I first received this pocket rocket as a gift. It works fantastically as a clitoral stimulator with strong, powerful vibrations for a quick 'n dirty session. While a little loud, this would be a great addition to the collection of a college student or someone living at the parents' since it is small and discreet. And, it delivers a swift orgasm to those of us that dig strong vibrations around the clit and vulva.

The build quality? Well, what're you expecting for $8? It is a little cheap and plasticky, but is a solid way to start out a collection.

This pocket rocket comes with a variety of changeable heads. The ones with tiny nubs (whoa, Barenaked Ladies reference?) are definitely great for delivering and almost sucking sensation to the clit, but they definitely don't play nice with any sort of jewelry down there -- catching and twisting and ouch. Unfortunately, the battery compartment also has the tendency to come loose.

Wonderful, strong vibrations from the head of this device and simple, classic twist controls make this an easy-to-use, non-threatening toy for someone who is just starting to explore. It is, however, a little loud, has moderately-poor build quality, and a few design flaws (to be discussed later). Definitely, definitely avoid the textured heads if you have any genital piercings unless, uh, you dig the feeling of it being sucked 'n torn off. But, you know, that's cool. Differ'nt strokes, man.

This is a simple little plastic toy that is easy to maintain and clean for solo use, but please, please make sure to remove the interchangeable heads and clean around the seal where they attach to the rest of the toy. Ugh.

This little pocket rocket was a great starter vibe for me, sending ripples of pleasure through me with its strong, epic vibrations behind nosy roommates' and parents' backs during the college years... but, it's time to move on. After a lot of use and more than a few batteries, the motor has finally gone kaput and the plastic has begun to crack.