Adorable and Buzzy, but Not as Powerful as I Had Hoped...
This toy has a ton of wonderful features, but when it came down to the real test, I found that although the vibration feels very buzzy, it ends up feeling "flat". If you're looking for strictly a powerful clitoral stimulator, you may want to look elsewhere. However, if you're okay with a moderately strong vibration and want something classically adorable, multi-functional, ergonomically perfect and simple to use and maintain, this could be a winner for you!Published: August 22, 2010
Pros:
Rechargeable. Super Cute. Ergonomic. Multiple settings. Perfect size.
Cons:
Not waterproof. Vibrations "flat" - not as powerful as I hoped.
I am one of those women who NEED clitoral stimulation to orgasm. I'm always on the look-out for that perfect toy (especially one to use during intercourse) where I say "This is THE one. I will never need to even try another." So far, I've found a few that were pretty darn good, but I still find myself looking for better. I have never owned a Lelo toy before now, so I can't compare it to other models. They are all so cute and scrumptious looking and when I saw this adorable little egg-shaped toy, I knew I had to have it. Did it live up to my expectations? Unfortunately, not quite. I guess I'm just really hard to please.
Let me start at the beginning. I thought the packaging was pretty darn exquisite. I love how they match the outer box with the color of Lelo you chose (I picked pink). It's classy and boasts of all the great attributes of what's inside. The black box within is nice and sturdy. It's also very discreet being plain with only the word 'Lelo' on the lid. It's great for storage if you have the room for it or it comes with a nice little storage pouch if you don't. Also inside is a mini catalog, the warranty and an instruction booklet with versions for a plethora of different languages.
The toy itself is a super cute little critter. It's sort of a flattened egg shape and I seem to have a thing for egg shaped items (must be a throwback from my collecting years when I was a kid). I like that it's not phallic, so if the kids see it, they might not think much of it. Plus the pretty design of it makes it non-embarrassing to use in front of my hubby. It's ergonomic and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand. It's about 1 3/4" wide at the center and 4" long. The white portion is a hard plastic while the pink portion (the user end) is coated with a velvety textured silicone finish. There are (4) buttons on the white portion that control the toy.
I love that it's rechargeable, because batteries are so darn expensive and they don't seem to last very long before they start to decline and affect the functionality of the toy. Nothing worse than wrestling with changing batteries once you've gotten started! It's accurate that it takes about 4 hours to charge and runs a couple of hours off that charge - not too shabby.
You can lock the controls, so if you travel with it, it won't come on accidentally. It's easy to clean - use water-based cleaners ONLY!
Let me start at the beginning. I thought the packaging was pretty darn exquisite. I love how they match the outer box with the color of Lelo you chose (I picked pink). It's classy and boasts of all the great attributes of what's inside. The black box within is nice and sturdy. It's also very discreet being plain with only the word 'Lelo' on the lid. It's great for storage if you have the room for it or it comes with a nice little storage pouch if you don't. Also inside is a mini catalog, the warranty and an instruction booklet with versions for a plethora of different languages.
The toy itself is a super cute little critter. It's sort of a flattened egg shape and I seem to have a thing for egg shaped items (must be a throwback from my collecting years when I was a kid). I like that it's not phallic, so if the kids see it, they might not think much of it. Plus the pretty design of it makes it non-embarrassing to use in front of my hubby. It's ergonomic and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand. It's about 1 3/4" wide at the center and 4" long. The white portion is a hard plastic while the pink portion (the user end) is coated with a velvety textured silicone finish. There are (4) buttons on the white portion that control the toy.
I love that it's rechargeable, because batteries are so darn expensive and they don't seem to last very long before they start to decline and affect the functionality of the toy. Nothing worse than wrestling with changing batteries once you've gotten started! It's accurate that it takes about 4 hours to charge and runs a couple of hours off that charge - not too shabby.
You can lock the controls, so if you travel with it, it won't come on accidentally. It's easy to clean - use water-based cleaners ONLY!
Experience
This little guy is simple to operate although it may take a little getting used to in figuring out where the buttons are by feel rather than having to stop and look to change settings. Not much, but a little. I also have to press the button a couple times sometimes for it to take. There are (+) and (-) buttons to change the vibration intensity. Then there are two arrow keys to scroll through the various patterns - solid, moderately long bursts, quick bursts, roller coaster, escalation and deceleration and a really bizarre non-pattern series that kind of just goes all over the place (I have never had a toy do that). There seems to be 5 or 6 speeds although it's hard to say for sure because sometimes it "sticks" and I can't tell for sure where the highest speed is because some of the differences are fairly subtle. This toy is also incredibly quiet!
Pros: Truly, I love nearly everything about this toy - the ergonomic, easy-to-hold shape, the cute, classy look, the pretty color, the size that fits perfectly into the palm of my hand and the multiple functions. I love that it's rechargeable. And it does make a nice massager for the back or neck areas - and pretty much any other external part of your body - because of its shape (the vibrations actually feel more powerful when using it for that purpose for some weird reason).
Cons: The big one - when it came down to the intensity of the vibrations, for me it left something to be desired. It feels pretty strong when you hold it in your hand. It's very buzzy for sure. However, I found the vibrations in actual clitoral use to be fairly flat even at the highest setting. While it worked (eventually) to get me there, it took some time and some extra movement. For the money, I was pretty disappointed in the lack of power. Again, I haven't had any other Lelo toys to compare it to, but if it's stronger than all of the prior models, I'm glad I didn't buy any of those. It's also not waterproof which, for the price, would have been nice.
Pros: Truly, I love nearly everything about this toy - the ergonomic, easy-to-hold shape, the cute, classy look, the pretty color, the size that fits perfectly into the palm of my hand and the multiple functions. I love that it's rechargeable. And it does make a nice massager for the back or neck areas - and pretty much any other external part of your body - because of its shape (the vibrations actually feel more powerful when using it for that purpose for some weird reason).
Cons: The big one - when it came down to the intensity of the vibrations, for me it left something to be desired. It feels pretty strong when you hold it in your hand. It's very buzzy for sure. However, I found the vibrations in actual clitoral use to be fairly flat even at the highest setting. While it worked (eventually) to get me there, it took some time and some extra movement. For the money, I was pretty disappointed in the lack of power. Again, I haven't had any other Lelo toys to compare it to, but if it's stronger than all of the prior models, I'm glad I didn't buy any of those. It's also not waterproof which, for the price, would have been nice.
Follow-up commentary
3 months after original review
This toy has definitely grown on me. I love the look and the size. The controls take some getting used to - figuring out which is which when you're thinking of other things. But that's minor. While I was disappointed that the vibrations weren't as strong as I had initially hoped, this is the toy we turn to almost every time. And it works every single time - maybe not quite as fast as I sometimes wish. But it's convenient, cute and does the job. And it still offers plenty of buzz that I don't regret buying this little guy.
This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for an unbiased review. This review is in compliance with the
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Why Did The Lelo Siri Get Such Mixed Reviews?
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Why Did The Lelo Siri Get Such Mixed Reviews? Was is based on expectations of comparing it to the other Lelo line? Other comparable products? Price point. Was there over heating/ charging issues. How does the vibration field/ strength compare to the Liv & Mona. Who (here) has tried all three?
I wish there was a better video review. The one posted is flashy, but not very informative. It would be really nice if someone would compare the difference between the three Lelo toys i have listed.
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lol I feel like you answered your own question. um, all I can say is reread the reviews. I know that what I gathered was that it heated up super quick and it was incredibly uncomfortable or down right painful for some.
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The Siri has 31 reviews up, 20 of which give it 5 stars, 8 give it 4 stars, and only 3 go lower. That seems pretty positive to me. :) Though truly, you're not really going to get a better answer to your questions than from the reviews themselves.
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If you had to choose one lelo product what would it be
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So I've seen in other discussions a wide variety of choices. I want to know if you could only have one Lelo product which would it be and why. Do you already own one?
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Quote: So I've seen in other discussions a wide variety of choices. I want to know if you could only have one Lelo product which would it be and why. Do you already own one?I have the Soraya and it's one of my favorites (though I do wish it were a bit stronger). I also have the Nea and my Luna beads are shipping as I type.
I have my eye on the Elise but it's not something I'd die without, you know? Lelo has some motion sense products that just launched that work like a Wii controller I think that's pretty freaking awesome but I'm waiting on some reviews to come out first. I'm also kinda like the Alia but if the motion sense reviews are good I'd pick those up before the Alia.
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Mona! I have Siri and Ella and they're great but I am soo exciting about buying the Mona in my next order. I've wanted that one for ages and ages :)
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Zini Seed or Lelo Siri?
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I've been on the market for a new, strong clitoral vibrator. I've been an avid Hitachi user for a few years, but have been slowly weaning myself off that and have been using the Lelo GiGi as my go-to clit toy.
Although I really like the GiGi as a clit toy vibe, I know it's not for that and sometimes the vibrations seem really weak to me. I've been looking at both the Seed and the Siri, but how do these two compare? Does someone have both? Which one is stronger, etc? -
I don't have the seed but I do know that the Siri isn't super strong. And there aren't any reviews for the Seed up yet, are there?
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There is some Seed reviews. Both vibes sound good, but I'd go with the Seed. I just ordered the Womolia which is supposed to be quite strong as well.
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I have a discount for a LELO toy...which should I get?
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I have a 40% off discount to Lelo's website, but I don't know what to get. I already own the Ina, the Ella, and the personal moisturizer. Of course I want EVERYTHING, but at this point I've narrowed it down to a few things. The new Mia, the Luna Beads, the candle/massage oil, or maybe the Siri. I've been buying lots of sex toys lately which is why I'm leaning towards the Luna Beads because they're cheaper and I don't own any Kegel exercisers yet. What would you do with a discount as awesome as this one?
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Quote: I have a 40% off discount to Lelo's website, but I don't know what to get. I already own the Ina, the Ella, and the personal moisturizer. Of course I want EVERYTHING, but at this point I've narrowed it down to a few things. The new Mia, the Luna Beads, the candle/massage oil, or maybe the Siri. I've been buying lots of sex toys lately which is why I'm leaning towards the Luna Beads because they're cheaper and I don't own any Kegel exercisers yet. What would you do with a discount as awesome as this one?If you haven't already used it or it hasn't expired, I'd go with the new Mia, it's supposed to be twice as strong!
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I'm curious about what you ended up choosing! And yes, that coupon is awesome!
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Waterproof?
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Is this waterproof or splashproof?
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Quote: Is this waterproof or splashproof?No it's not waterproof and i baby mine to much to test but because the charger port is completly open it is likely that water would go in and then she would die, and that would be awful because the lack of water tolerance is her only fault. so i'm going to say no to splashproof as well.
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Okay thanks! I was a bit confused about that. :)
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Would like to know...
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Just curious about this product, please let me know your personal experiences so I can make a decision whether to buy it or not. Thanks
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I would go check out the reviews on the Siri. It includes the reviewers personal experience with the Siri, ans you can get multiple opinions that way.
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Quote: Just curious about this product, please let me know your personal experiences so I can make a decision whether to buy it or not. ThanksI haven't gotten a chance to do my review yet but I have to say that it's amazing, almost silent deep and rumbly very compact and conveniant to hold, i guess the real deciding factor between this and a lot of others is how deep of a vibration you like/need and how much you're willing to pay for it, i love mine and have not a regret in the world for getting it, though to be fare with coupons and points I got it a lot cheaper than i would have otherwise.
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Special?
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Why is this toy so special? I've never tried it, nor thought about trying it
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I have it but have not used it yet, I won it in a contest. I didn't know it was suppose to be so special.
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RadRachIdk.... I have something similar but I dont get whats so great???
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to much noise
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i dont like all the noise that strog vibes have i wish thay would make a quite one
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Quote: i dont like all the noise that strog vibes have i wish thay would make a quite onei cant wait to get new quite toys
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I bought what was supposed to be an ultraquiet toy .... getaway luxe .... and it was like a jackhammer - sounds like and feels like. I am sending it back, didnt even want to try it cos it was too loud and would wake the neighbours.
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What is your favorite Lelo toy?
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I only have Mona now, so I have to go with her!!
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My favorite is Ina
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I don't have a Lelo toy as of yet, but I have been looking at getting the Siri. I am really unsure if I want the Siri or the SaSi.
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Sorry it was rather disappointing.
Nice review, though.
Dang, I was really hoping this one would turn out better! I'm not sure if I'd want to spend the money on this when I have others that sure things....thanks for the review!
Super review Too bad it didn't pack as much power as you'd expected! Very good to know..I need strong vibrations to orgasm myself.
Good review! I liked the Siri, but it wasn't love.
Good review, too bad it didn't pack more of a punch. I can't wait for LELO to hype up their power a little bit for the rest of us buzz queens.
Thanks for a great, honest review. Sorry it didn't work for you, good luck in your search for that perfect clitoral vibe! Have you tried the Xtreme Pak? For people that love power I know that's a solid buy, and it's relatively inexpensive.
aw
great review
Great review, thanks
Thanks for the review, and glad this is working out better for you.
Thanks for the review.
Nice to know it has the lock feature, and I'm happy that you're enjoying it more!
Thanks!
Good review...