Ella - dildo by LELO - review by Lithaewyn

That's right; Ella is a girl's wet dream. She's sexy, sophisticated, and knows exactly what to do to bring me to my knees. She's made out of silicone (and therefore not safe with silicone based lubricants), and comes in a beautifully discreet black box that also contains a satin pouch for alternate storage, a one year warranty, and small informational manual. LELO definitely does not leave you in the dark with their products, which is extremely wonderful.

As soon as you open Ella's box, you will be in love. Yes, it sounds cliché, but it's true. Before experimenting, be sure to feel her all over. Her texture is smooth but catches a little, which reminds me of an eraser. Don't let this image dissuade you; a little lubrication makes her very slick and easy to use, not that her texture is unpleasant otherwise. Ella does have a long seam that runs entirely over her body length wise, but the seam is not abrasive and completely unnoticeable once inserted.

Her material does allow hair and fuzz to stick to her easily, so be sure to wash her before and after use with soap and water, by boiling, or place her in the dishwasher. She's very easy to clean and everything seems to slide right off as soon as you run her under water. For drying, I recommend using a paper towel instead of a cloth to further prevent tidbits from sticking to her. You want to be the only one stuck on her!

Personally, I prefer to use her wider end first, which feels great for thrusting and around the vaginal opening. The gentle tapering of her body enhances the pleasure this end gives, and while it may not satisfy every woman based on her limited circumference (1 ¼"), she still delivers. I like this end best sideways, so definitely take your time rotating and switching angles and exploring with her. You will not get bored.

Her sharply curved end with the wide head is the pièce de résistance. Users be warned: once this end is inserted, you might not ever desire any other toy the way you do the Ella! The flat head immediately finds the g-spot, even for those who had trouble finding it manually or with other toys. If you have a g-spot, Ella will target it instantly so you don't have to fumble around with her. Also, she has two little "lips" that face up and are visible if Ella is not inserted completely. If she ever gets turned around inside of you, it takes only a second to redirect her to your sacred spot.

I'd like to assure readers that any issue I have had with her was not ever her fault but the fault of the operator. Even though she is a perfectionist in form, I have still not been able to achieve a pure g-spot orgasm or squirt. I cannot blame this on her at all, but instead on my own body because of my age and also my inexperience. Even so, Ella is a great teacher and I have learned. Be patient with yourself and practice! “Female Ejaculation and the G-Spot” by Deborah Sundahl might help educate you further.

Even if you are not able to reach g-spot orgasm solely with her stimulating head, she can rock your world in a way that other dildos, or even standard vibes, can't. Use her with manual stimulation on the clitoris, or with a great clit vibe. You'll be crying for more! And if you can, definitely try her with a partner. That may be the secret to your bliss if you tend to slow down or lose control once you begin to reach the Big O.

However you decide to play with her (besides anally, she's not meant for that!), you will enjoy it. If you love yourself or your partner, you've got to own an Ella of your own. Besides being wonderful, she is extremely affordable, and ridiculous to say no to. I personally can't imagine going on with life without her.