Years ago I won a contest at a sexuality educators conference. Within the prize basket was a slew of sex ed videos, lubes, massage oils and this beauty of a massager. To this day, it remains a cornerstone in the rotation of my sex toys, outlasting a number of small vibes, inferior bullets and devices that look like adapted electric toothbrushes.

There are not a huge range of levels: just the steady and reliable medium and the efficiently effective high. Nothing fancy, but more than adequate to provide your desired level of stimulation, giving you a lighter level at which to start and a higher level to bring you to a delicious finish.

The design is mirrored after the classic Hitachi magic wand [https://www.edenfantasys.com/vibrators/massagers/magic-wand-original] with its handle, round plastic head and tremendous amount of vibrating power. The difference between the Ideal and Hitachi is two-fold. The ideal has a more ergonomic shape with its curved handle that fits comfortably in your hand and doesn't jut out as far. And the Ideal can be charged up and then used without being plugged into the wall, which is obviously a huge additional convenience.

Arguably the Ideal is less powerful than the Hitachi, but I find this to be a strong point. Some of my friends have grown accustomed to their Hitachi's power level such that they report being "immune" to anything less intense. I, for one, think the Ideal is a nice compromise: strong enough so that I can cum quickly but not overpowering so I'm left feeling buzzed out and worn down like I've been riding a bike for hours.

Charging is not complicated: plug it in for a few hours in advance of usage and you can use it in any location, getting all the power without the burden of needing to stay near an outlet. It's only good for a couple of long sessions between charges. The instructions actually indicate that you should re-charge between every use. That's not bad advice. When used without a recent full charge is still stronger than many smaller pocket vibes, but ultimately not totally satisfying.