The beginning lyrics to Kelis's song, Bossy, consist of:
"You don't have to love me
You don't even have to like me
But you will respect me
You know why?
Cuz I'm a boss!"

Consider this the anthem for the G4 Big boss...and I don't necessarily love the G4 Big boss, but I do respect the power that it offers. I've seen very few items that can be given a 5 vroom rating. The boss also offers multiple speeds and functions. So, what do all of the gimmicks add up to? The vibrator is specially designed for g-spot stimulation, but I think it is better suited for a-spot stimulation. It also works as a clitoral vibrator. It's also pretty decent as an alarm system (see experience section).

*I would recommend this item only for advanced users for multiple reasons (girth, drag, level of complication, etc.).

The majority of this toy is made of silicone. The very bottom portion is plastic. Silicone is a 10/10 on the safety scale. While I usually like it because of its ability to be boiled, thrown in the dishwasher, etc., even as a vibrator (which can't be boiled or put in the dishwasher), the Big boss should be able to be wiped down with a 10% bleach solution. Silicone is also hypoallergenic, phthalates free, and non porous. Finally, the material has neither a smell nor a taste.

The texture of the boss comes down to a velvet finish. While I generally like the finish on most silicone toys, in this case, it creates a lot of drag. I imagine the girth has something to do with this as well. All I know is that an abundance of lubricant will be needed for many/most users. Beginners will also be deterred by the drag (along with other factors).

From EF's homepage:
Length:
9"
Insertable length:
6 1/2"
Circumference:
5 1/2"
Diameter:
1 3/4"
Weight:
0.75 lb

The design is somewhat realistic. There is a realistic head and even a few veins. This means that the item isn't discreet, and you won't want to leave it around the house. There is a slight curve to the boss. It seems to be the largest at the top and then narrows down to the handle. I think the additional veined texture near the bottom evens it out for the most part though. Last, but not least, I would not travel with the G4 Big boss. There is no way to lock the controls to keep the item from turning on accidentally, and the item takes up some space...especially in its packaging. If it is not kept in its packaging, it is bound to attract lint and hair.

*Just a reminder that there is no flared base for this item for anal use

This is the only rechargeable that I've owned. It took me a minute to fully comprehend that it had to be plugged in for 2-8 hours before use. When it is charging, the charger has a red dot that lights up, and the three buttons on the front light up(yellow/green) in order.



The three buttons on the front consist of: +, -, and something similar to a sun/flower *. The + changes the intensity of the vibration and makes it more powerful, while the - does the opposite. The + must be held down for 2 seconds to start the toy, and the - is held down for 2 seconds to turn the toy off. The sun/flower button changes the pattern of the vibrations, pulses, etc.

The boss is recharged by a magnetic charger, which is placed on top of the company logo. I did knock the boss off of the charger a few times because it isn't really plugged into the charger. However, it also keeps Big boss from having a complicated plug-in area to clean.

This item once charged will last an average of 2 hours (if you are changing speeds, patterns, and not necessarily staying on the lower levels). I tend to cycle through the patterns as I near orgasm to find the one that will push me over the top.

Finally, I do think that this item is a bit noisier than noted on the product page. I could definitely hear the boss through a closed door on the higher levels and with certain patterns. When it turned out to not be waterproof, it seemed to get even louder (see my experience section).

I would not put this item down into water. Instead, I will probably resort to cleaning it with a toy foam. However, you could also probably mist it with a bleach solution (and then follow with a water mist). The material cannot be cleaned with a toy wipe without picking up parts of the wipe.

I do wish this item stored a little more easily. Right now, I'm storing it in its packaging, but it takes up a lot more room than I would like. It can't be stored next to other silicone items. Also, I don't want to have to store it in a gallon-size plastic bag either. The site only lists water-based lubes for this material, but oil-based isn't specifically advised against either. Do NOT use silicone-based lubricants with silicone toys.

This item is NOT waterproof despite the claims. I got this item wet while cleaning it, and for the next 20 minutes, it turned on randomly and at full blast. It was very similar to some kind of weather alert system and scared the life out of me. Also, it seemed much louder than it had been in use, which I found odd/aggravating. In the future, I can see myself cleaning this item VERY carefully.