fucking awesome

The wonderful people over at BetterSex offered to send me a product in exchange for an honest review.  As the intersection of sex toys and partnered sex is so important to me, I decided to review something made specifically for use during partnered sex: the We-Vibe II.

What it is:

The We-Vibe II is a unique, silicone dual stimulator that is meant to be used during vaginal penetration.  The smaller end sits inside of the vagina, nestled against the g-spot, while the larger ends curves up to cup the vulva and clit.  Each end has its own motor, controlled by a single button near the tip of the larger end.  It is a relatively small toy, especially for all of the things it does.  It’s normally shaped like a C that is about 3.5″ long and 1.75″ high, but is very flexible.

This version differs from its predecessor in two ways: first, Standard Innovation improved the user interface by changing the controls from a switch to a button, and they also added vibration patterns.

The vibrators have two different speeds and seven patterns of vibration.  The We-Vibe is rechargeable, and holds more than enough power for a single session with your partner or favorite insertable.  The button that controls all of this is embedded under the silicone, and gives slight tactile feedback so that you know you’ve pressed it.  To turn it off, just hold down the button for two seconds.  If you turn it on again within an hour, it will start up again in the mode you were last using.

In addition to being totally hands-free, the We-Vibe is also rechargeable!  A small plug fits into a hole near the button at the front of the toy.  Once fully charged, the We-Vibe can buzz for up to 2 hours.

The silicone exterior of the We-Vibe is non-porous and hypoallergenic, so the material will not cause irritation.  It also means that it can be sterilized and used with multiple partners.  Just wipe it down with a 10% bleach solution.  I would not recommend boiling the We-Vibe or running it through the dishwasher due to its internal moving parts.  For everyday cleaning, be sure to wash the We-Vibe after use and store it in a closed container; the silicone does tend to attract lint and dust.  Conveniently, a lint-free satin pouch is included in the box.

The included manual claims that the vibe is both shower and bath friendly, so don’t be afraid of getting the We-Vibe wet.

First impressions:

Out of the box, the We-Vibe needs to charge for 24 hours.  I was a little bummed.  I was so excited for it to have finally arrived, and it needed to sit around plugged in for a whole day before I could use it!  I took it out of the box and went to plug it in… but was somewhat confused.  There was no hole anywhere on the toy!  After reading through the manual, I found out that the silicone exterior of the We-Vibe actually needs to be punctured by the plug the first time you plug it in.  This made me kind of sad, like I was hurting my toy.  But apparently this is the way you’re supposed to do it.

The silicone is smooth but slightly tacky, and the button was fairly easy to locate and press after a few tries.  I was impressed by how thin the middle portion was and really looked forward to putting the We-Vibe to use!

Actual use:

Here’s where the review of the We-Vibe becomes problematic.  I know it has the potential to do amazing things to me, but after over a month of experimenting I still haven’t had that “wow!” moment.  When I have the We-Vibe in and am penetrated, instead of the penis or dildo pressing the internal vibrator against my g-spot, it moves the whole device over to the side where it doesn’t do much of anything.  I have a strong feeling that this may be a matter of proper positioning and learning how the toy works best with my body.

I’m definitely not giving up on the We-Vibe!  The vibrations are nice and strong, the button is easy to use, and the silicone is wonderful.  Using it solo without an insertable, I really enjoy using my fingers to press the internal vibrator against my g-spot.

The bottom line:

The We-Vibe is a beautiful, well-designed product that offers women strong vibrations both internally and externally during sex.  Whether or not it will meet my expectation of hands-free orgasms during sex is still uncertain… it may be an anatomy-dependent toy, or it may just require a lot of figuring out and practice.  As I am committed to giving you the most thorough reviews possible, I will unfortunately have to say that the jury (consisting mostly of T, my g-spot, and my clit) is still out on the We-Vibe, and that I will need to do a follow-up report in a few months.

A huge thank you to BetterSex for sending me the We-Vibe to review!