Meet the Judges - Dawn S
| Age | 32 |
| Location | Surrey |
| Perfect toy | Fun, elegant, effective |
| Reason for applying | I make full and creative use of sex toys and my assesments will be expressive yet objective. |
What they said:
Tracey Cox Supersex Massager Vibrator
Alone, a nice 'warm up' toy, but not more than that. I found it too big to direct the sensation adequately to the right places. However, as a couple's toy it was really good, pleasant, easy to use and doesn't look like a penis, which always helps when your man is involved. My partner enjoyed using it on me, before and during penetration. Downsides, it's noisy enough to be off-putting and the settings control is hard to turn if your hands are slippery. Excellent as a couple's toy and a good price. I also used it to massage around my shoulders as the vibrations are powerful enough to jiggle the muscles and it's quite relaxing
- Attractiveness:
- 7 / 10
- Quietness:
- 4 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 7 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 6 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 14 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 12 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 10 / 30
Overall: 60 out of 100
We-Vibe II Clitoral and G-Spot Vibrator
Another toy I was especially happy to test. Unfortunately, this one did not live up to expectations. I love the idea of a toy designed for couple play as for me, this is the main use for my toys. However, even the most gentle of the speeds was a bit intense for continuous use. It slid into place easily enough but did not stay there, and my partner found his penis slid next to it inside me instead of below, which was not especially pleasurable. Despite using lots of lube on the inside bit, if my partner moved too quickly, the sensation on my G-spot was too much, almost painful. After gentle use however, my partner said my reaction during the final minutes was exciting as I seemed to enjoy it even more than usual, which made it worth the fact that during sex the sensation for him was slightly less pleasurable than normal. As there was a moment at the end where I spaced out a bit and don't remember, perhaps it was nice indeed. Overall however, I found this toy a bit disappointing. I think people have a 50/50 chance of this either being fantastic or not enjoying it at all, which makes it a risky buy unless you can afford to waste nearly £80. However, I love the concept and hope the makers of We-Vibe keep trying.
- Attractiveness:
- 9 / 10
- Quietness:
- 5 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 9 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 6 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 12 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 7 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 19 / 30
Overall: 67 out of 100
Lelo Mia USB Rechargeable Vibrator
Lovely to look at, beautiful case and a lovely satin pouch to carry it around in if you really want to use it in a public place. Not as quiet as I expected, perhaps as I never use anything at high speed, very few toys seem that noisy to me, so I expected super-quiet from the Mia. It was certainly quieter than the average toy, but only super-quiet on the lowest setting. I certainly didn't want to risk using it in the loo at college or when I went out bowling as I thought it might be heard (I took it with me to see if I might be able to). Quiet enough if you just don't want parents, housemates or children to hear you from a separate bedroom though. I like the fact that it's rechargeable, and from a USB, which does work. I found the different pulse settings only worked if it had been recently charged, otherwise it was hard to get them to switch on. Overall, mixed feelings about this. It has some good points, but for the money, other vibes might do a better job more easily. If it's to keep quiet in the home, should be better than the average vibe, and if you have your own office and enjoy a bit of risky naughtiness in the afternoon, this could be quiet enough. It feels nice to use a luxury toy, so I guess this improves the value for money a bit. I'm sure it would be heard in a public loo though.
- Attractiveness:
- 9 / 10
- Quietness:
- 8 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 9 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 6 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 13 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 12 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 18 / 30
Overall: 75 out of 100
Beginners Basic Vibrating Finger Ring
This looked really unattractive, like a fleshy weird shellfish or something. Surprisingly quiet though. I liked the texture of the sleeve, but I don't think it's the best value for money for only 30 minutes. I'd rather buy something which takes AA or AAA batteries and has a textured sleeve, as that seems better value for money for me. It's not extremely expensive either and for the odd occasion when something small and disposable could be useful, it's worth a go. I would love to be able to buy a sleeve with the same type of texture for either a bullet, or other basic vibe - it really does feel nice.
- Attractiveness:
- 1 / 10
- Quietness:
- 8 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 5 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 10 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 10 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 6 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 18 / 30
Overall: 58 out of 100
Lovehoney Jessica Rabbit 2.0 G-Spot Vibrator
As a rabbit virgin I was curious to test this. The original rabbit always seemed like a great idea and a friend of mine swore it was great. However, I'm not sure the rabbit (any rabbit) is my thing. The material felt lovely and soft, but the rotation just made me need the loo, I couldn't really feel the beads and the rabbit itself was too vigorous - it felt like it was whipping my poor clitoris into submission. Although I did reach the O, it wasn't the satisfying and pleasurable kind, it left me unsatisfied, frustrated and sore. It is probably great for girls who like fast, intense clitoral stimulation.
- Attractiveness:
- 5 / 10
- Quietness:
- 4 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 6 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 3 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 15 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 5 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 5 / 30
Overall: 43 out of 100
SaSi by Je Joue Intelligent Rechargeable Vibrator
Wow! This is amazing! I was really pleased to have the opportunity to test the SaSi, and looking forward to it. It fits perfectly in place and stays without having to hold it. In fact, it is best used this way. Attempts to increase the pressure by pushing down etc just reduce the sensation. It feels very like someone swirling their tongue around your clitoris and the inside of your labia. A little lube helps but can be used without. It also really does appear to learn what you want - even towards the end of the first use, it was repeating actions I had indicated I liked more often. After 3 sessions it has definitely started to adjust the patterns so I don't have to press the buttons as often, making it even easier to use, although it is easy enough to reach anyway. The only downside is that the instructions say not to use in the same area for more than 15 minutes. As the point of teasing, sensual activities is to take time, you have to take a break or rest/change toys in between. However I didn't find this to be a problem. Although expensive, it's rechargeable and for those who like teasing, sensual sensations, worth every penny! My partner was quite happy to use this on me and it was very sensual, although vaginal intercourse was not possible without removing it. So excellent for foreplay/couple play, too. Girls who like fast, intense clitoral stimulation may find this too gentle.
- Attractiveness:
- 7 / 10
- Quietness:
- 8 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 9 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 8 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 5 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 15 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 30 / 30
Overall: 82 out of 100
Lovehoney 7 Function Magic Bullet 2.0 Mini Waterproof Vibrator
Well, I already have one of these. I was happy to get 2 new sets of batteries and a different colour . The settings and speeds are great, it looks and feels nice. My complaint is that it takes LR44 batteries which are much more expensive than AA or AAA and run out after 30-60 minutes, which puts the teasing settings to waste as it doesn't last long enough to finish the job (orgasm rating based on if you get there before they run out). Could be great, but isn't quite there yet. Perhaps version 3.0?
- Attractiveness:
- 7 / 10
- Quietness:
- 6 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 7 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 9 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 13 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 5 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 15 / 30
Overall: 62 out of 100
Vibe Therapy Serene 7 Function Silicone Twist Vibrator
I loved the look of this and was really looking forward to using it. It looked lovely and luxurious. It's quite large, but as the material seemed really nice and soft I wasn't too worried. Ultimately, I thought this would be my favourite toy; however, although the material is soft, it still feels very firm (therefore large) so had to be used with care. The pointed end makes it a bit too uncomfortable to insert deeply, which is a shame as the undulating shape and raised lines on the outside are ideal for intense internal stimulation. The different speeds and pulsing settings are nice, the material is lovely and soft. Overall, it's a lovely toy, but would be better without the pointy end because if you want a clitoral stimulator, you buy something smaller and more intense like a bullet, etc. This is trying to be too many things at once. A rounded tip would push this up in my ratings.
- Attractiveness:
- 9 / 10
- Quietness:
- 7 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 9 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 7 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 9 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 7 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 15 / 30
Overall: 63 out of 100
Lovehoney Erotic Rocket 2.0 10 Function Mini Vibrator
Fab little toy. Great value for money. It does different speeds plus the pulsing/graduated settings a lot of vibes do now. Great for warming up, finishing or teasing. The 3 metal bumps on the end are great too, not too noisy, very powerful (although I never use the high settings but for girls who do, this is good) and I think there's something for everyone in this toy. Certainly one of my favourites.
- Attractiveness:
- 6 / 10
- Quietness:
- 6 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 6 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 9 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 14 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 15 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 25 / 30
Overall: 81 out of 100
Screaming O FingO Waterproof Mini Finger Vibrator
Very disappointing. The on/off switch on the bullet broke after turning it on and off about 3 times, which is a shame as the textured sleeve was really nice. My partner even used it on my neck and the small of my back which, surprisingly, was very effective - I have never really taken the idea of using a vibe on those areas of my body seriously before. I replaced the bullet with another to continue as the sleeve was nice. I would rather buy a sleeve for £2-3 to put on an existing bullet
- Attractiveness:
- 6 / 10
- Quietness:
- 6 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 1 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 10 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 12 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 0 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 18 / 30
Overall: 53 out of 100
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