What Is a Love Egg and How Does It Work?

Right. So someone has mentioned love eggs and you have ended up here. Maybe a friend brought it up. Maybe you saw one in a shop and stared at it for slightly too long before pretending to look at something else. Either way – welcome. You are in the right place and there is absolutely nothing weird about any of this.

A love egg is a small, egg-shaped vibrator designed to be worn internally. The short version. The slightly longer version involves remote controls, Bluetooth apps, and the very real possibility of handing your partner a controller and immediately regretting it at a dinner party.

So What Actually Is It?

Physically, a love egg is typically an oval or teardrop-shaped toy, usually around 3-5cm, made from body-safe silicone. It sits inside the vagina, held in place naturally, and vibrates. Most have a retrieval cord – similar to a tampon string – because the alternative is a much more awkward conversation.

The vibrations stimulate the vaginal walls and, depending on positioning, the G-spot. Some people find the sensation intensely pleasurable. Some find it more subtle. Bodies vary wildly and that is perfectly normal.

What makes love eggs interesting – and frankly a bit ridiculous in the best possible way – is the control element. Some are operated by a simple handheld remote. Others connect via Bluetooth to an app, which means your partner can technically control your vibrator from the other side of the country. Whether that is thrilling or concerning probably depends on how much you trust them.

What Are Love Eggs Used For?

Solo play is the obvious one. Pop it in, find a comfortable setting, get on with your evening. Plenty of people use them during everyday activities – watching telly, doing admin, cooking dinner. The mundane meets the thoroughly not-mundane.

Couples use them too, quite a lot. The remote control aspect is a big part of the appeal – it introduces an element of playful power exchange without requiring any particular skill or equipment. You are essentially giving someone else a button that makes things interesting for you, which is either very romantic or very dangerous depending on your relationship.

Some people wear them in public. This is a personal choice and not something anyone should feel pressured into – but for those who enjoy it, the combination of sensation and the fact that absolutely nobody around them has any idea is reportedly quite something.

Are Love Eggs Safe?

Yes, provided you buy from a reputable seller and choose one made from body-safe materials. Silicone, ABS plastic, and stainless steel are all fine. Avoid anything described vaguely as jelly or rubber without further specification – porous materials can harbour bacteria regardless of how thoroughly you clean them.

The retrieval cord is your friend. A love egg should always have one. If a toy without a cord ever becomes difficult to retrieve, bear down as you would during a bowel movement – the pelvic floor muscles will usually do the job. If not, a GP or sexual health clinic will have seen it before. Truly. It happens more than people admit.

Do not use love eggs during pregnancy without consulting a doctor first. The vibrations are generally considered low-risk but it is a conversation worth having.

Remote Control vs App-Controlled – Which Is Better?

Handheld remote: simple, reliable, works anywhere, no need for Wi-Fi, battery powered, slightly retro charm. Range is usually around 5-10 metres.

App-controlled: your partner can be anywhere in the world, you can create custom vibration patterns, and some apps allow music synchronisation which is either the future of intimacy or an extremely niche way to experience your Spotify playlist. Requires a phone and a decent signal.

For beginners, a handheld remote is usually the better starting point. Fewer variables. Less setup. Less chance of accidentally connecting to your neighbour device – a thing that has technically been possible with older Bluetooth toys. The industry has largely fixed this but it was briefly a chaotic period in adult toy history.

What Is the Difference Between a Love Egg and a Kegel Ball?

People confuse these regularly. A love egg is primarily a vibrator – it is about pleasure. A kegel ball (also called a ben wa ball or jiggle ball) is primarily about pelvic floor exercise – the weight creates resistance as your muscles work to hold it in place. Some products do both, but they are designed with different main purposes.

If you want vibrations and fun, love egg. If you want pelvic floor work, kegel balls. If you want both, there are options for that too.

How Do You Clean a Love Egg?

Warm water and a mild, unscented soap. Rinse thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean cloth. Store away from other toys – silicone can degrade if two silicone toys sit touching each other for extended periods.

If your love egg is fully waterproof (most are), you can submerge it to clean it properly. Check the product description to be sure before you run it under the tap.

A Few Things to Know Before You Buy

Noise level varies. Some love eggs are whisper quiet, others are not. If discretion matters to you – whether for public wear or just thin walls – check the product description or reviews for noise mentions.

Battery vs rechargeable: rechargeable is almost always the better long-term choice. USB charging is standard these days and saves you the eternal hunt for AAA batteries at 10pm.

Size matters more than you would think. Smaller eggs are easier to wear for longer periods. Larger ones tend to provide stronger stimulation but may be less comfortable over time. Start smaller if you are new to internal toys.

Ready to Try One?

Love eggs are one of those toys that people are often curious about for ages before actually buying one, usually because they are not quite sure what to expect. Hopefully this has helped. They are genuinely good fun – versatile, discreet when you want them to be, and one of the few occasions where handing someone a remote control is an act of intimacy rather than laziness.

Browse our full range of vibrators and remote control toys at The Loving Company. All body-safe materials, all from reputable brands, all dispatched in plain packaging because we understand the importance of your postman not knowing your business.