Whether you’re a top, bottom, vers, or hoping to find out, adding one (or two!) of the best strap-ons you can buy to your toy collection will make exploring in the bedroom all the more enjoyable. Using a strap-on is a hot way to try anal play and switch up power dynamics—and straps are, of course, a regular part of sex for many queer people.
First-time shopper? Here’s what you need to know: a strap-on is basically a harness that can hold a dildo, which allows you to give (or receive) hands-free anal or vaginal penetration. They come in two main styles: jockstrap harnesses and underwear harnesses. “Jockstrap harnesses have straps that go around the waist and thighs, which makes them secure, comfortable, and flexible for different kinds of play,” Shadeen Francis, LMFT, an AASECT-certified sex therapist, tells SELF. They tend to be the most adjustable, making it easier for people with different body shapes and sizes to find the right fit. Underwear harnesses, which look (and are sized like) regular undies, have panels or a ring built into them to hold a dildo.
Apart from these two popular styles, there are also harnesses that fit chins, thighs, and hands. Some harnesses are fashioned like suspenders or corsets, and there are even strapless strap-ons (which don’t need a harness at all). Because there are so many options to choose from, we spoke to sex experts and scoured customer reviews to figure out everything you need to know about buying the best strap-on for you, whether you’re getting your first one or your twentieth.
Our top picks
Best Overall: SpareParts Joque HarnessBest Budget: Lovehoney Universal Strap-On HarnessBest Kit for Anal Sex Beginners: Lovehoney Beginner’s Unisex Strap-On Harness KitMost Adjustable Harness: Sportsheets Divine Diva Plus-Size HarnessBest for a Rabbit Vibrator: Happy Rabbit Vibrating Strap-On SetBest Vibrating: Pegasus Curved Ripple Harness SetBest Strapless: Lovehoney Desire Luxury Rechargeable Strapless Strap-On VibratorBest Smart Option: Lovense Lapis Strapless Strap-OnBest for Anal Sex: Tracey Cox Supersex Strap-On Pegging KitBest Underwear: CalExotics Packer Gear Harness Boxer
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Below are the best harnesses and strap-ons. We made sure that all these picks are body-safe, highly rated, and follow our experts’ guidelines for maximum comfort and pleasure.
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SpareParts
Hardwear Joque Harness
Best Overall
Pros: Supportive and comfortable, compatible with a wide range of toysCons: Next to none—practically perfect
Four experts that we spoke to praised the Joque for its fit, features, flexibility, and feel. “This harness offers great support and is adjustable for different body sizes and toys,” Jennifer Litner, PhD, an AASECT-certified sex therapist and founder of Embrace Sexual Wellness, tells SELF. Carol Queen, PhD, who works at the sex toy store Good Vibrations, particularly likes that its O-ring, which holds the base of a dildo, is made of a flexible elastic, so you can swap in toys of varying widths.
This model comes with two internal pockets for bullet vibes, too. You can stow one vibrator in a pouch above the O-ring to provide a “pleasurable buzz” to the wearer and the person receiving in a face-to-face position, Dr. Queen says. The second pocket can hold a vibrator against the perineum or between the labia, and can stimulate the genitals of the person being penetrated in front-to-back positions like reverse cowgirl.
Available sizes: size A and size B | Adjustment range: 20 to 50 inches (size A), 35 to 60 inches (size B)| Items included: Adjustable jockstrap harness, built-in elastic O-ring
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Lovehoney
Universal Strap-On Harness
Best Budget
Pros: Affordable, beginner-friendly, multiple O-ringsCons: Excess straps hang loose and can be distracting (according to reviewers)
Comfy and compatible with a range of dildo sizes, Lovehoney’s Universal Harness checks our most essential boxes—and at $25, it costs a bit less than some other models. It has three O-rings you can swap in and out, depending on the size of your toy, and a pocket for a bullet vibrator. Reviewers wrote that the adjustable fit felt comfortable and secure, and that the harness overall is a great value.
Available sizes: One size | Adjustment range: 28 to 65 inches | Items included: Adjustable jockstrap harness, three O-rings
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