How To Charge Your Vibrator
Before you charge any vibrator, always refer to the manual that came with it, and in the absence of having one in hand, read the manual online.
Some manufacturers (like LELO) will advise charging their products for a solid 2 hours before their first use (even if the device signals that it’s “done” charging sooner than that), while others provide no such guidance.
Any vibrator charged via USB is essentially charged the same way — whether you’re charging a bullet vibrator, egg vibrator, clit sucker, rabbit vibrator, rose vibrator, panty vibrator, wand massager, or G-spot vibrator.
Follow these steps to charge your vibrator:
- Only use the charging cord that came with the product.
- Make sure the cord is not damaged or crimped in any way — if there are signs of damage (such as exposed wiring or the cord itself is peeling), do not use it.
- Additionally, if you’ve recently used your vibrator in water or cleaned it, make sure it is completely dry before plugging it into any power source.
- Plug one end of the cord into the power source (USB port, adapter, or wall outlet) and make sure it’s secure — it should not jiggle or feel loose.
- Plug or attach the other end of the cord to your toy:
- If it uses a pin connection, ensure that it is plugged all the way in (oftentimes, there will be an audible “click” that lets you know it’s fully attached).
- If it uses a magnetic connection, ensure that the magnets are connected completely. If you find that they are repelled and will not touch, which is a common occurrence with two-prong magnetic chargers, flip them around once — they should “snap” together securely once aligned with the charging port on the toy.
- Make note of any signal that demonstrates the vibrator is charging. Most sex toys will have a blinking light while being charged, although some may have a light that is yellow (or red) but turns green when fully charged. Refer to your vibrator’s manual if you’re unsure about what the lights mean.
- When the vibrator is done charging — there should be a signal of some kind, such as a solid light or a light that’s changed in color — remove it from the charger and store it in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to use it.
Although many vibrators use similar cords, always use the one that came with your toy.
Using another cord — no matter how similar it looks — could potentially damage the charging port or harm the lifespan of your vibrator over time.
The only exception to this rule is if you’re using the same charger for another toy by the exact same brand.
For instance, many Satisfyer vibrators use the same magnetic charger — they are interchangeable, and safely so.
Between brands, however, the same does not hold true and in fact, many times you’ll discover that they won’t connect or work at all for this reason.
Additionally, it’s a good idea to charge your vibrator before it dies completely.
You don’t need to run it all the way down before charging and shouldn’t, as it can have a negative impact on the battery’s lifespan.
