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Contributor: Rin (aka Nire) Rin (aka Nire)
I'm just curious how many people will use vibrators without actually turning them on (mainly pertains to insertable toys). If you do, how often?

NOTE: This is mainly asking about leaving it off for the whole session, rather than starting out with it off and then turning it on (this or any method like this counts as "turning the toy on" for this poll). Feel free to elaborate on any answer, though!
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
I always turn mine on - what's the point in leaving it off?
94  (63%)
I occasionally use a vibe when it's off.
39  (26%)
I'd say it's about even - sometimes on, sometimes off.
10  (7%)
Actually, it's rare that I turn a vibe on.
4  (3%)
I never turn mine on. I just like having the option to.
I don't own any vibrating toys.
Other.
2  (1%)
Total votes: 149
Poll is closed
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Contributor: MN58 MN58
i dont really like nonvibrating toys.
06/10/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Most of the vibes I have are not thumpy enough but they have a good shape, so I still use them without turning them on. I do have a few that work very well and they are always on.
06/10/2011
Contributor: big b big b
full blast
06/11/2011
Contributor: funstuff4me funstuff4me
Most of the time I turn them on. There are a few with ridges and bumps I'll use without turning them on.
06/11/2011
Contributor: married with children married with children
the only time hers are off is when the battery is dead.
06/11/2011
Contributor: Liz2 Liz2
I don't remember using a vibe for an entire session w/o turning it on. That said, I almost always turn my vibes off and on during solo play.
06/11/2011
Contributor: Eucaly Eucaly
Quote:
Originally posted by Rin (aka Nire)
I'm just curious how many people will use vibrators without actually turning them on (mainly pertains to insertable toys). If you do, how often?

NOTE: This is mainly asking about leaving it off for the whole session, rather than starting ... more
Since vibrators I've owned in the past were dildo-shaped but thinner, I sometimes used them as insertion toys before a regular dildo.
06/11/2011
Contributor: Misfit Momma Misfit Momma
I tend to use dildos way more than insertable vibrators, but when I do insert them I turn them on with the exception of vibrating anal plugs. I usually turn these on while inserting them, and then turn them off since the vibrations don't seem to do much for my butt other than help with relaxing the sphincters while inserting.
06/11/2011
Contributor: PiratePrincess PiratePrincess
Sometimes I use my vibrators without vibrations, but it is rare Thats what I have dildos for
06/11/2011
Contributor: Naughty Student Naughty Student
I got a vibe for my mom, but she only uses it for the crazy g-spot curve it has, sans la vibration.
06/12/2011
Contributor: zeebot zeebot
I have before! Usually if I don't have any batteries or forgot to charge.
06/12/2011
Contributor: link82 link82
I need the vibes!
06/12/2011
Contributor: teeny <3 teeny <3
I love the vibrations, but sometimes I'll use them turned off just to get myself a little warmed up first.
06/12/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Quote:
Originally posted by Rin (aka Nire)
I'm just curious how many people will use vibrators without actually turning them on (mainly pertains to insertable toys). If you do, how often?

NOTE: This is mainly asking about leaving it off for the whole session, rather than starting ... more
Internal vibration doesn't do a whole lot for me, although I enjoy it once in a while. I like vibrations for external stimulation.
06/12/2011
Contributor: sarki sarki
I always have the vibes going
06/12/2011
Contributor: ichwillwaffels ichwillwaffels
Quote:
Originally posted by Rin (aka Nire)
I'm just curious how many people will use vibrators without actually turning them on (mainly pertains to insertable toys). If you do, how often?

NOTE: This is mainly asking about leaving it off for the whole session, rather than starting ... more
I always turn it on. If I didn't want vibrations I would get a dildo
06/12/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
I like my Doc Johnson's glass vibe Beauty no matter whether it's on or off. The frosted glass feels so nice... the vibrations add to it, but I don't use them every time I use Beauty.
07/04/2011
Contributor: KnK KnK
Quote:
Originally posted by Rin (aka Nire)
I'm just curious how many people will use vibrators without actually turning them on (mainly pertains to insertable toys). If you do, how often?

NOTE: This is mainly asking about leaving it off for the whole session, rather than starting ... more
I actually don't always use vibrations, especially if I'm looking for a long session. Feels good man.
07/05/2011
Contributor: Eva Schwaltz Eva Schwaltz
I don't always use the vibrations, especially for battery operated toys.
07/05/2011
Contributor: wetone123 wetone123
I always, always, always turn on the vibrations! Thought everyone did
07/05/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
I have never used a vibrator without it turned on, thats what my dildos are for.
07/05/2011
Contributor: anonymouse58 anonymouse58
I always prefer it turned on, but leave it off sometimes simply because it may be too loud while I'm in my dorm.
08/03/2011
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
We usually use the Wahl for vibrations when I feel I need to come. We often do not turn on our vibrating phallic shaped toys. I prefer the vibrations from either wand vibrator-massagers and the spot vibrations from good quality pocket rockets and bullets to warm up.

So, a lot of the time, we use our insertable vibrators as dildos. I like the feel of nice sized penetrative toys during oral sex, wand vibrator play with My Man and when I'm alone. Sometimes they are turned on, but not all the time. If my husband is going down on me, I find the vibrations interrupt my ability to feel what he is doing.

We found there is a much better selection of sizes and shapes in penetrative vibrators than in dildos, and you have the option to turn them on if you want. So, you get the best of both worlds with a well shaped vibrator even if you don't turn it on all the time.
08/03/2011
Contributor: Redboxbaby Redboxbaby
Quote:
Originally posted by P'Gell
We usually use the Wahl for vibrations when I feel I need to come. We often do not turn on our vibrating phallic shaped toys. I prefer the vibrations from either wand vibrator-massagers and the spot vibrations from good quality pocket rockets and ... more
If my husband is going down on me, I find the vibrations interrupt my ability to feel what he is doing.

I agree! We use dildos/probes more often than vibrators for penetration. If we need vibration we reach for the Hitachi. The vibrations from the Hitachi transfer nicely through solid silicone!
08/03/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
For me the whole point to a toy is vibrations.
08/03/2011
Contributor: kinksters kinksters
lol non-vibratiing vibator ˜ dong
08/03/2011
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
I always turn my vibrator on - that's it main purpose after all.
08/04/2011
Contributor: Enchantedkitty Enchantedkitty
Always turn it on.
08/04/2011
Contributor: toxie m toxie m
I use mine off on occasion, but I have so many good dildos that if I'm wanting non-vibratory penetration I'll much more often just turn to one of them.
08/04/2011