Dr. Laura Berman Collette - traditional vibrator discontinued by Cal Exotics - review by Heartthrob

Dr. Laura Berman certainly knows what women need, a vibrartor that hits all the spots. That's exactly what Collette does. Collette is a small vibrator, that hits the g spot and stimulates areas of the vagina you never thought possible. You never knew these sensitive areas were there! The secret is in the size of the toy. Being small means that you have to maneuver it around. This prevents a lot of pressure, leaving you with just sensation. For example, did you ever have a toy stimulate the entire roof of your vagina? I know I haven't until the Collette came into my life. It's a wonderful feeling. Use the toy to stimulate the clit too!

Collette is perfect for women who want a lot of stimulation that is not over the top. The toy is also great for beginners because of it's small size. Plus, it's perfect for travel. Just throw it in a bag. I would recommend checked luggage. You don't want questions.

Finally, Collette is waterproof so you can take her along in the tub or shower with you. Even the pool.

Collette is made from silicone. She's squishy with a firm core. A soft, velvety coat gives her a bit of drag. A little water based lube will remedy this but I personally love drag. However, this one is a lint magnet. Lint and hair are also hard to remove, so beware.

The toy has a slight odor but nothing overpowering. The taste is slightly bitter. Nothing I want to have in my mouth for any length of time.

This is a pretty small vibe. The toy is about 5 inches long with 4.5 of those being insertable length. The diameter is about an inch. The small diameter of the toy may turn off some women but I love a variety of sizes. Plus, the ridges more than make up for it in stimulation. The head is flared to resemble a penis and along the shaft are two soft ridges that are prominently felt during insertion.

This toy is in no way discreet. If you leave it lying around your guests will know your secret. It should be tucked away from prying eyes.

Now we're getting to the really good part. The functions! First, the nitty gritty. The toy takes a single AA battery. Just pop it in, pop the cap on, and you are ready to go. The unit is run by a single push button that will take you through 10 functions. Simply push the button to run through the settings.

1. Low steady vibration
2. Escalating pulsation
3. Pulsation
4. Strong pulsation
5. Fast pulsation
6. Rumbling pulsation
7. Long bursts
8. Low pulsation
9. Strong steady vibe
10. Medium steady vibe

To turn the unit off, simply hold the button down for a few seconds. When you turn the unit back on, you will be on the setting you left off. Handy if you like a certain setting.

The vibes are centered at the tip of the toy and carry well throughout only 3/4 of the toy. Sadly, the area nearest the control unit has little to no vibration.

I really enjoyed the bursts of vibration. They allow me just enough to time to anticipate the next burst before providing me with powerful stimulation. Yes, you heard it. This toy is powerful. It can hold it's own with the big vibes.

The control is super easy to use during play. I can change through the settings with just my thumb. No fumbling here.

The toy is noisy. For it's size, I find it too noisy. It can be heard from behind a closed door.

To sterilize, rub the toy down with rubbing alcohol. Do not boil or put in the top rack of your dishwasher. This can damage the controls. To wash, simply wash with warm water and soap or a toy cleaner.

Use only water based lubes with this vibe. Silicone and oil lubes should not be used as they can have negative reactions with the toy. Furthermore, store the toy in a toy chest or drawer away from other silicone toys. Silicone on silicone melts silicone.

If sharing, either sterilize or cover with a condom.

The vibe comes in a pretty purple cardboard box with a picture of the toy and Dr. Lara. Dr. Laura's CV is listed in brief along with a disclaimer regarding novelty items. This toy is an aid and not intended to treat medical problems. Instructions for battery installation are provided.

The box is great for storage and gifting.

A note to those with roommates. This toy lights up. The control panel lights blue and blinks to the vibration pattern. Even if you're roommate can't hear the vibes, the entire room will light up. I covered mine with a quilt and it did no good. The light still shone through. Although I love toys that light, this can pose a problem when privacy is a concern.

I can't get enough of this toy. For me, this is my Rx for sexual tension relief. Although this toy is not medicinal in the slightest it is designed for women by women, so it hit all the right areas for me. I had a toe curling climax in no time. Plus, the strongest vibes were strong enough that I could feel them tickling my anus while the toy was in my vagina. Now that is strong.