Using rechargeable batteries in sex toys

Contributor: Luscious Lily Luscious Lily
I love rechargeable batteries. Just about every battery-operated gizmo I own gets rechargeables, and they do just fine. The only time I've ever had problems with my rechargeable batteries is in sex toys. I automatically reach for the rechargeable batteries when I reach for a toy, but I've noticed that many toys are simply less powerful this way, even with freshly charged batteries.

I want to use only rechargeable batteries in everything, but I just almost wrote a rather unhappy review of a toy because it was so weak... until I put in old fashioned energizers.

Have you had issues with this in the past? And have you been able to find a brand of rechargeable batteries that are consistently as strong as disposable batteries?
06/21/2009
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Contributor: GingerAnn GingerAnn
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06/21/2009
Contributor: Epiphora Epiphora
Eneloops!
06/21/2009
Contributor: Backseat Boohoo Backseat Boohoo
Quote:
Originally posted by Epiphora
Eneloops!
Ditto. Eneloops are a step above other rechargeables; I use them in everything, from my vibes to my Wii-motes. They keep their strength so much longer than other rechargeable batteries!
06/21/2009
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
I use the duracell ones and I don't notice any power loss. But now I'm very curious about these Eneloops.
06/21/2009
Contributor: Luscious Lily Luscious Lily
Ok, you've sold me. I'm going to have to order some of these eneloops now. ^_^
06/21/2009
Contributor: Naughty Student Naughty Student
I have duracell rechargables and I had a pair that went bad after 3 years. They didn't work as well.
06/21/2009
Contributor: Naughty Student Naughty Student
I have duracell rechargables and I had a pair that went bad after 3 years. They didn't work as well.
06/21/2009
Contributor: Epiphora Epiphora
When I wanted new batteries, I just looked up "best rechargeables" and they were on a lot of lists for their ability to hold a charge and stuff.
06/21/2009
Contributor: Naughty Student Naughty Student
Quote:
Originally posted by Epiphora
When I wanted new batteries, I just looked up "best rechargeables" and they were on a lot of lists for their ability to hold a charge and stuff.
Thats good to know! I will know what to buy next time I need a new pair.
06/21/2009
Contributor: Luscious Lily Luscious Lily
Epiphora, you are a veritable fount of random useful info! I tend to google everything, but somehow that never occurred to me.
06/21/2009
Contributor: Pumpkin Lady Pumpkin Lady
What a funny name, "Eneloops". I love it. I'm glad this post came up, it reminded me to buy some.
06/22/2009
Contributor: oohlookasquirrel oohlookasquirrel
Quote:
Originally posted by Luscious Lily
I love rechargeable batteries. Just about every battery-operated gizmo I own gets rechargeables, and they do just fine. The only time I've ever had problems with my rechargeable batteries is in sex toys. I automatically reach for the rechargeable ... more
I know this thread is really old, but I just wanted to add a different problem with rechargeable batteries I encountered. Some of my Energizer rechargeables (and another brand, can't remember what they were) were too thick to fit inside the battery compartment of my Jimmyjane Little Chroma. The conventional batteries all fit just fine. The Jimmyjane website sells eneloops with this toy, though, so I'll bet they fit. Next time I'm buying new rechargeable batteries, they'll be eneloops.
08/03/2010
Contributor: The Girl With No Name The Girl With No Name
I'm glad I stumbled upon this post. Gotta get me some eneloops!
here's a direct link to their website for anyone wondering.
10/18/2010
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
Quote:
Originally posted by Luscious Lily
I love rechargeable batteries. Just about every battery-operated gizmo I own gets rechargeables, and they do just fine. The only time I've ever had problems with my rechargeable batteries is in sex toys. I automatically reach for the rechargeable ... more
The earth isn't going to implode because you have a little fun with the Energizer Bunny.

I'm pretty sure that little indulgence isn't the worst 'foot print' you'll leave on this planet; you do drive a car with a huge lead-acid battery and live in a house full of copper wire and plasticizers - and oh ya - the materials and energy it took to make the toy in the first place!

I agree that rechargeable do not work in sex toys - they're not designed that way. Stick with toys that are designed with lithium-ion batteries - they're expensive - but if that's what meets your environmental standards, I guess you'll just have to pony up extra $$s.
10/19/2010
Contributor: ToyGeek ToyGeek
I was clicking to say I've found the same thing, and look, a solution! Yay! I'll order some of those Eneloops right now!
10/19/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
I havent seen these over here in stores - will have to purchase some online. They sound like good batteries!
10/19/2010
Contributor: Trashley Trashley
I've had that happen to me, but I use shitty Japanese ones :[
10/19/2010
Contributor: M121212 M121212
Quote:
Originally posted by Epiphora
Eneloops!
Ooh this is really good to know! Thanks for sharing.
01/20/2011
Contributor: Valentinka Valentinka
That's a very useful discussion, really! Thanks a lot to the topic-starter and everyone who shared
02/05/2011
Contributor: Mr.RightNow Mr.RightNow
good stuff
02/11/2011
Contributor: Miranda Miranda
Quote:
Originally posted by Epiphora
Eneloops!
Best rechargeable batteries ever!
02/27/2011
Contributor: AlaskanBeauty AlaskanBeauty
I never got lucky with rechargeable batteries - they don't last as long as regular ones in my toys
05/31/2011
Contributor: acessorie acessorie
Some of my toys refuse rechargeable all together and won't work!
09/12/2011
Contributor: Pink Jewel Pink Jewel
I use rechargeable batteries also. They seem to lose their power quickly.
09/12/2011