I was supposed to review my Ballistic Bullet weeks ago, but every time I get it out I end up, herm... distracted! There's nothing like a quick clitoral massage to help you relax, and this toy is the perfect, lazy way to do it.

This is certainly the best vibrating toy I've used in a long time. It only has two speeds - orgasmic and more orgasmic. I've always found vibrating toys best used on the clit, and a bullet certainly delivers there, but that is by no means the only use for this bedroom essential.

Whether it's tickling your nipples, teasing a man by pressing it against his perineum or flicking her clit, a bullet will meet your demands. Even if you prefer penetration, you should not neglect to try pairing your rod of choice (dildo, penis etc...) with some external vibrations.

There are also a variety of different products you can buy to vary the sensations created by a bullet, for example silicone sleeves can create a softer, more subtle sensation. Personally I find the stronger the vibrations are the more intense the orgasm. Since this bullet is made of hard plastic, it transmits the vibrations well. However a first time user may find even the lower speed a little too vigorous when used alone.

This bullet takes AA batteries, which means that the frequent user can easily get rechargeables for it. The batteries do seem to last quite a while, so it won't cost much even if you buy non-rechargables.

The main problem with vibrating toys, particularly those with leads, is that they tend to break easily. Whilst only time will tell how well this one will hold up, the joint between wire and bullet is reinforced with a little rubber ring. This will hopefully prevent a loose connection.

I'll be honest with you, you're not going to look at this toy for the first time and shudder with anticipation - leads, green plastic and sliver lumps don't really do it for anybody, but do not underestimate its potential until you've tried it. Once you have experienced this, anything sliver and even remotely bullet-shaped will give you goose bumps as you have flashbacks to lying in bed, rocking to orgasm with this baby between your legs.

Alas, my Ballistic Bullet no longer works. There became a loose connection where the wire connected with the bullet. For a while it worked if I held the wire at a particular angle, but this was a problem leading up to orgasms. I'd be on course for a killer climax, start to wriggle, and then I'd lose hold of the wire. The connection would break, and the vibrations would stop.

I cannot begin to describe how frustrating it is when a vibrator stops working just as you are about to orgasm. Having said that, I have yet to find a sex toy with wires, that doesn't break after a couple of months.