I did not buy the Butterfly Kiss thinking it would become a permanent member of my toybox; rather, I considered it a starter dual-action vibe, an un-intimidating toy to tide me over until I could buy a decent rabbit|Silicone beaded butterfly - Rabbit vibrator. Hence, I was quite surprised when the Butterfly Kiss turned out to be an absolutely awesome vibrator.

If there's one word I could use to describe this vibe, it would be "elegant." It is simply packaged in plastic with "Butterfly Kiss"|Butterfly kiss written in cursive on the back splash. The toy itself is really pretty, with little hearts decorating the base. The butterfly attachment is simply adorable, and the dildo part is barely wider than a quarter at its thickest point. Overall, this vibe is feminine, but not obnoxiously so, and people who are usually frightened of sex toys will probably be more receptive to the Butterfly Kiss.

The Butterfly Kiss is made from jelly, which is both a pro and a con. It doesn't have an omnipresent odor, but if you sniff it, it definitely smells like medical materials. It's also a lint magnet, and it takes a lot of extensive cleaning to remove all of the pet hair and dust that magically gravitates towards this vibe. Jelly requires a good bit of babying, so be prepared to separate it from your other toys to prevent deterioration, and I recommend using a condom on the dildo part.

On the bright side, jelly is a very flexible material, which can make penetration more comfortable. This flexibility can also be considered one of the Butterfly Kiss' biggest faults, however: the dildo part has no spine, so it's damn near impossible to put a lot of pressure on your g-spot with it. Hence, I would not recommend the Butterfly Kiss if g-spot stimulation is one of your top priorities.

This vibrator only takes 2 AAA batteries, which may give you the impression that it's weak. Nothing could be further from the truth! It has 3 distinct settings, which are controlled with a push button on the base of the vibrator. The first speed is very low and gentle, the second speed is relatively powerful, and the third speed is very strong; my fingers actually go numb if I hold this vibe for more than 30 seconds at top speed! The butterfly's flexible antennae, which shake back and forth as the toy vibrates, provide incredible clitoral stimulation. The vibrators are conducted relatively well through the dildo part of the toy, though they aren't nearly as powerful as the butterfly attachment's.

The Butterfly Kiss' tiny stature also implies that it is quiet, but this is a misconception. While it is easily muffled on the first and second speeds, the third speed is very loud, especially if the toy is not being pressed against something.

There are much better dual-action/rabbit vibrators than the Butterfly Kiss, and I don't think I'd recommend this toy to a very seasoned and/or picky shopper. Yet it's amazing for people who don't like a lot of girth (and I don't), and it's an elegant and reliable toy for dual-action newbies. At $17, the Butterfly Kiss is a real bargain, and it can easily be replaced with a better rabbit (or another Butterfly Kiss!) when it starts to degrade.

While the Butterfly Kiss' lack of a spine makes it a poor choice from strong G-spot stimulation, it also adds a lot of flexibility to this vibrator, which is why I gave it 5 stars. If you aren't completely comfortable with penetration, for example, you can flip the butterfly so that the butterfly attachment flicks against your vaginal opening while the dildo part vibrates against your clit. You can also flip the toy upside so that the butterfly attachment is tickling your anus. The Butterfly Kiss would also be a cute, beginner-friendly anal vibe.

This vibrator is definitely one of my favorites, thanks to its powerful vibrations and flexibility.