This toy was definitely designed
There was a time when I would have laughed in your face if you said, "
Some sex toys will make you rip off your pants and just go for it." If you DID say that to me in the past...well, I have to apologize to you now, because the
TantraBeam made me do exactly that.
When you receive your
TantraBeam, be prepared for a high-class experience! It is lovingly packaged in a sheer gold bag, with the vibrator itself enclosed in a slim, white, hard plastic case. The white case can hold the vibrator as well as 2 AAA batteries. The TantraBeam also comes with 2 extra straps (although I don't see the straps breaking any time soon), an instruction booklet in multiple languages, 2 AAA batteries, and a 2-year warranty. The vibe itself has a very slight plastic smell if you sniff it really hard, but that's only if you shove the vibe right under your nose, and it's bound to fade after a couple of cleanings.
The TantraBeam has 2 silver-and-peach pieces, connected by a thin but sturdy wire: the battery pack, which straps on to your wrist, and the finger attachment. Both attachments have straps that are elastic and easy to adjust; I have very tiny wrists and muscular fingers, and I was able to accomodate this toy without any problems. The battery chamber has a safety catch on it, i.e., you have to push a tab in to open up the pack, which prevents the chamber from opening up while you masturbate. All in all, a very sturdily constructed toy.
The sensations from the TantraBeam are incredible, especially considering it only uses 2 AAA batteries. The vibrations in and of themselves are not that powerful. What gives this toy a leg up is HOW it vibrates: the vibrations conduct down through your finger, so you use your finger--not the actual attachment--to masturbate. This is a really huge plus for the
TantraBeam, as fingers can bend, tug, roll, twist, and move in ways that most vibrators can't. A slider on the battery pack gradually increases the vibrations from super low (so that your finger is hardly even pulsing) to above average strength (which makes your finger vibrate rather quickly). Also, you can move the finger attachment closer to or farther away from the tip of your finger, which can strengthen or weaken the vibrations, respectively.
Because you use your finger to masturbate rather than the actual attachment, the chances of this vibe coming in to contact with bodily fluids are slim to none. The only time the
actual finger attachment came in to contact with my genitals was during a particularly hot and right-on-top-of-each-other round of partner use. Also, this toy is made from hard plastic. All in all, a ridiculously easy-to-clean vibe!
The TantraBeam is currently the
quietest vibrator in my personal collection, and it's one of the quietest I've ever used. The toy is silent on the lower settings, and the hum on the highest setting is extremely low. One of my partners said they couldn't even hear the vibe on its make setting if they were more than 3 feet away from me. If that's still not discreet enough for you, you can easily muffled the highest setting with a closed door or a blanket.
I have two minor quibbles with the
TantraBeam. While the plastic case is very nice, it's hard to close it tightly if you don't put the TantraBeam away JUST right. The TantraBeam is also not a waterproof toy...an absolute shame, when you consider how quiet it is!
In the end, I would be lying if I said it wasn't love at first sight with the TantraBeam, and I'm sure it will remain one of my absolute favorite toys for a long time. It is well-made, sturdy, easy to clean, and provides unique sensations you can't get with most other toys. At less than $30, the TantraBeam is a total steal, and I highly recommend it to everybody!
The introductory paragraph to this review is not lying. When I locked my bedroom door and fired up the
TantraBeam for a sound and power check, I was turned on in 10 seconds flat. I usually make a real ritual out of masturbating--I get naked, I turn the lights down, I get the toy box out and clean everything, etcetera--but immediately after I tested my vibrating finger on my forearm, I ripped my shorts and panties down, yanked the clip out of my hair, and WENT FOR IT!
As soon as the TantraBeam gave me my first orgasm, I called up 2 partners--1 male, 1 female--and asked if they wanted to go for a test run. Ooo, this toy is lovely for partner play! The female partner loved it when I gave her a clitoral massage, accompanied by the TantraBeam, and she liked the vibrations on her nipples and behind her ears.
My male partner loved it when I gave him a handjob with it (I recommend putting plastic wrap around the strap if you do this, just to make it smoother), and he came within seconds when I concentrated my vibrating fingertip on his glans. I also used it to masturbate myself while he penetrated me vaginally; the only issue we had was that, when he was DIRECTLY on top of me and humping, it rubbed a bit, but we only ever stay in that position for a minute or less anyway, and most people don't like that position to begin with.
I don't think this toy will ever give me super-fast, screaming orgasms a la the Hitachi, but it WILL provide me with deep, highly-stimulating, toe-curling orgasms, and my partners are bound to love it.
On a final note: some people may argue that, because you use your finger to masturbate rather than the actual attachment, the Tantra Beam is only suited to users who understand their bodies. I completely disagree! I think this is a great discovery toy BECAUSE it prompts you to use your own hands; the Tantra Beam prompts you to explore your body and find out exactly where you like to be stimulated. Unless you refuse to touch your own genitals directly, the TantraBeam is the way to go!
This toy has become an instant fan-favorite. I honestly wish I video taped people's reactions to my vibrating fingertip! All of my friends REALLY want one now, and I tell them, "GO FOR IT! It's super-cheap!" This includes a friend of mine who has never owned a vibrator and isn't really in to sex toys, who recently said, "I gotta admit, that thing is AMAZING."
Just one quick quip: the batteries that come with the TantraBeam are really cheap. I removed them from the toy after each use, but they still got a weird white, crusty residue around them. Use the provided batteries for the first couple of trial runs, then dispose of them for more reliable batteries. Keep your TantraBeam safe and stored correctly, and it should last you for years!
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You've pretty much convinced me to get one of these, even if it is that weird orange color.
But, doesn't your finger feel weird?
Ahhhh, okay. I didn't understand this toy until you explained it. In your wonderful way. This:
I ripped my shorts and panties down, yanked the clip out of my hair, and WENT FOR IT!
Made me crack up. But I'm still not sure if this would be a good toy for me... I'm worried it wouldn't vibrate my finger enough...
CW: not really. Actually, the only way I really KNEW my finger was vibrating on the lower speeds was by touching it against my forearm. On the absolute highest speed, if your finger isn't pressing against something, it basically feels like it's tingling.
Epiphora: it really depends on what you want. Does it make your finger vibrate as powerfully as a Hitachi or a Turbo Glider? Hell no. But because it's your FINGER that does the work, not a toy, you get the added benefit of a finger's flexibility and mobility. I need around 3 vrooms to get off, generally, but I can't take 5 vroom toys without some kind of barrier, and I like clitoral massages, so being able to use my finger was great!
Another neat trick is to use a make-up mirror. I set up my make-up mirror on my bed, prop my back up against some pillows, throw my knees over the top of the mirror, and watch myself masturbate with the TantraBeam. Because you use your finger, the sight is especially erotic!
I never would have given a second thought to this toy before reading your review. Now I'm pretty tempted. I'm not sure it would get me off because I tend to need close to 5 vrooms (my hitachi) to get off usually. But it sounds really interesting.
Fantastic review! Like CW said, the color is a bit sterile for me, but this toy looks like a winner....and the price is fantastic!
OSW: If you're a power queen, I don't think the TantraBeam would do it for you. =( But I know there are some finger vibes that are much more powerful; maybe one of those would be a better investment...?
Betty: the colors are a little bleck, yes; I don't like peach, and I think it'd be much prettier if it was, say, black and silver or blue and silver instead. But it feels good! =D
Like everyone else LOVED the review. How'd you find the best way to clean it?
Sienna: like I said, cleaning isn't really a big deal since the attachment rarely comes in to contact with your body. If it DOES get messy, however, it's hard plastic, so a little soap and water or some good toy cleaner will take care of it. If the straps get messy (which I don't see happening, but you never know), I would suggest removing them and putting them in the pocket of another piece of clothing, so they don't get ruined. There's also an extra set of straps.
^ Er, put them in another piece of clothing THAT YOU'RE GOING TO WASH. Yay, go me at 8am! XD
LOVE the review. Too bad it's not stronger, or waterproof, either one would be enough for me to jump in and grab one. The quietness is very tempting, though, for those of us who need to be discrete!
You have totally made me want this now. Which is awesome because I wouldn't have even looked at it twice beforehand. Great review! =)
I love my TantraBeam!
I'm glad people are now interested in this toy. =)
SD: I totally agree! If I could marry my Tantra Beam, I probably would, as long as he allowed me to carry on an extramaritial affair with my XTreme Pack.
I can see this as a nice warm up toy for my boyfriend to use on me. Unfortunately he's not fond of vibrations around his own genitalia or it would be a nice way to spice up hand job like you did on your partner
IIB: Different strokes for different folks, they say! Like I mentioned in the review, my one partner loved it when I used my vibrating finger around her ears, but another partner of mine absolutely hated it and thought it was annoying.
A friend of mine pointed out that you could also turn the finger attachment so that the strap was facing away from your palm as you gave a handjob. I would still be afraid of it rubbing or chafing, but it could work if you did it correctly.
Another interesting new advancement that I felt needed mentioned: my best friend and his girlfriend want a TantraBeam now, and he was wondering if it could be used for back massages. He tried mine on and rubbed my shoulders, and it adds some extra sensation to a back massage. I enjoyed it, at least.
Nice follow up! This toy sounds so cool. I have to check it out!