When the sex toy industry comes up with something new – and I mean truly new – it’s hard to ignore it. You read the reviews. You can’t miss the hype. So many people loving on the latest delight, while others despise it for not working with their bodies. It’s easy to choose whether or not to take a punt when there’s just one model. All you need to do is find a blogger who has similar tastes to you and read their opinions.

But those who are arriving at the Womanizer party a bit late don’t have it that easy. Because, now, there are five models to choose from. The thing to ask yourself now is, which is right for me?

Well, I will answer that very question in this handy little Womanizer comparison guide!

If you have a clitoris, there’s a good chance you know what I’m talking about when I say that too much intense stimulation can either desensitize, or cause hypersensitivity. Some of us get so far with a powerful vibe and have to reduce, refocus, or even remove stimulation because it becomes too much. Others get frustrated, because their sensitivity is diminished and they just can’t reach the finish line because nothing is working for them.

Firstly, it’s not exactly vibration you’re getting from these products. Womanizer have employed what they call, ‘Revolutionary Pleasure Air Technologie®’. By way of pulsing bursts of air, the Womanizer creates a sensation that is part vibration, part suction, part pressure.

Depending on the size of the treatment head you select – either original or XL – the cone shaped silicone doesn’t make full contact with the actual glans clitoris. It surrounds it completely, the use of water-based lubricant creating a seal that doesn’t allow any air in or out. This is what creates the sense of suction, and it can be as mild or as intense (and trust me, it does get way intense!) as you want it to be.

While that suction is pulsing away at your clit, a vibration – which I think is a by-product and not there by design – penetrates deep into the surrounding tissue, thus stimulating the part of the clitoris you don’t see. It’s a horseshoe shape that runs beneath the labia and mons, so the more of it you can manage to stimulate, the more orgasmic potential you have.

All you need to do is place the head over your clit, find that spot (you’ll know yours when you feel it), and use the control buttons to find the perfect intensity for you. You don’t even have to jiggle it, just keep it still and, if it’s going to work for you, it will. Womanizer is a dream for lazy masturbators, and two years after my first ever Womanizer experience, I’m still very much in love with it.

The latest in the ever-evolving line of Womanizer models is the DUO. If you’re already a fan of Womanizer products you might well recognize it because it’s pretty much identical to the the InsideOut. But only in appearance. This version boasts an upgrade which fans of the Premium are going to love.

Fans of internal patterns can rejoice because, while the InsideOut’s shaft was constant vibes only, the Womanizer DUO’s has ten different modes of pulse and buzz. One of the Premium’s features that wasn’t ported over to the DUO, is Autopilot. So while you do have the option of changing things up internally, your clitoris is limited to varying intensities of constant stimulation.

Dubbed ‘The Little Black Dress’ by its makers, the Womanizer Classic is a sophisticated redesign of the W100. Its body is sleek and simple, its controls nicely spaced and easily accessible due to their placement on the back rather than the front of the unit. They give you access to 8 distinct settings that range from gentle to intense.

As wonderful as Womanizer’s Revolutionary Pleasure Air Technology , some of us still require internal stimulation if we’re to get the best from our play. Some of us simply adore the intensity of the blended orgasm. But using one hand for thrusting while trying to keep a Womanizer firmly sealed over the clitoris can prove to be rather awkward. One accidental tug or nudge and all that lovely orgasmic build-up can be lost.

Even though the power source is split between vibration and air pulse the Womanizer InsideOut has seen no sacrifice of power. You still get 12 levels of clitoral stimulation, from whisper soft to almost shockingly intense. And you also get 12 levels of vibration, too. It’s not the most powerful vibrator you’re ever likely to meet, but there’s enough oomph in the higher settings to feed even the hungriest of G-Spots.

Many people look at the similarities between the Classic and the Premium and wonder how much difference there could be. Well, if the Classic is the basic model, the Womanizer Premium is the all singing, all dancing one.

While the units may look more or less the same, what they deliver couldn’t be more different. Firstly, there are the stimulation levels. Where the Classic has 8, the Premium boasts 12. They start at a gentler intensity than the Classic and build to a much more powerful top setting. Then you have the Premium’s two fancy new features…

Every time you press the ON button of a Womanizer toy the Revolutionary Pleasure Air Technologie  starts to sing its rather loud song. If you happen to break the seal around the clitoris during play you get a blast of sound, too. But not with the Womanizer Premium.

Switching this on turns your toy into a surprise a second, who knows what it’ll do next, random pattern generator! Well, it’s random to an extent. With the click of a button you can choose your maximum intensity range (either 1-4, 1-8, or 1-12) and the Premium will randomly chop and change. Sometimes getting stronger, sometimes weaker. Slowly but surely, it increases in power over a period of time, taking you on a rollercoaster ride from soft teasing to hard stimulation.

The newest addition to the Womanizer family is the Starlet, and when they say it’s ‘mini’ they’re not joking around. It’s a palm sized version of the Pro40 measuring up at just 3.5” in total length and 1.5” in width. As with most of the models it follows the same in-ear thermometer design as the original. Colour options for the Starlet are Snow (white and silver), Fuchsia, and Purple. Each colour has a treatment head to match so immediately on opening the box you’re treated to something different.

As mentioned above, if you travel regularly and want a truly discreet Pleasure Air toy that you can stash in the corner of your suitcase, the Starlet is perfect. It’s also good for people who get crampy hands from holding larger toys, and also for those who like to play hands free. Just rub a little lube around the XL treatment head (which is the only head provided with the unit), pop it beneath your knickers and it’s so lightweight and comfy fitting the fabric should be enough to hold it in place. It works for me every time, and that leaves my hands free to do other things.

Now, Womanizer made a bit of a song and dance about this model. Initially, it was marketed as a Womanizer for plus-sized bodies. But later on, they backtracked after receiving some static about the lack of plus-sized bodies in their advertising campaign. But, whether it was or wasn’t designed with the fuller body in mind, it works perfectly with large labia and big clits. If that’s you (like it’s me), this Womanizer could be the one for you.

The buttons could be better placed, though. The ON/OFF is near the head, thus making back to start a bit tricky. I do like having the plus and minus buttons right at the tip of the handle, though. And it’s supposedly waterproof, though the build quality makes me question the accuracy of that.

One of the most recent Womanizer model is the 2Go. All the others have been based on the same in-ear thermometer style as the original, but the 2Go breaks the mould. It’s supposed to be a discreet travel model. Something you can throw in your suitcase or handbag so you have orgasms on tap, wherever you may be. For that purpose, it was modelled on a tube of lipstick. I can hear kitsch lovers everywhere screaming with delight.

If that’s not enough to give you pause, there’s been a lot of downsizing when it comes to functions. We’re in a one button does all situation with this one. Situated in the base, the single button gives you access to six intensities. Yep, you get exactly the same as you get with the W100. There’s no back to start function, no up and down buttons. It’s basic, but I guess if you’re travelling with it, that’s what you want.

The back to start ON/OFF button is a favorite feature of mine, as I find I can ride out my orgasms for longer if I can quickly reduce (but not stop) stimulation. However, the function button only goes one way, so if you prefer to edge by increasing and decreasing your toys’ power, you need a different model. Same goes for water-babies; this model isn’t waterproof, so check out the others if that’s a deal breaker for you.