One button on the handle of the vibrator controls the functions of Je T'aime. Let me start by saying this button is my least favorite thing on Je T'aime. I thought it had repeating patterns for a long time because I couldn't get the hang of how to change to the next one. If you press quickly it stops the pattern for a second making you think you've moved to the next one but doesn't actually move unless you hold the button down for a second. It took me a good few days to get the hang of doing it right and not think I was going nuts every time I tried to use it. Anyway, pressing and holding for about one second will change to the next setting. Holding for about three seconds will turn it off. I had no problems hitting this button during use because the handle offered me somewhere to grip that was no where near the button.
A strange thing about Je T'aime is that it starts on a pattern, not a steady vibration. The steady vibration is an option, but it's a few options in. I found that a bit odd. Usually the steady vibration mode is first. I've always assumed that was what most people used and thus why it was the first option. If that's the reason why, I'm guessing having to scroll through some patterns might annoy a few people. I know it annoyed me.
The first pattern goes through three pulse speeds - slow, medium, and fast. The next pattern pulses and then vibrates steadily. The pulse is a moderate speed. The third is super rapid pulses that feel almost like a steady vibration. The fourth is actually the steady vibration setting. The fifth is two pulses - moderate then fast - and then what feels like a surge where it goes from mid to higher strength.
You'll notice there was no mention of change in power level. That's because there's only one power level offered. Before I get into that power level, I'd like to discuss the noise level. This is a louder vibrator. I can hear it audibly through covers and hear a muffled version of it through a closed door. I wanted to mention this first because for a while, the noise really had me fooled. I would hear it and think "wow this thing packs a punch!" Then I would use it and I wasn't orgasming as hard internally as I wanted to and I couldn't orgasm at all externally. I was super confused because I was just sure it was powerful given all the noise it was producing. The noise is deceiving and really the power level is just moderate. I'd say it comes in at a mid level three vroom level, if not a low level three. I'm not sure why it makes all that noise, but it sure did have me fooled for a few days. Tricksy vibrator.
The vibrations are in between buzzy and rumbly with a bit of a lean toward the buzzy side. They're not overly buzzy or numbing, but they certainly aren't rumbly either. They're just about average in type.
The vibrations are strongest near the head and lower shaft of the vibrator. This means the full force of the vibrations will be felt better internally than externally. As mentioned, I wasn't able to orgasm at all from this externally. I couldn't feel much of anything externally, actually. Internally, I could feel it, it just wasn't what I would prefer in terms of power.
Je T'aime takes 2 AAA batteries, not included. The handle unscrews and the batteries are placed inside the shaft of the vibrator. Again, if you do decide to use this anally, do be careful that this doesn't unscrew during use as then the base no longer applies.
This is a waterproof vibrator. It passed a submersion test with no issues. It has an O ring that protects the battery compartment from getting water in it.
@Schwaltze - I think it's probably a little big for carry around purposes as well. It's small for a vibrator, but not that small. I have a huge purse and I can't see myself bringing this around with me. I usually keep a bullet or smaller on me.
@Ivy Wilde - You're welcome! I don't think I've ever had one do that before. And then the contant is four in so it's not even the second one. Weird.
Sorry the power is weak and it's so loud. I have to do the DR for this one, and now I'm not looking forward to it, much. I hate loud vibrators, as we have children. And, weak vibes won't work for me either.
Now, I have to find some nice, objective things to say about it.