12 Best Strap-On Dildos, Harnesses, & Beginner Sets for Everyone

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Best Strap-On Overall: Lovehoney Advanced Strap-On Harness KitLovehoney Advanced Strap-On Harness KitRead more
Best Set for Beginners: Lovehoney Beginner’s Strap-On Harness KitLovehoney Beginner’s Strap-On Harness KitRead more
Best Strap-On Set for Pegging: Pegasus Curved Realistic Harness SetPegasus Curved Realistic Harness SetRead more
No matter how you were introduced to the world of best strap-on dildos and harnesses—whether through an eager partner with a couple's sex toy set or perhaps that one pegging episode of Broad City—there’s plenty of fun to be had here. Strap-ons help people of any gender experiment with new positions and get intimate in ways that their anatomy might not allow otherwise. But with so many options available, getting started for the first time can be daunting. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re looking to shake things up in bed, plus tons of strap-on options for everyone.
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Lovehoney Advanced Strap-On Harness Kit
Although Lovehoney has a smaller set available (we’ll get to it in a minute), this one is perhaps the most versatile. With six inches of insertable length and a circumference just under five inches, it’s not as intimidating as it looks, but can still please both newcomers and experts. (That gentle curve is sure to be a hit too.) “I love this set not just because it’s comfortable and easy to use, but it’s not overwhelming when you put it on,” says Amanda Chatel, Glamour writer and sex toy reviewer. “As someone who prefers vibes with my dildos, I’ve also found that putting a vibrating cock ring at the base against the O-ring really adds an extra thrill for both partners.” The machine-washable harness comes with a pocket for a vibrator and adjustable straps that shift from 28 to 65 inches. Plus, when you’re ready to bring another dildo into the mix, this kit comes with three interchangeable O-rings to accommodate any toy of your choice.
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Lovehoney Beginner’s Strap-On Harness Kit
Dainis Graveris, certified sex educator and relationship expert, likes this Lovehoney strap-on harness kit for beginners since it’s designed to be as seamless as possible. It has the same ultra-adjustable harness as the first Lovehoney kit, ensuring every wearer gets the perfect fit, plus a set of three O-rings that’ll help you graduate to something bigger if you ever want to. The dildo is five inches long and three inches thick—a nice entry-level size for those who are new to pegging and want to start with a more petite shaft.
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Pegasus Curved Realistic Harness Set
The Pegasus harness bundle includes everything you’d need for a fun pegging experience: a jock-style harness and a vibrating, remote-controlled dildo that you can even take underwater. Queen recommends this set, which is catered to receivers who prefer deeper, more curved penetration that perfectly hits the G-spot or P-spot. If you want to switch out the dildo in question, just look for another one that features a suction cup base.
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Spareparts Hardwear Joque Harness
If you’d prefer to pick and choose your harness and dildo separately, Sparks tells Glamour that the Joque—aptly named for its jock-style design—is a best-selling option thanks to its ease of use. It has adjustable waist and leg straps for added comfort and support, with a built-in O-ring that’ll stretch between 1.25 and 2 inches to make room for a dildo with a flared base. For more stimulation, Sparks notes, the Joque features pouches above and below the O-ring that can hold a bullet vibrator.
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Lovehoney Posable Vibrating Strapless Strap-On
This strapless strap-on dildo has a removable bullet vibrator with three speeds and seven vibration patterns. The textured shaft is 6.5 inches long and 4.5 inches wide, with a curving silhouette that’s adept at G-spot or prostate stimulation. “The shaft used for penetration is rippled for additional sensation and can be posed and positioned to hit the internal spots that do the trick for your partner,” Kate Balestrieri, PsyD, a certified sex therapist, tells Glamour. Bonus: It’s bath- and shower-sex-friendly.
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Happy Rabbit Vibrating Strap-On Harness Set
If all you’re looking for is a one-and-done strap-on set, Taylor Sparks, an erotic educator and founder of Organic Loven, recommends this option from Happy Rabbit. It’s truly the full package, featuring a rabbit vibrator you can use with or without the harness—so it’s perfect for those who need clitoral stimulation to orgasm. There are also three interchangeable O-rings if you do decide to swap out the rabbit for another dildo. You’ll also get a jock-style harness that’s adjustable and fits waists up to 67 inches.
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Sportsheets New Comers Strap-On Dildo Set
This jock-style four-way harness is another great option for beginners or folks who want a one-and-done shopping experience. Recommended by Carol Queen, PhD, a sex expert at Good Vibrations, it includes a fun purple dildo made of body-safe silicone and a comfortable polyester harness that sizes up to 60 inches around the waistline. The dildo is on the more slender side, but it’s also totally interchangeable if you have other preferences—just keep in mind that this harness will fit only other dildos up to 1.25 centimeters in diameter.
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Doc Johnson Body Extensions BE Bold
Anyone can use this eight-inch dildo, but because it’s hollow, it’s especially well-suited to people with penises. Simply insert your member and you and your partner can spice up your sex life by playing with a longer penis. If you’ve got a vulva, no worries—it’ll keep its shape regardless.
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CalExotics Packer Gear Boxer Brief Harness
Some tops like to keep things low-key with harnesses. While they look like everyday underpants, this unisex pair of CalExotics briefs is actually sturdy enough to hold a dildo in place while in use. It features two pockets for vibrators or packers, plus a 1.5-inch silicone O-ring that can fit most dildos with a flared base. “These are great because the one doing the thrusting can also wear a butt plug and feel secure in knowing that the briefs will give the plug extra encouragement to stay in place,” says Chatel. “There’s something really hot about anally penetrating your partner, while you’re enjoying backdoor stimulation at the same time.” You might also love that the front opens up completely, meaning there’s room to insert a double dildo if that’s more your speed. It’s available in a wide range of different sizes too.
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Most Lingerie-Style Harness: Lovehoney Unisex Crotchless Open-Back Lace Harness Briefs
Here’s a va-va-voom lingerie-style harness, accentuated by lace and detachable garters, that’s equally parts comfy, flirty, and stretchy. “As someone who struggles to be dominant in bed, I like these because they still allow me to have some ownership over my submissive side,” says Chatel. “I definitely recommend them to those who are new to pegging or, like me, need to maintain that typical girlish look.” This harness can accommodate dildos with a 4.75-inch circumference and because the O-ring is already included in the design, can be worn with strapless strap-ons as well.
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Lovehoney Take Control Bondage Kit
Ready to explore even more of your sexual fantasies at once? This BDSM kit from Lovehoney has the aforementioned harness kit accompanied by a huge variety of kinky sex accouterments, including a ball gag, a blindfold, and nipple stimulators. “With this set, you have everything you could possibly want to explore different sensations and discover new sexual interests,” says Chatel. “I’ve recommended this to friends who are very new to BDSM play and they loved it. But I also know of super experienced kinksters who also adore this set because it really does have it all—well, except the water-based lube.” It’s the ultimate night in for the adventurous couple.
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Best for Double Penetration: Lovehoney Double Fun Vibrating Rabbit Double Penetration Strap-On
If you’re a glutton for double penetration and triple stimulation, this wearable 6-inch dildo with an attached rabbit vibrator is the only toy you’ll ever need. “Although I don’t often crave double penetration, when I do, this is the first toy I reach for,” says Chatel. “It really has everything I need when I’m looking to literally be ravaged and (consensually) destroyed by my partner.” Although the bullet vibrator requires batteries, that’s a minor inconvenience compared to the pleasure this toy serves up on a silver platter.
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The best strap-on dildos, at a glance
- Best Strap-On Overall: Lovehoney Advanced Strap-On Harness Kit, $45
- Best Set for Beginners: Lovehoney Beginner’s Strap-On Harness Kit, $45
- Best Strap-On Harness: Spareparts Hardwear Joque Harness, $150
- Best Dildo for Pegging: Lovehoney Posable Vibrating Strapless Strap-On, $80
- Best Strap-On Set for Pegging: Pegasus Curved Realistic Harness Set, $135
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What are strap-on dildos?
Strap-ons are dildos and vibrators designed to allow someone (usually, but not always, a person with a vagina) to penetrate a partner vaginally, anally, or orally. Most are held in place by harnesses, although some vibrating dildos are designed to be worn solo by people with vaginas. Colloquially, when a woman uses a strap-on dildo to penetrate a man’s anus—which can be incredibly fun for everyone involved, by the way—the act is known as pegging.
Since a strap-on is a sex toy that’s designed to be used with a partner, it’s important to have a discussion before getting down to business. What does the partner on the receiving end want? What are they comfortable with? How important are length, girth, and overall dildo size? Make sure that you and your partner are 100% on the same page before making an investment in the best dildos.
There are two ways to go about your search: looking for a strap-on set or searching for a dildo and a harness separately. Choosing a kit is typically the less intimidating route, and one that certified sex educator and relationship expert Dainis Graveris recommends to first-timers. On the other hand, “The best way to play with strap-ons might be to choose the harness you love and the dildo you or your partner loves,” explains Good Vibrations sex expert Carol Queen, PhD; buying them separately allows you to cater more to your own personal preferences.
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How should you choose a harness?
There are several varieties, according to Taylor Sparks, erotic educator and founder of Organic Loven: jock-style harnesses, which leave your butt exposed; underwear harnesses, which look like regular briefs or panties; and corset-style harnesses, which are similar to jockstraps but involve more lacing. Another less common option is a two-hole harness, which can be used with two dildos or a single dildo and a penis for double penetrative sex. If you’d rather skip the harness thing entirely, strapless dildos are wearable and can be inserted into your vagina and held in place hands-free, kind of like the ultimate Kegel exercise.
Materials should also factor into your decision. Webbing and fabric are the most basic materials, but you can also opt for leather. While the latter is sturdy, it’s also more porous and harder to clean; fabric is generally more comfortable and usually machine-washable. “You can also choose harnesses that look more masculine (with plain fabric or muted colors), skew more feminine (with details like lace), or even BDSM-inspired (with studs and leather), depending on the preferences of you and your partner,” says Sparks.
If you’re not sure of the right size or you’ll be sharing your pick with a partner, adjustable harnesses can be resized as needed—and certain options can even accommodate packers or panty vibrators. Most harnesses also feature stabilizers or O-rings, which is the mechanism that keeps strap-on sex toys in place; just make sure it’s the correct size for the one you're using. And dildos with flared bases (think suction-cup dildos) are often also harness-compatible.
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How should you choose a strap-on dildo?
Once you decide on going with a kit or à la carte, your next variable is the dildo itself. When you’re selecting a dildo, it’s best to work your way up to the bigger stuff, per clinical sexologist Rachel Sommer, PhD. “If you’re new to strap-on play, I recommend starting slow and building the momentum as you carry on,” she says. “Start with a small model.”
Look at each option’s girth and insertable length. Consider where you’ll be inserting the strap-on—a partner’s anus or vagina, usually—and chat about what will feel best. You don’t have to go huge to get the most pleasure from strapping or pegging, especially if your partner is new to anal sex. There’s an option for everyone along the spectrum of length and girth. (If you have a penis, you can also wear a hollow strap-on over your member to add length and girth.)
Shape is another important factor. Plenty of dildos are meant to be extremely realistic, with lifelike molding and dual-density designs that mimic the feeling of real penises. That could turn you and your partner on, especially if you don’t have a penis of your own—but if you’d rather keep your bedroom penis-free, plenty of dildos are more abstract. Look for designs that curve up, which will allow you to hit your partner’s prostate or provide G-spot stimulation with ease.
As far as materials go, the answer is clear: Stick with silicone dildos, as anything too hard can be dangerous. “No super-hard dildo material when you are strapping on!” Queen warns. “A wonky thrust can hurt someone if the dildo is glass, metal, stone, and so on.”
Before you start playing, make sure there’s plenty of personal lubricant on hand. Whether you’re using a dildo to penetrate vaginally or for anal play, lube makes things a lot more fun and frictionless. Anal lube is especially important, as the anus doesn’t naturally lubricate itself—and make sure you’re using water-based lube, since silicone-based formulas can actually cause silicone straps to start breaking down.
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How should you use a strap-on dildo?
You have a dildo, the harness, and your favorite water-based lube—so, what’s next? Well, strapping it on, of course! Naturally, if you’ve never wielded a dildo or anything phallic between your legs before, you might feel a bit strange but don’t let that become your only feeling. Instead, embrace this new look, have a chuckle with your partner if you think it will lighten the mood, and lean into the fact that sometimes sexual exploration looks a little funny.
Once you and your partner get that step out of the way, it’s time to penetrate. Hopefully, by now, you and your partner have discussed what will be penetrated and have communicated your desires as well as your concerns. With a well-lubed dildo, penetrate your partner slowly—this isn’t a race, so there’s no need to rush it—and maintain an open dialogue with them to ensure that you’re both on the same page and enjoying the experience. While eventually you’ll be able to take things up a notch and won’t have to coddle your strap-on scenario so much, it really is ideal—and I can’t stress this enough—to take it slow and gentle the very first time. With enough practice, you’ll be thrusting—and/or receiving dildo penetration—with the best of them.