Ever since I saw the Sqweel online I have wanted to try it. I love having oral sex performed on me, and while I have a ton of vibrators, I have never had a sex toy that simulates oral sex. I think the idea is great and it’s such a unique looking toy. Having read a lot about the Sqweel, I was curious but not in a big hurry to pick one up based on some of the negative reviews. However, when the Sqweel 2 came out I decided I had to give it a whirl. Luckily for me, FunWares carries it so I was able to get my hands on one.

The Sqweel 2 is made by Lovehoney, a UK-based sex toy company that makes a number of other products, such as my Shag Factory Flower Power, and Realistic Oh! Rabbit Vibrator. I met some of the UK folks from Lovehoney last year at ANE, as well as their American counterparts, and they were all delightful. Lovehoney is also responsible for the original Sqweel, which is supposed to be much less powerful than the Sqweel 2. I’m afraid I can’t really do a comparison though as I don’t have the original.

The Sqweel 2 is a good-sized toy measuring at 4.5″ by 4.5″. Though it looks quite large, it is lightweight and feels comfortable in my hand. The indented sides allow for a good grip during play while permitting access to the control panel. There are three main pieces to the Sqweel 2, the body with the control panel, the hood that covers the tongues, and the wheel of 10 tongues. The body and hood of the Sqweel 2 are made of plastic, while the tongues are silicone. My Sqweel 2 is black plastic but it also comes in white. The plastic hood is clear on both models and is used to protect the tongues from getting dusty or squashed up against things that could damage them.

As the tongues are silicone, it is best to use water-based lubricant with the Sqweel 2. Silicone-based lubes can interact with the silicone of the tongues causing them to break down. The silicone tongues are what touch your body for the most part, though sometimes my labia will rub up against the plastic. When this happens you want to be sure to wash the body as well as the tongues. Of course, it is important to wash your sex toys before and after each use for hygienic purposes. Cleaning the Sqweel 2 is relatively easy but a bit more time consuming than most of my other sex toys. First, you push down and up on the center of the Sqweel 2 in order to remove the front of the toy. This gives you access to the tongue wheel. You slide this wheel off and clean it with antibacterial soap and warm water or a sex toy cleaner, or you can spray it with a 10% bleach solution. I would be careful with the bleach and I wouldn’t boil it as there is a plastic piece in the center of the tongue wheel that fits onto the case of the toy. To make sure the external plastic case is clean, carefully wipe it down with warm water and antibacterial soap or a sex toy cleaner. You can also use rubbing alcohol on the plastic but not on the silicone. Be careful when cleaning the plastic case as the battery compartment is at the back and it is not waterproofed.

Both plastic and silicone are good materials for sex toys as both are latex and phthalate-free and hypoallergenic. Plastic is also non-porous while silicone has teeny, tiny pores that are not big enough to really absorb anything. The plastic of the Sqweel 2 is very shiny, while the pink silicone tongues have a matte look to them. The silicone has a bit of drag so I would definitely recommend using a bit of water-based lube. I’m guessing the success of this toy has much to do with the level of lubrication. The tongues have a fine seam down the middle of each one that I can feel with my fingers but can’t feel against my clit.

The control panel of the Sqweel 2 is easy to use. It is made up of two buttons and a sliding switch. Button 1 is the larger button and it has a play symbol on it. Button 2 is smaller and looks like a power button, which is what I expected it to be but it’s not. To turn the Sqweel 2 on, press down on Button 1. This starts the tongues spinning in one direction. To change direction, press down on Button 2. To change direction again, press Button 2 again. On your third press of Button 2, the tongues will flick back and forth from one direction to the other. Apparently, reversing directions and the flicking motion are new additions to the Sqweel 2′s repertoire. There are three levels of intensity on the Sqweel 2 and you cycle through those by pressing on Button 1. To turn the Sqweel 2 off, press and hold Button 1 for approximately 2 seconds. Both buttons light up blue when the toy is on. There is a sliding switch that has little locked and unlocked icons, which lead me to believe it is a locking mechanism. However, I cannot get it to work. It doesn’t lock and keep the toy from turning on, nor does it lock and keep it from turning off or changing modes. I find this totally confusing. Of course, it’s possible I have a defective unit and the locking feature just doesn’t work on mine. There is no information about it in the owner’s manual so maybe it is something else entirely and I just haven’t figured it out yet.

The Sqweel 2 takes three AAA batteries, which are not included in the box. The batteries fit into the compartment in the back which is easy to open and close. Remember to remove the batteries from your Sqweel 2 before storing it, as leaving them in could drain your batteries and damage the toy. Even the owner’s manual makes a note of this. It is especially easy to accidentally hit the button and turn the Sqweel 2 on so I imagine this could happen in storage as well, another good reason not to leave the batteries in.

In use the Sqweel 2 is…well, interesting. It is certainly unlike any of my other sex toys and feels very unique on my body. It makes a great warm up toy, especially on my nipples. It doesn’t really feel like someone is licking them but it’s a much different sensation than a vibrator. Those little tongues lapping against my nipple feels just amazing. I prefer using the reverse direction on my nipples as it seems to hit them just right. Using the forward motion slows the tongues down a bit and making it somehwat choppy. The Sqweel 2 also feels pretty great against my clit. Again, it’s not the same as oral sex (obviously) but there is a definite sensation of licking. There is obviously a difference between using the Sweel 2 on a forward or backward setting but I don’t really know which one I like better on my clit. The flicking back and forth motion is good as well. I think these were strong additions to the Sqweel 2.

Using the Sqweel 2 makes me wish I had the original so I could compare the power of the two. I find the Sqweel 2 to be more powerful than I expected, but my expectations were lower than my hopes so that could be the reason. You do have to very careful not to press the Sqweel 2 against the body too much or it will stop. It just can’t handle the pressure. This makes me realize how much I actually need pressure to orgasm, which I don’t notice as much with other sex toys as I can apply pressure with them. The Sqweel 2 turns me on when I use it on my nipples as well as on my clit. I really like using it on my nipples while using a separate vibrator on my clit. It does such a great job at stimulating my nipples. I’m just not sure I really have the patience to use it by itself that much of the time. It takes such a long time to orgasm just using the Sqweel 2 that I get impatient and want to move on to another sex toy. I always thought warm-up toys were kinda dumb. What’s the point in having it around if it doesn’t do the job? With the Sqweel 2, I see the point. It really has the capacity to rev me up. I’m just not sure it can always finish me off.

The packaging for the Sqweel 2 is simple and totally indiscreet. Not only do you see the Sqweel 2 up front and center through the plastic clamshell, it says, “ORAL SEX TOY” in ginormous letters on the front and back of the box. Lovehoney wants everyone to know the purpose of this sex toy. The box itself is a typical cardboard box with an open front. Inside the box the Sqweel 2 sits on a white plastic tray with a clear plastic tightly fitting lid. This plastic is very flimsy so I don’t think it’s a good option for storage. Considering the outside of the toy is a sturdy plastic and it has a lid that covers the tongues, you can pretty much just toss it into your toy chest as is. Also included in the box is a small owner’s guide. The instructions are very basic on how to use and clean the Sqweel 2. I would have liked a bit more information, such as details about the materials and locking mechanism, especially for newbies. For example, it says to apply water-based lubricant to the tongues and your clit but doesn’t explain this is because the tongues are silicone. People unfamiliar with such products might think the silicone or hybrid lube they have on hand is perfectly fine. It also says nothing about the locking mechanism.

Sqweel 2 Pros:
• Excellent stimulation
• Strong rotations
• Silicone

Sqweel 2 Cons:
• Can’t put enough pressure on clit
• Cleaning takes longer than most other toys
• Noisy
• Locking mechanism doesn’t work (may just be mine or not a locking mechanism at all)
• Owner’s manual

The Sqweel 2 is such an unusual toy I find it slightly difficult to describe the sensations. It’s almost one of those situations where you’ve got to feel it yourself to know if you’ll like it. As I mentioned before, though I was hoping I would like it I wasn’t sure that I would. I do. Where I’m on the fence is in its power to make me orgasm all by its lonesome. The lack of pressure is a challenge for me but I think that’s just the nature of the beast rather than a flaw in the Sqweel 2. It’s fantastic on my nipples and never gives me a numb, buzzy or painful, over-sensitive feeling in my nipples or clit. While it may end up being more of a warm up/nipple toy than a main eventor for me, I really like it and it has a very special place in my toy box. If you don’t require pressure on your clit to orgasm, you may very well fall in love with the Sqweel 2. As a nipple and warm-up toy I’d give the Sqweel 4.5 stars but as clit/orgasm inducing toy it fails for me so I’d give it a 1.5 stars, which averages out to 3 stars. However, I’m giving it an extra .5 stars because it is just so unique.

There is a Black Sqweel 2 and a White Sqweel 2 available at FunWares, along with the three different Sqweelers. Sqweelers are tongue wheels that you can insert into your Sqweel 2 casing for a different experience. There is the Sqweeler Pearl Tongue, the Sqweeler Tingle Tongue, and the Sqweeler Wave Tongue Sqweel Wheels. There is also the Sqweevee Flexible Vibrator Case for the Sqweel 2 that allows you to attache a vibrator to the toy so you can experience the unique lapping sensation along with penetration. Keep in mind you will receive a 10% discount on your entire FunWares order by using code: FIDDLER at checkout!

Bean Fiddler Rating:

I like vibrators that perform multiple functions and can stimulate more than one part of my body at a time. I have also had my eye out for smaller vibrators lately because many of my vibrators are on the larger side. I was browsing the Vibrator.com website and saw the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator and thought it might be fun to try out.

The Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator is made by BMS Enterprises, a Canadian company. The only other product from BMS I have reviewed is the leaf Fresh, which I really liked. However, these vibrators are very different. The Dahlia Breeze Vibrator is made of hard plastic with Rubber Cote, which is a coating over the entire vibrator that makes it soft and smooth. I like sex toys made of plastic because they are latex and phthalate-free and non-porous. You can also use either water-based or silicone-based lubricants with plastic-coated vibrators, which is quite convenient.

Plastic-coated vibrators are easy to care for and clean as you can use warm water and anti-bacterial soap, a sex toy cleaner, or rubbing alcohol. The Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator is waterproof which makes it especially easy to wash with water or any other fluid. You just want to be sure to screw the cap to the battery compartment on tightly so the black o-ring will keep any fluid from leaking in.

At 5.75″ long, with 3″ being insertable, the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator is definitely on the small side. Measuring 1.5″ at its widest point makes this vibrator moderate in girth and many people will find it comfortable. Keep in mind the plastic is hard and does not give at all, like some other materials, so it may feel slightly larger than a silicone vibrator or dildo that has the same measurements. The clit bump is about .75″ long and .5″ wide. It is meant to rub up against your clit while the bulbous internal shaft stimulates your g-spot.

The Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator is very easy to use and operate. It has three levels of vibration and a simple push button on the bottom of the battery compartment. To turn the vibrator on, off, and to cycle through the three speeds you press this black button. The Dahlia Breeze has no memory chip so no matter where you turn it off it always starts at the lowest level of vibration when you turn it back on.

One great thing about the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator is the battery compartment. First off, there is a small o-ring which keeps fluids out as long as the cap is screwed on tightly, and second is the battery holder that slides out of the compartment. This is a long plastic cartridge that shows you in which direction to place the batteries and holds the batteries in place. You insert the batteries into the cartridge and slide it into the compartment. This makes it very easy to store the batteries outside of the vibrator. Remember, you never want to store your vibrator with the batteries inside. Even without turning on the Dahlia Breeze, the batteries can still drain. Storing your vibrator without the batteries inside will protect the life of your batteries and vibrator. The Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G uses two AAA batteries which are always easy to find and I tend to have them laying about the house.

Surprisingly, the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator is insanely loud for a vibrator of its size. I was expecting something that could be used next to partner without waking him or her up. Not possible with this vibrator. I can even hear it through my closed bedroom door, which I find unacceptable. This isn’t a Hitachi after all.

Unfortunately, I can barely enjoy this vibrator in use. First, I find the handle of the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator far too short. There is hardly any room to grip and manipulate the vibrator. Second, the clit bump does absolutely nothing for me. It just isn’t large enough for me to feel it rubbing against my clit. It may as well not be there. Third, when I try using the g-spot shaft on my clit, it still isn’t workable. The vibrations, though powerful enough for me, are so high-pitched and buzzy that I cannot orgasm with this vibrator. My clit begins to buzz unpleasantly and actually hurt within a very short period of time. The large head of the shaft diffuses the vibrations as well, so they aren’t as pinpoint as I need to get off. The only aspect about the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator that I like is the actual shaft. The shape, size, and angle feel very good against my g-spot. I do not orgasm from g-spot stimulation only, though it can certainly increase the sensation and magnify my orgasm. No matter how good the shaft feels on my g-spot it simply isn’t enough stimulation for me to orgasm, considering the cit bump is a no show during play.

The packaging of the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator is simply a plastic blister pack with a cardboard insert with basically no useful information on it. Thank goodness for the Vibrator.com website providing some information. Inside the blister pack, the Dahlia Breeze is sealed in plastic. The packaging is definitely not discreet as you can obviously see the vibrator. It also says, “clitoral massager,” on the back. There is no reason to keep this packaging as it is not useful for storage. It’s better just to recycle it.

Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet Vibrator Pros:
• Good g-spot stimulation
• Waterproof

Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator Cons:
• Very buzzy vibrations
• Clit bump isn’t felt
• Loud
• Short handle

I am quite disappointed in this vibrator. Granted, the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator is not the priciest toy on the Vibrator.com website, but price is not necessarily an indicator of quality or enjoyment. I expected more than this vibrator provided. The size and shape of the clit bump make it absolutely useless for me. The handle is so short I have trouble thrusting and manipulating the vibrator. It is far too loud for such a small sex toy. Worst of all are the vibrations. They are so buzzy and high-pitched I cannot even get off with the Dahlia Breeze making it basically useless to me. The only really good things about this vibrator are the fact that it is waterproof and the shape and size of the shaft. I would continue to use it as a dildo except that the handle is too short to make even that worthwhile. Not to mention the useless clit bump whose only function seems to be getting in the way of another clit vibrator. If you’d like to check out the Dahlia Breeze Power Bullet G Vibrator, head on over to Vibrator.com. Quite frankly though, I would recommend investing the time by looking at the other vibrators on the site instead. Be sure to follow Vibrator.com on Twitter to stay on top of what’s going with them.

Bean Fiddler Rating:

I’m not necessarily a huge fan of hearts in general, but there’s a new vibrator at PinkCherry that is shaped like a heart and is still cute. It’s called the Mood Breezy Vibrator and it’s made by Doc Johnson.

The Mood Breezy Vibrator is a funky little clit stimulator made of ABS with a PU coating. The ABS is great because it’s non-porous as well as latex and phthalate-free, and the PU makes the vibrator extra soft and silky. I do tend to prefer rechargeable vibrators, one of the benefits of the Mood Breezy Vibrator. What makes this aspect extra cool is that it charges via USB. The base of the heart comes off and the top half plugs right into your computer like a jump drive. I don’t know how well it actually works, but the geek in me loves that it charges this way.

I am curious as to how powerful the Mood Breezy Vibrator’s motor actually considering it does charge via USB. I only have one USB vibrator, the Mystic Mini Massager, and it has a decent amount of power. The Mood Breezy Vibrator has seven different vibration modes and comes in three colors, purple, pink, and black. It looks as though it will fit comfortably in the hand and be easy to hold on to during use. The one obvious downside of the Mood Breezy Vibrator is that it is not waterproof, which can create a cleaning challenge in a very small vibrator. Nonetheless, this could be a nice little clit stimulator to have floating around the toy box. Head on over to PinkCherry and check out the Mood Breezy Vibrator from Doc Johnson.

I have quite a few vibrators and I like them in all sizes. However, most of my vibrators do tend to be on the larger side and I am always on the lookout for something small and compact that I can stick in a bedside drawer or carry with me at times. I was hoping the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator from PinkCherry Sex Toys would fit the bill.

The Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator is a small vibrator made by Big Teaze Toys and is the first sex toy I have reviewed from them. Probably best known for their rubber ducky vibrators, Big Teaze Toys is a California-based company who manufactures their products in China.

Made of ABS, the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator is very easy to care for and clean, especially as the vibrator is waterproof. The easiest way to clean it is to simply wash it with warm water and antibacterial soap in the sink, making sure the base of the vibrator is screwed on tightly. Of course, you can also use your favorite sex toy cleaner as well as rubbing alcohol. ABS is non-porous and can be used with either water or silicone-based lubricants, making the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator quite accommodating. I find the back plastic sleek and smooth, such that I do not need much, if any, lubricant when using this vibrator on my clit.

At just 3.5″ in length and 1.6″ in width, the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator is quite small and compact. You can insert about 2.75″, though I don’t bother. There isn’t enough length or girth to make penetration with this vibrator worthwhile for me. This is basically a typical bullet vibrator with two differences, the elongated shape and the battery. The Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator is not the squat, fat egg shape of the usual bullet and it requires one AAA battery rather than the more common requirement of watch batteries. I really like that it uses a AAA battery (not included) as these batteries are much easier to find and I generally have them laying about the house. I also think AAA batteries provide more power than watch batteries. This is the first time I’ve used an elongated bullet such as this one and it certainly has its advantages. I find it much easier to hold onto and manipulate the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator than its smaller, shorter brethren. There is plenty of room to grip the vibrator without constantly dropping it or my fingers getting in the way, which is one reason I don’t like traditional bullets. Applying too much lube can make it slippery and more difficult to hold on to, but other than that I find it quite easy to use.

I love the look of the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator. The red dragon design against the black background is classy looking. On the side opposite to the dragon are the words, “BIG TEAZE TOYS,” in gray, with the Big Teaze logo. The soft push button on the base is red, as is the o-ring used to keep water from seeping into the battery compartment. Overall, the design and colors are quite snazzy.

The aforementioned red push button on the base of the vibrator is what you use to operate it. It is very simple. As the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator only has one speed, you just press on the button firmly once to turn it on and then once again to turn it off. It requires a fair amount of force to push the button so you are not likely to turn it on and off by accident.

To insert and remove the AAA battery, you unscrew the base of the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator, pop the battery in or out, screw the base on tightly, and you are ready to go. There are little gray arrows on the side of the vibrator that you’ll want to line up so you’ll know the base is screwed on tightly enough to be waterproof. After using the vibrator, always be sure to remove the battery. This will lead to a longer life for the battery and the vibrator. Beanpole Fiddler always asks if I actually store my vibrators without the batteries and I really do. In the beginning, I didn’t think it was all that necessary, but over time I learned that it does make a big difference. Some vibrators actually drain batteries even when they’re off and then, of course, there are the possessed vibrators.

The Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator is on the quiet side, though I do find it a bit loud for its size. It certainly cannot be heard through a closed bedroom door, but I would not use it in a public bathroom stall. The vibrations feel as high-pitched as they sound, which is a commonality of many bullet-sized vibrators, though I was hoping that would not be the case here. I really prefer deeper, thumpier vibrations to high-pitched, buzzy ones. I don’t have to use this vibrator long enough for my hand to get buzzy but I feel like it might if I used it much longer.

While I love the looks of the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator as well as several other aspects of it, in use I find it disappointing. I really appreciate the longer lines of this vibrator which make it easier to hold and manipulate than other bullets. The push button is simple to use and the single speed is sufficient to get me off. However, it will not be sufficient for many people as the vibrations are moderate rather than powerful. I love how this vibrator feels on my nipples, where I don’t mind buzzy vibrations at all. It is also small enough to use during penetration with a partner or a dildo, or both. Where it really lacks for me is in the quality of the vibrations. They are just far too buzzy for my liking. While they are not as high-pitched as the Shag Factory Flower Power Bullet, they are still too buzzy for me to really want to pull this vibrator out over and over again.

The packaging of the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator is very simple. The vibrator comes in a plastic blister pack with a cardboard sheet with minimal information, though there are instructions included separately. The really great thing is the included travel case, which is a black plastic case with a hinged lid. The vibrator fits securely inside and you could easily carry this around in your purse, pocket, or luggage without anyone knowing what you are carrying.

Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator Pros:
• Feels good on nipples
• Elongated shape
• Use with water or silicone-based lubricant
• Uses AAA battery
• Easy to use
• Included travel case

Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator Cons:
• Single speed
• Buzzy vibrations
• Moderate power

The Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator has many good points. Aside from its pleasing aesthetics, which are indeed lovely, I really prefer this elongated shape to that of a typical bullet. I also like that this vibrator uses a AAA battery, which allows for greater vibrational power and is readily available. I love the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator on my nipples. In fact, I wish it was a nipple clamp. This is definitely on its way to becoming my go-to nipple vibrator. For people who prefer using silicone-based lubricants, the ABS body is a big plus. The Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator is also easy to use, which is is a bonus for beginners, and may be a nice change from more complicated vibrators for the advanced users. The travel case is pretty cool as it is super small and totally discreet.

The problem for me is the vibrations themselves, which is basically the whole point of a vibrator. Though some people might see the moderate power of these vibrations as a downside, I think they are perfectly appropriate for an average vibrator of this size. That said, I would still prefer more powerful vibrations. However, my big complaint is with the level of buzziness of these vibrations. They are just too high-pitched to suit me well. That being said, PinkCherry Sex Toys does carry a larger version of this vibrator, the Onye Galerie Dragon Vibe, which might have more powerful and deeper vibrations. So, head over to PinkCherry Sex Toys and check out the Onye Galerie Petite Dragon Vibrator, as well as its larger brother, for yourself. In fact, if you prefer a different design, Big Teaze Toys also makes Butterfly and Floral Onye Galerie vibes.

Bean Fiddler:

I really am a sucker for different designs and styles in my vibrators and I love ones that stand out. Last year, a new clit vibrator was released that instantly grabbed my attention. Unfortunately, it took me quite a while to get my hands on one. However, thanks to Lucid Obsession, I finally got a RIANNE S Matryoshka.

The RIANNE S Matryoshka is an adorable little vibrator shaped like one of those Russian nesting dolls, or perhaps a squat little bowling pin. It is much smaller than I expected, measuring only 3.5″ tall and 2″ wide at the base. However, this size fits perfectly in the palm of my hand and is very lightweight so this vibrator may be a good choice for someone with pain or strength issues in their hands or arms.

With its deep purple silicone, the Matryoshka is soft and smooth, and surprisingly, not a lint magnet. If you have an assortment of silicone sex toys you know that silicone often attracts every dust mote within five miles. Thankfully, the Matryoshka does not. Its silicone is latex and phthalate-free, hypoallergenic, and body-safe. It is also easy to clean, especially as this vibrator has no open ports, making it waterproof. You can do what I generally do, which is wash it with water and antibacterial soap in the sink or use your favorite sex toy cleaner. If you’d like to sterilize your Matryoshka because you want to share it with a non-fluid bonded partner, simply spray or wipe it down with a 10% bleach solution. Do not boil your Matryoshka or wash it in the dishwasher as it has electronic parts that could be damaged by the heat.

As the silicone of the Matryoshka is so sleek, I do not find it necessary to use much, if any, lube with it. If you find you need or want to use lube, be sure to sure a water-based lubricant rather than silicone-based. The silicone-based lube can react to the silicone of the vibrator and cause it to break down, becoming sticky. For this reason, be sure to store your Matryoshka in its storage bag or charging case to keep it from touching other silicone sex toys.

The RIANNE S Matryoshka is rechargeable and it has one of the coolest chargers I’ve seen. It comes with a round purple case made of shiny plastic with a small gold plate stamped with RIANNE S on the front. The top of this case pops off, allowing you to set the Matryoshka in its base, aligning the charging pins in the base with the metal contacts on the bottom of the vibrator. You plug the charging cord into the back of the base and the wall, and you’re charging. What’s great is that you can put the top of the charging case back on while the Matryoshka is charging so no one need know it’s there. This makes it by far the most discreet rechargeable vibrator I own. The instruction manual advises charging the vibrator for eight hours before its first use, but that after that a two hour recharge should suffice. During charging, the LED will blink, and when the Matryoshka is fully charged, the LED will turn off.

With the two button interface on its front, the Matryoshka is easy to operate. It does come with the travel lock on, so be sure to disengage it by holding down both buttons for five seconds. The LED will blink and the motor will turn on. To turn the travel lock back on, you so the same thing. Press and hold the two buttons down for five seconds. The LED will blink again once, indicating the travel lock is active.

You can use either button to turn the Matryoshka on and off. Simply press either button down to turn the motor on and hold either button down for three seconds to turn the motor off. No matter which button you use to turn it on, the Matryoshka always starts on the lowest intensity of steady vibration. The Matryoshka has five levels of steady vibration and the instruction manual states that it has six different pulsation modes, but I can only discern five. To utilize the steady vibrations, use the bottom button. This scrolls through all five levels of intensity. If you pass the level you want, you will have to continue scrolling until you get back to it. You cannot back up. For the pulsation modes, use the top button. It scrolls through the modes in the same way. Just keep pressing the top button until you reach the desired pattern. The pulsation patterns are as follows:
1. Slow escalation
2. Faster escalation
3. Moderate pulse
4. Fast pulse
5. Escalation to steady vibration to escalation to fast pulse to moderate pulse back to escalation

In use, the Matryoshka has both positives and negatives. I really like the way the soft silicone slides easily against my labia and clit. It feels so smooth and sensual. It also feels silky against my nipples. While some people may enjoy inserting the tip as a tease, it just doesn’t do that much for me. I prefer using the Matryoshka externally where it does its best work. Though the vibrations could be more powerful, they are certainly strong enough to get me off easily, and they’re not terrible for such a small vibrator. In fact, my neck gets sore working on the computer and using the Matryoshka on it does help to relax it a little. The Matryoshka fits well in my hand and is comfortable to hold during use. It is easy to manipulate around my clit and labia, as well as providing pinpoint stimulation for my nipples. The silicone is super sleek and soft and is not a huge lint magnet. I love the discreet charging solution as well.

While I like the RIANNE S Matryoshka, I do find there is a lack of power. It’s likely some people will have trouble getting off with this vibrator, especially if they need Hitachi level vibrations. The other thing about the vibrations is that they’re not terribly rumbly. They aren’t at all buzzy or surfacey though. For me, they are fine. Not bad, not fabulous, just fine.

The packaging of the Matryoshka is some of the lushest I’ve ever seen. First is the standard external shiny cardboard box. It’s not terribly discreet as it does have images of the vibrator on it. Inside, however, is a beautiful purple box with a hinged lid. It’s actually kinda velvety to the touch. On the top of the box RIANNE S is printed in gold. When you open this lovely box, you see “RIANNE S, Excite your lovelife” printed on the inside of the lid. Sitting in a black velvet tray is the Matryoshka and its charging case. Upon removing this tray, you will find the charging cord and three adapters that will allow you to charge your Matryoshka in a number of countries. The only other time I have seen adapters included was with the OhMiBod Freestyle W. These adapters are very cool because rather than have a bunch of big and clunky plugs, they are simply the prong part of the plug. These prongs twist and snap onto the charger easily and securely. I have never seen anything like it. Maybe it’s just been too long since I’ve traveled, but I think it’s pretty damn neato. In addition to the extra charging prongs, there is a silky storage bag with RIANNE S on it, an instruction manual, a shiny product guide, and a warranty card in a cute purple envelope with RIANNE S stamped on it in, you guessed it, gold. It’s clear a lot of time and energy went into putting together this packaging and I really love it. If you remove the black tray, the purple box can easily be used to store other odds and ends, from bullets and chargers to condoms.

RIANNE S Matryoshka Pros:
• Great shape
• Comfortable in hand
• Lightweight
• Quiet
• Good storage options
• Charges discreetly
• Not a lint magnet

RIANNE S Matryoshka Cons:
• Could be stronger
• Not the deepest vibrations

The RIANNE S Matryoshka certainly has its good points. I love the shape, both in use and aesthetically. It’s comfortable and easy to hold and use. It is so lightweight that I can really use it for a long time without my hand or wrist getting tired or crampy, though I have not really had this need. It gets me off quickly enough, but I don’t think the power level is going to meet everyone’s needs. It certainly does not replace the We-Vibe Touch as my go-to clit vibe, even though I prefer the Matryoshka’s silky silicone. For those people who live with roommates or have nosy guests, the discreet charging solution is awesome. If you need intensely strong and deep vibrations, the Matryoshka is not for you, but for a moderate intensity, small clit vibrator, the Matryoshka does a very good job.

You can find the RIANNE S Matryoshka at the following stores:

Babeland
EdenFantasys
FunWares (get 10% off your entire order with code: FIDDLER)

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