Joystick Mr. Big - realistic vibrator discontinued by JoyDivision - review by She & him

From her: While I thoroughly enjoyed using this toy anally on my partner as its formidable girth and length made it enjoyable both for me to watch and for him to experience, I found that it was just a tad too large for me. I would say that enthusiasts of larger dildos / vibrators with low vibrational functions would get the most out of the Mr. Big; it's also the perfect toy for those occasions where you want that nice full, stretched feeling, which occasionally I am in the mood for.

From him: The smooth bumps of this Mister made every inch a fun experience. It definitely keeps things interesting, due to the slant edges on the side, and you're not left feeling like you're riding a string of beads. The vibrations provided were enough to tease, but not totally satisfy me, while the girth and length stretched me nicely. If you're into larger sizes, this is a great warm up, getting you ready for bigger and better without causing you to peak too early.

From her: For a silicone dildo with an internal vibration function, this toy is surprisingly bendy. While it is not quite "springy," it can bend a few inches in any direction rather easily. The silicone is obviously high quality as it is completely smooth and free of any unpleasant odors. I find that both the smoothness and the bendy quality of Mr. Big make it easier to insert.

From him: As mentioned, the insertable length is composed of silicone, which is completely tasteless, odorless, and has a velvety finish. When combined with lube, you're not going to really notice the texture of the material, letting you focus on each satisfying bump.

From her: To be honest, the design made me chuckle when I first saw it, since the overlapping ridges on the underside of the toy come together on its front side to form what look like cartoonish abdominal muscles or segmentation on an insect. The ridges also make it look like the toy has a slight upward curve, but it is in fact more or less straight, which makes it difficult to hit my G-spot. However, as I mentioned, this toy is more suited for use when one wants to feel filled, rather than hitting particular areas. Though the overlapping ridges are an interesting design and can certainly be felt with one's fingers, I couldn't feel them at all when the toy was inserted vaginally. That being said, I think they may have had something to do with making the toy easier to insert, as they functioned as slight gradiations in size which increased slowly, acclimatizing the user to its girth.

From him: Mr. Big lives up to its name, as it is both quite long and thick, and the bulges are perfectly sized, in that difference between small and large isn't drastic enough to cause a popping effect when in use, instead it just provides a wonderful, smooth ride, gently stretching you just a little bit more before relaxing you, as it goes in.

The size of this toy means it's more on the advanced side of the experience chart, and there's not too much give to the material, so it's a stiffer ride. It is rather phallic in shape, and you're not fooling anyone into thinking it's anything but a dildo. The nature of the controls means it probably won't get turned on mid-transit, but be safe; take the batteries out.

From her: I am not a fan of twist controlled vibrators, but they are very simple and straightforward to use. That being said, even with the vibrations turned on at full blast I could barely feel anything when I had the toy inserted - I attribute this partially to the size of the toy, which is a much more intense sensation, and partially to the vibration mechanism just not being up to par with others I've used. Out of curiosity, and for comparison, I applied the tip of the Mr. Big directly to my clit, and again, couldn't really feel anything; the vibrations are that weak.

From him: This is the first vibrator that I've owned that has the little twist base control scheme, and I'm less than impressed. I know that it's a fairly common control, and it's probably a cheaper option, but it remains somewhat difficult to use solo, as far as changing vibration levels on the fly goes.

From him: Thankfully, Mr. Big is made out of pure silicone, and clean up is very simple. Give it a quick wash with antibacterial soap or a bleach solution for added cleanliness. However, because of the electronic components, you're unable to run it through your dishwasher or boil it for total sterilization. Because of this, you should always use a condom if you're sharing this between partners.

The silicone also attracts stray dust and hairs, so you'll probably want to give it a rinse before each use. Storing it in the provided satin pouch adds a layer of discretion and also helps keep the dust down. As always, store other toys that may have sharp points away from this, as you don't want to deal with puncture marks, which could compromise the surface integrity.

From him: Mr. Big comes in a paperboard container with a clear plastic window in the front, so it's not exactly discreet. The toy itself is nestled in an additional insert, and the satin storage bag is included, folded in the bottom. Not really useful for storage, as the box is on the larger side, and while there's no explicit images, it is very obviously a dildo, so into the toy chest this one goes.

From her: I really liked the little satin drawstring bag that came with the toy - especially with silicone toys, prone to collecting every stray hair in the immediate vicinity, it's nice to have something to isolate this toy from the others in the chest. The construction of the bag is decent, too; it seems that it will hold up for awhile yet.