The LAYAspot|LAYAspot Massager by Fun Factory certainly has the "cool" factor going for it, with its stylish design and gentle curves, looking almost futuristic. (I picked out the red and silver one.) What originally drew me to this toy was the intriguing variety of vibration - from low to high, and then, 3 levels of "pulse" vibration. What would that feel like?

I couldn't at first figure out which end I was supposed to use, but the great thing is, it didn't matter. It fit well in my hand, and the buttons were intuitive. I suspected that the end closest to the controls was the "front", but I found the silver end to provide more stimulation. Unfortunately, more was not enough, not by a long shot. This vibrator has 8 levels of vibration, from "barely there" to "frustrating". The three levels of "pulse" turned out to be just what it sounded like: alternating no vibration with a pulse of vibration. The highest "pulse" setting seemed to be higher than the highest "vibration" level, but that could just be due to the contrast. Nevertheless, I found none of it successfully brought me to orgasm. Furthermore, the LAYAspot seems to be a high-frequency vibrator, providing a higher-pitched "buzzy" feeling. I tend to like lower-pitched vibrators, but if you like the Wahl, for example, this may be a good vibrator for you.

I know in the directions they tell you that this is not an insertable toy, but I have been perverting phallic objects since I was 12 and I wasn't about to stop now. Just in case, though, I put it in a condom to protect it, even though it is waterproof. After a little bit of experimentation, I found it felt incredible to have the silver end against my g-spot, going at the most intense "pulse" setting. It really felt like someone had tucked their fingers in my vagina and was rhythmically stimulating me. What a wonderful sensation. Unfortunately, though, its shape meant that it tended to slip out very easily, making it somewhat frustrating to use.

So, I didn't find the LAYAspot to be useful for getting me off . (I suspect that I tend to need more stimulation than most women, though.) I don't tend to worry too much about the noise, but if you do, this is the quietest vibrator I own. I can barely hear it, even at the most intense setting. If you don't need much vibration, the LAYAspot is a lovely toy. If you do, however, I would recommend getting something much stronger.