So it looks like the 'Next Generation' of sex toys has beamed aboard. The G-Ki is a vibrator, Jim, but not as we know it - sleek, sexy and boldly going where no vibe has gone before.

A sculptural symphony of silicone, the G-Ki is roughly the size and shape of a banana - but that's where the similarity ends (well, except for what my wife and I got up to that weekend in Cancun.) It's quite simply a different type of vibrator - one that unlocks a whole new galaxy of possibilities.

The G-Ki works on two pleasurable dimensions. As a vibrator, its long, banana-shaped shaft buzzes with incredible intensity. But with two adjustments, the whole shape of the vibe changes and its erotic possibilities expand - it literally curves back upon itself to offer intense g-spot stimulation.

G-Ki is made from 100% silicone - and boy, doesn't it show it. This vibrator is a thing of BEAUTY with a slick, soft skin over a hard plastic shell that combines both the rigidity and squishiness that are contradictorily compulsory for a perfectly exceptional sex toy.

Silicone means one thing - a clean, cool toy that you can sterilize perfectly. Given that the G-Ki is intended for g-spot stimulation and insertion, that's ideal.

The G-Ki is a simply beautiful product, and the perfect size and perfect shape for the 'average' vagina (if there is such a thing!) It's certainly not too large, but does offer a nice 'filling' sensation and the sheer power of the vibrations makes up for those who want something larger.

It's not ridiculously big, though - in fact size queens might crave more. The kick is definitely in the vibrations, not the girth, so those who love the sensation of being stuffed might wind up underwhelmed.

Simplicity is sinfully realized with the G-Ki. There are just two controls - a + button and a - button that turn the vibe on and off. Hold the - button to turn it off. Press the + button to ramp up the powerful vibrations.

What's even better, the two buttons are metal, and magnetic - they serve as the connector for the wall charger, which clips on and recharges the POWERFUL battery.

And powerful it IS. A couple of presses of the + button engage the warp engine and the vibrations blow anything battery powered out of the water. It rivals wall-socket vibes for intensity, with a relentless buzz that blows minds.

Silicone is the perfect sex toy material, but the battery and controls of the G-Ki mean you can't just toss it into the dishwasher. However, you can cleanse it with bleach, soap and boiling water and the silicone surface mean you are then reassured that this toy's safe to live long and prosper through many and varied sexual adventures.

Do you remember the best Christmas present you ever got? I bet it didn't come in NEARLY as nice a package as the G-Ki.

Seriously, this is an expensive toy so you EXPECT a beautiful packaging, but even so it's tough to explain just HOW gorgeous the whole package is.

A purple box, then a ribbon-tied wooden cabinet, velvet-lined. Seriously, I wanted to shove my wife's jewelery in it, it was so nice. The packaging is a SERIOUSLY class act and shows just what thought went into the entire product.

"Be careful, it can break your vagina!"

That was my wife's comment.

"Use with caution," she clarified. "It can put your vagina out of commission." She was referring to our initial outing with the G-Ki, which left her loving the intensity of the vibrations, but being a little less enthusiastic about how I used it on her.

There are two buttons on the shaft of the G-Ki which allow you to double it in on itself, in a C-shape which is perfect for dual g-spot and clitoral stimulation. HOWEVER, when a husband (ahem, such as myself) uses it on a wife (such as mine) he needs to be careful because the combination of vibrations can be INTENSE.

In order to intensify the feelings, I'd been 'lifting' the c-shaped vibe to maximise its contact zone - but my wife ended up complaining that I was 'fishhooking' her - literally lifting her up with each yank!

A second criticism - my wife admitted that as a 'self pleasure aficionado' and having had a child she likes large toys and did admit that she would have LOVED for the G-Ki to be just a size bigger. However, the sheer power of the vibrations made up for it. She LOVED their intensity.