I am so in love with the Cotton Kandy Swirl--I loved mine so much that I burned it out.

The silicone nubs that cover this vibe can be a bit intimidating when you look at it, but once you touch it, you realize it's soft and the nubs are almost velvety in texture. They really feel amazing when rubbed on your clitoris and makes for an unusual, but great, feeling when inserted. I can't put that feeling into words because I can't think of something that is similar to describe it. Give it a bit of pressure and wow! The vibrations come from the base, but move wonderfully though the whole unit; the vibrations are very strong.

The Cotton Kandy Swirl about 8 1/2" long with a insertable length of 6 1/2". The diameter is 1 5/8" making for a comfortable insertion. It won't bend with your body at all--it's completely rigid, with no flex. That is something that I like, but it may not be everyone's preference. It has a dial at the base of the vibrator that makes it multi-speed. Unscrew the base to put the batteries in.

The only real draw back to the nubs is that it's really difficult to get clean, even though it's silicone. Goop and junk gets in between those little nubs and I have had to use my nail or an old tooth-brush to get it all out and clean. This can take a long time, since there are so many little nubs to get in between and clean out. This is a real problem.

This sucker is loud; it's the loudest toy I have owned. Not the kind of toy you want if you are living at home with the family or roommates. It would otherwise be totally fine if you an on your own or with your lover. It's actually loud enough that my hubby can hear me from the bedroom in the kitchen. So it's pretty darn loud.

As for waterproof, I don't believe when it says waterproof. Nothing is truly waterproof, but it is water-resistant. I would suggest against submergence in the bath or pool. Don't use this for anal play, as there is no flared base. Trust me, you don't want to be one of those stories that EMTs tell about things getting stuck up people's butts. Use only water-based lubes on silicone toys, including the Cotton Kandy Swirl. This can be sanitized by wiping down with a 10% bleach solution or alcohol and rinsing well or simply washed down with hot water and soap or toy cleaner. This one takes C batteries, so have some on hand. It won't collect lint and dirt if kept clean and dry, but it's really not a lint magnet anyway. As it is silicone, it is non-porous, phthalates free, hypoallergenic, food-grade material and latex free. If you are going to share it with others, use a condom to help keep it clean and safe.

The only reason that I don't love my Cotton Kandy Swirl is because I totally killed it and I don't have it anymore. The vibrating core burned out.