When you're in a long-distance relationship or have found yourself apart from your significant other due to good social distancing practices, you may be trying to figure out small ways to feel like you're actually with your partner IRL. This may mean scheduling elaborate FaceTime or Skype "dates," trying to binge-watch the same shows together, planning visits, and of course, plenty of self-love sessions to help release anxiety and stress during these uncertain times.
Because technology is ever-evolving, there are tons of sex toys that are pretty much made for people in LDRs, because they can be controlled through a smartphone app from miles away. Although you and your partner may not physically be together, with these toys and an active imagination, you can pretend.
Whether your partner is on the other side of town or living across the country, we found the best app-connected sex toys that will help keep you satisfied until you can actually be together again.
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OhMiBod Esca 2
This vibrator launched at CES last year. It's Bluetooth-enabled, meaning you can connect it to the smartphone app and operate it from anywhere around the world. There's also a built-in "chat" function on the app, so you can send sexts while controlling the vibrations.
Je Joue Dua G-Spot Vibrator
This app-enabled G-spot and clitoral vibe allows you (or your partner) to create a custom session of slowed-down or sped-up pleasure sensations that you can save (and repeat) whenever you want.
K-Y Natural Feeling Lube
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Whether you're solo or have company, lube is the perfect addition to your sex life — think less friction, more fun. Plus, this water-based lube is made with aloe vera for a soothing, natural feeling that’s completely free of paragons, glycerin, hormones, and alcohol.
Svakom Ella Love Egg Vibrator
This cheeky little egg has 11 different vibration modes, is water proof, and is super-quiet. It's controlled by an app, so your SO can tease you from afar.
We-Vibe Sync
This waterproof vibrator comes with a remote control so you or your partner can operate it while you're in the same vicinity. But there's also a smartphone app for long-distance use, which allows you to operate the vibrator in real-time.
Mystery Vibe Crescendo
This top-selling, bendy vibe is super versatile, making it perfect for ~experimentation~ while you're cooped up at home. Pair it with the free Mystery Vibe app (and fire up the FaceTime) so you can enjoy it with your partner in the driver's seat.
Vibease Bluetooth Erotica Rechargeable Responsive Panty Vibrator
Avid literotica readers will appreciate this vibrator, which strategically syncs its vibrations with an erotic audiobook. You and your partner can both get one, and swap suggestions for what to listen to next. It's like a book club, but different.
Lovense Hush
If you and your partner have a shared sex playlist going, you'll appreciate this butt plug, which will vibrate in-time with music through the corresponding app.
We-Vibe Melt Clitoral Vibrator
If you're missing out on some good ol' fashioned oral from your partner, this clit stimulator is the next best thing. Pair it with We-Vibe's app to let your partner take the reins from near or far.