Envie Ripples is a textured vibrator that is fun for men, women and couples. This vibrator is a good choice for those who like a little texture, a medium girth and decent vibrations. For those who like power and girth, you may not have as much fun with this one.

The Ripple is fun for clitoral stimulation and vaginal penetration. Teasing the nipples, external anal area and also for anal penetration are some of the other fun and erotic ways for enjoying this vibrator. The handle makes this a perfect toy for couple play in any of the above mentioned activities and it also stimulates the penis and testicles. I did not get any G-spot arousal from this vibrator, but that may depend on your anatomy.

The base and core of the Ripple is ABS plastic and the shaft has a thick silicone sleeve. This is one of the safest, body friendly materials and rates a 10 on the material safety scale. Silicone is non-porous, hypoallergenic and is able to be sanitized. There was no odor or taste to the Ripple.

There is a very pleasant amount of drag from this sensually soft silicone. I do recommend adding a bit of lube to prevent pulling and irritation of you sensitive areas. The shape definitely adds to the many sensations you will feel and is a pleasant and non-irritating feeling when inserted.

The silicone has a minor give, but is not flexible in any way due to the plastic core. This allows for better thrusting and a softer hit when used internally. Take care and do not push this too hard when inserting, it may still bruise the cervix if too much pressure is applied.

Ripple has 5 bubbles that form the shaft. The tip is round and it flows down to an inverted rounded out groove. These grooves are easy to clean and add to the stimulation. The ripple is 7" long, with 5" insertable, and is 1 1/2" diameter. The grooves are 1 1/4" diameter and each bubble is about 1" tall.

The handle is doughnut shaped and has silicone inside the 'doughnut hole' for easier gripping. This handle is a wonderful and innovative idea. It works very well for solo or couple use, and the width adds a base for safer anal play.

Place the Ripple in a pouch with a bit of lube and it will travel very well. Just remember to remove the batteries first, or the light show will put someone on high alert. It is not discreet and is an obvious sex toy, so hide it well and have fun when you reach your destination! The near silent motor will not be heard and you will be able to play with confidence.

Twist the base off and add 2 AAA batteries, screw the base back on making sure it is snug and have fun! There is a groove around the exterior of the handle that lights up when the Ripple is on. It gets brighter with the higher steady vibrations and mimics the patterned ones. You will always know which one is on--just maybe not which number in the sequence.

To turn the vibrations on, push the pink button towards the top on the handle. To change the vibrations, press it again. There are 7 vibration levels; low, medium and high steady vibrations and four patterns, basic pulses, long pulse to short pulses to long pulse, repeating escalating steady (low to high), and very strong pulses to steady (no pauses).

Push the button and hold for 2 seconds to turn the vibrator off. You will start back at the beginning since there is no memory. The vibrations are the strongest in the top two bumps and are a strong medium power. These are buzzy but not too light. They pair well with the bumpy shape and do not overwhelm your senses. This is also easy on the batteries, which is a nice change from many other toys.

Since this vibrator is waterproof and performs well in the shower, cleanup is a breeze. Wash it in warm, soapy water and rinse well. Allow this to air dry since the silicone does grab a bit of lint. This is not quite the lint magnet some silicones are, but it still will hold on to particles from a drying cloth.

Go back over the Ripple with a sanitizing toy cleaner and store this in the original packaging or a toy pouch. Do not store this with other toys or items. Silicone can have a chemical reaction to other materials and will either break down or discolor. Either one of these issues will make it unsafe for further use.

Use only water based lube, silicone and oil based lubes will also damage the silicone finish. If you do notice a bit of stickiness to the silicone, you may rub a bit of cornstarch into the material and it will feel like new again.

Do NOT boil, microwave or bake this vibrator due to the internal motor and plastic handle and core.