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In my last box from Pipedream I got a few items that I didn't request they were just simply "grab bag" style items. In that shipment I got a 4oz bottle of their Moist Personal Lubricant. Use The Moist Personal Lubricant is used when you need that little extra bit of moisture to either get things going or to keep them going. Moist Personal Lubricant is a water based lubricant that can safely be used with your toys as well as using this lube with condoms. I would recommend this particular lubricant for vaginal penetration only as it is thinner then most lubricants I have used. You can always checkout the Moist Anal Lubricant that is specifically formulated for anal play and penetration. The Moist Line has a lot of different lubricants you can choose from to make your sexual encounters interesting. Not every single person will need lubrication from a bottle many can produce their own lubricant. Grab Moist Personal Lubricant for those moments when you need the extra umph to push you the final mile. Overview I know many of my readers are ALWAYS looking for the perfect storage bag, case or box for all your fun personal items, lingerie and sex toys. I know many have kids that like to be nosy an you are scared they are going to find your toys and ask a million questions that you don't even want to begin to explain. Some of you live with your parents or family of some sorts an you worry they will come across your sexual items an either ask a million questions because they are against you using them or they want to know more about buying their own. Are you a college student who has roommates? Want to hide your toys from them as well I have your answer, it is the Pleasure Purse! Below you will find their story I snagged from their website at www.pleasurepurse.com Our Story Thank you for considering the Pleasure Purse, we sincerely appreciate it. The idea came to us five years ago when our kids started to get snoopy. We wanted something lockable to hide the toys. After searching for a purse that could also be discreetly taken on romantic rendezvous and not being able to find anything, we decided to make our own. Resulting in requests from friends for something similar we decided to turn it into a business. We began this journey 4 years ago. It has been a great experience from the concept through the design stages and up to selling of this product. We are very excited for the launch of our new online store. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would love to talk to you! We are located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Feel free to call Leah at 1-403-630-5324 anytime. I would like to welcome Burlesque Toy Shop aboard here at Sapphire Ray's Toy Chest!! I learned that they do their review program way different then a few other companies I have worked with over the years. I went searching for the Laid C.1 Clitoral Vibrator that I was asked about reviewing, well I didn't find it on their site. I sent out an e-mail to the rep I am working with an her response was, "You couldn't find the C.1 on the site because we haven't added it just yet. We want YOUR help in testing it out to decide if it would be a valuable addition. So if you really like it or think that other people might really like it, let me know so we can add it to the site so you link it to your review." This is something I really like about the Burlesque Toy Shop and how they go about adding items to their site. In all honesty I think this is a wonderful idea even if an item doesn't work for me I can explain how it works and if I believe others would enjoy the toy in question. I am ALWAYS on a mission to find the BEST sex toy for me especially when it comes to clitoral vibrators and wand massagers. So far right now nothing has been able to be my We Vibe Salsa I liked my first Salsa so much I ordered 2 more from a site I was apart of. Read on to learn more about the C.1...... Overview/Use So the C.1 intrigues you? Is it a toy for those with a vagina? Penis? Couples? Well the C.1 is actually marketed as a clitoral vibrator, meaning it is designed for those of us who are female bodied. I would like to say that men could very well enjoy this vibe as well. When I first saw it I thought it was a You can get the C.1 in 2 different colors Black and Pink! I received the C.1 in pink from the folks over at Burlesque Toy Shop. If the Burlesque Toy Shop decides to carry the C.1 I would hope that they would carry it in both Black and Pink as many toy users prefer colors other then PINK. I am not totally picky about the color my toys are as long as they do what they are designed to do which is to reach orgasm. I mentioned that both men and women could enjoy the C.1 experience from beginners to advanced users. Some advanced users only prefer certain clitoral vibes. Material What is the C.1 made out of? As with most of the toys in my collection the C.1 is made out of none other than silicone. Silicone is a body safe material that is nonporous, hypoallergenic, phathalates free as well as latex free. If you plan to share your C.1 with your partner it is recommended that even though it is a nonporous material that you sterilize the C.1 before using. There are a few ways you can sterilize your C.1 if you plan to share it with your partner or not it is good to know how to sterilize all toys made of material that can be sterilized. If you are prone to yeast infections it is always best to go with a material that you can sterilize!! Why is this you ask? Well like with most infections you can spread them and porous toys such as jelly, cyberskin and many other materials that are porous. Porous means that it will soak in your bodily fluids including any little infection you may have. The bodily fluid can soak into the porous toys and bacteria can grow. One of the wonderful things about silicone is if you sterilize it you won't have to worry about tossing your favorite toy or reinfecting yourself. For the most part the C.1 is pretty smooth aside from the textured bumps on the top part that is to come in contact with your clitoris, labia (inner & outer), the penis, nipples or testicles. To me they resemble braille dots. The texture I do not believe would cause issues with anyone as it isn't a rough feeling. Even though there are raised bumps there isn't much concern of them being too rough on a variety of people. I know we have people out there who are super sensitive so it could bother a small amount of people but not enough to not market it. The silicone used on the C.1 has some give to it on the top part where the texture is located. The ring itself is stretchy and super flexible. Some silicone has a draggy feeling to it, you won't find that with the C.1. If you personally experience a drag it wouldn't be nothing that a little lube couldn't fix. That would be on the smooth parts of the ring when it comes to where the numbs are located you could get irritated by the bumps if you used it dry. Always use a personal lubricant when you experience draggy toys as you can save yourself from being rubbed raw or irritated. An I don't know about you but I do NOT want raw or irritated labia or clit. An I am not sure what your price limit is when it comes to purchasing toys whether it be a $5.00 vibrator or a $105 vibrator I would be upset that I dropped that money on a porous toy an couldn't use it ever again because I ended up with a yeast infection or something. I am a firm believer that all toys should be made out of nonporous materials such as silicone, glass and steel. According to the Laid website the C.1 is also made out of ABS Plastic... What is ABS Plastic? Well it is your basic plastic, which is also nonporous, latex free and phathlate free. Plastic however cannot be 100% sterilized. Luckily for use there is NOTHING on the outside of the C.1 that has plastic that would come in contact with your body or your bodily fluids. You will be able to feel the plastic underneath the silicone though but it has a little cushion from the silicone on it. Functions & Design I am slowly working my way to having most of my toy collection being made up of rechargeable toys. There are more pros to having rechargeable toys vs. the cons of having rechargeable toys. The C.1 comes with a USB charging cable, you can charge the C.1 via the USB port on your laptop, desktop or a USB wall adapter. When my C.1 arrived I unboxed it an plugged it into my laptop right away while I was working on reviews. I can honestly say that it does NOT take HOURS to charge the C.1 like I have seen other rechargeable toys take.i believe it was around 20 minutes or less before it was fully charged. You will find a light that will illuminate a solid light or it will flash. Solid light will indicate that your C.1 is FULLY charged an ready to play. When you plug in your C.1 to charge it you will see the light flash every 5 seconds until your C.1 has reached a full charge. If your C.1 starts flashing while in use or when you turn it on, you'll want to plug in the charger and charge the C.1 up. When the battery life is running out the light will flash 5 seconds at a time. When it comes to standby mode your charge will hold for 90 days after that it will start to deplete and you will have recharge your C.1 again. I looked through the Owner's Manual and found no information pertaining to overcharging your battery in your C.1. I would recommend to stay around close by so you can unplug just as soon as the light illuminates to a solid color and not blinking. In the top right photo you can see faintly where you will be plugging in your charger to charge up your C.1. There is only 1 button that controls the functions of the C.1 an you will find this on the opposite side from the charging port. Press it once to power it on from there you can choose from low steady vibrations to meduim (highest speed of the 2) followed by a pulsation setting. You don't have a huge choice of settings like you get with other multiple functioning toys. To power off your C.1 you will simply want to hold the control button down for 5 seconds. You can also see in the photo above the bottom right photo shows I am able to fit 3 fingers inside the ring. The ring is pretty stretchy an could very well fit over a penis. I would say that the vibrations are on the buzzy side of things. I myself prefer deep rumbling vibrations. Buzzy vibrations have gotten me off before an still do depending on the power behind it. I am sad to report that if you are a power queen this will definitely be let down. On a 1-5 scale when it comes to the power with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best I have to rate them as this: 1.)Lowest Power Level-Steady vibrations on the lowest setting sadly is a 1 it feels as if my cellphone was vibrating when getting a call. 2.)Highest Power Level-Steady vibrations come in at a 3 which isn't usually enough power for most. 3.)High Pulsation Power Level High-Being the ONLY pattern setting I have to say it comes in at a 3 as well. Noise level is always something most people consider why purchasing a sex toy. On a 1-5 scale 1 being the quietest and 5 being the loudest. 1.)Lowest Power Level-I will say is roughly a 1.5 as it sounds about like a cellphone when it vibrates. While you won't be able to hear it through a closed door or over the running shower someone in the same room will still be able to hear it. 2.)Highest Power Level-On this setting I am going to go with a 3 only because if any part of the C.1 touches the bed, pillow or covers the sound gets louder. While I personally don't think you would hear it through it closed door it is possible if someone were to listen hard enough. You can always turn on a fan, T.V. or the radio if you are in your room. In the shower it should't be heard over the running shower. If anyone is in the room with you they WILL hear your C.1. The C.1 is a waterproof vibrator so you can take it in the shower or in the bathtub if you wished to. However, I hate to burst your bubble you can't take your C.1 to the beach to have a naughty trip an start foreplay in the ocean. The Owner's Manual says that it is to be used in fresh water only, I honestly wonder what person did some of the things in the DO NOT DO LIST in the Manual. Do NOT charge your C.1 while it is wet or in any type of liquid, make sure it is FULLY DRY before you plug it in to charge. The design it pretty simple for the most part and could work for several people as we all prefer different things but can have a lot of things in common with others. C.1 is pretty much going to be for those who don't require pinpoint clitoral vibrations. With the way the shape is I honestly don't think there is any way to get pin point stimulation. I will let you know how that goes in the **MY EXPERIENCE** section. With having the ring with the hole in the center it makes it easier to hold and you can easily change angles with very little movement. Packaging When it comes to C.1's packaging it is pretty simple. I love simple packaging especially if it can used for storage. The C.1 comes in a box that has a foam insert that is cut to fit the shape of not only the C.1 but also the charger cord. When you get your C.1 in the mail you may find it a little tight an a pain in the rump to get the outer sleeve off. I had that issue but it wasn't a total fail nothing got ripped so that is a plus right? Inside you will first find the Owner's Manual, by moving that you will unveil the C.1 and its charger laying in their own little holes. The C.1 and charging cord are simple to remove an place back in to their spots. I prefer to store my toys in their original packaging. There is not a toy pouch included with the C.1 which I am fine with others might not be though. The instruction manual is very helpful and I also laughed at some of the things that they warned you NOT to do. Sadly someone somewhere has had to of done these things for there to be such warnings put in place. Here are a few I laughed at: Do not charge your C.1 outside....I am assuming people charge their sex toys outside? I am going to assume this is so it can't get wet or too much heat while charging. Do not use under a blanket, pillow or other similar items as it can get too hot causing a fire. I am pretty sure that is NOT what you want to call 911 for...Could you imagine the call?! Um...Hello my vibrator just caught me, myself and my house on fire..... Yeah let's not do that okay. Don't try using your C.1 while it is charging only charge when it is completely dry. The C.1 is waterproof up to 3 feet of water. Care & Storage Being that the C.1 is made out of silicone it is easy to care for, for the most part. There are a few ways you can clean the C.1 but only one will sterilize it. I personally use antibacterial toy cleaners to clean all of my toys. You can also use antibacterial soap with hot water, baby wipes or toy wipes none of these ways will sterilize the C.1 though. If you are using soap or a gel toy cleaner that has to be washed off in the sink make sure to rinse thoroughly and dry before storing. If you are wanting to sterilize your C.1 for sharing or just to be on the cleaner side of things you can use a 10% bleach 90% water solution. You can soak the C.1 for 5 minutes then rinse it thoroughly and dry before using or storing. Make sure to clean the area where there are raised dots as fluids can get caught between them. It is best to clean your toys BEFORE & AFTER each and EVERY use. When it comes to using a personal lubricant the C.1 best matches up with a water based lubricant. If you are the type to use silicone or a hybrid lube (water & silicone) you will want to spot test on a part of the C.1 that will not come in contact with the body. After placing the lube on the C.1 wait a few minutes observe the spot where the lube is, wipe away an see if there was any change in the material. If you experience no change you can move on using the silicone or hybrid lube but it is best to spot test if you use a new brand of lube aside from the one you tested with. When it comes to storing your C.1 you can store it in the original packaging which is my option when storing toys. If you wish to use a different method of storing your C.1 you can use a toy pouch purchased from your favorite toy shop, you can also make a toy pouch cheap and easy. One other way you can store your C.1 in a Ziploc bag with its charger. You will want to make sure that if you are storing toys together that they don't touch as some material can react with others. Reactions that occur usually end up ruining your toys. We don't want any of that now do we?! My Experience I was shocked that even though the vibrations weren't rumbly like my We-Vibe Salsa I was able to climax. I loved the feeling of the raised dots on the top rubbing against my clit. In all honesty I think that is what made it easier to climax was the texture because the vibrations were pretty weak for me. While I think the ring is a great feature it would work better in a sense that you were using it as a cock ring or attaching it to your vibe. I personally don't like the loop I prefer to be able to wrap my fingers around the base of the bullet. The controls are simple to use even when in use since the C.1 only has one button and 3 settings. I preferred the highest steady vibration setting as I usually do with most all of my vibes. Having the C.1 in my collection can open doors in the bedroom with a partner as well which I like that aspect. My personal overall rating is a 3/5 since it is made out of silicone, has texture, rechargeable and I was able to climax. I found the C.1 easy to use and easy to clean. As a whole and without my personal feelings being in it I would say that the C.1 is a 4/5 as all of the reasons above as well as the fact that it is waterproof and some may enjoy the less intense vibrations. Pros- Rechargeable Silicone Multiple Settings Waterproof Cons- Weak Vibrations Finger Ring Thanks so much to Burlesque Toy Shop for providing me with the C.1 for review!! ****Update**** Burlesque Toy Shop has since closed their doors since this review was originally posted!!! The links you will find in the review now will direct you to SheVibe so you can purchase the C.1 Click on the banner below to shop No need for a dozen roses when this one won't wilt and die on you! This rose also known as the Icicles No.12 keeps on giving even after you have reached orgasm. The wonderful folks over at Pipedream sent this over in my goodie box a month or so back. I love this piece I have been lusting after it for YEARS literally, it would go in the cart an it would come right back out of the cart at checkout cause I wanted something so much more. Want to know more?! Read on to find out how it worked for me...... Use/Overview The Icicles No.12 is a decorative dildo that is very discreet in a sense that you could set it on your headboard, nightstand or anywhere really an no one who isn't a sex toy guru would know what it is. Some people may just see it as decorative glass piece you have on display. It is made out of pink and clear Pyrex glass. The No.12 can be used by men and women alike since it has a flared base at the bottom of the shaft, with a flared base it can safely be used anally. This gorgeous piece's head is shaped like a flower, it isn't your typical bulbous or phallic head so it is a little awkward to insert. As you can see the shaft isn't slim all the way down it slims down then bulges out then slims down again an continues the pattern til it gets to the base. I like that there isn't much that distracts from the head of the wand and that is slims down some in between the bulges I will explain why on that one later in my experience section. The No.12 has a decent length to it. It measures in at 7 3/4 inches long with an insertable length of 7 1/2 inches, having a longer length helps when using it alone. The circumference is around 4 3/4 inches with a diameter at 1 1/5 inches at the widest part of the toy. Downfall is one of the biggest parts of the shaft is the head so you can start slim and work up in size. Since the No.12 has this type of base I believe that it would easily work with an O-Ring in a harness for pegging fun or if you wanted your partner to penetrate you using this gorgeous piece. Please note since this material has NO give to it and is very hard, use with caution. Voice what you like and how fast, slow or hard you want it if you are using this with a partner. Using it too roughly can cause bruising of the anus or cervix. Material/Texture The Icicles No.12 is made out of Pyrex glass also known as Borosilicate glass, yes just like the cooking dishes you bake your brownies in. Pyrex glass is very durable an can take on a lot but you still have to be careful with it. With the No.12 is made of glass you want to make sure you inspect it before and after each use, make sure there are no scratches, chips or cracks. If there are scratches on the surface that can catch your nail or skin you won't want to use this as it can cut the vaginal/anal tissue which isn't good. If there is a crack or chip you will want to discontinue use and contact customer service about their product warranty you will want to make sure you register your products!!!! Skimming over the warranty info it doesn't give me much to work with to tell you what is or isn't covered so make sure you contact their customer service department. Pyrex/Borosilicate glass is a nonporous, latex free, pthalates free, hypoallergenic material. All the above means that it is body safe and won't hold in bodily fluids or let out harsh chemicals into the body. The Icicles No.12 can be sterilized and shared between yourself and your partner(s) if you choose to. Make sure you follow the cleaning instructions in the Care Section at the bottom of the post to find out how to sterilize your wand. If you like temperature play Icicles is a great way to partake in that. You can either warm or chill down your No.12. There are specific ways to do this, the instructions on the packaging I DO NOT agree with and I will explain that. To Warm Up Your No.12 You will want to either run it under hot/warm tap water or soak it in a cup of hot/warm tap water. Let it soak for a few minutes to take in the warmth of the water temperature. Touch this to the inside of your arm to make sure you will be able to handle the temperature of the warmth. **Note your anal/vaginal tissues is MORE sensitive so it could feel hotter once in use** The Icicles box suggests placing your No.12 into the microwave, PLEASE DO NOT do this as glass heats unevenly an what feels okay in one spot will not in others. Stick strictly to warming up your glass via hot/warm tap water. To Chill Down Your No.12 You will want to run it under cold tap water or place it in a cup of ice water. Doing this will keep it wet where it won't stick to your insides like you see happening in movies with the, pole and tongue in the snow. I don't know about you but I don't want something sticking to my insides, which brings us to what NOT to do to chill it down. The package suggests to place the wand into the freezer, this will chill it real quick BUT, it can also make it where it gets icy an stick to your skin. When it comes to texture the No.12 is pretty smooth for the most part. You do have some texture in the top part of the "head" where it makes what would be the petals on the flower if it were real. Some of the petals feel a little pointy but not to where you can feel them during use. Down the shaft is smooth but you have bulges that pop up then straight parts adds to the pleasure. When doing temperature play make sure not to take your No.12 from one extreme temperature to another. Going from hot to cold can weaken the glass causing it to easily be broken. When Pyrex glass breaks it doesn't shatter it breaks in to big chunks. You don't have to so much worry about it when chilling an then warming to body temperature. The temperature deal mainly applies to boiling it to sterilize it then chilling it. Packaging I absolutely LOVE the packaging for the Icicles line as well as other Pipedream packaging. The No.12 is no exception to this, you will get a elegant box with tasteful photos of the dildo on the box. When it comes to the front of the box there is a little ribbon hanging to the side you can pull up on this to reveal the No.12. There is a peek-a-boo window in the front of the box which I love. Once you open the box you will find a protective styrofoam insert where the wand rests. I love that there is a cutout that is the outline of the wand so it fits snuggly in the foam so it doesn't slide around during transit to you. You can also use the styrofoam insert as well as the box for storage to protect your No.12 from getting damaged. I would say that the box is tasteful enough for gift giving but still not appropriate to give in front of people IF the receiver doesn't want others knowing they use adult products. The package has plenty of info on it about how to care for the wand as well as how to partake in temperature play. I really wish Pipedream would remove the microwave and freezer options when it comes to temperature play. I have seen others voice that it is unsafe to do temperature play that way. Care & Storage When it comes to glass it is pretty simple to care for it since its nonporous an has no motor it can be sterilized. There are a few ways you can clean your No.12 but only a few will sterilize it where it can be shared. -Antibacterial Toy Cleaners -Toy Wipes or Baby Wipes -Warm Soap & Water **These ways sterilize your Icicles No.12 for sharing with your partner or to sterilize in general -Boiling In A Pan Of Water For 10 Minutes** -Top Rack Of Dishwasher** -10% Bleach Solution Soak For 10 Minutes & Rinse Thoroughly** When cleaning make sure you clean it really well as bodily fluids can get caught in the creases in the "head" where the "petals" come together. You could easily use a soft bristle toothbrush to clean that part really well. Storing is simple you can either use the package that it arrives in or purchase a toy pouch that many online toy sites offer. You can also easily make a toy pouch as well. You can use any lubricant you want with glass. Experience I had a very positive experience with my Icicles No.12 an wished I had actually gotten it sooner. With there being a round head that tapers off my kegels would lock around the bud of the rose. It felt amazing but was also a pain in the rear to get it to release. It was easy to use with the length as well as the design. Most toys with a girth of 1.5 inches doesn't work with me I was able to make this one work better then I have other thicker glass toys. With a perfect amount of a hybrid lube I was able to make this work perfectly. Also even though it isn't designed for G-Spotting if I bent the shaft down just right I could get the round part of the head to hit just right. I am so glad that Pipedream sent me this off my list. Follow them on Twitter Like them on Facebook Follow on Tumblr Watch them on YouTube You can read more reviews on the Icicles No.12 here. Thank You Pipedream Products for providing me with the Icicles No.12 free of charge in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. Thanks to the wonderful folks over at Strawberry Blushes UK I was able to test out the Lelo Liv2 which is a second generation vibe. There was a first edition that was brought out. I had seen them around before but about the time I found the Lelo vibes I liked they started coming out with the 2nd generation so I am glad I waited. If you are in the UK make sure to click on the Strawberry Blushes links if you are in the US please click on the Shevibe links. Strawberry Blushes only has the UK charger and not the US charger, Thanks goes out to Strawberry Blushes UK for sending me the Lelo Liv2 free of charge in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. Overview/Design The Liv2 is known to be a mid sized luxury vibrator that is rechargeable so you don't have to worry about having batteries on hand. There is a slight curve in the shaft which helps it fit the female anatomy better then a straight toy as. Liv2 can be used for G-Spotting as well, uses are almost endless when it comes to him. Please note though that you don't want to use it internally in the anal cavity since there isn't a flared base. Liv2 likes to tease and please from low vibration settings to higher settings as well as his patterns. You can get Liv2 in a number of colors from Lelo's Cerise, Plum, Lime Green and Deep Blue colors. Some of the perks of Liv2 for me would be that its made out of 100% silicone and ABS plastic meaning its nonporous, rechargeable, easy to use controls, double powered motor, patterns, different speeds and for others the waterproof factor might win you over. I will touch base on all these wonderful things later on in the review. Liv2 is is mainly focused towards those who are female bodied but males can get pleasure out of him too. You don't have to focus on just vaginal penetration with Liv2, you can tease the outer part of the anus, penis shaft, testicles, clit, labias, nipples and so much more. Lelo Liv2 is great for beginners and intermediate users alike, just because one isn't starting out in the toy world doesn't mean that they won't enjoy the Liv2. Being non intimidating many folks will find him enjoyable, I am not into to super huge toys so this one works just great for me. If you are into deep penetration this might not workout so well for you measuring in at 7 inches long with 4.5 inches of that being insertable. The other 2.5 inches are where you will find the easy to use control pad. The diameter is 1.5 inches which for some could be a bit too thick most of the time anything around 1.5 inches is too big for be I didn't find that with the Liv2. One cool thing is if you like to travel or you are just worried your toy will get turned on accidentally there is a travel lock mode. How AWESOME is that, so traveling with your Liv2 will be a little easier but he is by far discreet. What is it Made of? Lelo Liv2 is made out of silicone and ABS plastic both are nonporous materials. Silicone is nonporous an can have several different densities to it some are hard without any give while some are soft with plenty of give. There is some give to the Liv2 but not much. Being nonporous means that your bodily fluids won't soak into the material of the toy causing bacterial growth that can cause infections. Silicone material can also be sterilized which is a plus is you are sharing your toys with your partners, you don't want to share your toys without the proper care. If sharing make sure you use a condom or sterilize before sharing. ABS plastic is nonporous as well but can't be sterilized the way silicone can. Plastic is usually firm and has no texture. Both materials are latex free, hypoallergenic, nonporous and phthalate free. If you have allergies to certain toy materials you should be safe using these two types of materials. The Liv2 is smooth with no texture aside from a seam that runs down the middle of the vibrator on both sides of the shaft. Personally, I can't feel the seam while it is inserted but I can see and feel them with my hand. The satin finish over all is smooth, I wouldn't say it has a buttery feeling hence my "satin finish" comment. Sometimes silicone can have a drag to it, luckily with the Liv2 I didn't notice any of that. If you however, experience drag just add some water based silicone and keep going. Controls & Functions The controls and functions on the Liv2 are pretty simple and easy to use. When you first get your Liv2 you will want to put it on the charger. Mine came somewhat precharged so it didn't take too long to charge. *Please note I am in the US and since my Liv2 was shipped from the UK I got a UK 220v charger pictured to the right* Most of the chargers for Lelo toys are universal and work with more then one toy. Luckily, I own the Ina2 that has a US charger so I wasn't left with no way to charge up and enjoy my Liv2. Since there was somewhat of a decent charge on my vibrator when it got to me it had a full charge within 30-45 minutes. In the past i have had my Lelo toys charge in an hour or less an last for 2+ hours before dying. Sadly Lelo doesn't include those specs in their user manuals an I think they really should. When you are charging your Liv2 the ring around the control panel lights up white and blinks while charging. Once Liv2 is FULLY charged and ready to go the ring will glow solid and you are ready to remove from the charger for playtime. The charging port is located on the bottom of the vibrator and doesn't have a rubber stopper like many other toys do. This has me leery on the waterproof aspect of the toy. There are 2 arrows and a (+)/(-) on the round control pad in the middle of the plastic handle these buttons are what you use to turn on/off the Liv2, change the patterns, speed and lock it. To turn on your Lelo Liv2 you will want to push the (+) button for the power to come on you will only need to press it once for it to come on. To increase the speed of the vibration, you will either hit the (+) button until you reach desired vibration speed or hold the (+) button down to reach desired speed. I like all my toys to operate on the HIGHEST vibration setting so I just hold the (+) button down until the power stops increasing.To turn off or decrease the vibration speed you will want to push the (-) button until you reach desired speed or hold it down til desired speed if you hold it down til it stops vibrating you have powered it off. To change through the 8 settings you will want to use the Up & Down buttons the Up button will move you to the next pattern in line to scroll backwards you will want to hit the Down button to go to the previous settings. If you are wanting to travel with your Liv2 and are worried it may accidentally get turned on you can use the travel lock feature. To turn on the travel lock feature you will the (+) & (-) buttons at the same time, hold them down til the ring around the control illuminates white and goes off, the travel lock is now on. You can push buttons and it won't turn on. To turn off the travel lock you will push the (+) & (-) at the same time again hold them down til the ring illuminates the solid white light it won't flash just stay solid, release and you are ready to play. The Patterns I will explain the best I can- 1.)Steady Vibration 2.)Pulsating at a slow pace 3.)Pulsating at a faster pace 4.)Escalation/Pulsation starts off slow with little vibration then picks up speed and power 5.)Escalation slow to high 6.)High to Low 7.)Pulsation starts at the lowest vibration level to the highest 8.)Just isn't distinct enough to decipher what it is. In all honesty patterns aren't my thing and they all feel about the same to me or run together and you can't tell the difference between them. I didn't find the vibrations to be super buzzy but they aren't a deep rumbly type vibration. I wasn't numbed by the vibrations, just wish they were more rumbly though. On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the highest I would say that the Liv2 falls in at a 4 which is great power. Liv2 is on the quiet side of things, he might be heard over the covers but definitely can't be heard through a closed door. If you are worried someone on the outside of your door might hear you, you can always turn on the T.V. or radio to cover any noise. When it comes to the waterproof aspect of the Liv2 it can be great for those who like playing in the shower, bath, hot tub, are a squirter. Works out great if you like washing your toys in the sink and you are worried that you will get water where you shouldn't. Personally since there is no way to close off the charger port I am leery of putting my Liv2 into the water. I know on the Lelo site it states to make sure the port is dry and free of water before charging, which to me says its OKAY to get water in the port. I don't take toys to the shower so this isn't a major problem for me however I won't test the waters. Packaging I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE oh and did I mention LOVE the Lelo packaging. There are 2 different boxes to this there is the outer box that shows pictures of the Lelo Liv2 along with a description of the toy and the contents of the box. It also states the Lelo 1- Year Warranty. Once you open up the outer box you will find a black sturdy box where you will find the Liv2 resting in a velvet foam holder, to the side you will a smaller compartment with a lid. Open this to find your charger, warranty card, Lelo lube sample, User Manual and the antibacterial storage pouch. The packaging is great for gifting if you aren't gifting it with the outer box since that one isn't so discreet. The black inner box is discreet til you open it, there is nothing on the box aside from Lelo stamped into but the lettering is also black so it blends in pretty well. Even though there is a storage pouch if you are one who doesn't like using pouches to store your toys you can use this box for storage as well. So far all my Lelo items are in the inner box that they rest in, for me it is easier that way others it might now be. I know boxes can be bulky but it is also good to keep the packaging in case you have to do a warranty claim. Care & Storage The Lelo Liv2 is easy to care for, there are many ways to clean it and a few ways to sterilize it. To clean your Liv2 you can do any of the following *Antibacterial Toy Cleaner-Spray toy and let the cleaner sit for a minute then wipe clean *Warm Soap & Water-Use a mild antibacterial soap wash they toy thoroughly. Rinse thoroughly an dry before storing. *Toy Wipes or Baby Wipes-You can use either to clean the toy but it won't sterilize it at all. I usually use wipes as a pre-clean before using a toy cleaner or washing them in the sink. *10 % Bleach Solution-This is the ONLY way you can sterilize your Liv2. Since the Liv2 has a motor I don't recommend boiling or placing in the dishwasher as it can damage the motors even though the Liv2 is listed as waterproof. You have a few options on storing, you can either use the antibacterial toy pouch or the box it comes in. The choice is yours :) I use the box it helps keep everything in one place for me and I am anal when it comes to packaging. If you need to use a lubricant I would recommend using a water based lube as hybrids or silicone lubes can cause reactions in the material. If you need to use a silicone lube make sure you test it on a small area that won't be inserted. The Lelo site states to contact them as well before using non water based lubricants on their products. Overall Experience I had a pretty positive experience with my Liv2, I was able to reach orgasm which is always a plus when it comes to sex toys since that is their purpose right?! While I love toys with deep rumbly vibrations the Liv2 didn't let me down with the semi buzzy vibrations that it packs. I was satisfied with the length even though it was on the shorter side I was still able to stimulate my G-Spot with no issue whatsoever. I love that it charges in less than an hour which is a plus since many other rechargeable toys I own take longer for very little playtime. I was able to get about 2 hours worth of battery life out of my full charge. I enjoy the fact that even though there wasn't a clitoral arm on the Liv2 you can use the tip for clitoral stimulation or pair it with a clitoral vibe you have in your collection. I have the We Vibe Salsa but I heard it was discontinued :( but you can get the We Vibe- Tango which has the same power but doesn't have a pointed tip. My Liv2 will get plenty of use out of it. I give the Lelo Liv2 5/5!! Thanks Blush Novelties for sending me the Lelo Liv2 for free in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. 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