You asked:
My girlfriend and I are thinking about exploring toys for the first time, but she’s a lesbian and prefers something that doesn’t look like a penis. We’d like something on the smaller side too, since girthier toys are intimidating for her. So probably something that's a little under average? Doesn't matter if it vibrates or not. Any beginner-friendly recommendations?
Grace:
We actually have a whole section for non-phallic dildos at The Sex Shed, which sounds like a perfect place for y’all to start!
Also, when it comes to vibrators, most of them aren’t phallic in design anyway, and they’re usually smaller than your average dildo too. If you want something less intimidating size-wise, vibrators might be a better fit. Two solid picks: the Hot Octopuss KURVE and the We-Vibe Nova 2.