The Bcute Pearl would make a great toy for a first timer, or a very sensitive individual. While it, sadly, will not work for me, I can admire its attractive design, body safe material, and ease of use. I do wish it was a little more stronger, and a little less noisy, and I feel that a push button control would work better. The Pearl is cute (true to it's name, and most importantly affordable. I would recommend it, but only to the people I think it would benefit.
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Pros
Amazingly soft. Adorable... just adorable. 100% Body safe. Affordable.
Cons
Very weak vibrations. Tricky dial. Easily turned on by accident.
This would be a pretty nice little starter vibe for someone new to the sex toy world. It's best used as a clitoral stimulator, but also can bring excitement with its bulbous texture when thrusting, despite its small size. It will not work at all, unfortunately, for those who need stronger vibrations. If you are very sensitive, or are happy with mild to moderate vibrations then this toy will work for you. While it is travel small, it is, in my opinion, not the most discreet. It is quite loud, even on its lowest setting, and the noise gets even louder when it is under pressure. I can definitely hear this through covers on low, and outside my room before it is even on high. It is stylish, and would make a nice gift, and it has a rubber o-ring which makes it waterproof.
This toy gets an A+ in this category. The dial/base is ABS plastic, and the shaft is coated in silicone. It feels absolutely wonderful, in my opinion, some of the softest silicone I have ever felt. That does not mean this is a flexible toy, it is rigid, and does not bend or flex whatsoever. The silicone does have drag, so you will definitely need lube with this toy, and keep in mind you will have to use a water based lube, as silicone will cause a reaction with the material. The silicone has a very light smell, that has to be right up to my nose to smell, and has no taste at all.
The size and shape of this are perfect. At just under 4" it can easily be carried in your pocket, a small clutch, or bag, just keep in mind to take the batteries out, or it could turn on on its own. The 3" insertable portion feels wonderful when slid in and out, the bulbs on the shaft create a truly one of a kind sensation. What is great about this toy, is that it can introduce playing with textures to beginners. I know a lot of people who are not fans of textures or odd shapes, but due to the soft material and curves, I think just about anyone could enjoy the design of this toy. The one downside is the dial, which is very touchy, and could very easily be turned on accidentally. I also noticed that when I go to turn the vibrations down it actually unscrews the endcap of the toy, this is annoying to say the least, because instead of just adjusting the strength, it will just shut off.
Ok, this is where this product failed me. First of all, the vibrations feel very diffused by the silicone. I had hoped that I would be able to pinpoint stimulate with this toy, but instead of having a strong focused vibration in the tip, this toy has a mild vibration all over. I also feel like some of the vibrations escape through the ABS plastic cap, because they feel slightly stronger there, and this is where the rattling noise comes from that makes this toy so loud. The dial is not as good as other dials I have used, which is not saying much because I have never been a fan of dial controlled toys. It is very touchy, and will turn on if you even slightly bump it, and also, when I go to decrease the vibrations the cap will sometimes just unscrew and shut off instead of just decreasing vibrations. Unfortunately, despite all of its good qualities, it is the failure in performance that makes this toy a dud for me.
Care is cake mode. It is silicone, so you can use the top shelf of your dishwasher to fully sterilize it, or you can use a 10% bleach solution. I personally clean my silicone toys with just antibacterial soap and water, and sterilize only occasionally, as I do not share toys. It comes with a small black pouch, which I recommend you use to store it in so it does not come in contact with other silicone toys. Unfortunately it does pick up lint pretty easy, so I recommend washing it off before use.
Easy to clean
Easy to store
Follow-up commentaryI still don't like it6 months after original review
While I stand behind my statement that it could be a night toy for a beginner, I still just don't think it's a match for me. The vibrations are very weak and it is way to loud for my liking. If this toy was half as strong as it sounded I'd get off in 30 seconds. As it stands, I cannot use this toy for anything.
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