While this vibe is on the thin side, the ridges provide extra stimulation that makes up for what it lacks in girth. Too bad I can't get past the smell.
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Pros
Velvety soft, nice ridged texture for extra stimulation.
The Wonder Vibe 4 is a semi-realistic vibrator designed for vaginal use. The very pronounced ridges stimulate the vaginal walls and the curved head seeks out the G-spot, although it requires some bending to actually get it at the right angle. While it is not the most girthy toy, it's filling enough to still get you going. Though size-wise it is more of a beginner's toy, the texture of the vibe makes it appropriate for slightly more experienced users.
The Wonder Wibe 4 can also be used externally as a massager, and the ridges feel especially nice when rubbed against the clit or most other places on the body. I found that the texture provides a particularly interesting and pleasant sensation when rubbed against the nipples.
Unfortunately, this toy was not made for travel. It is best suited for at-home, private play, whether during alone time or with a partner.
The texture of this vibe is absolutely lovely. It's nice and velvety with a soft quality to it, despite it being on the firm side and it feels wonderful to the touch. The ridges are very pronounced, giving it a little extra "oomph" during vaginal play as well as extra stimulation when used externally. The ridges make this toy ideal for those still at the beginner level but with some experience, as well as those at an intermediate level. Advanced users may enjoy the ridges, but not the lack in girth. The TPR makes it fairly bendy while still remaining stiff enough for some nice thrusting.
I was delighted when I first opened this vibe... it was pleasing to the touch, and a lovely shade of purple. HOWEVER, it had a fairly strong scent that was rather off-putting. As someone with lots of allergies and therefore extremely sensitive to smell, I found the smell to be headache-inducing. After scrubbing the toy a couple of times, the smell has definitely decreased, though still quite strong when I held the toy anywhere close to my nose.
Initially, the design made me giggle; it's a bright purple and super wrinkly penis. However, it did feel great once inserted, and the ridges make up for it being on the thinner side. The toy doesn't actually reach a 5 inch circumference until the very base, with the majority of it hovering somewhere around 4 inches. More advanced users may want to find something that has more girth for that full feeling. I also would not recommend this toy as a first vibrator, as the ridges are quite pronounced and may not be right for someone just starting out with internal toys.
This definitely is not a discreet toy as it cannot be simply tucked away in a purse or small bag. Hiding it actually takes a bit of effort, so it isn't a go-to for someone who needs something suitable for travel.
The vibrations can primarily be felt in the head of the penis, great for G-spot play. It works by twisting the dial located at the end of the toy. One problem I encountered was the sensitivity of the dial - one little bump turns it higher or lower when you least expect it, though this is less of an issue if you hold the toy a bit higher up on the base.
This toy was a bit noisier than I expected; not quite a 3/5 buzz, but a bit more than 2/5. The sound is definitely more muted once it is actually inserted, but still a bit louder than I had hoped for, and the noise is definitely not in proportion with the intensity of the vibrations.
TPR is not able to be boiled nor can it be completely sterilized like silicone, so cover it up when sharing with others. However, it can be wiped down with warm water and mild antibacterial soap or your favorite toy cleaner. Because of the ridges, you have to spend a little extra time when cleaning, just to make sure that you've cleaned out every crevice. TPR is phthalates free and hypoallergenic, and is compatible with both water-based and silicone lubes. The Wonder Vibe 4 can easily be placed back in its original packaging for easy storage.
While the sensations provided by this vibrator were pleasant in general, I found that the ridges made me get sore faster during an extended play session. The smell was particularly a problem for me, and it kind of killed my overall experience with this toy.
Follow-up commentaryI still don't like it6 months after original review
So I pulled this out of the depths of the drawer for unloved toys today just to see if the smell had faded. Great news-- it no longer gives me a headache! However, for some reason, this toy and I still don't get along. I used it externally and was fine, but I tried to use it internally again and... meh. Shame, really, because the color totally matches my room. Ah, well. Maybe one day I won't mind the ridges so much, but today is not that day.
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Nice review!