15 Best Homemade Vibrator Ideas That WORK In 2024

Discover 15 easy DIY vibrator ideas using household items. Learn how to make a safe, cheap homemade vibrator for pleasure on a budget.

Are you horny, but don’t have the means to buy a new vibrator?

Well, good news for you!

You don’t need a lot of money (or any really!) to get yourself a pleasurable little toy that will help you satiate your sex drive. 

I know that a lot of sex toys like the best wearable vibrator can be expensive and not for everyone’s pocket. 

You probably didn’t know that there are plenty of things around your house that could serve the purpose of a vibrator just fine.

And it won’t cost you anything!

So, let’s jump right in and look into some of the best homemade vibrator options.

Ready? 3… 2… 1… Wait! Don’t get too excited over there. 

Before diving into your budget-friendly items, we must have a fact-check first. 

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Are Homemade Vibrators Safe?

Homemade vibrators can be safe—as long as you know what you’re doing and take precautions. However, they’re a little riskier than other DIY sex toys.

If you’re soldering your own electronics, you should either be experienced or have an experienced person to supervise. 

Pay attention to the materials you’re using and make sure they’re body-safe. And use a condom to be safe. 

Clean your homemade vibrator carefully before and after use with a damp cloth and mild antibacterial soap or sex toy cleaner.

If you’re unsure or unwilling to take the risk, there’s no shame in buying a cheap vibrator instead!

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Dangers & Safety Precautions To Consider

Before we go any further with this post, let’s discuss the safety of using household items like sex toys. 

There are some risks that come with using a homemade vibrator, so you have to be careful.

Honestly, your safest bet would be to get yourself a real, cheap toy.

Here is one option from Lovehoney that’s under $10.

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Or if you want something smaller, this little bullet vibrator is also under $10 and works great.

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Yes, they’ll be shitty quality and might not even last very long, but it will be safer than using household items. 

Let’s get down to your safety checklist:

#1: Never Put Anything Sharp On Your Genitals

This is pretty straightforward, but be careful never to use anything that can cut you or hurt you in any way. 

It will not only be painful and embarrassing to explain to the ER doctor, but it can also leave permanent damage.

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#2: Always Make Sure To Be Hygienic

The easiest way to catch an annoying yeast infection is to put dirty things inside your vagina. 

Always either clean them properly or use a condom as a barrier. 

Even if you’re playing with your shower head, always make sure that there is no water getting inside your vagina as even this can cause infection. 

Your vagina is very sensitive, so be gentle and protective of it!

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#3: Always Use Protection

With DIY sex toys, it’s better to play safe. Use a condom over your DIY vibrator to avoid infections.

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#4. Lube Up

Make sure you’re using lube to accompany your DIY vibrator. This will give you the best experience and avoid any friction. 

Use water-based lube to make sure it’s compatible with all materials (including the condom).

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#5: Don’t Stick Things Up Your Butt

It might be tempting, but you should never stick anything up your butt that wasn’t designed for that purpose! Be safe and buy an affordable anal vibrator instead of trying to make your own. 

Trust me.

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10 Household Items You Can Use As A Makeshift Vibrator

You can probably come up with a longer list of household items you have lying around that could serve the purpose of a sex toy. 

But these seven household items are guaranteed to get you off and feel just like a regular vibrator would!

#1: Personal Massager 

Have you ever heard of The Magic Wand Muscle Massager? 

Did your auntie or your mother own one in the ’90s? 

Well, personal massagers are one of the best vibrator alternatives out there. 

If you’re worried about someone finding your vibrator, get yourself a personal massager, and no one will question you why you have it!

Here is a great option you can get from Lovehoney.

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#2: Electric Toothbrush

While not every household has a vibrator, almost all households have electric toothbrushes. 

So, if you’ve been using one yourself, you can multitask and use it as a homemade vibrator. 

Just makes sure to take the brush off and put on a condom to keep it clean and hygienic. 

Clean teeth and satisfied clit, what can be better?!

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#3: Electric Razor

Another household item that can offer some great vibrations. 

Of course, you will have to be careful with this one and don’t use it with the razors still on!

Use the other end, put it inside the condom for hygienic reasons and go to town. 

One thing to remember:

Some of the electric razors can be loud, so if you’re looking for a discreet play, it might not be it. 

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#4: Face Cleaning Brush

The skincare industry is booming, and with that comes an array of new tools…

… And some of them vibrate!

You probably have a face cleaning brush from a drugstore or maybe a cute little Foreo device that you use in your daily routine. 

Well, it’s time to get creative and really get the bang for your buck:

Use your face cleaning brush on your clit!

As with all the other items, make sure to clean it or use it with a condom and enjoy your new addition to your self-care routine.

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#5: Your Mobile Phone

If, for whatever reason, you don’t have any of the other household items I’m mentioning in this list, then at least you have your smartphone. 

I bet you didn’t know that your smartphone can be your vibrator, right?!

Well, it actually can be an amazing alternative to a vibrator. 

There are plenty of free apps in your app store created to mimic vibrations and allow you to use your smartphone for pleasure. 

Get the app you like, choose your vibrations and masturbate away! It’s that simple.

Of course, make sure that you use a condom as things can get sticky, and your phone has more bacteria on it than a toilet seat, so it’s better to be safe than sorry. 

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#6: Washing Machine

Washing Machine and Dryer are the old-school homemade vibrator alternative. 

You’ve seen it in the books and in the movies, and it’s very effective. 

Get yourself on top, find the best position, and turn on the spinning cycle!

It’s really that simple. 

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#7: Removable Shower Head

The most discreet way is using the removable shower head if you have one. 

They usually have different intensities, and you can really play with it around to see what gets you off the best. 

No one will question you why you take 30-minute showers twice a day, and you won’t have to store a vibrator in your underwear drawer. 

Warning:

You need to be careful of not getting water inside your vagina as it can cause infections!

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#8: Face Massager

Similar to vibrating face scrubbers, a face massager can be easily turned into a DIY vibrator. 

The massagers, however, have a smooth surface rather than a brush, so they lend themselves very well to a different kind of pampering.

You can pick these up very cheaply at a drugstore or dollar store.

And after your orgasm, you can give yourself a nice face massage. What’s not to love?

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#9: Game Controller

Prepare yourself for a very different kind of playtime.

If you’ve ever used a gaming controller, you’re probably well aware of the kinds of vibrations they’re capable of. Now it’s time to discover their full potential.

You can find a variety of vibration-control games and programs like iVibrate that will turn your Xbox, PS2, Nintendo Switch, or PC into a sex toy. Just make sure you thoroughly clean your controllers before and after.

As always, use a condom! And an antivirus program, for that matter.

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#10: Kids’ Toys With Built-in Motors

A bunch of kids’ toys have built-in vibrations, which you can use for some adult fun.

Try to find toys made from hard plastic, as toys with fabric components are hard to clean and can quickly become unhygienic. Again, use a condom for safety and clean the toy thoroughly before and after use.

Obviously, if the toy belongs to your kids, you shouldn’t send it back into their hands after you’ve …ahem… commandeered it.

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5 Homemade Vibrator ideas

Now, if you’re feeling brave and want something more original, it might be a good idea to DIY a vibrator at home!

It can be cheaper than buying one, and it a few tweaks here and there can make a basic household item into a real pleasure machine…

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#1: Electric Toothbrush Modification

If you have an old electric toothbrush that you’re not using and want to make it into a permanent vibrator, this will be a DIY vibrator for you. 

You’ll need some hot glue and a condom for that:

First, take off the brush part and clean it. 

Then, get your hot glue gun and start applying the glue on the metal part, until it’s completely covered. 

It might take a few layers, but don’t stop until you’re happy with the shape of it. Then, wait for the glue to harden. 

Now, once the glue is set, it’s time to put a condom over it and try it out on yourself!

It’s truly a great way to use an old electric toothbrush!

You can find a full tutorial on how to do it, with pictures here.

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#2: A Good Way Use Up Your Old Newspapers

For this DIY vibrator project, you’ll need a few household items laying around:

• An electric toothbrush
• Old newspaper
• Some cling film

The process is pretty easy:

Wrap the electric toothbrush with the old newspaper and then with the cling film. 

It should be shaped like a dildo and leave an opening at the place where the on/off button is. 

And here you have it – a homemade vibrator that should be fun to use!

I also recommend using it with a condom so that it lasts you longer, and you can clean it easily. 

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#3: Use A Fan!

Now, if an electric brush is not an option for you, you can try using a small fan instead. 

Getting one of those is very cheap, and you probably even find one in the Dollar Store. 

Break off all the fins of the fan, and leave only one still on. Make sure that there are no sharp edges that could hurt you. 

Turn it on and hold that one fin on your clit. You should be feeling low vibrations, and it’s great for those of you who don’t like very intense experience. 

Voila, easiest homemade vibrator ever!

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#4: This One Is For The Handy Ones

Now, if you’re an engineer at heart, it might be a fun project for you to go and make a homemade vibrator from scratch at home. 

This project won’t be cheaper than buying a small bullet vibrator for $10, but you can choose the strength of your vibrations, which is not possible for a cheap vibrator. 

If you have some mechanical skills, you can take the wired motor out of your motorized items (say, a toy car) and attach a battery, battery cap, switch, nut, and you’re off to vibe-y land.

You could also take out your masking tape to bind your DIY vibrator to a cell phone, electric shaver, or toothbrush.

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#5: Dildo Clone Kit

If you have a partner whose penis you’re like to turn into a dildo, this option is for you. 

You can get some great clone kits that include a small vibrator. You’ll need to get your partner to make a mold, pour a silicone mix into it, and let it set. 

Then you can pop the vibrator in, and you’re just made your very own professional-quality vibrator!
This is a really fun couples activity – you’ll have plenty of fun both making and using this toy.

This is a really fun couples activity – you’ll have plenty of fun both making and using this toy.

For specifics, I recommend checking out the Clone-A-Willy Kit.

Yes, it does take some trial and error to make the perfect clone for your partner’s “Willy.” But the experience and process are all worth it. And it’s sure to give you something to remember if you feel a little alone around your home. 

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Why Make Your Own Vibrator?

Some people just love a good DIY project, others have financial constraints, and others care about discretion. 

Whatever your reason, making your own vibrator can be a fun and exciting experience, and using it can be even better!

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5 Affordable Vibrators

If all this DIY stuff is too much and you just want a vibrator without spending your whole paycheck, I have good news for you! There are plenty of very cheap vibrators on the market that will have you moaning in no time.

For an intimate massage that’s sure to elicit some moans and groans, try a mini massage wand. 

Wands are known for delivering very intense vibrations, so this is not for the faint of heart! 

And the mini version comes with a matching mini price tag.

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This simple silver vibrator is small enough to be discreet and easy to travel with but still gives plenty of power. Best of all, it’s waterproof, so you can spice up your bathtime! 

If you like the sound of that, here are some more of the best bullet vibrators.

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You’ve probably already heard of Satisfyer, and if you haven’t you should. They’re renowned for their air-pressure toys, known as clit-suckers which are fabled for delivering incredible orgasms.

The Penguin Pro is that, but in a cute little package.

If you’re not one for cutesy sex toys, however, there are plenty of others to choose from. Here are some of the best clit suckers.

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For pleasure on the go, you can’t look past one of the best vibrating panties on the market. This vibe attaches inside your underwear with a magnet clip, so you can wear it in almost any setting. 

You can use the app, or hand it over to a partner, to send intense vibrations to this wearable vibe.

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This finger vibrator is a super simple but super-pleasurable sex toy. It’s great if you want something discreet to spice up your me-time. Just slip this little guy over your finger and let the good times roll.

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Things to Remember When Making a Homemade Vibrator

You’re almost ready to make your own vibrator. Just a few more things to make sure you have the best craft session ever:

Pick the right size and shape

Think about your body, your experience, and which sensations you’re looking for. This will go a long way in helping you figure out the size and shape you’ll need.

If you don’t have much experience, go for something smaller to start with.

On the other hand, if you want something bigger, you can bulk up a smaller toy with extra layers of padding.

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Homemade vibrator durability

Unless you’re a professional product engineer (and even then) it’s unlikely your homemade vibe will last very long. 

This depends a lot on the materials you use and your personal skill set. 

For most toys, it will be a case of replacing certain parts, like the hot glue on the toothbrush vibe. Other times the motor might conk out, and you’ll either have to fix it or make a new vibrator from scratch. 

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And again, the importance of safety

Yes, I’m harping on and on about this, but I’d rather you be bored than sick or injured. 

The last thing you want from your new homemade pleasure toy is a yeast infection or a UTI, or to seriously hurt yourself because you overestimated your electronics skills.

Assess your skills, use a condom, and clean your toys thoroughly!

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Other People Tips, Experiences & Techniques

A lot of people are sharing their personal tips on how to make a homemade vibrator at home. Let’s take a look at some of the best suggestions I’ve found:

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Conclusion

And here you have it – the best household items and DIY vibrator ideas for you!

As you can see, you really don’t have to spend money on the expensive vibrator, as there are plenty of items you already have at home. 

As always, I encourage you to experiment with different things and see whichever works the best for you.

And remember, always be safe and hygienic!