FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

Ok, so I went and did it again, purchasing a toy that's new out before I get to read others reviews. But in my defense, I had already tried, loved/loving and reviewed her sister Alia! I have to admit, I was never big on insertable vibrators. I just never found they did much for me. Turns out I had the wrong ones in my possession. I'm converted – not only on vibrators but on all Lelo products. I say – bring on the flooded roads. I have Isla to keep me pleasured til the waters subside!

MATERIAL ~ ODOR:

The beautiful Isla is proudly designed and developed by the popular Lelo Sweden company. She is brought to life using 100% silicone cover with a gold tinged ABS plastic centre. Being of non-porous materials, Eden has giving this vibrator a rating of 8. She is also hypo-allergenic, Phthalates and latex free making it body safe for practically everyone. Please make sure to only use water based lubricant on this one as silicone may react poorly with the silicone covering. I highly recommend using a condom over this one if you intend on sharing with a non-fluid bonded person or want to try this one anally. Isla has no odor at all.



COLORING ~ TEXTURE:

With having Alia in rose, I really wanted Isla in a different shade. I chose the sophisticated turquoise – although secretly I'd like to own one in each color. The ABS plastic has a light gold touch rather than the silver in the product pictures and the turquoise is more on the green side, than the blue. But she is still stunning.

The plastic is a very smooth shiny surface. Even the silicone has a smooth silky feel which makes insertion extremely easy. It doesn't grab on the skin like most silicone toys do. I personally haven't required the use of bottle lubricants.

CONTROLS ~ SHAPE:

As with all the Insignia toy line, Isla features three small buttons on the top of the handle area – a +, - and a button in between that takes you through the various patterns. To start this toy simply hold the + for a few seconds until the vibrations start rumble on the lowest level. There are five steady continuous vibration levels in which everyone should find one to satisfy their needs. Either hold the + button to reach the desired level or press repeatedly. The - will take you back through the vibrations until it turns off. At any level, pressing the middle button for a few seconds will take you into the pattern menu. Continue to press the middle button to guide through five strong levels.

1. Slow prominent pulsing
2. Fast prominent pulsing
3. Drawn out pulsing
4. Drawn out pulsing followed by a pause
5. Weird powerful random pulses

For those lucky travelers amongst us, this vibrator has a lockable control pad due to the rechargeable feature. Feel secure that your toy is going to stay quiet throughout your traveling by pressing both the + and - for 5 seconds. The LED will flash once to acknowledge the lock. When you're ready to use the vibrator again, simply repeat the process or plug her in to charge.



Isla is flat down each side with a hole cut in the centre of the handle to allow two fingers to slide in for extra grip. From a side view, this toy has a bulging tip for g-spot stimulation (which I must say performs splendidly), tapering in midway down the shaft before bulging out again with a slight upward tilt. Kind of looks like a miniature one of those luxury armless settees – only a very modern architectural design.
She measures 8 1/2” in total length with 5 1/2” being insertable, a little over 4” in circumference at the g-spot bulge and 3” at the narrow point in the middle. Isla weighs in at 20oz.



NOISE ~ POWER:

Just like other Lelo toys I have been lucky to experience so far, this vibrator is ultra quiet – almost silent. It certainly won't be heard through a closed door or from under the bed covers. This makes it the perfect toy for others who share living arrangements.

Isla is an extremely powerful toy which is rechargeable through AV power. She requires initial charging before she is ready for her first test run. The included booklet says normal charging time is around 2hrs (which is suppose to give up to 4hrs of blissful fun), but mine took just 33 minutes the first time. To let you know your toy is charging, the LED light will flash and will emit a solid glow once the process is complete.

CLEANING ~ STORAGE ~ PACKAGING:

Unlike Alia, Isla has a better charging port cover. It looks like a indent at the end of the toy making her fully waterproof and submergible. Something I have noticed, is that there is potential for bodily fluid to get in between the plastic and silicone where there is a slight gap. I recommend washing this one with antibacterial soap or toy cleaner under a tap rather than just a wipe. I use a toy toothbrush to get into that gap or the head of a needle wrapped in a wipe to get rid of any residue. This one can't be boiled but you can use a 10% bleach solution to sterilize. Just be sure to thoroughly wash the solution off.
She comes with a satin drawstring pouch which is black with a white internal lining. I prefer the satin bags to the velvet type as these ones don't coat your toy in teeny velour hairs.



Isla arrived in a firm luxury black box with Lelo printed on the lid. This was inside a soft cardboard box that clearly shows exactly whats inside – not discreet at all, unlike the internal box. Asla sits snugly into velour covered foam which doesn't seem to leave stray hairs on your toy. Down one end is a cardboard flap that hides the charger, information, warranty and a 10yr guarantee books along with the satin pouch. Also sitting nicely into the velour foam is a gold ABS plastic brooch in the same shape as the control patterns on the vibrator.

The 10-year guarantee gives you peace of mind offering a 50% off your next Lelo purchase from their site, if you send a defective toy back to the company within this time frame. You also receive 1 year warranty from the purchase date.

I choose to keep my toy safe and sound in the original boxes so others may utilize the pouches. I also like my toys to have their own space, not touching each other and these boxes allow this.











USE:

I'm not a fan of condoms and the fact that there's a gap, I haven't tried this one anally. This vibrator doesn't have as big a g-spot bump as some toys, but this one seems to fit my anatomy better which results in awesome stimulation. This could be used by a couple, especially if used vaginally during anal sex. It could also be used on any other erogenous zones such as the clitoris, nipples, penis and scrotum.

EXPERIENCE:

I guess I have been abusing Isla as the LED is already starting to flash at me after less than a week. I haven't received as much play time from this toy as I have with initial rechargeable toys I own. I'm not overly concerned unless this continues.

This toy seems to pleasure every millimeter of my vagina which other toys haven't be able to. Although others feel good, the feeling just wasn't so complete. Isla is everything. I never expected a vibrator to be that kind of toy for me. Surprise!

I'm excited to give Isla a rating of 5 stars.

I LOVE this vibrator! She is still top of my collection.
It's just a total shame that Lelo created the slight gap between the silicone and ABS plastic which turns some people off.

Honestly, if you take pride in owning such a luxury toy and aren't lazy when it comes to cleaning (especially after it's given such pleasure), then the gap isn't a big deal. The small amount of time it takes to use a toothbrush to clean it, is worth it in my opinion. I'm willing to give back (in appreciation) to a toy that gives it's best to me!

Although it didn't hold the charge for long after the intial charging, the second one is holding up much better - like it should.