This toy, which requires two AA batteries, consists of a hard plastic bullet vibe that connects to a larger controller via a short wire and removable jack. The controller is very ergonomic and comfortable to hold, but if you don’t like it, the jack makes it interchangeable with other Doc Johnson remotes. You can actually unplug the vibe and use it with another controller, which is a pretty unique feature I haven’t seen on many sex toys before. As I said, the controller is very well-designed for easy adjustment of the dial with your thumb, so the only reason I could see to switch it up (and I’m not sure if it would solve the problem or not), is that the multi-speed dial isn’t very sensitive and there isn’t a huge difference between the lowest and highest setting for vibrations.

Unlike most vibrators, Sophia’s petite treats doesn’t buzz, it whines. It sounds a little bit like a mosquito when held away from the body, but muffles pretty well when actually in use. I could also do without the ridiculously stereotypical porn star on the packaging (I’m still not sure why so many sex toys are marketed this way), but that’s a personal pet peeve and obviously doesn’t affect the toy itself.

As for the vibe itself, I was shocked when it rolled out of the packaging. They really mean it when they say ‘micro’! The bullet is red and measures in at only 1 1/8 inches long; visually, it resembles a particularly large dose of antibiotics more than anything else. The wire is fairly stiff, which comes in useful when you’re actually using the toy because holding on to the body of the bullet vibe (because of its size and the lubrication you’ve hopefully produced or applied) is almost impossible. I imagine women with large, sensitive labia might enjoy trying this toy on them.

The vibrations are shockingly powerful for such a small toy, definitely stronger than even my slim-line, and their application over such a small area is a very different sort of sensation. To illustrate the punch this toy packs, I’ll mention that it actually numbed my finger tips after I’d inserted the batteries and played with it in my hands for a few minutes.

However, when it came to using this vibrator directly on my clit, I found the stimulation unbearable and became numb very quickly. For these reasons, I find this toy to be better suited for foreplay (whether partnered or solo) and teasing than for trying to get off with. You could also try to use it through clothing or a blanket, but be forewarned: the entire thing you’re using as a barrier will start vibrating. When I used it through my jeans, I could feel the vibrations almost down to my knee. This is definitely the most powerful toy relative to its actual size I’ve ever used.