The sleek design and cute gem details of the Jenna's Velvet Jewels Royal vibe make it an ideal candidate for bachelorette parties or a sexy birthday gift. If you're attracted to shiny things like I am, the sparkle factor alone might be enough to sell you. However, looks can be deceiving, and not all that glitters is gold.

The upside of this vibe is the material. It's a rigid body that has been coated in a soft, velvety plastic. It can be used with a variety of lubricants, but should not be used between partners (at least not without a condom). It's easy to keep a grip on and doesn't have that uncomfortable stiffness that a hard plastic vibrator has. It's also not a lint magnet like a lot of silicone toys are.

The waterproofing also makes this a breeze to wash. I just run mine under warm water and wash with antibacterial soap. Some care probably needs to be used when washing around the gems, but I've had this vibe for over a year and all the gems are still in place. I haven't used this in the shower to test its waterproofing out further.

The multi-speed vibrations are controlled by a dial at the end of the toy. While it's easy to adjust in the heat of the moment, it can also be easily turned on by accident. It's good practice to take the battery out of your toys when you're finished with them anyways, but with this toy it may be a necessity. The vibrator ranges between a slow buzz to a slight tickle. It definitely is not a powerhouse, and I found myself very underwhelmed by the vibrations. It was, however, fairly quiet.

I wasn't a big fan of was the shape of this toy. While easy to be penetrated with, the curved shape did not give me nearly the girth I wanted. It's also a little small lengthwise for my tastes. It would be good for travel or to put in a purse for an "emergency" (be sure to take the batteries out first), but it seems there are larger, more satisfying vibes one could use at home.

Overall, I think the Jenna's Velvet Jewels Royal vibe is standard at best. It is definitely cuter than it is functional.

I bought this toy for solo play, but it's powerful enough to use on my own.

My partner will sometimes use this when he's performing oral sex on me. It's enjoyable, but ultimately more of a novelty than anything else. It definitely doesn't knock my socks off, and after a while I'll ask him to switch back to using his hand.