I'm one of those women who need clitoral stimulation to climax. Up until recently, I had never had the experience of climaxing during intercourse. With the use of vibrators and similar rings, I had been able to at times and this opened a whole new world of excitement for us. We are always on the look-out for new toys that are better and more effective. This turned out to be one of those toys!

Package impressions: When I received my order, I was really impressed with the Minerva packaging. It's so classy looking with its unique shape and rich purple color. It states that it is from "Berman Center Intimate Accessories". There is a photo of a doctor on the box that gives some information about the research that goes into their products and states they are designed "by women for women". It even states that this product is a great option if you are one among the 70% of women who have difficulty reaching orgasm through intercourse (were they talking to me?). There is a door on the box that opens up to reveal a photo of the product along with more information and directions. Just looking at the box made me really anxious to try this product!

First impressions: The box contained the ring and the control box as well as a lovely lavender storage bag with a tie closure. The ring is a pretty, delicate pink color with a stretchy single ring and an elongated clitoral stimulator portion covered with nubs (which they refer to as "pleasure dots"). This part measures approximately 2" long and 1" in diameter. The ring is stretchy enough that it should fit any man with no difficulty. A potential issue may be the ring isn't overly thick, so we aren't sure if that will have any effect on the longevity of the toy. It is made of silicone, so you MUST use water-based lubes and cleaners on this toy! It is super easy to clean and care for. I did not notice any odor. The bullet is permanently housed within the clitoral stimulator portion of the ring and a plenty long wire (approximately 27") extends from it to plug into the control box.

The control box is really cute as well. It's pink plastic and contains cute little heart shaped buttons. On the left are 2 of the heart shaped buttons and (10) tiny LED lights that control and indicate the vibration speed - yes, 10 vibrations. And they are nice, powerful vibrations at the highest settings. This is no wimpy toy - it packs a powerful punch! On the right side are 2 more heart-shaped buttons and (5) LED lights that control and indicate the (5) patterns available to use. These can be used on any speed so that you have a HUGE amount of choices for play experiences! The patterns are called Arouse (continuous vibration), Tease (escalation from low to high), Foreplay (2 short bursts followed by a longer vibration), Ecstasy (2 very quick bursts followed by a long one) and Climax (2 powerful quick bursts followed by 2 less powerful quick bursts). The only downside is there is no dedicated on/off switch so you have to scroll down through all of the speed settings to turn the toy off. The buttons are easy to push, but not easy enough that you should have to worry about accidentally bumping one during use. (We all know how frustrating that can be.) This toy uses (3) AAA batteries, so make sure you have them on hand when the toy arrives, because you won't want to have to wait to try it out!

In one word - HEAVENLY. Every single time we have used this product, I have been able to orgasm while having intercourse with my husband. A few times, we even had mutual orgasms - something I thought only occurred in fiction! As with any ring with a clitoral stimulator (at least all the ones we tried), there is the slight difficulty of keeping it in the right place. When my husband was in a position with him on top or standing, I would have to reach down and adjust it frequently - or downright hold it in place. So as long as you aren't too uncomfortable doing that with your partner, it's no big deal. With me in a position on top, it was much easier to maintain its positioning. The nubs aren't huge, but are definitely noticeable. The multiple speeds are amazing. We usually use the highest setting and it's incredible! The patterns are a plus, although we don't use them often. My only complaint for me personally is that there could be a bit more cushioning around the bullet. Being on top and putting all that pressure directly on it can get a tiny bit uncomfortable as it is pretty firm. However, it never caused enough discomfort to ruin the mood or make me want to stop. This product is also extremely quiet - which is surprising considering how powerful it is!

My husband said the stretchiness of the ring was quite comfortable. But one big issue for him is a little hard plastic circle on the inside of the ring beneath the bullet. When he is on top, he states it rubs against his skin and does cause moderate discomfort. He says it doesn't bother him when I am on top. (Or maybe he just wants me to be on top because that was never something I was hugely comfortable with.) We haven't come up with a solution to this issue yet.

Aside from its couple minor imperfections, I think this product is high quality and well designed for any woman, especially those needing a bit of push toward being able to climax with their partners during intercourse. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone.