Lovense launches Glint
Lovense announced on October 20, 2026 a butt plug for couples called Glint, whose external base responds to a partner's thrust as well as to touch and converts that contact into anal stimulation in real time, the company said. The base stays outside the body and carries a touch sensor that reads how much skin is on it, at what angle and for how long, then moves vibration across five intensity levels. Lovense said it ships worldwide on October 20, 2026 and will be sold at lovense.com.
Three modes in the app
Users set their sensitivity and pick one of three response modes in the Lovense Remote app: Pulse, for rhythmic feedback from touch; Sustain, for continuous vibration while contact continues; and Crescendo, for vibration that builds as contact is maintained. The app remains the place for setup and for partners in different locations, and the announcement says a couple can leave it on the nightstand during sex.
Size, battery and pairing
Glint measures 0.84 inches (21.5 mm) across and weighs 55 grams. Lovense said the compact form is meant to keep it comfortable to wear, approachable for people new to anal play and out of the way during intercourse. It runs up to 7,500 vibrations per minute, lasts 95 to 178 minutes on a charge depending on level, charges in about an hour and is IPX7 waterproof. Through Toy Sync, its base can also control other Lovense devices; the announcement names Edge 2, Lush 4 and Gush 2 Motion as compatible. Touch Records, which lets users review selected interaction data after a session, is optional and switched off by default.
Figures the announcement cites
The announcement cites a US study published by Indiana University researchers in which 43.8% of heterosexual men reported having used a vibrator, and among male vibrator users about 94% had used one during partnered sexual activity and 82% during intercourse. It also cites Grand View Research projections that the global sextech market will reach USD 107.85 billion by 2030, growing 16.77% a year, and that the sex toys market will reach USD 62.7 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 8.69%.
