Chandra: a Classy Clitoral
The Chandra is a sophisticated and high quality finger vibrator/ clitoral stimulator that appeals to women of varying tastes and generations.Published: January 21, 2008
Pros:
Its small, compact size. The varying sized finger bands. The fact it's rechargeable.
Cons:
It did not come with 4 different international converters and takes too long to charge.
I'm one of those girls that buys shoes and bags with names. I'm not sure why that is; I've always found people who their shoes as if they were people to be uber-pretentious. Yet, here I am, letting my shopping trend carry into my sex toys. One of my last reviews was Elise, a luxury g-spot vibrator; I loved it so much that I decided to try a toy with a female name once again.
Chandra's concept really isn't different from any other clitoral stimulator I've tried. However, it's the design and execution that really separate this finger vibrator from others. There are 3 varied finger bands that conveniently slide right over any finger of your choice. While I found the smallest to cut off circulation after a prolonged period of time, the middle sized band was perfect for my middle finger and my husband was able to slip the largest on his index finger during foreplay.
Inside the box were two 1 oz bottles of lube; one was water based and the other was silicone. While an ounce really doesn't sound like much, I found that just a little drop went a long way. Also, inside the box was the user manual, that was more of an entertaining booklet. I enjoyed the tips inside the booklet on how to use the toy, especially the one where it suggests you wear thongs and run the vibrator on the outside of your underwear, and against your clit and lips. The text was sexy as hell, but it was also geared to be sophisticated, sensual, and feminine.
Chandra's emphasis is on solo female play; while inside the book there was talk of including your partner, it still kept the tone of using their products solo mio. I made sure to try out my toy with my husband; I always like to hear his response on how loud it was or how my face contorted when I finally orgasmed while using it. After I cum, I'm left sort of dazed and confused, and after being together so long as a couple, my husband can gauge my reaction to be able to help me later when it comes to rating the product.
Chandra massager really did feel great. I enjoyed the three ring design; somehow it managed to hit all the right notes. It was quiet as well, as it should be due to its small and compact size; I could close my fist around the entire toy. It only has one vibration setting, but I found it to be powerful enough to get me off with about 15 minutes of use. The best part is that it's rechargeable. Unfortunately, it takes 12 hours to charge, l and then the battery is only good for 1-2 hours of use. Another downside is that the product description boasted it comes with 4 different international converters for overseas travel but my toy came with only one. I don't frequently outside of the United States very often, so they aren't necessary, but it was disappointing to say the least.
Overall, it's a lovely product and perfect for anyone in search of sexual and "emotional bliss."
Chandra's concept really isn't different from any other clitoral stimulator I've tried. However, it's the design and execution that really separate this finger vibrator from others. There are 3 varied finger bands that conveniently slide right over any finger of your choice. While I found the smallest to cut off circulation after a prolonged period of time, the middle sized band was perfect for my middle finger and my husband was able to slip the largest on his index finger during foreplay.
Inside the box were two 1 oz bottles of lube; one was water based and the other was silicone. While an ounce really doesn't sound like much, I found that just a little drop went a long way. Also, inside the box was the user manual, that was more of an entertaining booklet. I enjoyed the tips inside the booklet on how to use the toy, especially the one where it suggests you wear thongs and run the vibrator on the outside of your underwear, and against your clit and lips. The text was sexy as hell, but it was also geared to be sophisticated, sensual, and feminine.
Chandra's emphasis is on solo female play; while inside the book there was talk of including your partner, it still kept the tone of using their products solo mio. I made sure to try out my toy with my husband; I always like to hear his response on how loud it was or how my face contorted when I finally orgasmed while using it. After I cum, I'm left sort of dazed and confused, and after being together so long as a couple, my husband can gauge my reaction to be able to help me later when it comes to rating the product.
Chandra massager really did feel great. I enjoyed the three ring design; somehow it managed to hit all the right notes. It was quiet as well, as it should be due to its small and compact size; I could close my fist around the entire toy. It only has one vibration setting, but I found it to be powerful enough to get me off with about 15 minutes of use. The best part is that it's rechargeable. Unfortunately, it takes 12 hours to charge, l and then the battery is only good for 1-2 hours of use. Another downside is that the product description boasted it comes with 4 different international converters for overseas travel but my toy came with only one. I don't frequently outside of the United States very often, so they aren't necessary, but it was disappointing to say the least.
Overall, it's a lovely product and perfect for anyone in search of sexual and "emotional bliss."
Follow-up commentary
8 months after original review
The Chandra is a fantastic toy for "green girls". It encompasses everything you could ever want; it's rechargeable, it's made out of skin friendly medical grade TPE plastic, and it's easy to use. Plastic is a non-porous and phthalate-free material with a firm, smooth texture. While plastic cleans well, this toy can be a little tricky, make sure you plug the jack up with your thumb to prevent any water from going inside of it. Being plastic, this toy can also be used with all types of lubricant such as water, silicone, and oil. I prefer silicone lubricant because it lasts longer and doesn't wash away. It also doesn't dry up and helps your toy glide over your labia and clitoris for a longer period of time than water-based lubricant. The Chandra isn't just a basic finger vibrator, it's a kit. It prepares you for everything you'd need as if it's an introduction into having a better sex life. It gives you three different size finger sleeves, two bottles of differently based lubes, and an AC adapter with four international converters. (Unfortunately, mine only came with a US converter.)
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chargeing longer then 12 hours?
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Is it safe to charge my chandra longer then 12 hours? Say i leave it to charge and dont get back until the nxt day?
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Quote: Is it safe to charge my chandra longer then 12 hours? Say i leave it to charge and dont get back until the nxt day?I know some toys say not to leave them charging for too long.
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Quote: Is it safe to charge my chandra longer then 12 hours? Say i leave it to charge and dont get back until the nxt day?I don't think it would hurt at all. At least that way, you would always have it available when you're ready ;)
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First time cleaning?
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Is there anything special i should do for cleaning it when i first get it? or just a damp cloth will be fine? I've never gotten a recharble toy b4 and certainly not one that has a built in cleaner. Anyone knows what ruins the cleaner in it?
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Quote: Is there anything special i should do for cleaning it when i first get it? or just a damp cloth will be fine? I've never gotten a recharble toy b4 and certainly not one that has a built in cleaner. Anyone knows what ruins the cleaner in it?I'd go with a hot, damp cloth for that one. The built-in "cleaner" is actually just a way of shedding surface molecules, so your toy gradually gets smaller on a microscopic level. (Like, really really gradually -- you'll not notice, ever) There's nothing that will ruin the cleaner, because it's not a chemical that's added, but rather a property of the material itself.
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Quote: I'd go with a hot, damp cloth for that one. The built-in "cleaner" is actually just a way of shedding surface molecules, so your toy gradually gets smaller on a microscopic level. (Like, really really gradually -- you'll not notice, ever) There's nothing that will ruin the cleaner, because it's not a chemical that's added, but rather a property of the material itself.Thank you =] i was really worried id end up damaging it somehow.
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Nice review :) I agree - it is definitely a sophisticated toy, even in it's inherent simplicity.
Lustus, I love being able to share the same feelings about a toy with a fellow reviewer. This one is definitely a keeper.
What an interesting little vibe. By three ring design, are you referring to the finger band options, or something else? I can't see in pics what the tip of it looks like- is there some kind of texture there?
When referring to the three ring design, I meant the little design on the tip. As the plastic on this is so smooth, the texturized rings were actually very noticeable and created a slightly shallow symphony of heightened sensation. I should have elaborated more on that but there really are so many bells and whistles that come with the Chandra I just fluttered around trying to cover everything.
What did you think of the vibrational frequency? Was it strong enough? Too strong?
Comparatively to the toys I use the most, the Chandra doesn't come close in power. It's mild, nothing that will move mountains. You have to work for a bit to get yourself to the point where you can orgasm. It feels good though and the fact it slips over your finger makes it so very easy to use.
Do you think this product is superior to the Trojan Vibrating Touch finger massager or that they are basically the same thing?
This is a rechargeable vibrator where as the Trojan Her Pleasure uses batteries- the Chandra will hold a charge for hours but I've heard the batteries only last in the THP for 30+ minutes.
This comes with several finger sleeves to fit different sized fingers whereas the Trojan stretches out to allow different sizes- I've never used the THP but I can only imagine that after so long of the TPR finger sleeve being stretched out it will lose elasticity.
The circular channel looks the same on both- but the vibrations will travel differently through plastic- they're easier to feel whereas soft materials like TPR silicone has a tendency to "deaden" vibrations a little as acting as padding.
The Chandra is made of non-porous medical grade TPE plastic, where as the THP is made out of TPR silicone which is a semi-porous material. The TPE will not absorb dirt or bacteria into the toy but the TPE may if it's not covered properly with a latex glove. The TPE plastic will also not breakdown whereas TPR silicone will after time.
The price of the Chandra is exorbitant compared to the THP but you're paying for electronic parts, better material, and the rechargeable function- you're paying for quality, this is an investment as opposed to some toy you have no problem with tossing out. The Chandra also includes sample lubricant, which are some of the best I've ever used.
Wow, thank you for all the infot! I love my Trojan, but I am definitely going to have to get one of these now.
Not a problem, glad I could help you out
Any questions about Chandra?
i'm about to review this. I had similar thoughts. I also have the smaller one too!
Thanks for the review
nice review .
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review!
Thank you for the good review and the follow up. Thanks for the tip about plugging it up before cleaning.
Great review