Just Wednesday I finally reviewed the LELO INA, a vibrator that I had wanted to try out for a long time. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the INA’s lack of power. Apparently I wasn’t the only one. LELO has just released new versions of three of their vibrators, the INA 2, the MONA 2, and the ELISE 2.

LELO INA 2

LELO MONA 2

LELO ELISE 2

The LELO INA 2, the LELO MONA 2, and the LELO ELISE 2 look very much like their predecessors but there are some valuable differences. These three new LELO Pleasure Objects reportedly have 100% more power than the previous versions, which hopefully addresses my issue with my original LELO INA. One of my ongoing complaints about LELO vibrators is that other than the Insignia line, they are not waterproof, which is extremely annoying. So, not only are the INA 2, MONA 2, and ELISE 2 more powerful, but they are now waterproof instead of just splash proof. Thank you, LELO!

Other than the power increase and new waterproof status, the LELO MONA and LELO ELISE are basically the same in size and shape. However, the LELO INA has a couple of changes that are worth noting. The stem of the shaft has been widened and extended for deeper penetration, which I think is a good thing. When using my INA I do feel the penetration is shallow but as it’s meant to be a g-spot vibrator I tend to forgive it that slight flaw. Nonetheless, I am interested to see if this extension is a big improvement. The external pressure point (clit attachment) has also been made more flexible. I am quite happy with the flexibility of the pressure, but it could be better, so I’ll wait and see how I feel about this change.

I am generally a fan of LELO products and I really appreciate a company that listens and responds to feedback from its customer base. I am hoping I will have the opportunity to check out some of these improvements for myself. If you’d like to check out the new LELO INA 2, the LELO MONA 2, and the LELO ELISE 2 you can find them all on the LELO website.

I love rabbit vibrators and have always wanted to try the LELO INA. I had heard conflicting reports about the Ina. Some people love it, some people really dislike it. That’s not uncommon with rabbits as everyone’s anatomy is different. Regardless, having tried the Jopen Vanity Vr3 and finding I needed to hold the clit piece against my clit for it to really work, I decided I really wanted to try the INA and see if that shape worked better for me. So I finally purchased one.

The LELO INA is a non-traditional rabbit vibrator with a curvy shaft that is meant to be inserted and an external piece that is meant to stimulate the clit. Often rabbit vibrators have rotating shafts and animal-like clit vibrators, just like the Lovehoney Realistic Oh! Rabbit Vibrator that I reviewed last week. The LELO INA is not one of these. First of all, the shaft doesn’t rotate. There are no internal moving beads and there are no cutesy animals. The INA is sleek and elegant. The shaft of the INA is curved in order to provide stimulation to your g-spot, while the clit piece curves over the shaft to rest on the clit.

At 7.75″ long, with only 3.5″ being insertable, the LELO INA has a long handle that is very easy to hold on to during use. The INA is almost 1.5″ in diameter at its widest point. Both the shaft and clit piece are made of LELO’s signature silicone, which is latex and phthalate-free, hypoallergenic, and body-safe. The handle with the control panel is made of white plastic regardless which color INA you choose. The LELO INA is splash proof, not waterproof, so use caution when cleaning. You can still wash the INA in the sink with warm water and antibacterial soap, but be careful not get water in the control panel or charging port. You can also use your favorite sex toy cleaner or a 10% bleach solution, but no boiling the INA due to its electric components.

As the LELO INA is silicone, LELO recommends using only water-based lubricant with it. Silicone-based lube can have a negative chemical reaction with the silicone of the vibrator leaving it sticky. You can run into the same problem when storing silicone sex toys so it’s always better to store them separately. You can use either the box or the storage bag that comes with the LELO INA.

Like all LELO vibrators, the INA is rechargeable, and charging is simple. The charging port is located on the base of the INA’s handle. Remove the silicone cover, plug the cord in firmly, then plug the AC adapter into the wall. The buttons’ LEDs will blink while the INA is charging and glow steadily once it has been fully charged. A full charge will take about two hours. One charge should provide up to four hours of use and 90 days of standby time. When the INA needs to be charged it will let you know glowing red. LELO recommends storing the INA charged and charging monthly whether or not you are using the vibrator.

The LELO INA has the same control panel as other LELO toys of its generation, four buttons laid out in a cross pattern. The control panel on the INA is easy to use in theory, though I do find myself becoming a bit discombobulated when I’m trying to remember which button is which during play. I think over time this will not be an issue as I don’t recall having this problem with other LELO vibrators. The LELO INA has four buttons, +, -, up arrow, and down arrow. You use the + and – buttons to turn the INA on and off and adjust the intensity of the vibrations. The up and down arrows allow you to cycle through the patterns. To turn on the INA you press down on the + button. This button also increases the power of the vibration. To decrease the power, push down on the – button. To turn the INA off, keep pushing on the – button until the vibrations stop. You can also press both the + and – buttons at the same time to turn the INA off instantly. You change the patterns using the up and down arrows. I like that I can cycle backward as well as forward. It makes getting the the pattern I want much easier. If I pass the pattern I can just back up and find it quickly.

The LELO INA has eight modes of vibration
1. Adjustable steady vibration, both clit and internal piece
2. Internal vibration only
3. Clit vibration only
4. Alternating clit and internal vibration
5. Clit only, pulsing
6. Alternating pulses
7. Ramping up and down
8. Dance mix

Like all the LELO toys I have, the LELO INA has a travel lock. To lock the INA so it will not accidentally turn on and run down the battery, you press down on all four buttons at the same time. This is not as hard as it sounds. When the INA locks, all four LEDs will light up and go off to let you know the lock is engaged. To unlock the INA, press all the buttons again. When the LEDs light up, the INA is unlocked.

I expected to like the LELO INA a lot more than I actually do. On the one hand, it fits my body well. I really like how the shaft feels inside me pressed up against my g-spot and I really enjoy the way the clit piece nestles in between my labia and rests on my clit. On the other hand, the vibrations are weak. Yes, they’re deep, which is nice. They’re just not strong enough. I can get off with the INA but it takes longer than I would like and I think the vibrations will be too weak for many people. The vibrations of the LELO INA are much weaker than those of my Siri, which is surprising considering they’re the from the same generation.

The INA’s packaging is typical for LELO. The exterior box is shiny and will be the color of the INA itself. It has an image of the INA on it so it isn’t the most discreet. However, the internal hard black box simply says LELO making it very discreet. Inside the black box, the INA lays in a soft, velvety black cut out. Also included is the charger, a sample of LELO’s personal moisturizer, the storage bag, the user manual, and warranty information. The LELO INA has a standard one year warranty and LELO’s 10 year quality guarantee. If something goes wrong with your LELO Pleasure Object after the one year warranty has expired, LELO will allow you to purchase another toy from their website at a 50% discount.

LELO INA Pros:
• Fits my body well
• Good patterns
• Not a lint magnet
• Lets you know when charge is needed

LELO INA Cons:
• Not very powerful
• Slightly difficult to remember which button to press during play
• Not waterproof

The LELO INA has both positive and negative attributes On the plus side is the lovely sleek silicone that really doesn’t attract lint, the multiple patterns, the low power warning, and it fits my body well. On the downside it is not powerful. It’s not horribly weak, but its vibrations are moderate in intensity and I find that extremely disappointing. I think many others will feel the same. It’s really unfortunate because I was hoping the INA would become a favorite. However, I already know it’ll end up in the bottom of toy box not getting used. If you don’t like strong vibrations, you might like the LELO INA. I’m sad to say I don’t.

You can find the LELO INA at the following stores:

Babeland
EdenFantasys
FunWares
Good Vibrations
Lovehoney
PinkCherry

Bean Fiddler Rating:

Every now and then I like to spotlight a male sex toy that either Beanpole Fiddler or I find interesting. This week it’s the new Lux LX-3 prostate massager manufactured by BMS Enterprises.

BMS Enterprises has recently come out with a line of products for men that consists of prostate massagers and cock rings. Though Beanpole Fiddler is really not into prostate massage and I obviously don’t have a prostate, I still am often curious about prostate massagers. Something about the shape attracts me. I think it’s partly that I enjoy anal stimulation and figure that I could use some of these prostate massagers just as easily as a man could. Of course, many prostate massagers (or p-spot toys) can be used to stimulate the g-spot as well.

The Lux LX-3 has a shape that I really like. I have not used an anal toy shaped quite like this but it looks like it would be very comfortable. The other thing that really attracts me is the fact that the Lux LX-3 vibrates. I do love a vibrating butt toy, and they’re not terribly common, especially strong ones. The downside of the vibrating aspect of this toy is that the vibration appears to be in the external leg, rather than in the insertable portion. Boo, hiss. Why can’t we have vibrations in both??

A bit on the small side for those who prefer girthy toys, the Lux LX-3 is only 4.5″ in length, with 3.25″ being insertable, and 1″ in diameter. This does make it pretty perfect for beginners to anal play, both of the male and female variety. The Lux LX-3 is made of black silicone, not the most vibrant color in the world, but probably more attractive to men than the bright colors I prefer.

Another thing to love about the Lux LX-3 is that it is rechargeable. It seems like almost every anal toy I’ve seen that vibrates uses small, difficult to find batteries that are not terribly powerful. The fact that the Lux LX-3 is rechargeable makes it much more likely to have stronger vibrations. It is also waterproof, which will make cleaning very easy, something obviously of great importance with a butt toy.

All in all, the Lux LX-3 seems like a sweet little anal vibrator and I wouldn’t mind giving it a test run, even if Beanpole Fiddler does refuse to try it out and report his experiences. You can find the Lux LX-3 at the following stores:

EdenFantasys
FunWares (use code: FIDDLER to receive 10% off your entire order)

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)

Bean Fiddler Rating:

I obviously like LELO products as I review a fair amount of them. In the past year they have come out with a number of new Pleasure Objects. I have been lucky enough to review some of them, such as the LELO Tiani, LELO TOR II, LELO Lyla, LELO Tiani 2, and the LELO Smart Wand. LELO has recently introduced a new product, the LELO Noa.

The LELO Noa is not as new as one might think. In fact, it seems to me that it is basically the LELO Tiani 2 with a few small differences. The shape looks exactly the same to me as the Tiani 2′s new, larger attachment. Both vibrators are wearable, waterproof, made of high quality silicone, and have a variety of vibrational patterns. However, the Tiani 2 utilizes the relatively new LELO SenseMotion technology, while the Noa does not. Both vibrators can operate at the touch of a button or by using a remote control, but whereas the remote control is necessary and included with the LELO Tiani 2, it is optional and sold separately for the Noa.

Both the Tiani 2 and the Noa are rechargeable. What is quite cool about the Noa is that it can be charged via USB. I’m guessing it can also be charged with the AC adapter that comes with the Tiani 2 but I don’t know if one is included in the Noa’s box. I do wonder if the USB charger takes longer to charge the Noa than the AC adapter does to charge the Tiani 2, which is not a huge issue. The other benefit of the Noa is that is less expensive than the Tiani 2.

All in all, the Noa seems like a reasonable option for those couples who are interested in a wearable vibrator and are willing to give up the SenseMotion aspect and the remote control. You can find the LELO Noa at the following stores:

EdenFantasys
FunWares