I love the Hitachi. It is powerful and is perfect for rocking your socks off. It was made to massage sore muscles, so this thing might be TOO powerful for some, because it really does its job and then some. If you are very sensitive it might do its job TOO well. It can make your entire genital area go numb if you have it on high for too long, but really, the high setting is probably way too strong to use as the main speed anyway.

The other downside is that it has a huge fat head and has no pinpoint spot for your clit. The good news is they make attachments for that, from clit-pointing nubs to G-spot attachments, so it is super customizable for your pleasure.

It's also good for tormenting a helplessly tied up partner because it is easy to fasten in place with well-placed bondage tape or rope. This thing is NOT discreet, however: it is LOUD! There is no question about what you are doing in the next room and in some cases even next door! The Hitachi is an attention whore that wants everyone to know it's working. So if you want to be secretive about using this toy, good luck.

The plastic cover on the head is very textured and can be difficult to wipe clean, but it doesn't mind being scrubbed with a wet sponge so it's not too big of a problem, so long as you are careful not to get the insides wet by dripping soapy water into the cracks at the neck. I wouldn't recommend sharing it with a partner unless you have toy covers or condoms to cover it with. An easy solution would be to get some of the nice add-ons that are out there because they can be swapped out and are easier to clean.

If the loudness is an issue for you but you still want power, I suggest looking for the Wahl 7-In-1 massager. It's super quiet and super powerful but also has its cons.

My favorite way for it to be used is held in place between the legs for a hands-free ride. This is also excellent for partner use and bondage fun. If being tortured with orgasms is your thing, this is your toy.