PACKAGING

How unique! When so much detail is given to packaging, you have to be thinking that the included toy is going to be good. The Bliss arrived in a clear plastic elongated light-bulb shaped tube. There is a removable “cap” that twists in between the shaft and the battery cap. This cap is what secures the Bliss to the tube so it stands prettily upright. Granted, you could leave the cap off and still put the Bliss in the tube, but since it is not a tight fit, it might bang around a bit. The packaging would even be ideal to hang this as a sexy gift right on the Christmas tree. Sadly, no instructions what-so-ever came with the packaging.


USE / DESIGN / SHAPE

I love my Fleur De Lis Bliss by Evolved. Her best use is as a lady's insertable vibe. Although she could be used anally with care, I must caution that her lack of flared-base is a safety concern. Her vibrations are strong enough to provide clitoral or nipple stimulation in addition to being insertable. While I am able to stimulate my g-spot slightly with this toy, I find that the lack of curve does make it very difficult. Rather, her lovely shape is more conducive to a slow seduction that builds up. This 6” insertable toy (7” total) has these wonderfully graduated balls that start at a 1” diameter and build to 1 3/8”. The balls slide in easily and comfortably, but are pronounced enough that each one results in a noticeable umph of sensation. With thrusting, the balls make the toy feel slightly larger than it really is, and ensures that you are able to feel each inch as it slides in. Suitable for users of all experience levels, this vibe could easily be tucked into a nightstand or purse for travel, but be sure to remove the batteries first to prevent accidental powering.
　
　
MATERIAL / TEXTURE

Incredibly plushy with a fair amount of drag, this velvety-smooth silicone feels as great as it looks. There is no texture to this toy, aside from the seam that runs completely around the toy from the top to bottom. However, it is barely felt with my fingers, and not noticeable at all in use. What makes this non-phallic vibrator so wonderful is the four rounded balls, each one just slightly graduated in size from the tip 2/3 of the way down the shaft. The silicone allows for a moderate amount of squeeze over the balls, but is completely firm at the base. With a fair amount of manipulation, the top half of shaft will bend 90 degrees, but yet it is not at all flimsy. The silicone on arrival had only the slightest scent of a freshly cleaned product. The base of the vibe boasts a silver metallic band that is plastic, as well as a plastic battery cover. All materials are body-safe and hypo-allergenic.


FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE / CONTROLS

I love the material and shape of Bliss enough that I would not even mind if she didn't have any vibrations, but they really are the icing on the cake. Bliss has one push-button control that is located on the bottom of the toy. It is easily reached and manipulated, but very unlikely to be accidentally switched during use. When pushed once, her vibrations start on low. Subsequent pushes will change the speeds to medium, high, and then back off. The vibrations themselves are somewhat high-frequency, but are deep and thrumming, rather than surface buzzy. They tend to be concentrated in the tip, and are still quite strongly felt over the second ball, and then dissipate quickly over the rest of the shaft. This makes it easy to get that pin-point clitoral or g-spot stimulation, or the feeling of deep vibrations. The vibrations are also very quiet, certainly not something that would be heard through a closed door or over some white noise. At this point, battery life has been really good. I have had Bliss working over 2 hours now (not continuous) with no depletion of power


CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Ahh, lovely silicone! Compatible with water-based lubes, this non-porous toy cleans easily with mild soap and warm water, or toy cleaner. Bliss is not water-proof, so be sure to keep water away from her battery cap. If sharing between partners or orifices, be sure to sterilize by wiping with 10% bleach solution or rubbing alcohol.
This toy will collect a small amount of lint, so it's a good idea to store in its plastic tube, or purchase a toy pouch if space is a concern. Store with other silicone toys and away from jelly or cyberskin toys. Bliss does take 2 AAA batteries. To extend your battery life, be sure to remove them during storage.

I recently revisited my Fleur De Lis. I was happy to find that the batteries and power were still going strong and the material (as I expected) was holding up well. I washed it down real quick and settled in for some "me" time. I first started rubbing my clit, but decided the vibrations really weren't strong enough to carry me any farther than that slightly warm and turned-on state. So I grabbed a different toy.
Ahhh, now I was good and excited, and ready to feel something in me. So I grabbed the Bliss and worked it in. The bubbles felt great massaging me, at first. Then I wanted something more intense. I started thrusting a bit initially, but it wasn't quite what I wanted. So I tried something different, and angled it towards my g-spot. Okay, now that was starting to feel good. But my wrist said, "why don't you just use a toy with a curve before you strain me?" Then my g-spot started complaining it wanted firmer pressure. So I grabbed a different toy.

Sometimes its hard to say why a toy you really should like just doesn't do it for you. This is an exact case of it. Maybe if it curved, or thicker, or longer, or had stronger or more pin-point vibes I would want to use it more. But I guess its just not ideal for me.
That said, it is a quality vibe, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others for whom it might be a better fit.