Double the Pleasure
If you're looking for a quality toy but don't want to spend too much money on something you might not like, Ella is a great choice. She is affordable, and I'm pretty sure she knows how to satisfy most customers. But admittedly, everyone is different.Published: November 30, 2009
Pros:
Aesthetically pleasing, convenient size, affordable, different ends provide equal pleasure.
Cons:
Nothing sticks out, to be honest.
I bought Ella as a birthday present for myself a few months ago. I was looking for a G-spot toy of higher quality than my plastic G-spot vibe I already owned. I had seen LELO toys at a sex shop in Germany and they looked nice, but I didn't buy any (silly exchange rate). After reading nice reviews for Ella online and noting her affordable price tag, I was sold. FYI, it seems like most Lelo toys are $60 or more, Ella was $36.99
Ella arrived in a narrow black box nearly twice as long as herself. I further figured she was a bit higher-end because rather than coming in clear plastic packaging with pictures of porn stars, she was packed nicely inside what looks like a much larger version of a jewelry gift box. She also came with her own drawstring pouch. She is made of silicone and collects dust/impurities easily, so she needs to be stored in said pouch separately from other toys.
She is a nice size, admittedly I have no sense of length or distance but I would say about 5-7 inches, and curved nicely on either end. One end is shorter and flatter to target the G-spot, the little information book describes it as a "G-spot kink." The other end is more like a normal dildo, nicely curved with a slightly upward "pleasure point," that is also capable of finding the G-spot. Both ends provide great fun for me, I had a jolly good time with it this afternoon actually.
Ella comes with a small, multilingual information booklet that mentions all this, buuutt-
Ella is made of silicone and works best with water-based lubes. Silicone-based lubes could make her permanently sticky and tacky. The manual suggests that if the owner only has silicone lubes, do a "patch test" first, as you would with some kind of skin bleach to see how she reacts to it. It also notes to *never* use massage oil or hand cream as a lubricant with the Ella toy.
For cleaning, the booklet suggests "Always clean before and after each use. Wash with warm water and antibacterial soap, rinse with clean hot water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth or towel. Never use cleansers containing alcohol, petrol or acetone."
The aforementioned manual suggests using Ella with Lelo's Lily/Ney/Yva toy for clitoral stimulation at the same time. I do not have said toy, but my bullet vibe has worked just fine when I want to play with my clit and Ella at the same time.
I have to say that I quite fancy Ella. She's a classy one, great fun, easy to care for and at a great price. Five stars indeed.
Ella arrived in a narrow black box nearly twice as long as herself. I further figured she was a bit higher-end because rather than coming in clear plastic packaging with pictures of porn stars, she was packed nicely inside what looks like a much larger version of a jewelry gift box. She also came with her own drawstring pouch. She is made of silicone and collects dust/impurities easily, so she needs to be stored in said pouch separately from other toys.
She is a nice size, admittedly I have no sense of length or distance but I would say about 5-7 inches, and curved nicely on either end. One end is shorter and flatter to target the G-spot, the little information book describes it as a "G-spot kink." The other end is more like a normal dildo, nicely curved with a slightly upward "pleasure point," that is also capable of finding the G-spot. Both ends provide great fun for me, I had a jolly good time with it this afternoon actually.
Ella comes with a small, multilingual information booklet that mentions all this, buuutt-
Ella is made of silicone and works best with water-based lubes. Silicone-based lubes could make her permanently sticky and tacky. The manual suggests that if the owner only has silicone lubes, do a "patch test" first, as you would with some kind of skin bleach to see how she reacts to it. It also notes to *never* use massage oil or hand cream as a lubricant with the Ella toy.
For cleaning, the booklet suggests "Always clean before and after each use. Wash with warm water and antibacterial soap, rinse with clean hot water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth or towel. Never use cleansers containing alcohol, petrol or acetone."
The aforementioned manual suggests using Ella with Lelo's Lily/Ney/Yva toy for clitoral stimulation at the same time. I do not have said toy, but my bullet vibe has worked just fine when I want to play with my clit and Ella at the same time.
I have to say that I quite fancy Ella. She's a classy one, great fun, easy to care for and at a great price. Five stars indeed.
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ella vs. others
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I want to get ella as my first she doesn't seem as menacing as the others made of glass or metal but are those materials better sensation wise?
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It comes down to personal preference, really. You're not going to know if glass or metal feels better to you until you try.
A couple things to keep in mind, though: glass and metal have absolutely no give, so they tend to feel bigger than silicone toys of the same size. They're also rather heavy in most cases, and so you need to be a bit more careful when you use them. Being too rough can result in internal bruising. They're very slick and smooth, though, unlike silicone which typically has some drag to it.
The Ella is pretty rigid for a silicone toy, but it's very light and easy to use. It's great if you're new to dildos. :) -
Quote: I want to get ella as my first she doesn't seem as menacing as the others made of glass or metal but are those materials better sensation wise?I have not tried anything like that I hear alot of good things and alot of not so good things. its up to you to try and see what you prefer..
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How Does Lelo Ella compare to Gigi?
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I know that Ella doesn't vibrate, but are there many other differences? I am wondering whether the Ella might be a better shape or size for g-spot stimulation
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i'm wondering this too. i bought gigi and was disappointed but ella seems even better should I or shouldn't I?
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Would the Ella work well for a beginner?
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I'm thinking of getting my bestfriend this for Christmas but she is new to toys. Would this be a good toy to give a newbie? I have not tried it myself so I'm not sure how easy it is to master.
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I have the similarly shaped Gigi and found nothing but frustration when trying to thrust with it.
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i think it would be a good option for a beginner.
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I need help the Ella curve is doing me in.
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I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I have read every review and some twice. I can not figure this girl out. I want to write a review but, how can I write a review on something I do not get. Any ideas would be wonderful. Please help me enjoy this beautiful toy.
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What do you not get about it? Not every toy works for every woman. Does it hurt to use? Maybe your vagina is too small for it yet or maybe you just need some lube. Do you not feel anything? Again, nothing is for everyone. Try sqeezing the toy by doing kegels when you use it. Some women say that makes things feel better. Or maybe try tilting it up towards your g-spot. That works for me with other toys.
I haven't used it yet. Just recently purchased a white Ella. And I can't wait! We've got the same name! :D -
If you don't get it you can still write your review from that perspective. I'm sure you wouldn't be the only one who had that experience with it. I have the Ella and she's nice but she's not fireworks for me and that's ok. We all have different experiences with toys and that is what makes these reviews so valuable.
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Dildo vs. Vibrator
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I am having a hard time getting used to the idea of a dildo vs. a vibrator! As far as using one goes, how does one decide which is better for oneself? Just wondering and thanks!
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Quote: I am having a hard time getting used to the idea of a dildo vs. a vibrator! As far as using one goes, how does one decide which is better for oneself? Just wondering and thanks!What I mean by this I think is, is it easier with one than the other, or maybe does it require a different mind set or even is one better with partner play vs. solo? I don't know, LOL, just curious.
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When we started with toys it was all about clit vibes for 'effective' reliable orgasms. But as we got into g-spot and a-spot stimulation, dildos have advantages over vibes because pressure is more important than vibes.
Now we almost always have some of both going on. A dildo for internal and a clit vibe for external - although she occasionally likes two vibes.
The only truism I've found is that what she wants/needs is different almost every time. I use to think 'this worked last time - so lets do it again' - but now I think 'we did that last time - what can I do to mix things up'.
That's why we have dozens of toys - both vibes and dildos.
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Ella for beginners
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Hey! I was just wondering if Ella would be something an absolute beginner could use, someone who's never gone looking for her g-spot before. She seems awfully tempting, but I wonder if I it's too advanced a toy for me?
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Quote: Hey! I was just wondering if Ella would be something an absolute beginner could use, someone who's never gone looking for her g-spot before. She seems awfully tempting, but I wonder if I it's too advanced a toy for me?Ella is perfect for beginners. I had tried several other G-spot toys before Ella. Ella was the first one that worked for me. Several people have had their first successes with Ella.
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Quote: Ella is perfect for beginners. I had tried several other G-spot toys before Ella. Ella was the first one that worked for me. Several people have had their first successes with Ella.I'm glad Ella seems like such a successful toy! I hope she works for me, too <3
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Ella and Gigi
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I've had both the Ella and the Gigi sitting in my shopping cart for days now. I was wondering.. should I get them both, or should I maybe just get one to try, then maybe later on get the other if I want?
They both seem so worth it, it's hard to just pick one! -
Quote: I've had both the Ella and the Gigi sitting in my shopping cart for days now. I was wondering.. should I get them both, or should I maybe just get one to try, then maybe later on get the other if I want?I just bought the Ella and have not tried it yet, but everyone seems to love it. I have had the GiGi for a couple of months and rarely use it, mainly because the control thing is located in the worst possible spot, and I invariably hit it and make the settings change! Argh! I also had no luck with it for g-spot stimulation, and the only times I get it out it is for clit work.
They both seem so worth it, it's hard to just pick one!
Even though I wasn't crazy about GiGi, it seems to do the job for a lot of people, so it might work for you. In fact, I bought it based on all the wonderful reviews. I've come to the conclusion that there is no one toy that will do the trick for everyone. Everyone is VERY different in their tastes and what they need. -
I agree that no toy is good for everyone. I can not get a rabbit vibe that actually works for me by stimulating my clit and vag at the same time. Perhaps its operator error.
Anyway, I love the Gigi. I solved the control issue for me anyway by wiping the lube off the control and my fingers...success. The effectiveness of the Gigi is the vibe plus the design. I don't have the Ella, which is not a vibe but I see it as similar to many of the g spot dils available.
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Nice review! Thanks!
I've been lusting after one of these for a while. Thanks for the review!
Very nice review, I'm now wish listing Ella!
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