Why a rabbit? Because sex toys are taboo in Japan, and rabbits are considered good luck. So, according to legend, the cute, vibrant rabbit clitoral stimulator apparently allowed Japanese authorities to overlook the rabbit’s distinctly dildo-shaped shaped shaft, and the toys were shipped to America. By the time U.K. retailer Ann Summers went online in 1999, women everywhere were ready for the rabbit revolution. The store sold 1 million Rampant Rabbits in one year - and they’re still flying off the shelves more than a decade later.
So, rabbit vibrators have history. What's surprising, though, is that although sex toys have evolved and multiplied over the past 30 years, these vibes are still best-sellers. Here are five reasons why so many people still love them.
They’re Double the Fun
OK, folks, here’s a little lesson on female anatomy: There are two, count 'em two, truly explosive female hot spots: the clitoris and the G-spot. Rabbit vibes can stimulate both at the same time. At the very least, a rabbit vibe will provide penetration, which many women enjoy, along with clitoral stimulation. There are clitoral vibrators and penetrative vibrators. Then there are rabbits. When you buy a rabbit, it’s a bit like getting two for one.
They’re Beginner Friendly
When rabbit vibes first appeared on the scene, one of the really appealing things about them for many people is that they looked, cute and cuddly and came in pastel colors. At the time, most of the other sex toys available were, well, dongs. Big, veiny dongs. We’ve got nothing against them, but they aren’t for everyone. Plus, they sort of imply that a sex toy is a replacement penis or, in other words, a replacement for sex with a real, live person. Which it isn’t, rabbit or not. In terms of vibrators, rabbits tend to be easy to use, they tend to have a good range of vibration settings and you can get one relatively inexpensively. If you’re just getting started with dual stimulation, a rabbit’s the classic pick. If you find that penetration isn’t your thing, you can even flip the vibe around and use the rabbit ears as a clitoral stimulator.
