I started writing about sexual wellness in 2010. I had no idea, 16 years later, I had tried more than 1,000 sex toys and still continue in this field, but here I am.

I have witnessed a huge change in the technology of sex since I started writing. Sex toys were very basic back then. Most are phallic in shape—though not for indoor use—made of mysterious materials, and require actual batteries. The first sex toy I reviewed was a bullet vibrator that not only required batteries, but its remote control was connected to the toy via a cord that was probably no more than 10 inches long. Stocking up on AA and AAA batteries to keep my vibrators going is as annoying as it sounds.

Rechargeable sex toys finally started to hit the market in 2012 or 2013. Then, there was an increase in sex toy companies owned by women with toys designed by women for women, such as woman and No strings attached. Ugly looking dildos just won’t cut it in the new world of sex technology, let alone the female happiness and closing the orgasm gap became the topic of conversation.

Since the US Food and Drug Administration does not regulate sex toys, a new generation of sex toy manufacturers have taken it upon themselves to design and manufacture products made of body safe materials such as medical-grade silicone, nickel-free stainless steel, premium borosilicate glass, and ABS plastic. As sex technology advances, we’re seeing innovations like app-controlled toys let partners to stay sexually connected regardless of their distanceintuitive technology that tracks your vibration and pattern preferences, and even toys that heat up to body temperature. I consider myself very lucky to have witnessed the epic evolution of sexual health products. I am relieved to see that the tides are back Addressing about sex toys.

The number of toys I reviewed was very high; the list of what I tried is even longer. With all this experience, I have narrowed down the eight sex toys that I always recommend. Not just because I personally love them, but in a world that feels endless in sex toy options, these eight stand out from the rest.