tokidoki x Lovehoney Jolly Roger Single Speed Mini Bullet Vibrator

I'm a sucker for cute and colourful sex toys and that's exactly what the tokidoki range offers. I have a few products from the first and second range already, so I was really grateful to get my hands on one of the new bullets from series three. Thanks Lovehoney!

Back when I first heard about this range, I didn't know a lot about tokidoki or what the products would even look like. I did some research and discovered that the brand make a plethora of products based around their own adorable characters. Bright colours and general cuteness are what they're known for, so of course the sex toys were made to match. I love this because the products aren't just limited to pink and purple. I mean, this one is red, which is my favourite colour, and I think I only have one other red toy out of about 200.

The packaging follows the same theme and style as that of the past two series. It's true to branding and decorated entirely with their famous characters and other adorable things. The bullet protrudes through a cut-out window in the front of a cardboard sleeve, safely secured within some plastic casing. It can be a bit of a pain to get out, so keep some scissors on hand. I think it's lovely and simple but nice enough that it can be given as a gift without further wrapping.

Once I had it safely removed, I gave the toy a once over. I couldn't find any faults with the build quality and the design was great. It's my favourite of the three bullets that I have from this collection. It has been made from a robust, body-safe plastic and is incredibly soft to the touch. It has a velvet-like finish because of the coating that has been used. It's recommended to use water-based lubricant with this although I didn't need much as the material has little to no drag.

Jolly Roger is operated via a single triple-A battery, which is inserted by unscrewing the cap of the toy and placing inside the compartment as directed. It's vital to make sure that the cap is screwed back on firmly to ensure the vibrator functions properly and remains completely waterproof. It's really easy to clean after use with a drop of sex toy cleaner and a rinse. I then just leave mine to dry naturally afterwards.

As I've tried a couple of these bullet vibrators now I had a good idea of what to expect in terms of the vibrations. It's not lackluster or unimpressive, but there is only one speed which limits play options. I have tried a bunch of single-speed bullets and am almost always disappointed, but these bullets are different. Instead of tickle-like, barely there buzzing, these vibrators offer a decently powered speed. I may be a power queen who relies on strength to get her orgasms, but this could get me off if I left it pressed against my clitoris for long enough.

You might be wondering how something powered by a single battery can please a girl who likes her power straight from the socket and to be honest, so am I. It's rare for me to orgasm from anything that's pretty average intensity wise, but I can just about get there with this. Granted, it takes a while, but it's not impossible. If I pressed it firmly against the hood, I could orgasm in about fifteen minutes and directly against the clitoris would take about ten minutes. This is a long time for me, so I wouldn't use it in the heat of a give-me-an-orgasm-now moment, but it can be great for prolonged play.

The only thing that I'm not crazy about is the buzziness. I don't feel that these vibrators reach below the surface or hit all of the nerve endings as rumbly vibrators do, but it's not so high-pitched that it becomes numbing. I do have a preference for rumbles or motors that are somewhere in between the two, but as this bullet doesn't make me hypersensitive, tingly or numb I can happily use it without worries of this happening.

My partner (who is more sensitive than me) does not mind buzzy vibrations. He actually prefers them and for that reason, he gets on incredibly well with the tokidoki bullets. I think he'd have the entire collection of them if I'd let him. He likes it to be placed with some pressure against his glans during masturbation/a handjob or against his nipples during a blowjob or penetrative sex. He says these bullets bring him to climax faster than some of our other toys as the strength is ideal for him.

Noise wise, the Jolly Roger is quite low on the scale. It's not completely silent as no vibrator ever is, but it's one of the closest things to it. It sounds louder up close due to the buzzing of the motor but it can't be heard from outside of the bedroom, especially if the door is closed. I think this bullet would be a great option for someone who relies on discretion because of their living situation or privacy preferences.

I can definitely see why more designs have been made as these bullets are such fun, effective toys for those looking for something a little different. They're non-intimidating, couple-friendly and perfect for anyone who is a fan of the kawaii scene. It's not a range that will appeal to all age groups, but for the market it's aimed at, I can see why it's a big hit.

Overall, I would be happy to recommend the adorable Jolly Roger to anyone, regardless of anatomy. In our experience, the power is decent enough to bring us to separate orgasms despite having opposite tastes in types and strength of vibrations. It can be used in multiple ways so is incredibly versatile and it's also hand-held which is great for easy storing and traveling. Hell, you should throw one in your handbag for on the go fun.