasm yet, a vibrator might do the trick to get you over the top.

•Choosing the right one
Different vibrators provide different stimulation, so experiment and choose your favorite.
- Electric vs. battery: Battery-powered vibrators offer more freedom of movement, while electric ones last longer.
- Clitoral vibes: Smaller heads deliver more focused clitoral stimulation, and larger heads spread the vibrations out.
- center of gravity stimulation: Choose a curved, firm vibe for effective center of gravity massage.

•Position yourself
- Lay on your back with vibrator in hand, positioned on your clitoris.
- For variation, try lying on your vibrator, clenching it between your legs, or propping it against your body.
- More ideas: Stand up, lie in the bath (waterproof, battery-powered only), or squat.
- Put a towel or cloth between your clit and the vibrator to ease yourself into the action.

•Ready, set, go
- Turn your vibrator on and start by running it all over your body.
- When you're ready, put a little lube on your clitoris and near your vaginal opening. Drop the tube of lube into a glass of hot water first if you want it warmed up.
- For multi-speed vibrators, start on low and work your way up.
- Breathe deeply. Feel free to fantasise, read erotica, or watch a video while using your vibe.

•Find the spot
- Vary the speed, motion, and position of the vibrator to keep things interesting. As you get close to orgasm, back off to stay on the delicious edge a while longer.
- Enjoy rocking your pelvis while placing a long, slim vibrator into your vagina.
- Try a curved vibrator, face up, to massage your center of gravity during insertion.

•Playing with your partner
Vibrators are an addition to, not a replacement for, partner sex. Ask your lover to join you sometime!
Show your partner how you like it done. Masturbation for a partner can be very intimate and sexy, too. If your partner is open to it, try using a slender vibe with a flared base to stimulate a male partner's prostate.