The Mystic Wand is a gorgeous wand style massager from Vibratex, which overall has a design superior to most other wand styles of vibrator, especially the Hitachi. I know, a big call for an opening line, but hear me out! First of all, it’s a relatively petite size, roughly 20cm/8” long with the head having a circumference of about 16cm/6”. Though this means the head doesn’t cover as much surface area as some other products, it is still plenty wide enough to massage the vulva/clit region and still hit lots of deliciously sensitive areas. The neck is also flexible, which allows you to get the right angles without straining yourself and also means you’re able to use some pressure if that’s your thing. Finally, it’s pretty light and not unwieldy in the same way many wand style vibes can be, so you can slip it under the covers and go to town without too many hassles. As a girl with weak wrists and arms, who often wants to stay tucked up warmly in my bed, I appreciate this convenience.

In addition to this, the Mystic Wand doesn’t have a power cord, so you don’t need to feel like you’re tethered to the wall socket, or worry about getting tangled in it. For those of you also overseas, it also means you don’t have to fuss around with an adaptor/transformer. Instead, the wand runs on four AA batteries, which pump out plenty of power. To be vaguely eco-friendly I’ve been using rechargeable batteries in this toy and it still works really well, which is a definite advantage. The battery compartment also has an o-ring so it seals tightly, which makes it water-resistant! I’ve had no problems cleaning the wand in the sink, but I do not plan to test it in the bath, as I’m always hesitant to submerge toys I really like, especially considering I don’t enjoy bath-time play very much anyway.

In terms of power, the Mystic Wand delivers enough for my needs. As I’ve mentioned before, the Hitachi is often too strong for me and I find it numbs me after a very short period of time. So, the wand hits a nice middle ground, with the big head I really like on my toys, but also the right amount of power. It feels almost like the Hitachi on low when set to its highest power setting, but somehow less numbing. I like the wand pressed firmly against my clit through underwear/clothes to feel the vibes without suffering from the painful sensitivity strong vibes can leave me with, as I don’t exactly have a clit of steel. It’s like a glorious sort of vibrating massage, which I can squirm and rub against in a way that really works for me. The wand has three levels of power, with three vibration patterns on top of that, which you cycle through by pressing the function button and stop with a single press of the dedicated on/off switch. Two of the patterns are pulsing variations and one is a nice escalating wave sort of pattern, which spices things up a little. For a demonstration of these and a comparison to the Hitachi, check out my video. All in all, for a wand style of vibe this is reasonably quiet, much quieter than my Hitachi, but will still be heard through a closed door and isn't exactly whisper quiet.

The Mystic Wand is also set apart from other similar products because of the high quality materials it is made of. The head is a matte, white, silicone with little ribs on it to help enhance sensation. This is really handy if you plan to share with different partners as you can wipe it down with a bleach solution to sanitise it, or just clean it in the sink with some anti-bacterial soap and water as the wand is water resistant. This is far easier than trying to figure out a way to clean your Hitachi or other corded wand without getting it wet. The handle is a nice, velvety plastic and is easy to grip onto during use. Finally, storage is aided by a cheap, velvety pouch that comes with the toy, but I don’t use it as it sheds fibres and has also stained the white silicone of the head.

Thus, I think the Mystic Wand is overall a much more practical and easy to use wand massager than the Hitachi, at least for people like me who don't always need the raw power one gets from a toy plugged straight into the wall socket. It won't bump the Hiatchi out of its iconic spot, but it's definitely something I'd recommend to people interested in trying out a relatively similar product.