I received my Hitachi as a gift, and I can say that it is one of the best gifts I have ever received. It's more powerful than all my other vibes combined. The Hitachi is wonderful if you need a quick orgasm, but it can be used over a longer period of time to draw out multiple strong orgasms. It does leave me numb and itchy when used over longer periods of time in forced orgasm play, but the feeling does subside within 15 minutes, and it's just a small price to pay for intense pleasure that will leave you breathless and glowing.

It's great to use either when alone, or with a partner holding it against you. I do not recommend this for girls who are very sensitive since, in my opinion, even the low setting is fairly strong. If, however, you find that most vibes just are not strong enough for you, then this is the perfect toy for you to get!

The most common place a female will use this is on their clitoris, however it can be used for sexual pleasure on the nipples, as well. It also does work well in its original use on achy muscles. Please note this is meant for external use only, and it should not be used for penetration.

The head is comfortable to place against your skin, being firm in shape, yet still squishy to some extent. It's also relatively smooth. It is odor free, and it's easy to clean using a wet wipe, or something of the sort. The handle is hard plastic and large, so it is easy to hold. Additional attachments can be purchased to change the heads texture and shape. The material is made out of plastic, which is great for people with allergies and sensitivities and is also rated 8 on EF's safety scale and is phthalates and latex free.

Although large in size and somewhat heavy (length: 12", circumference: 6 3/4", diameter: 2 3/8"), the intensity of the Hitachi makes it worth the cumbersome size and weight. While it's not discreet in size, it can be passed off as a back massager (original purpose) for those who have difficulty hiding it. I would not recommend traveling with it, unless your suitcase is large, and the place you are going is private enough that the sound won't be a problem.

While this toy is extremely noisy, the function of this toy is to pull intense orgasms, which it certainly does. The entire head vibrates, allowing you to adjust whether you use an edge, or the top of it, providing variation in stimulation. The vibrations rumble around the entire head of the Hitachi, and can even been felt to a lesser degree in the handle. It is very easy to use, with a simple toggle switch to control the settings which include a lower and higher one. It is not waterproof, since it requires an outlet to plug in, and the plug cord is long enough to extend around 5-6 feet from the outlet.

This is easy to store in a toy box, or under the bed, as the cord simply wraps around the Hitachi. It does however require more space than other vibrating toys. As the toy is plastic, all lubes may also be used on it if desired, and they can easily be cleaned off when cleaning the Hitachi. Care simply requires cleaning off the head after use, which is quick and easy. Cleaning can be done with warm water and soap, or wipes of some sort. Be careful to make sure it is not plugged in while washing it, though.

My personal experience with the Hitachi has included using it both solo, and with my partner. When solo, having the control of the Hitachi allows you to control the intensity, so that it is not as painful. I have also used it as part of forced orgasm play with my partner, and if that is something you enjoy, the pain and pleasure of the orgasms combined can be mind numbing.