LELO Gigi is the first of the LELO brand Pleasure Objects we purchased and it instantly became one of our go to toys for stimulation. The first impression that I had when we pulled it out of the black, monogrammed box was that this personal massager meant business. The marketing of LELO products personifies each of their creations by its given name. Gigi, as she is introduced by the Swedish company, is stated to be one of the, if not the, top selling G-spot massagers on the market. Where some companies market their products as being novelties or "just for fun", LELO has taken the strong stance of making personal toys respectable objects worthy of refined design and elegance.

One of the biggest factors that set this toy apart from other vibrators and stimulators we have purchased in the past is that it has a self-contained, rechargeable battery which lasts for hours. Another stand out feature is that the controls are built into the handle and are extremely streamlined. Gigi comes complete with a recharging cord and a silken bag for discrete travel.

The controls look and act like those for an IPod. The left and right directional buttons decrease/increase through the seven levels of intensity respectively. The up and down buttons toggle through the five programmed settings; continuous, slow pulse, medium pulse, fast pulse, and roller-coaster (from 0 to WOW again and again).

The design of the LELO Gigi is elegant. There are no rough edges, in fact there are no edges at all. The silicone vibrator is all one piece as if having been dipped as opposed to press formed. The controls are streamlined and make it easy to adjust the settings without fumbling or having to stop the fun. The stylized shape is one of the biggest draws for this particular toy. The Gigi is designed as a G-spot stimulator and as such is made to be inserted. It sports a ridged, flared tip that nestles along the inside edge of the pelvic bone, delivering powerful sensations deep inside. Also, the flared shape, though designed for the G-spot, nestles nicely against the clitoris when used during intercourse. And of course, one cannot deny the tantalizing effects of the broad, flat tip on the exposed clitoris alone.

In addition to the many features that set Gigi apart from our other toys, the Gigi is whisper quiet. This is, of course, a very important feature in a discrete toy... especially for parents of young children. It is far better to have the vibrating power of a jack hammer, without sounding like a jack hammer. Gigi purrs like an expensive sports car, and even when revving her engine, is not loud enough to be heard on the other side of a closed door.

Again, the Gigi has a self-contained battery which is charged by the included power cord. The control ring lights up when activated and glows red when needing to be charged. A charge of about an hour and a half provides two hours or more of run time. Gigi also features a control lock which will prevent accidental activation and battery drain while stored. We house ours in the black, monogrammed box she originally arrived in.

Being that the LELO Gigi is primarily a female toy, I wanted to provide the girl's perspective on its delightful sensations and uses:

*Lelo produces some seriously luxurious personal toys! I love the feel of the silicone over the insertable portion of GiGi, and the drag it crates when run along the exterior tissues.

Having a particularly sensitive clitoris, I love the adjustable vibrations of Lelo's toys, and especially cycling through the different patterns offers the flexibility to choose the pattern that feels right, at the intensity that feels right, which makes the GiGi a great clitoral stimulator.

One additionally great thing about the GiGi, is that it is shaped in such a way that it can be used as a clitoral stimulator during sex. It's easy to hold, fits nicely along the curve of the body to rest just out of the way of the action, while ramping it up.*

This toy is not waterproof and should not be submerged. As with all silicone toys, one should not use silicone lubes with the Gigi. Clean up has been a breeze for us, and though being silicone and perfectly capable of being sanitized, we only use it for the girl. Soap and water rubdown, again do not submerge. As with most silicone toys, it is hypo-allergenic, latex free, non-porous and free of Phthalates.

The girl's Perspective:

The Gigi is an absolutely exquisite sex toy. When this vibrator arrived, I was surprised that it wasn't much bigger than my hand. With her relatively diminutive figure, I wasn't sure she'd be as strong as I like, but Gigi packs a powerful punch. While it's designed for G-spot stimulation, it is more versatile than that. While the control pad has a bit of a learning curve, it is quite responsive, and easy to change the patterns and the intensity of vibration - all the way down to a barely there sensation, up to a strong and intense series of vibrations which are, while not quite as powerful as other vibrators, more focused, when Gigi is fully charged.

I frequently enjoy deep clitoral vibration, and the flat head of the Gigi is quite perfect for that and easy to hold and direct. As an added bonus, the curve of the Gigi allows for light, hands-free vibration or can allow you to pinch the toy between you and your partner during sex!

I was dubious of using Gigi as a G-spot vibe -- I haven't in the past enjoyed insertable vibrators. Lelo proved me wrong. The Gigi proved to be the perfect length for me, and with just a little upward pressure, nestled in to just the right spot. However, a twist the wrong way can very easily create an unpleasant sensation with the edges around the oblong flat head. What was especially awesome is the patterned vibration, delivered by dual motors created impossible sensations. Even with the toy held absolutely stationary, two of the patterns mimicked the sensations of stroke.

I love the Gigi, and can see why many users are so enamored of the Lelo brand. That being said, I do find it slightly unfortunate that the patterns of the Gigi (roller-coaster, escalating and pulsating) are not quite as strong as the standard vibration.

I would caution potential users to be very aware of the size, the unusual shape of the head, and consider their own anatomy, before purchasing. Lelo's Gigi works very well for me, both as a G-spot vibe and as a clitoral vibe, but I can see how it might not be as useful for others.

Also noteworthy: we ordered the Gigi in pink, and the pink is far more vibrant, candy-like pink than the current images show. Also, the silicone cote of the toy is over hard plastic, and the Gigi is not squishy at all, but the cote is seamless and smooth to the touch. It really is a shame that Gigi isn't waterproof!