The Bimini Flash by Fun Factory was my first vibe ever. I have to say, I'm glad it was. I looked at a lot of toys before deciding on this one. I was drawn in by its small size and smooth texture, which are perfect for beginners.

Not only does the Bimini have a nice design, but it's made out of great stuff. The material is 100% non-porous, and phthalate free silicone. Just make sure you're using a water based lube with it. The texture of the silicone is very smooth, and I've found that it doesn't have much drag. I also haven't had any problems with it attracting lint. The silicone in the tip of the shaft and the clitoral stimulator is soft and flexible, making insertion easy.

The Bimini is waterproof too, so you can be ready to have fun in the shower or bath. This makes it super easy to clean as well. Just make sure that you get in the crease between the shaft and clitoral stimulator, as I've noticed it takes a little special attention to get totally clean.

The Bimini is also rechargeable (hallelujah)! The Fun Factory Click-N-Charge system is wonderful. The bottom of the Bimini is magnetic. All you have to do is touch it with the charger, and it snaps into place! It charges up quick, and it stays charged for a long time.

This toy is really quiet considering how strong it is! It can't be heard at all through a closed door unless on the highest setting (which if you're like me, you won't need very often). The Bimini has a wide range of vibration levels, which I think should suit almost everyone. The controls are very simple and easy to press during use. There are only two buttons: up and down. Go all the way to the lowest setting and hold to turn the Bimini off. Go all the way to the highest setting and press again, and the Bimini will take you through different pulsating vibration patterns. Unfortunately, the location of the motor- right in the middle of the shaft- means that the clitoral stimulator doesn't get adequate vibration unless turned up quite high.

This brings me to my one complaint about this toy. The clitoral stimulator just does not work with my anatomy. It's quite short. Since it sticks straight out instead of curving back in towards the clitoris, it just doesn't hit anything worthwhile for me. I also would not consider this a G-spot toy, but maybe that's my specific anatomy.

All in all, I'm glad I decided on the Bimini for my first vibe. It has taught me a lot about what I do and don't like in a vibrator, and I have had a lot of good experiences with it. If you're thinking about getting it, I say go for it. Just be aware that it may not work for you as a dual stimulator.

As previously stated, the Bimini did not work for me as a dual stimulator nor does it hit my G-spot, so normally I use it as a clitoral vibrator. It works surprising well for this. It's really easy to control directly where the vibrations hit, and I've really enjoyed using the toy in this way.