Petite Couture Collection Gracious - vibrator by Cal Exotics - review by Carrie Ann

I was amazingly lucky enough to get two of the Petite Couture collection pieces recently. God bless descriptive reviews and sponsored reviews! I chose the Gracious due to it's unique shape; it's rectangular! I was intrigued the moment I saw it. How, exactly, would a squared off vibrator feel? It feels amazing.

The Gracious is seven inches long with a five inch insertable length. The diameter is a fairly slim 1.25 inches, making it an excellent choice for any level of user; not too thick, not too thin, it falls into that Goldilocks, "just right" range.

This "just right" vibrator is created from 100% medical grade Japanese silicone. The silicone is matte rather than silky, giving it exceptional drag and friction when in use. I love matte silicone as it feels much more realistic to me, much more like flesh against flesh than other materials.

This silicone is dense and heavy, thick feeling, yet still unbelievable squishy and soft. Because it's white, the first thing I thought was "Oh. It's like a marshmallow!" The tip, where the vibrator is located, is a bit more firm, making it easy to insert. It's also a little more firm at the base where the motor is located. But the rest of the rectangular shaft is pure, plush, squeezable softness.

Amazingly, despite the softness, the shaft is still firm with no flop or droop. The entire toy is squared off, though the edges are slightly rounded - which keeps it very comfortable even with rapid thrusting while still allowing you to enjoy it's unique shape. The best thing about the shape is the flat tip; with the actual vibrations centered there and the nice surface area, it makes for excellent clitoral stimulation.

The Gracious does work well for penetration and has a slight curve to it, aiding, along with the flexibility, in finding and pleasing the g-spot but it may be too soft for those who require a firm toy. Regardless, it's soft, squeezable density makes you feel pleasantly full and is really nice for clenching around.

The petite couture collection toys are powered by two AAA batteries that are easily inserted by twisting the battery cover and lifting it off. Plus and minus symbols make inserting them properly easy.

The toy is controlled by easy touch, light up push buttons; one for on/off and one to change the vibrations. The Gracious has three steady levels of vibration; low, medium, and high. It also has four patterned vibration levels; a low escalation, a medium pulsation, a rapid pulsation and a rapid pulsation followed by a steady buzz.

The power level is very, very good, especially considering it uses AAA batteries. I find it comparable with my full sized couture pieces, the LELO Liv or any of my Fun Factory toys. Vibration, while focused in the tip, travels the length of the toy very, very well.

Remember that silicone toys don't usually play well with silicone lubes; if you must use silicone lube, do a patch test first. Otherwise, stick to water-based.

The Gracious can be cleaned with soap and water - it's waterproof, with a clear o-ring sealing off the battery compartment - so the water won't hurt it. (It can also be used in the shower or bath) If you're sharing, sanitize by wiping with a ten percent bleach solution.