The Hitachi Magic Wand is surely a classic. This bad boy is like the Cadillac of the sex toy world. The great thing about the Hitachi is that it isn't just a sex toy! If you ever need to relax, just grab this and massage away your tension!

The most widely known use of the Hitachi is clitoral stimulation. It is amazingly powerful! I wouldn't suggest this one to beginners, or anyone who is particularly sensitive down there, as it might be too much. There are a lot of attachments that you can use with the Hitachi that are made for internal use, so the Hitachi is very versatile. It can also be used for all over body massage, which is the intended use of it.

You can use this alone, or have a partner use it on you. No matter who you are, you'll find the Hitachi to be a powerhouse for relaxing sore muscles and getting you off. It is fairly loud, but it is a massager. You'll probably be able to pass it off as "masssage time". It's not waterproof, either. No shower play.

The Hitachi is made of plastic. The head of it is very smooth, without any added texture. This makes it great for using all over the body, as it doesn't have a huge amount of grab to it. The heads are known to be pretty porous, so if you plan on using this for genital stimulation. it would be a great idea to throw a silicone sleeve or something over it.

It didn't have much of a smell to it, either. Plastic is great for that.

This toy is a powerhouse because of the size. It measures 12" from top to bottom. It's not the most discreet toy in size, but it is technically a massager, so it doesn't look suspicious. The large head of the toy lets it have a wider range of vibration over a larger area. Because of the power level, I would highly suggest that users have a bit of experience with toys before they go in for this one.

As for travel, it is pretty bulky. However, it probably won't raise any eyebrows if someone sneaks a peek at it.

The Hitachi plugs into the wall, so it doesn't need batteries or have to be recharged. The power cord is a little short, so you may not have a lot of range, but this can be easily remedied with an extension cord. On the body of the massager, there is a switch. There is a high and low speed that can be controlled by pressing the switch up or down. The vibrations are located in the head of the toy, with very little of them traveling down the body, so it won't numb your hands.

For most people, low is all you need, but it is really great to have the option to take things to an even more intense level. The vibrations are very rumbly an deeply penetrating. If you find them to be too much, you can try to buffer them with one of the attachments, or with a piece of cloth.

The noise is a bit high. It can be heard through a closed door, but then again, you're just giving yourself a massage, right?

The toy is not waterproof! Don't take this in the shower or bath with you!

Care for the Hitachi is easy. Wipe the head and base with a slightly damp or soapy cloth. You can use mild soap or toy cleaner. Rinse with a clean cloth and dry. The head part can be removed if you wish to clean that alone. Toy wipes make this super quick and easy.

Plastic is compatible with all types of lubes. Just make sure not to get lube on the electrical components, in the button area, or on the cord.

You can store the Hitachi just about anywhere. I would suggest covering the head of it with a plastic bag to prevent it from getting dirty.

The Hitachi comes in a long, cardboard box that is perfect for storage. Just make sure to clean the toy before and after you store it in the box, or cover the head with a small plastic bag.

At first, I was a little hesitant to get a Hitachi because I feel like I'd never go back to using anything else! I'm very happy with this, though. I really love that it helps he hurry up and finish, and that I can use it for a deep, relaxing massage after I get home from work.