Couture collection Inspire - wand massager discontinued by Cal Exotics - review by Josie Jacobs

Like the rest of the Couture Collection toys, the Inspire comes in a very nice looking box (not a plastic clamshell with a picture of a half naked lady, yay!). Included in the box along with the toy are the power adapter (with about a 6′ cord) and a safety instruction sheet that reminds you to “use common sense with using this product” (heh heh), among other things.

One of the first things I noticed about the Inspire was how easy it was to use. It just has 1 button; hold it down to increase the speed and then press it once more to turn it off quickly. It also has a nice range of speeds, starting off barely as a tickle and at its highest - mind-blowing! Sometimes I just want to get off quickly and it definitely did the trick. I didn’t expect it at first glance, but after testing it out I think the Inspire is possibly even stronger than the classic Magic Wand.

Due to the power packed inside, the Inspire is quite noisy – a loud, high-pitched hum. It is not really a problem for me, but might be for other people who live with roommates or have thin walls. Size-wise, the Inspire is just about 7.5″ long. It doesn’t take up much room so it would be perfect for traveling. The flexible vibrating head is just a little smaller than a golf ball, making it easy to use with a partner or another toy. I find larger wand-style vibes tend to get in the way too much while playing with a partner but I have used the Inspire during sex without any problems.

Cleaning the Inspire is a little trickier than some other toys in my collection but is definitely in no way a deal-breaker. The silicone cover pops off quickly to be washed in the sink, but since the rest of the vibe is not waterproof (don't let the water design on the box fool you into thinking it is!) I just clean it with antibacterial toy wipes to be on the safe side.