The Ego e1 is a soft blue, vibrating, silicone cock ring. It is waterproof, so shower sex is definitely an option. You place your cock and balls through the opening and allow the vibrating base to rest against the perineum (if you want to keep the vibrating fun to yourself) or facing upward (if you want to share with your partner). Cock rings compress the blood flow into the cock and balls, which gives a stiffer fuller erection, as long as you don't go crazy (cock rings that are too tight or used for extended periods can cause problems- like with anything else, don't do it to excess). You start the vibration by pressing a button on the base of the ring. The speeds are variable, so you can have slower pulses or a more intense buzz. It also emits a blue light when on, which bathes your cock in a blue glow (which was a nice visual effect). This is great for solo or partner play. It fits on anyone with a cock (or a strap-on). It is easy to put on, to turn on, and to remove. Good for any level of experience.

The e1 is made with silicone. It has a very soft and inviting feel. You literally will enjoy how it feels in your hands. It also, fortunately, happens to feel great when it is in position on your cock. The on-off switch does not protrude, so the toy feels uniformly smooth. Ego makes this ring in various sizes. The e1 is actually the smallest ring. It's not small, but if you are well endowed or if you don't like intense constriction with your cock ring, you do have the option of putting the ring around just the shaft. I tried that and it worked very well. The ring stayed in place, delivered the vibration through my cock (which was intense), and my wife enjoyed the vibration.

As mentioned above, Ego makes these rings in different sizes. A cock ring by definition is supposed to be snug, so you don't want one that is too big. The e1 stretches nicely without thinning out too much, in rubber band fashion. The overall shape of the e1 is like a ring for the finger, with a nice soft blue stone on top.

I like the positioning of the controls, and they are easy to access while you are using the toy. You will need to review the instructions to figure things out. There is, for example, a lock mode (which could come in handy if you are trying to pass off this cockring as just a cute decoration or bracelet). The speed variation is controlled by holding down the button longer for more intense vibrations. The speed increases progressively, so you will have many speed options, and you will have no problem finding the perfect speed. Is it noisy? Not at all. This thing is so quiet that my wife didn't even realize it was on until she felt the vibrations. You could use this baby with the door opened. It is more of a gentle hum than a loud buzz (although, at the highest speed, you will hear more- still not loud, but more noticeable).

The e1 is very easy to clean. Soap and water will do just fine. Because it is waterproof, you can submerge it. Obviously, avoid charging it near water. That could produce much stronger "vibrations" than you would want to experience. Because it is relatively small, you will have no problem storing it. Just make sure it is completely dry when you put it away.

The toy comes in a discreet blue box, which shows a picture of the toy and describes it generally, but not in a way that will embarrass you if your kids or a nosy guest sees the package. The instructions come in handy in explaining how to use the controls (it's easy, but not necessarily obvious). You also get to see pictures of their other products, including differently sized cock rings and a prostate probe. I don't think you need the box for storage, but it won't take up a ton of space if you prefer to keep it.

My wife rarely has much to say about any kind of vibrator (she says she prefers the real thing - I don't press and take it as a compliment). With that said, after we used it, she said "that was pretty good". That is high praise indeed from her. For those of you who like vibration, you will enjoy this toy. The ability to select just the right speed (rather than having to choose one of two or three options), the quiet hum of the toy, the smooth feel, and that delightful blue glow make this a toy that should be experienced.