The number 13 has a mixed reputation. Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, and there is even a phobia dealing with fear of the number itself. Many high buildings will omit the 13th floor. Thirteen can also be lucky. It is a special number in many of the world’s religions, and the Mayans based their calendar on 13 day periods.

Evolved toys have been fairly hit or miss for me but I was intrigued by the Lucky 13. I hoped it would prove to be truly lucky for me.

The Lucky 13 comes in a clear, hard plastic case that can be used for storage. The lid is held on by metal clasps, and the vibrator rests on a plastic insert inside. The box is nice and has information about the toy. It also has warnings about only using the Lucky 13 for external use and that the vibrator should not be used on a prolonged or frequent basis.

This vibrator is a beautiful turquoise color in the shaft with a white accent band at the bottom. The tip is angled for g-spot stimulation. The turquoise silicone has a soft, matte finish, and has a slight drag to the surface. This vibrator is 8” long overall with an insertable length of 5”. It has a nice, filling size with its maximum shaft diameter of 1 3/4". The Lucky 13 is flexible and a bit squishy in all the right places, but not too squishy at the tip for good stimulation.

The base of the Lucky 13 is white with turquoise accents. It is easy to remove by turning it gently counterclockwise below the turquoise O-ring. Two AA batteries power this vibrator, and the battery direction is clearly labeled. The base also goes back on easily and when closed is tight against the O-ring.

The Lucky 13 has an interesting shaft design. The detail and texture remind me of a gladiator’s harness. The texture comes up from the back, and two bands wrap around the shaft: one around the top under the g-spot tip and one around bottom of the shaft. Each band is 1” wide, and tapers down to 1/2" wide on the back. The bands are about 1/4" thick, and each has five circular bumps for stimulation. The largest circle, with a 1/2” diameter, is in the center, and then the circles decrease outwards to 3/8” and then 1/8” diameters.

What really makes the Lucky 13 unique is the control wheel. Located on the base, it is held in place and visible and accessible from both front and back. The wheel is white with blue markings. Spinning the wheel downward starts the vibrations.

The vibrations are steady, and go from very low and gentle up to quite strong. They are concentrated in the tip, but can also be felt nicely down the shaft. The vibrations are deep and rumbly and not very buzzy, which makes them seem stronger and better felt internally. The vibrations are fairly quiet, although they are noisier when the dial is spun to maximum. They are much quieter when the Lucky 13 is inserted. I wish they were a bit stronger, but overall they are satisfactory.

The wheel nicely solves the problem of having fingers too slippery to turn a dial. The wheel is easy to spin no matter how slippery, and its location doesn’t make it prone to accidental speed changes. If you do change it accidentally, it’s very easy to dial back up or down. The base is comfortable to hold while thrusting or rocking.

The Lucky 13 is made of European silicone, and it is odorless, tasteless, latex-free and phthalates-free. It contains a European motor with all European parts, and is assembled in Europe.

This vibrator is easy to clean. It can be washed with warm water and antibacterial soap, or you can use your favorite toy cleaner. The Lucky 13 should be dried with a soft cloth, and stored out of direct sunlight. The box makes an excellent storage container.

I'm glad I took a gamble with this one. It's a pleasure to look at as well as use.

I really liked the design of this one. The shaft detailing is unusual, and it did stimulate internally. I also enjoyed the girth of this vibrator. It’s not so big as to be uncomfortable, and not too small and unfilling.

The wheel for vibration control is great! It’s an immense improvement over dial bases, and so easy to turn no matter how much lube is involved.

The vibrations on the Lucky 13 are nice, and since they are very strong in the tip, I found this to work well for clitoral stimulation. It also works nicely for my G-spot. While the shaft is flexible the tip hits the spot and doesn’t flex much, allowing for pleasant G-spot orgasms.

The O-ring securely kept water out of the base when used in the bath. I did try this in the shower as well, but it was much easier to use when reclining in the tub.

My husband liked using this on me as well. He thought it was easy to hold, and he wasn’t prone to spinning the wheel on accident either.

I still love this vibrator quite a bit. One of my favorite things has to be the dial on the base. It's really easy to use - much better than vibrators where you have to struggle to turn the very bottom of the base.

I use this for both clitoral as well as g-spot stimulation pretty equally, and it's great for both.

It has remained waterproof, and I've had no problems with any water getting into the battery compartment. The batteries also last a decent amount of time.