Cleo is a uniquely sexy and sleek wonder of a toy. I love her deep vibrations and patterns. She worked best for me when turned around, but even then the sensations were amazing. She is designed to be used in the shower, however, I found the suction to slide too much. I don't care! I love using her in bed, on a pillow, with my partner, and even when I'm studying or watching TV.
ONO is a completely new company to me and when I saw the Cleo with her vibrant colors, sexy curves, and unique design, I HAD to HAVE her NOW. Cleo is designed to be used in the shower or bath because it has a two sided suction cup that sticks to most flat surfaces. It can be used by pretty much anyone since the design doesn't have to be inserted and when it is, it is very shallow. The materials are safe for the body so those with allergies can use it with confidence. The powerful motor and many different modes are bound to have something for everyone.
The design might not work for everyone. I actually prefer to use it backwards, which poses control problems. However, since this can be used in so many different ways, and is even great for massages, you will be able to find a wonderful use for it one way or another.
The Cleo is made of a few different materials. Her wonderful colored portion is made of a FDA approved non-porous body safe silicone that has the most luxurious, velvety feel. I venture that it is about an 1/8" thick so there is barely any give. This toy is quite firm which won't appeal to everyone. I'm sure everyone will appreciate that it isn't sticky, has not taste or smell, and doesn't attract lint.
The base and battery compartment are made of a smooth plastic that seems of pretty good quality. The suction cup base attachment is made of what I believe to be a plastic or PVC. It is flexible yet firm and suctions fairly well. It slides a lot though. I opted to use this without the suction most of the time.
The design is what caught my eye. The base is about 4 1/2" wide and it is about 4" tall (kind of hard to measure). I try to think of common objects that will reflect the size of products. Of course I can't think of anything quite shaped like this, but the size is about that of a large Double Whopper or Big Mac. As you can see in the pictures, its shape is hard to describe. It kind of reminds me of a shoe on a horse saddle. The majority of the toy is simply used to house the powerful "engine". The top has twp connected protrusions. Because of where the buttons are placed, it leads me to believe that the lower and smaller portion is for the clit and the larger part is for shallow vaginal penetration. The size is great for propping up on a pillow and straddling. It also fits nicely between open legs.
The removable suction cup is like two saucers connected back to back. The bottom of Cleo is slightly bubbled out so it works well with the suction cup. It REALLY sticks to my table and shower, but it slides around a lot. I cannot easily pull it off with one hand, but it slides with little effort. This makes it crappy for the shower as it is advertised. I could not bump and grind against it in the shower like I wanted to. It worked better on the bottom of the tub, but that was not as comfortable of a position to be in.
The toy is discreet because it looks nothing like any sex toy I own or have seen. It kind of looks like a candy dish that might lift open. The color is bright though. People will likely notice it even if they don't figure out what it is. The buttons are hidden in the name ONO. The - is in the first O and the + is in the second. They are in the silicone and make the design seamless. There are a few contoured lines in the material, but they didn't add to my sensation.
The controls are very easy to use. There are two buttons: a - and a +. With each push a light eliminates under the button. They are easy, click to push buttons, that I don't feel will ever have a problem with being jammed.
Cleo has some amazingly deep and rumbly vibrations! She has various low to high vibrations in no set increments (it took me a while to figure this out ha ha!) and then eight different pattern modes to choose from too!
The speeds range from a low vibration that because it is rumbly, still could finish me if there was enough time. The mid range is probably powerful enough for most people due to the same reason and the high is LOVEly! It isn't too intense and I think this is due to the dispersion of the vibration throughout the entire toy. If sat on correctly, it hits inside your vagina, the clit, and labia. Heaven...
It is also really quiet too! Note that in the shower, the vibration actually got a lot louder suction cupped to my wall. This plus the sliding going on made me not want to use it this way. Dry land please!
On to the patterns...
You hold the button so it goes to the highest setting. Then press again and hold for a few seconds. Note there is no kill switch!
1. Strong pulsing with about half a second in between
2. Same but faster
3. Fast pulsing, barely any pause
4. Roller coaster up and down from low to high-this one is so orgasmic!
5. A slower version of the roller coaster- O-M-G!
6. Kind of a stair stepper up and down
7. Fast pulse, quick escalation up, repeat
8. Random sauce? It has a high pitch squeak in the pauses...???
This is advertised as being a tub and shower buddy, but the design makes me question it. I don't doubt that this will survive a shower. I do doubt that it would survive being submerged for long periods of time. The plastic bottom screws on but there is no rubber seal.
To operate Cleo she needs 3 AA batteries. To care for her, a quick rinse after use with warm water and soap is just fine. Remove the batteries, let dry, then store. Make sure to not use silicone lubes though. It will ruin the material. It can be stored in the square box it comes in, or pretty much anywhere since it is discreet in shape.
The packaging isn't the sturdiest, but it is really pretty. It comes in a glossy black, cardboard box. It is a square that fits nicely around the toy. I hate when boxes are much larger than the toy. The outside has a small window panel that doesn't allow the whole toy to be seen. It is held in place by a cardboard piece that is a pain to put back in once you remove the toy. There is a brief but to the point instruction guide and a one year warranty! The box would make an excellent gift. It also is discreet enough that it could be left out in the box.
I really enjoy using the Cleo. I have used it religiously since I got her a few weeks ago. As designed, she doesn't work best for me though. The clitoral part is too short for me to really arouse so I flip the toy around and it feels like the toy is molded too me! The only problem with this is that the buttons are them below my butt and hard to get at. It would be great if there were buttons on both sides.
I found her best used when propped up on a folded pillow. I could then straddle both the pillow and Cleo. The pillow allows for some give with grinding. It is also great to just hold while masturbating, but can be hands free since it nestles so nicely between my legs. I love to use Cleo while watching TV, studying, writing reviews ha ha! My partner loves the vibrations too and likes to drape his penis over it sideways and allow his jewels to rest against the side. I am amazing by how arousing this toy is, without really going inside the body. It feel like something is in me, but isn't! It doesn't leave me numb and I can go a long time with this which I really enjoy.
I give the Cleo 4 stars. If it were not advertised as a bath toy, I'd give it 5. It doesn't work well for suction and slid all over. Because of this, I have to knock it a star for not working well for its full intended function. Everything else is lovely though. Even with it working backwards for me, I'm in love with this.
Follow-up commentaryI still like it2 months after original review
Cleo is one of the coolest vibes I have seen and own. It however doesn't have a design that lends to solo masturbation all the time. I found that it works best when I use it on a pillow. Sometimes I want to lay back though. While it can be used this way, I often have to cross my legs Indian style which isn't always comfortable depending on the amount of time I am fiddling with myself. I used it for like two weeks straight after I got, but now I use it maybe once a week. Love it though!
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