This toy was definitely designed
It is hard to know what to say about the
Little Chroma. It is, in many ways, a very mechanically advanced toy; in others, its very simplicity causes it to fall short in several areas.
To start with, the Little Chroma is, well, LITTLE. It is definitely smaller and more slender than a cigar--barely larger than a tampon, actually. I ordered the olive color, which is far brighter and more colorful in the picture than it is in real life. Mine looks like a grayish-blackish color with a green tint. Not quite as pretty as I had hoped.
Now, on to its merits. The
Little Chroma is made of metal, which makes it very hygienic--it can be washed in the dishwasher if the motor is removed. What is this? If the motor is removed? Yes, the Little Chroma’s motor is exactly the size and shape of a AA battery, and can be removed for cleaning, or replaced, if necessary! This is a vibe that can truly last a lifetime--if you want it to, that is!
The metal retains heat and cold very well, is compatible with both water-based and silicone lubes, and the vibe itself is waterproof “up to depths about 10x deeper than your bathtub,” according to the description, and I did find the vibe works very well when completely submerged. The vibe’s base has two holes in it for threading a cord if you want to use it for anal play (which I still do not recommend for something this small and slender), but I think a wrist strap would not be amiss if using for water play since the vibe is very small and smooth.
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Jimmy Jane's vibrator operates with a screw base that turns it on, and here begins my list of negatives about the toy. The screw base operates well, is textured for grip, and can be lubricated with petroleum jelly, per the instruction booklet, if it sticks. The base also insures the waterproofing of the toy, whether for play or for cleaning, which leads me to my first issue with the Little Chroma. Turning the vibe off requires unscrewing the battery compartment somewhat; so if you want to keep it dry inside, it requires keeping the vibe running while you clean it, or the entire time you have it in the water, to maintain its waterproof integrity. This is not really a huge deal, but I still found it somewhat of a hassle to have to wash a still-vibrating vibe!
My main concern with the Little Chroma, however, is that it has only one speed. According to the instruction manual, it is “the right speed… tuned to the resonant frequency of the human body.” O…k. What I found was a vibe that feels nice, and IS capable of getting me off, but honestly, I would kill for just one more intense setting to really push me over the edge. Insertion is simple, with or without lube, but fairly ineffective; I find this toy better used for external stimulation, since the vibrations are mild enough to be used directly on the clit. The motor is located in one tip, so the manual suggests using different areas of the vibe to increase or decrease the vibration level, which I found works, to a point. I just wish the strongest vibrations were a little stronger.
Finally, let me state the
Jimmy Jane's Little Chroma is probably the quietest vibe I own--it is virtually silent, even at close range, so great for those for whom discretion is a must.
All in all, this vibe has a lot going for it, I just wish it had a little more power. It runs on one AA battery, which is included (always a nice touch!) It is, however, well designed and constructed, and probably will last a lifetime with proper care and the replaceable motor option. Whether these benefits are worth the hefty price tag is a judgment only you can make.
The Little Chroma was capable of bringing me to orgasm; but it was not a screaming, thrashing, intense, rock-your-world orgasm. This is not a toy to get you off quickly and thrillingly. It is, rather, more of a toy for sensually making love to yourself (or having a partner make love to you), and working up--very slowly--do a deep and resonating orgasm. I personally like using a cooling lube with it, like
Tantric Lovers' Stimulate 'Er Gel, to make the cool sensations last longer. The vibrations on the Little Chroma are mild enough that it can be used directly on the clit, and can even continue to be used after your first orgasm, even if you are really sensitive. This is a wonderful feature if you are capable of easy and quick multiple orgasms; personally, it failed my “two orgasm” test. Try as I might, the second time I just could not bring myself over the edge, despite pinpoint direct stimulation of the clit. On a side note, I found the base area, where the vibrations are least intense, is excellent for massaging the temples during a migraine or just to relax.
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A new battery did help quite a bit! I still wish it had multiple speeds, but it's definitely more enjoyable now!
Nice to know.Thanks for that info about the batteries Spiking Glue.
Excellent idea, thanks!
I hate to ask a stupid question, but I'm curious. Did you use the battery that came with your Little Chroma when you used it for this review? I've used that battery for most of the time I've owned my Little Chroma, but when I was dinking around with rechargeables and high grade digital batteries. I noticed with the high grade digital batteries that my vibe became significantly stronger, which of course wasn't a shock. However, when I put in my rechargables, it was *still* significantly stronger, and confused, I then put in a simple duracell battery, with the same result, and then an normal energizer with the same result. It appears that my Little Chroma was shipped with a rather weak battery.
Thanks for your feedback, Anon--I guess it's all a matter of opinion. I don't have a Gigi yet, so I can't make the comparison. The important thing is you find something that works well for you. Happy playing!
I like my Little Chroma better than my Gigi!!!
Thanks for your nice comment, Jimbo. But yeah, the vibrations just aren't really strong enough for truly effective use elsewhere. :(
A $162 vibrator for headaches? That really makes it hard to justify. I probably won't be lusting after this one. Thanks for another great review.
Thanks for the compliment, Bulma. This, I fear, is more of a 'bragging rights' toy than an amazing vibrator. It's not bad, but I think you like more power in your toys, like I. My favorite use for it so far, honestly, has been as a temple massager when I have headaches...:/
Sounds nice, but $160? wow, that seems pretty steep. I didn't think it would be so small, let alone the size of a tampon. I was thinking of trying it, but honestly it sounds like too much trouble to be worth it. Great review!
Betty, glad it helped!
I agree with Essin' Em-I had the "MY PRECIOUS" reaction when I saw it, but one speed??? Wha....tha....eff.....???? I'll stick with my pixies. Thanks for the great review!
Essin' Em, it IS lovely and made of a great material, but really not suited for all but the most patient power queens. Thanks for the comment! Get the Delight instead, for a lesser price!
Ok...so when I first saw this toy, all i could think was "WANT" -- the material and style (the maglite similarity appeals to the techie in me) alone were enough.
But I have enough pretty and awesome looking toys...I'm glad I didn't get it (and won't after this review), because it seems totally un-worth it! Thanks for letting me know :)
Spiking Glue - Thanks for the information on the replacement motor cost--it's much better than I would have expected! Glad you're getting so much out of this toy. I, too, love the feeling of the metal and the depth of the vibrations, I just wish there were one higher intensity setting to push me over the edge when I need it. Thanks for the comments!
Oh! -- and a replacement motor is $35, I already checked. Near as I can tell, it's only available through the JimmyJane website.
I've wanted to review my Little Chroma for a while -- but, I bought mine elsewhere. *cough* Cheaply, too, my end price was $100, which I consider a fine price for getting exactly what I want. I use my Little Chroma every day, I know when I first used it I kinda went all giggly-mad and did a "My precioussss~" thing with it. *laugh* I love the depth of the vibrations, the feel of the metal, and, well, everything about it. I couldn't justify buying it at Eden, though, due to the price.
Oggins and Epiphora, I agree with you totally. I wanted to call JimmyJane and see how much a replacement motor would be to see if that helps justify the cost somewhat, but I wrote the review at, like, 3 or 4 am. Still, it seems to me it would be much more cost effective to simply buy a new vibe...one with multiple speeds!
I don't get why a $163 vibrator would only have one speed. That is just so wrong.
This one looks cute enough I guess but, I still just can't validate the price. It looks like a mini maglite that costs $100+. One speed vibrations kind of turn me off of this one too.... Great review!