The Hitachi magic wand is just that - magic. When I first opened this toy up, I was immediately surprised by how heavy it was. Paperweights have nothing on this toy. After playing with it a few times, I completely understand why it is a plug-in type toy. Hitachi would eat batteries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Because of the heaviness of the toy, and the fact that its vibrations are insanely powerful (so powerful that if you use this on your thigh or knee area, you will feel the vibrations all the way down to your foot.. On the *low* setting. Now, that is power), I didn't really enjoy it the first time I used it. It took a few times to really learn how to use it with my body and have a good time. It takes me a long time to really get into it with my Hitachi, but it also gives me the longest lasting orgasms I've experienced yet, I'm in love.

The Hitachi is fun to use on your own, but also a lot of fun to use with a partner. It is great for forced orgasm BDSM scenes, or just to watch your partner squirm under its powerful vibrations. It also has a set of accessories that go really well with it, and make the Hitachi an insertable toy. Without the accessories, this is really more of a giant, intense, amazing clit toy. Once you try it, I know your other toys are just going to collect dust.

The Hitachi is made of food grade, hypoallergenic, phthalates free plastic and is also latex free. The shaft of the toy is very smooth, but like I mentioned, very heavy. I didn't notice any smell coming off the toy, and it is easy to just wipe the toy off with a damp cloth when you're done. The entire toy is very stiff, including the head, but the head is textured and has a bit more give to it. This toy will just nestle perfectly between your curves, like it was built to live there.

The Hitachi is a great toy, but I think that most beginners might feel a little bit threatened by it at first. It's large and menacing, and when I first turned it on I was a bit scared about getting it anywhere near my girly bits. Once I actually got over my fear of it though, this toy really helped me reach new orgasmic levels I never thought possible. The head really is just the perfect shape to nuzzle into crevices and it feels so good doing it. I do wish it was just a little bit smaller, and a bit easier to lift, because after playing with it for a while my hand gets tired and goes numb from the buzzing. The good news is that this toy is just as much fun to play with a partner, so you can give your poor hands a rest now and then.

If you're making a trip or traveling, I don't recommend bringing this toy. Unfortunately, the sheer size of the toy doesn't make for easy hiding. The handle itself is about 9" long, and the head of the toy is about 2.5 inches in diameter - this is a BIG toy.

I found the cord to be a bit of a pain, due to the shortness of it. The cord is only 6 feet long, so you've got to make sure that if you're using this on the bed you've got it plugged in somewhere really close. A longer cord would have definitely been appreciated.

The Hitachi has two settings: High, and Earthquake. Just kidding. The controls are really easy to adjust though, with a simple Hi or Low switch located on the middle of the toy. It is pretty easy to flip the switch even if you're otherwise busy.

Once you plug it in, you will KNOW it is on because this toy is LOUD. So loud, that no only will you know that your toy is on, but so will the person in the next room over. That's not a problem for me because I only live with my husband, but if you live with roommates, you may want to turn on a C.D. or something.

Luckily, this toy is really easy to care for. I usually just wipe it down with a damp towel with a bit of mild soap, and it's good to go. I usually keep this toy as my "go to" vibe right by my bed. I don't even bother trying to hide it since I just live with my husband and we use it a LOT. If I have company coming over, I'll put it in one of my many toy drawers, but luckily for my Hitachi, that isn't often.

My Hitachi arrived in a lovely blue box, but once you opened up the box it was basically just a hot mess. The toy itself was wrapped over and over in a TON of sheet plastic. The sheet plastic included a paper guide on how to find your g-spot, how to clean the toy, and basically said not to immerse in water. It was about three pages long and included more than one language. The paper and sheet plastic itself was then wrapped in what had to be the biggest amount of packing tape I've ever seen. Getting through all that tape and plastic was a challenge, but once I got it done my prize was my amazing new magic wand.