There are many women out there that just don't want a big thick vibrator, or something incredibly long. The Bottle Rockets Nova is only about three inches long! While that doesn't sound like much, and believe me, at first I was a skeptic, it hits only the most sensitive areas of the vagina.

As most women know, the vagina only has nerves for a few inches, then everything basically goes, well, numb. Because the Nova is so small, every inch of it stays in active pleasure zones, which means, no more lost sensations. What you see is exactly what you get! I found it to be perfect for penetration and G-spot stimulation.

The Nova is a satiny smooth hard plastic. Raised swirls twirl around the shaft, making for incredible stimulation. There is a slight odor with this toy; however. It smells like new plastic. Nothing overbearing, but be warned, it's not odorless. Other than that, the toy is hard and durable. Definitely able to withstand a little rougher play or dropping.

I had never once had a textured dildo, so I was extremely exited to try one out. Upon the initial penetration, I really couldn't feel the difference, but once I started thrusting it in and out, the swirls began to do their work. The raised swirls provide constant stimulation to the vaginal walls. Unlike many toys, the entire vagina (upper, sides, lower) is stimulated, resulting in fantastic play sessions.

The size, like I said before, is very small. While I did find that every inch of the toy proved astounding, the smallness of the toy made it hard to hold onto. I consistently found myself holding it with my fingertips. Therefor, this toy may not work well for those who have a hard time gripping small objects. However; because of the small size, it is probably very good for beginners; as it is not overbearing while still providing the same level of pleasure as a larger vibrator does.

Finally, because of the petite size, this toy is easy to hide in a sock drawer and perfect for traveling. I will be taking it with me on my next trip.

The Nova has only one vibration speed which is of moderate intensity. The bullet is located in the very tip, making for excellent clitoral stimulation. Pairing the vibration with the raised swirls makes for toe curling stimulation on both the clitoris and the vagina. I just can't get enough!

The noise level on this toy is extremely minimal. I would compare it to the vibration noise of a cell phone. Therefor, it is perfect for those situations where you don't want to be heard but still want to pleasure yourself. In fact, I will be using it in a dorm bathroom, that's how quiet it is. Speaking of the bathroom, this toy is waterproof. The battery unit has an O-ring preventing any water from entering. In other words, this toy is a wonderful bath addition! Just fill up the bath, jump in and turn on the vibe.

My only complaint about the Nova is the push button control. Because the control is at the base of the toy, I am always turning it off by mistake during play. Even so, the toy's good features, make up for this one little shortcoming.

Cleaning is extremely easy with this toy. Since it is made of hard plastic it is simple to keep clean in the long run. I wash it with an antibacterial soup before and after each use, and dry it with a lint free cloth. Then, I just place the toy back in it's carrying case (yes it comes with one!) and go on my way. Easy as that.

The Nova comes in a cute little plastic bottle which unscrews at the bottom. While meant to be only a display case, I have found the bottle to be a great storage unit. It not only keeps the toy away from dust but also safe from damage.

This toy is extremely small, and should never be used for anal play as it could easily get lost.

Now that I've told you about the make and build of the toy, lets get into the good stuff. Once I had pulled the Nova from it's cute little bottle, I found a fresh AA battery (yes that's right, only one) and slipped it in. Then, after lubing myself up, it was time for the test drive.

I turned on the vibration and ran the swirled edges over my clit. Then, I slipped it into my waiting vagina and allowed myself to get used to the smaller feel. I could feel every inch of the toy including the vibrating tip which, when held at just the right angle, rubbed up against my G-spot.

I started thrusting, first slowly then faster. The swirls created an interesting sensation as they rubbed against my vaginal walls. With a little fingering, I found myself climaxing beautifully. A wonderful toy in a very small package.