Cal exotic's Softee lover is a demure vibrator designed with beginners in mind. It fits the bill, and give's the user the option of a soft, squishy, vibe or a finger sized hard plastic shaft. The TPE cover is removable, giving you two vibes for the price of one.

Softee arrived in a plastic clam shell. Upon opening, I was rather impressed at the lack of "smell". There was no offensive odor, even when I put the toy right up to my nose. There is a VERY slight rubber smell. I read another review of this vibe and the other reviewer was repulsed by the TPE covering. I on the other hand, was happy with the material. It is a lint magnet, that's for sure, but if you ask me it's to be expected. The TPE is slightly tacky to the touch, and over time I can see it clouding. It's similar to Jelly, but not nearly as putrid. When my kids were little they used to get these stretchy, jelly like hands that would stick to ANYTHING, the Softee is not nearly as bad as that. The TPE used is body safe and Phthalates free.

The vibrations are buzzy and the Softee is pretty darn loud. When it arrived I took the stiff paper diagram for proper battery insertion out. I think this adds to the noise level of the toy besause the paper insulation is gone. With the TPE cover of course the toy is quieter, around a three on Eden's scale. Take the cover off and you get a four. Of course, this apply's to the vibration strength as well. With the cover it's a two, without a three. Softee operates on two AAA batteries. The vibration is controlled by a twist dial at the base. While the base has texture to it, it's very hard to control with lubed up hands. The size is perfect for beginners, it is six inches long and five inches are insertable. The diameter is all of one inch. I would guess the diameter to be around a half inch with the cover removed.

In use the texture on the exterior is mild, to me, it just feels bumpy. Cover removed, of course you've got smooth, sleek feeling hard plastic. The tip has a divit where the plastic was separated when made.

The Softee Can be used with both water and silicone based lubes. It is waterproof, so it can be used in the tub or shower. Wash with soap and water and air dry between uses for best results.