The basics

You're getting a fabulous and reusable heating product that you can use over and over and over again. The benefits of a little bit of extra heat are pretty nice, especially in the winter time. Whether you want to add a heated element to a sensual massage or just relax some sore muscles, this product or any just like it have you covered.

You've got my attention, tell me a little more about it?

Sure thing! In general, it's about 5"x5" in size. This makes it a good fit for most palms on most people, and also a good size to tuck in the front of a pair of pants where it can sit and warm away menstrual cramps without anybody really being able to see it. Or you can tuck it in the back of your waistband to just spread some extra heat in a colder environment.

To use it in general, you'll need to activate it first. This can be done by bending the small metal disc you'll see floating around inside of the heart. Flip it back and forth and watch as the contents begin to firm up and heat up, kneading things out along the way to make sure it heats up evenly. You might want to give it a few minutes to cool down, or wrap a small wash cloth around it before you place it directly on the skin because it does get extremely hot right off the bat; up to 54C or 129F. As it cools off you'll be able to transfer it directly to the skin if you prefer.

Once it's at the temperature you need it to be, you can get to using it. We've already covered how to safely place it where you might just want some extra warmth, but if you want to use it for a massage all you'll need is some glide in the form of your favorite massage lotion or oil.

Interesting. How long will it stay warm for? How do I reuse it? What if it's covered in massage oil now?

All good questions! The cooler it gets, the more solid it's going to feel. I find that after about 35 minutes it's still warm and bendy but not as hot as I usually like for cramp relief, however it still feels nice for a massage in this temperature range. You can wash it off with soap and water if you don't want to let the boiling water try and take care of everything for you, going right from the sink into the boiling water with it. Make sure that there's a small barrier between the heart and the actual pot, you wouldn't want it to melt! You do want to keep an eye on it, because it should be pretty much completely reset within 5-10 minutes. What you're looking for here is for everything to be completely clear again.

I love these things. I pick them up whenever I find a great deal on them and they make excellent gifts. This one in particular would be a great gift because it's just got a cute lovey dovey theme to it. As with anything this generally great, they have a tendency to walk away from time to time. So I lose some, I get some more, they disappear, I get some more. I will always recommend this and very similar items if you want an extra element of heat.