Bullets are the quiet heroes of the toy world: compact, affordable, easy to aim and easy to hide. They’re the classic first toy and a permanent handbag favourite — pinpoint external stimulation, no fuss.

Don’t mistake small for weak, either: a good rechargeable bullet can be surprisingly powerful. Here are the ones we’d pick.

Are bullet vibrators any good?

For a lot of people, brilliantly so. They deliver focused, external (clitoral) stimulation — the most reliable route to pleasure for most bodies — and they’re the easiest toy to travel with and keep discreet.

Bullet vs a bigger toy

A bullet is about precision, not power for its own sake. If you want broad, rumbly intensity, a wand suits better; if you want simple, targeted and portable, a bullet is hard to beat — and far kinder on the wallet.