On my own is more work than with someone, usually. (Making an exception for inept lovers.) What's interesting is (I realize now that you mention it) I was able to orgasm faster by myself before I started using toys. Now if I'm alone I actually like to take my time. But no - I can't just stick a toy somewhere and let it do it's thing.

As far as reviews, I write about how well it works for me the way I use it. If I get frustrated using it I'm not likely to give it good marks. I get frustrated when I'm using something and it just isn't doing anything - much less getting me there. For me it's more about the overall experience with the toy - not just the orgasms.

No. I have to work at it too. It is so much easier with a person than with a toy.

Wow, I feel like a bit of an odd-ball now lol. I almost always orgasm with my boyfriend, but I find it much easier with a toy. I can but the vibrations at the right speed and in the exact place I want to come easily.

And although I was talking mostly about masturbation, when I get off during sex it's usually because I'm doing the same damned thing I do during masturbation. Haha.

ICK. I'm way out of it here. I really like dildo's and glass far more than vibration. Most of the pleasure in sex when I'm alone is the joy and pleasure of imagination, taking it slow, the build up, tension, backing away and starting over. Vibration just doesn't work as well for that. It's too fast most of the time. The orgasm isn't as pleasant or as strong! I only have one toy that vibrates that I really love.

@Adriana- I tend to do the same, though it's usually the vibrations that ultimately get me off.

@Happy Lady- I can definitely relate with the Xtreme g-bullet. Sometimes I enjoy a little quickie with myself though.

I love my high-powered egg vibe (can't go wrong with 6AAs, right?) The vibrations alone right on my clit can set me off with no problem. But, without the stimulation there, it takes me forever.

This thread has got me thinking, I masturbate both with toys and vibes...they work much better for me then just my fingers. Actually being in the mood (feeling horny) with a sense of anticipation is big for me.
I use a vibe followed by a dil and then back to the vibe. Some toys just deliver more then others. The toys I really enjoy, I continually go back to for subsequent sessions and have them ready for my solo play. Last night I used one vibe, two dils, and a butt plug; I was not disappointed!

OK. Sammi's 10x Egg is here!

(And I just told my husband to get me a "new fucking computer.")

Well, it really depends on my mood. Some days for no known reason it's just harder. Some days, especially before my cycle and during the first few days, it takes almost no effort! Lol. Sometimes it happens in only minutes and sometimes hours! When we are using a toy around my super horny time I'll be very into it and my partner says "So is this one gonna get a good review?" Lol. Everytime he says that. & I have to explain that I will have to use the toy a number of times throughout the month to be sure. If I'm really excited enough even a crappy toy could do it for me. So I always use it during the days that I'm so far from horny that I could scream! Lol. I have to make sure I am being accurate in the review. I'll test it at different moods to be sure. If it gets me excited even on a time where I'm stressed and it would normally take a good 45 minutes, the toy does well, it's usually a keeper in my book. I just have to test drive a lot before making a decision. I won't ever make a decision based on one or even 4 uses.

Its pretty effortless for me