Astrovibes Cancer - traditional vibrator discontinued by Fun Factory - review by hyacinthgirl

So, second review, for one of my two first vibrators. Again, I'm hyper-orgasmic, so orgasm intensity and frequency reported should probably be adjusted.

This is my favorite toy out of two, so take that as you will, but it is a good piece. I chose Cancer because the little bubbles and nubs looked way more exciting than any of the other Astrovibes, although the crabs are an odd design choice. Understandable, but they still provide plenty of joke fodder. This is a pure medical-grade silicone toy and is not waterproof, so no silicone lubricant and no trying to take your bubbles to the most logical place. This toy also attracts lint better than the average lint roller, but I found the plastic clamshell it came packed in was too big to store discreetly. It currently lives in the plastic tube that my other vibrator came in, but still usually requires a cat hair removing before use. Also, the fact that the crabs have hollow spots for eyes can make clean-up a little tricky--I have to use a bobby pin to make sure that no dried soap is left on the thing.

So, into the meat of the review: this is an excellent toy. The silicone is high quality, and very good at taking on body temperature quickly. It's pleasantly flexible and slightly squishy without being floppy, and rigid enough to provide good penetration. It's tapered at the tip, but gets quite thick near the bottom (according to the product review, about 5 1/4 inches circumference). This can make it a bit difficult to take completely for a novice toy user like me, but it does feel great when it's completely in. The vibrations are strong, but not overwhelmingly powerful, and they carry well from base to tip. The bubble nubs are a little difficult to feel inside, but they provide amazing sensations to the clitoris and labia. The flexibility of this toy allows it to be used almost like a very firm tongue--a little bit of imagination makes it like absolutely blissful oral sex. The flexibility also allows for one other bonus: a bit of squirming and grinding can get the nubs to rub tantalizingly against the G-spot. It's not enough for really powerful G-spot stimulation, but it helps. It's also a quiet toy--quieter than my electric toothbrush--and can not be heard through a closed door. Its controls are a simple twist dial, ranging from whisper soft to vroom. I can't really say much for the whimsy of the design--it's cute, but since I don't really show off my sex toys, cuteness is not a major factor. The basic question is does the texture help, and the answer is yes.

The cleaning is really the only issue I have with this toy. It probably wouldn't be the best choice for a size queen, but for a novice looking for a bit of extra girth, it's perfect. I usually clean it with plain soap and water; I don't want to risk submerging it and damaging the motor. Either way, it can be a bit of a hassle to clean all the little nubs and bumps, and those crab eyes. The dial can also be a little sensitive. I've had it switch lower when trying to get the elusive G-spot stroking position.

This toy is a bit thicker than I'm used to, but it's not usually a problem after plenty of foreplay with it. I like to turn it up fairly high and tease myself with the bubbles, while bending the shaft to rub the lower nubs against my labia, before finally starting to ease it in. Sitting up on it provides the best way to get the faint G-spot touch.