I chose this as a gift for myself on my most recent birthday. I was extremely excited about racing home to use it. I had been wanting a new Hitachi for a very long time, and I was not disappointed. This toy did everything that was expected of it, and even a little more.

The fact that this particular wand was rechargeable was a real selling-point for me, I hated the idea of being limited by a cord and the locations of the outlets in my home. I was also very pleased with the overall feel and appearance of the wand. It was smooth, streamline, and very lightweight. It felt as though it was made from quality material, rather than the cheaper materials of its more price-friendly counterparts.

One major flaw I found with this toy, was that it was just TOO strong. Although it does have many different settings, I found that the vibrations were just at too high of a frequency; I would end up feeling like I had passed my point of orgasm, without actually having one. As I had chosen this toy mainly for forced-orgasm-play with my partner, I was a little disappointed in that respect.

Although most people may use wands simply for solo-stimulation, or for stimulating their partner, I found that using it during intercourse was fun for both my partner and myself. He could feel the vibrations through me, and that was very exciting for both of us. This toy has also been used countless times during foreplay, not only for clitoral stimulation, but also for nipple stimulation.

Unlike many other toys I have purchased, the smell of the toy straight out of the package was very mlld, and it had all but disappeared within a few hours. It is not extremely porous, and does not hold onto any smells (from scented lube, cleaning wipes, soaps, oils, etc).

As this toy is bulbous, it would be very difficult to cover with a condom. If you wish to, you could cover yourself with a dental dam before use (I do not find this necessary, as it touches no flesh except for my own).

If I want to jump right into things, without much foreplay I find that a bit of lubricant can help you get the proper slip-and-slide feel. Remember that you should never use a silicone-based lube when using condoms, dental dams, or toys which contain silicone.

The options for play with this toy are endless. If you get bored, many companies make fun attachments to spice things up a little. If you're looking for a wand with A LOT of power, without taking too much out of your pocket, this is the right one for you.