I know, I know. *Everyone* loves the Gigi. For whatever reason, it just wasn't right for me.

In usual Lelo fashion, the Gigi is presented in a beautiful box. It comes with a easy-to-understand manual and a wall charger.

The silicone on the shaft of the Gigi is velvety-smooth without any seams or flaws. I was expecting some slight give, but it turns out that the shaft material is very hard.

Before I sat down to actually use it, I familiarized myself with the controls. The left-right controls change the intensity of vibration, and the up-down controls change the vibration pattern. The patterns include: constant, slow pulse, mid pulse, fast pulse, and wave. The highest vibration intensity seemed high enough when I tried it out in the store, but was disappointingly weak when I actually put it to use. The pulse and wave functions can be fun when used as foreplay, but I preferred just to use the constant vibe when focused on getting off.

As a penetrative toy, I actually don't like it all that much. I find the shape to be somewhat uncomfortable, especially considering how hard it is. The head is about the right size, but I think that the shaft is entirely too small. I always need to use a smaller clitoral vibe with it, and the two-hand style can get a bit awkward.

As a clitoral toy, I like using the ridge under the head, but the vibrations are juuuust short of strong enough for me. I've successfully used it this way on my own, but my partner and I are uncertain as to whether or not I've ever achieved orgasm while using the Gigi during sex.

I find the controls fairly easy to adjust during use. My one gripe is that the left-right vibe adjustment is only left-right when you hold it upright in your hand... when you're actually using it, it is upside-down and the controls become counter-intuitive. However, this is not at all difficult to get used to.

The Gigi is rechargeable. It holds a charge for a surprisingly long period of time, and when plugged in it is easy to know when it is done. The lights on the control pad are a very nice touch, as is the light on the charger (so you can see whether or not it's plugged in).

The material on the shaft is made of silicone while the handle and control panel are made of plastic. The plastic part is not waterproof, so when you wash it make sure to only submerge the shaft. You can wipe down the handle if needed, but make extra sure not to get any soap or water in the charger hole. As with all silicone toys, be careful not to use silicone-based lubes, and store it away from other toys in a way that protects it from dust and lint.