Many people use their phones as a makeshift vibrator, and for good reason: it’s totally safe, discreet, and works great.
The only caveat is that you should make sure your phone is non-porous. Porous objects are a hotbed for bacteria, viruses, fungi, dirt, and grime. This can cause STDs, so washing your toy after each use is a must.
1. Turn It On
Your phone can do a lot of things, from stream your favorite show to snap the perfect Instagram selfie. But it can also be a pretty good massager, thanks to a growing number of vibrator apps that have popped up in app stores. These can be useful in some situations, especially if you don’t want to disturb someone else with a loud call or message. But using your phone as a vibrator can be dangerous, according to experts.
The first step in enabling vibration on your iPhone is to navigate to the ‘Sounds and Haptics’ section of its settings. Make sure the ‘Vibration’ option is toggled on and adjust any other haptic feedback options that are connected to calls, messages or notifications. These settings may vary slightly depending on your iPhone model and operating system version, but you should always have the ability to enable vibration for certain features and functions.
To make your Android device continuously vibrate while in silent mode, tap the sound options button (it looks like a mute or speaker icon, a bell or something similar). This will open the vibration settings for your phone. Select the ‘Vibration’ option and choose your preferred vibration pattern. You can even create a customized vibration, if your phone has this feature. You’ll need to ensure that your phone is plugged in and has power.
2. Download an App
Anyone who’s felt their phone vibrate in their pocket will admit that the sensation is surprisingly pleasurable. That’s probably why enterprising app developers found a way to turn your mobile device into a portable vibrator.
There are a number of vibration apps on the Play Store that will make your phone buzz constantly, whether it’s set to mute or in silent mode. This is a great option if you’re looking for something discreet, especially since most people keep their phones in public spaces and don’t want to get caught with sex toys on their phone (and the possibility that it might explode in their hands).
These apps allow you to select different vibration patterns and settings. You can even choose a pause between vibrations. One such option is the sexy Vibrating Massager app that can be masked as a simple calculator. Another is the erotically charged Vibrava app, which can control multiple sex toys like the Kiiroo Pearl 2, LELO F1s, and Libo Elle—or just your iPhone.
Alternatively, you can also use your Android’s built-in vibration functions by tapping on the sound options button. It will typically be a mute, sound, or vibrate icon. Then, you can cycle through the options until you find the vibration setting. This method will work with most Androids, except for Samsung Galaxy models.
3. Place It Against Her Genitals
If she’s willing, you can use her phone as a vibrator in the same way that you might place a traditional vibrator against your clitoris. This will send stimulating variable vibrations and heighten her sensations.
If you’re not sure how to handle this, it’s a good idea to try the phone as a vibrator on a pillow before you try it against her genitals. This is the safest and most discreet way to test it out.
Remember, your smartphone carries all of the germs that it touches on a regular basis with you (including bacteria, viruses, fungi, dirt, grime, etc.). Using your phone as a makeshift vibrator can introduce these unwanted organisms to your most sensitive areas, causing infection or irritation. Also, putting your phone directly against your anus or vagina can cause damage to both you and your device.
4. Enjoy
Your phone can already do so much—from streaming Netflix shows to snapping that perfect shot for Instagram. But now you can turn your smartphone into a vibrator and experience new sensations. Just make sure it’s made of non-porous materials, like medical-grade silicone, borosilicate glass, or metals such as stainless steel. Porous toys are a hotbed for bacteria and can easily transfer germs to your genitals, warns Planned Parenthood.
The best part about using your phone as a vibrator is that you can control it with an app and use it on your own or with a partner. Try edging—coming close to orgasming, backing away, and then building yourself up again—to feel the intense vibrations along your body. “It’s pretty addictive, especially with a vibrator,” Corrado says.
You can also play a sexy playlist, watch erotica on your phone, or listen to a sexy audiobook or podcast to get you going. Just remember to keep your phone out of your nipples and anus, or you could cause damage.
If your parents find out, it might be uncomfortable—but you’ll probably also have some serious laughs, too. Besides, they pay your phone bill anyway. So if you do accidentally download a vibrator app (or if your friends pranked you and you downloaded it unintentionally), be honest with them about why you’re using it.
