Short on time? Charge it, wash it, switch it on at the lowest setting and rest the sucking opening or licking tip against the clitoris, then raise the intensity gradually. If your rose toy has a second head and you use it internally, add a little water-based lubricant. Clean it after every use and keep any charging contacts dry.
How to use a rose toy, step by step
- Charge it. Several of our rose toys charge through a magnetic USB cable that attaches to the body. Most listings do not state a charging time, so charge the toy fully before the first use.
- Wash it. Wash the toy before the first use, as the listings advise.
- Switch it on and start low. Begin on the lowest setting, as the listings advise. On the rose toy with a thrusting bullet, for example, you hold the power button for three seconds to switch on, click it to move through the ten vibration modes, and use the second button to start the sucking and cycle through its ten modes.
- Find the position. Rest the opening against the clitoris, over underwear or with a little water-based lubricant, and adjust the angle until it sits comfortably. Let the toy do the work rather than pressing hard.
- Build up slowly. Move up one mode at a time. If something feels too much, go back down a setting.
- Switch off and clean. Wash it with warm water and a mild, unscented soap or a toy cleaner, rinse the sucking opening well, let it dry fully and store it on its own.
Suction, licking or vibrating: which rose toy does what?
A suction rose has a small opening that makes gentle, rhythmic air pulses; a licking rose has a soft, tongue-shaped tip that flicks against the skin; some add vibration, and many have a second head on a flexible stem. Here is how the ones we list compare, using only what each supplier states.
| Rose toy | What it does | Modes | Waterproof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic rose suction toy | Sucking opening, one button | Not stated | Not stated |
| Two licking tongues | Two tongue-shaped tips | 10 vibration | IPX7, as stated by the supplier |
| Thrusting bullet | Sucking, plus a thrusting bullet | 10 sucking, 10 vibration | IPX7 |
| Butterfly stem | Sucking, plus a stem with a butterfly and a round tip | 10 sucking, 10 vibration | IPX7 |
| Bud on a stem | Sucking, plus a smaller bud | 5 sucking, 10 vibration | IPX7 |
| Petal head | Sucking and vibrating, plus a petal-shaped head | 10 modes | Described as waterproof; no rating |
| Licking tongue and telescopic bullet | Licking tongue, plus a bullet head | 12 vibration | Not stated |
| Vibrating tongue and ball tail | Tongue-tipped head, plus a ball tail | 10 vibration | Not stated |
Using the second head
Most of our rose toys have a second head at the other end of a flexible stem: a bullet, a petal, a bud, a butterfly stem or a ball tail. The rose end is the one that sits over the clitoris. If you use the second head internally, the listings advise a little water-based lubricant. None of the listings describes a rose toy as suitable for anal use, so keep them away from it.
Water, noise and size
IPX7 means a toy is rated to be submerged in water, for example in the bath. Four of our rose toys state IPX7 (the one with two licking tongues, the thrusting bullet, the butterfly stem and the bud on a stem); the petal-head toy is described as waterproof with no rating, and the others state nothing, so keep those dry.
Two rose toys give a noise level, 50 dB or less as stated by the supplier: the thrusting bullet and the butterfly stem. Where a listing gives the width of the rose head, it runs from 45 mm on the vibrating tongue with a ball tail to 58 mm on the classic rose, which is 66 mm tall; the rose head of the bud on a stem is 76 mm tall.
Questions people ask
Where does a rose toy go?
The rose end is for external use: the opening or tongue rests against the clitoris. It is not inserted.
Which setting should I start on?
The lowest. Most listings say to start there and move up one mode at a time.
Can I use a rose toy in the bath?
Only if its listing gives a waterproof rating of IPX7. Check the table above, and keep charging contacts dry.
How loud is a rose toy?
Only the thrusting bullet and the butterfly stem state a figure, 50 dB or less. For the others the supplier gives none.
How long does the battery last?
Most listings do not state a running time yet, so we cannot give a figure. We will add it once the suppliers confirm.
Can I use a rose toy with a partner?
Yes. A rose toy is palm-sized and does not need a long shaft guided into place, so it is easy to hand over. Agree the settings first, and clean the toy before it is shared.
Rose toys to start with
Browse every rose toy in the shop, read what a rose toy is, or keep reading: rose toys under £40 compared, butt plug sizes and Kegel balls and love eggs.