The Climax’s design is much like any other vibrators. A silicone sheath covers a plastic base with a vibrator in the head. The silicone shell is glued tightly to the base, making a watertight seal. The material is velvety soft in a way that only silicone can be.

The shaft seems to have been made by pressing two halves of a mold together and it’s possible to both see and feel (with your hands) the seam line running up the top and bottom of the vibrator. It’s unlikely, though, that users would feel the seam when the Climax is inserted.

The Climax’s base is solidly attached and fully waterproof. Vibrations are adjusted via a smooth twist knob at the base.

Examining the base says a lot about a toy’s overall quality. Higher end vibrators tend to incorporate thicker plastics, push button controls, and/or bases that allow a good grasp even with slippery hands. The Climax is not a higher end vibrator and that brings with it a certain set of characteristics. It can be a challenge to maintain a tight grip on the Climax’s base, especially if the vibrator is coated with fluids. It’s also relatively easy to open the battery case while lowering the vibrations.

As a vibrator, the Climax only benefits from being made from silicone. The vibrator is located in the toy’s head, but the silicone conducts vibrations so well that they can be felt along the entire shaft. When the Climax is inserted, the vibrations can be felt both on the g-spot and on the vaginal opening.

The vibrations are powerful even though it only uses two AA batteries. If you’re used to something as strong as the Hitachi Magic Wand, you’ll find the vibrations quite mild. They do, however, seem to be on par with most other well-made vibrators on the market.

The head is nicely designed and more ball-like than one usually sees in realistic vibrators. That makes it is easy and fun to use shallow thrusts during penetration. The head’s design also provides very realistic clitoral stimulation.

The flexibility is an interesting addition, but not one that immediately stands out. The Climax can bend to roughly a 30-degree angle. It does not stay bent, but returns to its upright position once the pressure on the shaft is removed. That flexibility allows the vibrator to be used comfortably at a number of angles. Instead of feeling impaled when using a vibrator while sitting upright, the Climax can adjust to the natural contours of your vaginal canal. That flexibility is much less noticeable when using the vibrator while lying down and it doesn’t provide any advantages in reaching your g-spot in that position.

Lubricant adheres to the Climax much like it does to all silicone toys. It glides on and stays on the Climax until it is time for clean-up. Remember to use non-silicone based lubricants on silicone toys (including the Climax Ez bend)!

Cleaning the Climax is easy with soap and water or toy cleaner. Although silicone can withstand boiling and being thrown in the dishwasher, I wouldn’t recommend for the Climax. Yes, it’s waterproof, but the plastic base might not be able to withstand high temperatures.

Because it’s non-porous, the Climax can be safely shared between partners. If you’re not using a condom, be sure to clean it thoroughly before handing it off to someone else.