The Hustler Mini Mistress is a small wand-style vibrator. It's very similar in design to the Hitachi, but in a more convenient size at around 8 inches long. This one has to be plugged in, but it comes with an adapter that allows it to be powered either via wall socket or USB port. While technically wands can be used to massage any part of the body that needs massaging, they excel at delivering intense clitoral stimulation, which typically results in very satisfying orgasms.

The handy size of the Mini Mistress makes it more convenient to use during couple play than a full-size version, but as it has to be plugged in, there's then the cord to contend with. Also, the cord is only 53 inches long if using USB and 59 inches long if using the wall plug adapter, and while that may sound like plenty of length, I had to get out my extension cord.

With 5 speeds of continuous vibration to play with, this vibe may be more appealing to those who don't like overly intense vibrations, since the first few speeds are less powerful than the Hitachi on low. The TPR-covered head has quite a bit of skin drag and is a lint magnet, unfortunately. There's just the slightest amount of give on the surface, and then it's firm underneath. It's connected to the handle by a flexible piece, so it can bend and move somewhat, but I found that the power on mine decreased noticeably when I bent it at the lower speeds, while at the same time the motor got louder and started making a rather unhealthy-sounding racket. I didn't detect as much loss in vibration intensity when I flexed it a speeds 4 and 5, nor so much of the extra noise, and I have no clue why that is.

I also don't understand why this is a completely different vibrator when plugged into my laptop. For some reason, the vibrations are definitely less intense when powered via USB. Maybe when used with desktop computer it would do better, but I don't have a way to test that theory.

Packaging is a thin plastic box, containing a molded plastic insert that holds the Mini Mistress, power cable, and adapter. There's also basic product information printed on the outside. That's the closest you get to instructions, but using this is pretty self-explanatory. There are 2 buttons conveniently located on the top of the handle: one to turn the power on or off, and another to cycle through the 5 speeds.

The plastic handle has a nice curve to it and is very comfortable to hold. If I wanted to be really nit-picky, I'd say that it could be put together a little bit better. There are a couple of places where the seams are just a tad uneven. Ultimately this isn't a big deal, though, as it doesn't affect the performance (I seriously doubt THAT is the reason this vibe is weaker when powered via USB), and you really have to look to notice it.

This one is not waterproof, so to clean it I use either soap or toy cleaner and a damp cloth. For storage, I keep mine in a gallon-size bag in the hopes of keeping the head as free of dust and lint as possible.

Up until now the only wand-style massager I've ever used is my Hitachi. As much as I love it, I don't get it out all that often because it's so big and heavy. The Mini Mistress is an ideal alternative because it's very lightweight, much smaller, and nearly as powerful. In fact, I'd say that on speed 3 or 4 it's comparable to the Hitachi on low, and on speed 5 the Mini Mistress comes pretty darn close to being as intense as my Hitachi on high.

When plugged into the wall, this vibe is very effective. I put it between my legs, and even through my clothes I can climax in under a minute. Yeah, I'm coming with this one whether I want to or not. And yes, as a matter of fact I did time it. So far, 39 seconds is my best time. Not that I'm bragging or anything.

The crappy performance when plugged into my laptop was a bit of a bummer, as was the horrible noise and loss of vibration when the head is bent at the lower speeds. I would have rated this vibe 5 stars if it weren't for those 2 issues.

I still really like this wand massager. It's smaller than the Hitachi, but rivals it in power (as long as Mini Mistress is plugged in and not on USB). It seems to be holding up rather well over time. They just need to come out with some attachments for it.