This vibrator would best be used by a beginner. It's also best for solo users; I am not even sure why it is called Essence for Couples. This toy is not exciting at all, and it does not have any power behind it. The vibrator seems to be made of a very hard cheap plastic, as well. This toy would best be used while traveling, due to its size. It is also rather quiets when in use, so it could be used in a dorm/hotel room.

On the positive side, I would say that this toy is very easy to clean. Also, the rubbery knobs on the tip provide pleasure when used in direct contact with the clitoris.

Overall, I feel like the idea behind this toy was great, but that it was poorly executed. It is definitely not a toy to be used for couples play.

When I first opened the packaging, I did not notice any sort of rubbery or plastic-y smell. In fact, I would have to say that the vibrator had no smell to it at all. The texture on the tip, including the knobs, does make for extra stimulation. That said, the overall hardness of the vibrator was a turn off for me.

The overall design of this product was visually appealing, but the function of the vibrator was disappointing. It was much smaller than I was anticipating, but it is small enough to use for travel. Overall, I would say that this vibrator would be perfect for a beginner.

The vibrator only has two speeds. Speed one is, "is this thing on," and speed two is still not powerful enough. While the vibrations are mostly located in the tip, they are just not strong enough. As for the overall function of the toy, I would say that it is a fail. The overly hard material, mixed with the lack of power, is rather disappointing. The vibrator is very quiet, though. It's also waterproof which, would be a bonus if it had more power.

This toy is very easy to take care of. To clean it, I use warm water and an antibacterial hand soap, and that seems to do the trick. It is especially easy to clean as it can be fully submersed in water.