I was not expecting much from the Superstar Vibe. 1. It's orange. Okay, that is superficial, but I really don't like that color. 2. It's plastic. I prefer my vibrating toys to at least be coating is a softer material, usually. 3. It's majorly textured. I don't usually LOVE super textured toys. Uh...I ended up liking all three of these things! While I did find the vibrations to be a tad lacking, I still was able to finish by using the texture. It was a unique masturbation experience!

I recommend this for beginners despite the texture. Since it is vertical not horizontal, it is felt a lot unless you want it to be by spinning the toy or rubbing it externally. It is also not a huge size, but instead a moderate one. It has a range of vibration that will work for a lot of people, but not for those who want a lot of power. Another thing to keep in mind, this toy can be too loud for roommate living. It really can be used by anyone, but don't expect to use it anally. It has no flared base.

The Superstar vibe comes in a few vibrant and fun colors. Mine came in orange. I am not a fan of orange, but this orange is cute, and I like that it is a contrast to a lot of my other toys (the typical shades of purple and pink). They are made of a smooth, hard plastic that has a slight gloss coating. Some vibes of this price and quality have problems with their color chipping off. I have not seen this with this vibrator.

The plastic is a number 8 on the eden safety scale. It is non-porous, but cannot be sterilized like silicone so wearing a condom is still recommended for sharing. Otherwise, the plastic is body safe because it is free of latex and phthalates. IT is good for those with allergies.

In some ways, the Superstar Vibe is traditional. It has the typical torpedo shape, of a moderate length and thickness. The end comes to a rounded point. The vibrator is a tad over 7" long. A little over 6" of that is insertable. This should satisfy plenty of women. The thickness is moderate as well. It is a little over 4" in circumference. The cool part is that it has very deep ribbing. This goes vertically, instead of horizontally. This can be felt when twirling the toy or externally rubbing it. Despite this deep texture, I still think it is suitable for beginners. The last inch of the toy is the cap for the battery compartment and the controls. It screws on and off easily. At the very base is a dial that has a micro ribbing to it to ease turning. It was not too hard or too easy to turn.

Surprisingly, the vibrator feels heavier than expected. For this reason, I would say that is not ideal for traveling in a large purse, but would do better in luggage. Due to its bright color and mostly traditional design, it isn't the most discreet vibrator either.

This vibrator is really easy to use. Unscrew the battery compartment, and insert two AA batteries. The dial on the base turns to power the vibrator. From what I could tell, it does not have set speeds. It has "infinite" variable speeds between what I would consider moderately low to average. Even on the lowest level, the vibrator can be loud. This is probably because of its plastic nature. The vibrations are mostly concentrated in the top third of the vibrator. This is why I'd say it works best as a probe or clitoral vibrator.

With the power, I was frustrated. I found it to be too weak to get me off with no other stimulation. I used the vibrator for vaginal insertion and twirled it to feel the ribbing. It took a second to get used to the feeling, but quickly, I found myself speeding up how fast I was turning it! I love the ribs. I used them externally as well. Laying the vibrator on its side, I could rub it over my clit which also felt great. After a bit of stimulation this way I was able to achieve clitoral orgasm. So, I had to work for it, but the ribs were unique and well worth the time.

This vibrator is also waterproof. I did not take it in the shower or tub since I prefer to not take hard toys into areas where they can easily be dropped and broken. However, I did wash this toy under running water and no damage was seen afterward.

As stated above, cleaning this toy is easy. Since it is waterproof, you can run it under water and wipe with a wash cloth and soap, or use a toy cleaner. Either way, this toy dries easily and does not pick up and lint, hair, etc. It can also be stored with other toys and be used with any kind of lubricant. It's a plus that not a lot is needed either.

The packaging is perfect for the product. It is not much larger than toy, works well for storage, and provides some information about the toy. The vibrator sits in a plastic sleeve inside a plastic box with a picture of Stephani on it. There is warranty information and site links listed on the side. It is not discreet, however. The plastic is see-through, clearly showing the toy inside.