The Starlet Toyfriend was recommended to me by a friend who works at an adult top shop. They assured me that it was an excellent beginner's vibe, and that it could be used both internally (vaginal) and externally...and they were right on all counts!

The Starlet's curved head makes it really excellent for clitoral stimulation, and the 5 different settings pretty much guarantee something for everyone. The top of the head is broad enough to offer stimulation to a wide array of areas, which was a pro for me - no one area was targeted too directly. The curve of the Starlet's head also promises excellent G-spot stimulation, with the proper (water-based!) lubricant. I've also used the Starlet for anal foreplay, but I would not suggest using it for actual anal penetration, due to the shape and the lack of a flared base. It makes for great teasing, though!

The Starlet works as a great solo vibe, but can also be used with a partner. If held at the right angle against my clitoris, my partner can stimulate herself on the base. I've also used it on myself during intercourse and oral sex - both made for mind-blowing experiences.

The Starlet is a discrete, cute vibe that looks good and feels good for all occasions, and it is 100% worth the investment.

The Starlet is made of high-grade silicone, and as someone who's had experiences with lesser products, I could immediately feel the difference! The Starlet is incredibly smooth and silky to the touch, and responds very well to being washed. There were no noticeable smells or tastes when it came out of the box.

The smoothness of the material makes the Starlet extremely non-intimidating. The shape of the head, combined with the silicone, can create a slight drag across the skin at certain angles, but that can be solved easily enough with water-based lubricant. Personally, I find the drag across my clitoris to be an additional stimulator.

The Starlet's smooth and silky texture makes it very accessible to beginners and advanced users alike, and my own Starlet is in the same pristine condition as it was 6 months ago. No stickiness, no weird smells, no funky tastes.

For a vibrator of its size, the Starlet is fairly discrete. It's easy enough to stow away in a drawer or under the bed.

The curved head of the Starlet is ideal for broad clitoral stimulation, as well as gentle anal foreplay. The angle at which the head curves makes it an excellent G-spot stimulator, as long as lubricant is being used. As someone who's fairly new to the wonderful world of vibrators, this was a great first toy. I was able to start off slow, and as I grew more comfortable, I was able to experiment with settings and uses. Even the most advanced users will find something to love.

The bright colors and unusual shapes were what drew me to the Toyfriend line in the first place. My butch girlfriend wasn't such a huge fan of the magenta coloring ("It's too pink!") but I thought it was pretty cute.

The Starlet has 5 settings - a strong buzz (maybe 3.5 bees?), a lighter buzz (2 bees), and 3 different pulsations. The toy is turned on by pressing the base of the vibrator, and each setting is activated by pressing the base one more time. The toy is turned off by holding the base down for a few seconds. It took a little while to get used to it, but it's a very subtle way to adjust your toy, without having to mess around with buttons and controls.

The entire toy vibrates/pulsates, which can be a pro and a con...my hand gets a little numb after a while, but it also works great for dual stimulation! The Starlet is not particularly loud, but I wouldn't push my luck if sound travels very well in your room/apartment/house, particularly with the stronger buzz/pulsations.

My personal favorite setting to start off with is the quieter buzz for clitoral stimulation, but I occasionally use the stronger settings as well. I have not yet used this toy in the bath, but I will keep you posted! As far as batteries go, I've only had to switch the store-provided batteries out once in about 6 months of pretty frequent use.

Honestly, this toy is incredibly low-maintenance. I remove the batteries and wash it off whenever I take a post-coital shower. If it isn't out on my nightstand, you can find my Starlet tucked away in my toy drawer, in its original packaging.

The packaging was really adorable and convinient! The box was colorful and non-intimidating, much like the Starlet itself. It even came with its own little plastic stand, just in case you feel like showing it off! (And why wouldn't you?) The Starlet even comes with 2 batteries, so you can start playing with your new toy as soon as you get home.

The instructions were pretty straightforward - how convoluted could they possibly get, with an easy-to-use toy like this?

My girlfriend was pretty hesitant about using this cute little vibrator when I first brought it home - she prides herself on providing me with unbelievable orgasms, so why does she need a toy to do what she does well?

She changed her mind pretty quickly.

As soon as the head of the Starlet touched my clit, I was going crazy. No slow buildup for this vibe (for me, anyway). On top of that, she was able to get off on it quickly by leaning into the toy's base. We use it for the occasional gender play now - I can give her a "handjob" that she really gets off on! Neither of us are big into finger fucking during our periods, so the Toyfriend provides a lot of fun during that week or so. I don't think I could recommend this toy any more than I already have. I will definitely, definitely be experimenting with other Toyfriend vibes!