Meet the Judges - Rachel A
| Age | 22 |
| Location | Newcastle |
| Perfect toy | Buzzy, varied, smooth |
| Reason for applying | I have a degree in anatomy, so sex, chemical explosions and the machinery involved fascinates me! |
What they said:
Tracey Cox Supersex Massager Vibrator
Weirdly enough the vibe that is sold as a vibe for beginners, I found quite intimidating. I don't know whether it's intended for penetration or not, but I didn't try as it is quite wide at the top and I would not be able to get it in - apologies for the crudeness! It has a variety of ways in which you can use it; the tip of the vibe gives the strongest vibrations, so it's great for varying the magnitude of vibrations without fiddling around. Not that this is hard to use; it has a simple dial at one end that as you tighten it, the more powerful the vibrations become. It has a lovely soft feel to it that felt good on the skin and on my clit. I found it ergonomically sound. It fits nicely round the contours of the body so it's good for massage too, although is more successful at its more sexier function. It did exactly what it says on the tin and would be great for couples and singles alike!
- Attractiveness:
- 5 / 10
- Quietness:
- 9 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 9 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 9 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 12 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 10 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 22 / 30
Overall: 76 out of 100
We-Vibe II Clitoral and G-Spot Vibrator
A bit bigger than I thought it was going to be. It felt nice and smooth. Got it plugged in straight away - it takes 24 hours to charge, which would be a bummer if you were looking forward to excitement that night! It has lovely packaging and a carry pouch included, a nice touch, as they didn't need to bother really (but for the price, you expect those extra things!). It was really easy to use. The vibe inserted really easily and you could feel it pulsing as the motors synced with each over. I can imagine it being really good with sex. The only annoying thing was that the switch to change the vibe setting was hard to palpate and was stiff, also the stop setting was in the middle in between the two vibe settings. When you're just getting into the swing of things you really don't want to be fumbling around trying to change the settings! All in all a great vibe for all occasions. Very comfortable, I really couldn't feel it inside me and nearly fell asleep with it in!
- Attractiveness:
- 8 / 10
- Quietness:
- 7 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 9 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 7 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 8 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 12 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 25 / 30
Overall: 76 out of 100
Lelo Mia USB Rechargeable Vibrator
Beautiful packaging. Would be a lovely gift. And the packaging is good quality, which gives you hope that it will be good later on! It feels a bit weird having it hanging out of my laptop charging as I write this, but having it charge through a USB is an act of genius! No plugs, no wires, no battery changes. It makes life so much easier. Bad note is you have to keep an eye on it, instructions tell you not to leave it on for more than 24 hours so if you forget about it you might end up with a pool of melted plastic next to your computer! The vibe was great! A variety of settings to pick from and can be used for all sorts of stimulation. It would be great for sex as it is quiet and unthreatening. It comes with a handy carry case for transport so you can take it wherever.
- Attractiveness:
- 7 / 10
- Quietness:
- 6 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 9 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 9 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 8 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 13 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 24 / 30
Overall: 76 out of 100
Beginners Basic Vibrating Finger Ring
For its price it was great. One setting, works for 30 minutes and then you throw it away, not very good for the environment or any eco-lovers out there, but effective while it is functional! The colour isn't very appetising, but you don't expect much for its price. Although good at precision stimulation, it was quite small so didn't really cover much ground. For how many you would have to buy to last for a long amount of time, you're more worthwhile buying one with changeable batteries, but for something to pack into your suitcase for a weekend away or as an 'in case of an emergency' vibe for your house, it will do its job well. It's no frills, but sometimes that is all you want.
- Attractiveness:
- 3 / 10
- Quietness:
- 5 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 7 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 9 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 10 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 15 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 10 / 30
Overall: 59 out of 100
Lovehoney Jessica Rabbit 2.0 G-Spot Vibrator
Had high hopes for this one! It looks great and with lots of functions to keep me entertained. The buttons were hard to define by just feeling them, so when using it under the covers it was hard to know what I was controlling, which made it hard to make decisions over what I wanted. Kept things varied though as I genuinely didn't know what was coming next. But as it made me come in about 30 second there wasn't much time to change anything around! I'm sure over time it will become easier to use! Using it felt really good. The bunny ears felt amazing on my clit. The G-spot must be quite elusive still for me, as I didn't feel any G-spot stimulation, but the rotations of the shaft and the ball bearing bits at the base of the shaft felt amazing. The shaft was of a good width to insert without copious amounts of lube and was comfortable. You learn what the buttons do over time but you need to put some practice in to know what you like! Overall it was amazing, great for a quickie, but if you want a long session alone you will really have to pace yourself with this beast! Fully waterproof, it means you can use it in the shower and bath, and also means you can clean it with no worries of missing a spot or breaking it. A great vibrator in every way!
- Attractiveness:
- 3 / 10
- Quietness:
- 6 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 8 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 6 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 14 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 14 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 28 / 30
Overall: 79 out of 100
SaSi by Je Joue Intelligent Rechargeable Vibrator
There has been a lot of hype around this £95 vibrator and I was looking forward to this arriving. A vibe that remembers what you like? Gives the effect of oral sex? Is it too good to be true? I was very disappointed. First of all it was very complicated to use. I'm not one for reading manuals at the best of times, so I was not that excited about sitting down to learn how to use my oral sex simulator. In the time it took, I could have taught some guy what I liked. When I played around with the settings I was impressed by all the movements and was very excited. It was like someone going down on you. But badly. All the button pushing in the world couldn't make the noisy, whirring, prodding machine get me anywhere near climax. I found it frustrating. It didn't actually have many variations and really did nothing for me. Some may say I was expecting too much for the price, but when a £2.49 finger ring can make me come, I at least expect an orgasm. On numerous occasions I attempted this, with no success. The packaging was very pretty but a challenge to get into, so I should have seen it coming. Very unsatisfactory, but each to their own!
- Attractiveness:
- 5 / 10
- Quietness:
- 3 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 7 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 3 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 8 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 3 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 5 / 30
Overall: 34 out of 100
Lovehoney 7 Function Magic Bullet 2.0 Mini Waterproof Vibrator
I already had this vibe and thought it was a great. It does pack a punch and looks very cute and unthreatening when sharing it. It has a selection of vibe settings to choose from and makes a bit of noise, but you're not paying attention to that as the vibes are so strong! I would point out it does eat the batteries when not used so make sure you take them out after use! It is great that you can get a selection of colours and it's well worth the money. The only drawback would be the fact that as it is so smooth, you can drop it easily and lose it in the bed, which can ruin the moment when scrambling around looking for it! It can give pinpoint precision on wherever you want it, that really tips you over the edge. Great for someone who wants to be hands on!
- Attractiveness:
- 9 / 10
- Quietness:
- 3 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 7 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 9 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 9 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 12 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 24 / 30
Overall: 73 out of 100
Vibe Therapy Serene 7 Function Silicone Twist Vibrator
Lovely packaging on this one. It's nice to not see a big breasted woman moaning on the front for a change! A more classy vibe for the classy gal, seems to be what they are trying to focus this one on. It looks and feels nice, but without the clitoral stimulation I didn't know how it was going to fare! It was a bit too wide for me, it was quite difficult to insert and although the raised lines circling the shaft were for extra stimulation they actually made it hard for me to move it in and out. The vibrations were quite dull as well. It still gave enough of a thrill and was quiet, but was not enough to tip me over the edge. I would say this is more for someone who enjoys penetrative stimulation over clitoral as once it was in I really couldn't feel the vibes.
- Attractiveness:
- 7 / 10
- Quietness:
- 7 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 9 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 9 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 8 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 8 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 12 / 30
Overall: 60 out of 100
Lovehoney Erotic Rocket 2.0 10 Function Mini Vibrator
To look at, it's very unimpressive. All it has is three ball bearings on the end of a pink stick. I dubiously got some batteries in it and expected not much with my alone time with it. Well I was very pleasantly surprised! The metal balls give precise vibrations to wherever you want it, and as it's metal, kept a lovely cool temperature for quite a while, which just added to the thrill! The settings were great, lots of variety. The brilliance of having an on-off switch and a separate switch to change the vibrations meant that there was no break as you toggled between settings, so the pleasure could continue till the end! Don't judge a book by its cover. Erotic Rocket sent me to heaven and back!
- Attractiveness:
- 4 / 10
- Quietness:
- 7 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 4 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 7 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 13 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 13 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 26 / 30
Overall: 74 out of 100
Screaming O FingO Waterproof Mini Finger Vibrator
Tacky packaging, but contains a great little bit of kit! The bullet has a rubbery cover with a finger ring so that you can't lose it and allows you to give direct stimulation wherever you want. The fact it can attach to your finger is great. Bullets on their own, whenever in the presence of lube, can slip out of your hands and get lost in the bed, but the finger nubby stays where it's needed! The extra texture of the rubber cover spreads the vibrations and it just feels awesome. The dimples give focused stimulation, which just sends you over the edge. Batteries are already supplied so you are ready to go straight away and they are changeable so it can last for ages. There are three different covers to try in total and I am keen to see if they can keep up with the brilliant results of its nubby sister!
- Attractiveness:
- 7 / 10
- Quietness:
- 6 / 10
- Material & Build Quality:
- 8 / 10
- Ease of Use:
- 9 / 10
- Strength of Vibrations:
- 14 / 15
- Value for Money:
- 14 / 15
- Orgasm Rating:
- 27 / 30
Overall: 85 out of 100
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