The b-curious, Oh, b-curious. My first "official" vibrator, the b-curious is aptly named in my case, and I couldn't think of a better audience for this product. I'll skip over describing the specs, we all know its rechargeable, etc.

The b-curious is a great beginner vibrator, truly for the "curious". For those of us just dipping our toes into clitoral vibrators, $80.00 may seem a little steep. But the price is well worth it for pleasure in good design that will last you past the stages of intermediate-advanced. If you're a seasoned vibe vet you'll find a well made, basic vibrator with a lot of possibility in its versatility-but I'll get back to y'all in sec.

So, what makes this an ideal first to second vibe? First off, it's really pretty. You'll wanna touch this thing, it's totally not intimidating. The design is delightfully feminine, but not girly. Its compact, perfectly palm shaped, surprisingly light, with a smooth texture that is true to it's "velvety" description that I've read in many reviews. This is coming from someone who almost always abhors plastic toys. Yes, it is plastic, but it in no way feels cheap or tacky. The b-curious is also very, very quiet for its strength. (I've actually used it in the same room as unsuspecting roomies, but I'm a bit of a risk taker...)

The other thing I like about the b-curious' design is its shape. The form provides many different kinds of surfaces for stimulation, offering a variety of feelings in how the vibrations are distributed across its surface. The tip is great for pin-pointing the clit or tracing around the vaginal opening and labia. The depression of the toys cradles my vulva nicely in soft vibrations, you get the idea. I was at first wary that the tip would be a little TOO pointy, but I promise, it's not.

That having been said, I can see how this toy MAY disappoint those looking for something with a little more power. Personally, I find it hard to reach orgasm with this toy alone, even on the strongest vibration level (and it can be a tad numbing). However, when used in combination with other toys, during intercourse, or with a little visual stimulation, I rarely go over the second level of vibes before I turn it to a pulse pattern and have a great, satisfying climax.

an aside: While this product appears to be well shaped for stimulation of male bodies (OK, cupping the balls during a blowjob, specifically) my partner didn't find any of the settings strong enough to make much of a difference-now THAT made me sad, but that's not what this toy is for, so I don't hold it against lil b.