Fun Factory’s Meany is a small but surprisingly powerful traditional vibrator, and what it lacks in length and girth it makes up for in power, softness, and options. The Meany is the first completely silicone (as opposed to TPR silicone) toy I’ve ever tried, and the soft surface is incredibly appealing, while the internal motor and solid silicone top keep it from being floppy.

I tried out the Meany when I had some time to relax, using the lower speeds to tantalize my body into a nice state of arousal and the higher speeds to bring myself to a shaking orgasm. The head of this little sex toy is curved just enough to hit my g-spot, though not with as much intensity as g-spot vibrators with a more exaggerated curve.

Did I mention that the Meany has ten speeds and three vibration/pulsation programs? The speeds range from a delicate little hum to a nice strong vibration that I didn’t expect out of two AAA batteries; the programs are two different rollercoaster speeds and a pulsation program. For such a little vibrator, it certainly has plenty of options.

Unfortunately, the Meany, or maybe just my Meany, has some downsides. I found the power button (the + sign) somewhat difficult to press down, perhaps because it is covered by silicone, and the Meany was a little difficult to hold for penetration without accidentally lowering the speed (the – sign).

Worse, after only a few blissful sessions, the Meany stopped working. Having heard nothing but good about Fun Factory’s toys, I tried a number of things to fix it; the problem seems to be related to the very button I was having difficulty pressing. Placing the batteries opposite of the diagram on the toy actually allows the Meany to work; but only at one speed and it will only turn off when the battery case is opened (additionally, doing this probably isn’t a great idea anyway).

Despite its downsides, I give the Meany three stars: it’s soft but firm, non-threatening, and packs ten speeds and three programs into a small vibrator that doesn’t look like either a penis or an animal. Additionally, it’s quiet – nearly silent when used internally – and powerful despite its quiet operation. I think perhaps that I just received a lemon; electronics don’t usually break spontaneously around me.