Little chroma - vibrator by Jimmyjane - review by Polyserena

The little chroma has my favourite vibrations of any toy I own. It is a very well made design which allows very strong vibrations to be carried with very little noise. I chose black which further enhanced the discreet nature of the toy. It is most likely to be dismissed as a fancy mascara, novelty pen or penlight if left sitting in the open. There are a couple of drawbacks to the little chroma however.

While the vibrations of the little chroma are usually extremely (!!!) quiet, the toy does have a tendency to be quite loud when switching it on and off. This is because to turn the little chroma off you must unscrew the battery cap-there is no button. At times the little chroma has been unpredictably loud during use, but sliding the battery and motor in again seems to do the trick to stop loud vibrations.


It really is a bit of an inconvenience to have to screw the cap off of the vibrator to switch it off. If somebody is about to catch you using the little chroma the best thing you can do is to leave it running in your hand until you have the time to stifle the noise of switching it off into your pillow (...and if you’re unlucky enough for the other person to hear it-try to pass it off as your new vibrating mascara).

The little chroma is waterproof; just make sure that the battery cap is firmly screwed on before getting it wet. If you want to use it in the bath, think carefully, because if you drop it while you are using it the vibrations on the bath are going to cause a terrible din. Screwing the cap off with wet hands is difficult and the bathroom is likely to amplify the noise of switching it off. Regardless I do tend to use the little chroma in the shower. I often cover the little chroma with my towel as I leave the bathroom for my bedroom and then turn it off. Considering the little chroma is made from aluminum, it is not as slippery as one might think. It does have quite bit of grip from the coating, which is immaculate. But it is probably a really good idea to loop a cord through the holes in the battery cap of the little chroma for extra safety and also to free up your hands while washing.

I once dropped the little chroma on a tiled floor-although not because it was slippery. Though sounding momentarily sick it eventually resumed working with its original power and quietness, and without a scratch. But if the motor really did pack up, the motor is replaceable and available for a reasonable price from Jimmyjane! It is tiny and looks just like another battery.

The best thing about it is its vibrations which are surprisingly deep, and the aluminum allows me to get the pinpoint pressure I need and love without significantly decreasing the strength of the vibrations. I might also mention that it is just the right size for clitoral stimulation and is very easy to hold in place. The vibrations are strongest at the tip and decrease in intensity towards the battery cap which makes the vibrator easy to hold.

Aluminum can be used for temperature play, but I honestly haven’t explored how well the little chroma holds temperatures. It can be warmed in a bath or chilled in the fridge, or quickly in ice water. Aluminum is one of the safest materials as it does not contain phthalates and will not hold bacteria. Jimmyjane recommends cleaning with mild soap and hot water and drying with a soft cotton cloth. Clean while cap is tightened without the battery and motor, or while running. Otherwise be sure that the casing is free of water before inserting the motor and battery.

I use the little chroma mainly externally. It can also be used vaginally; but, due to its shape, it isn’t such a good idea to use it anally. Though if you had to, a cord might be able to assist with retrieval if you did decide to use the little chroma anally.