Big Ed's PlaceReview: Magic Wands and Acuvibes
So, in my last musing, I talked about Sex Toys and the Single Guy. I figured I should post a review about my favorites of the toys I owned when I was single.
Now, as I mentioned, these toys weren’t for me, but for female lovers who graced my bedroom. Not using them directly, I’m not really qualified to discuss the quality of the vibrations, the feel of it against a clit, or all the other details that a woman might find relevant. Basically, they’re big, they’re noisy, and they have a very strong vibration.
So why did I like them?
For one, they worked rather well. Every woman who tried one was able to have an orgasm. That wasn’t the case with other toys, such as the standard dildo shaped vibrator. And let’s face it, women having orgasms are good for the single guy.
The other reason is that they worked best for use during intercourse. It did require some careful positioning, though. The way to use a large vibrator during intercourse is to have the woman kneel on the floor next to a bed or couch or chair. She can then lean forward and rest her upper body on the furniture, leaving her hands free to hold the toy. The guy gets behind her and takes her doggystyle. The large head of the vibrator makes it easy for her to hold the toy against her clit. Smaller toys are harder to hold in place, and I have yet to find an effective toy to use in missionary or cowgirl positions. There’s just not a lot of space.
Now, the practical elements–the Magic Wand has two downsides. First, the head is really a bit harder than some ladies liked. Second, it has to be plugged in, which may require an extension cord in order to be able to avoid the cord constraining where you can play.
In contrast, the Accuvibe head is more shaped, with a nub for point massage, and is a bit softer. It also unplugs, making it very portable. I had a very enjoyable bdsm scene once using one. The downside is, frankly, that the rechargable battery doesn’t last forever. I’ve owned four over the years and had two die on me (one while still under warranty, fortunately).
So, in summary, I give them between four and five stars out of five. If I hadn’t had Accuvibe battery failures, it’d be a five star, and if I hadn’t had a couple of experiences where the Magic Wand cord got tangled where it shouldn’t, I’d give it five stars. Both are recommended.
You can get more information (and purchase) the Magic Wand through Good Vibrations. The Acuvibe I purchased has been, unfortunately, discontinued (I got it from The Sharper Image). Good Vibrations does carry a mini-Acuvibe by the same manufacturer.