Touche Harlequin - traditional vibrator discontinued by Shots media - review by edeneve

Harlequin is from the Touche` brand of unique vibrators. It is a g-spot vibrator that has a pair of soft flexible feelers on the tip that vibrate, a first of its kind. The vibrator offers 10 powerful functions and patterns using a super sonic motor. It is ergonomic so you can both vaginally insert and use the controller easily with one hand. And it comes with an information booklet, a first for any vibrator I have - about 45 vibrators.

As a g-spotter, solo play is the best use since Harlequin is compact. It can also double as a clitoral vibrator or you can use it as a body teaser. Then, of course, your lover can bring you exciting pleasure. With 10 powerful functions and patterns, you are sure to find something to bring you to orgasm. And you know what, I'll bet your lover would enjoy the vibrator. Even guys can enjoy stimulation of their external erogenous zones.

Although some information sources state that Harlequin is water proof, the information booklet states it is splash proof. So as a splash proof vibrator, you can make any shower a "special" experience. All users with or without vibrator experience can enjoy it. And as a caution, the vibrator is not to be used anally since there is no protective base.

The whimsical vibrator is both travel friendly and discreet. Harlequin can easily fit into your bag wherever you go. And when others see it they won't have a clue what she is. They'll probably think it's some kind of toy - ha, a really special "toy" too huh, not that they would know, though.

Harlequin is 100% medical grade silicone and has no odor or taste. 100% silicone allows vibrations to travel well and quickly adjust to body temperature. There are no phthalates in 100% silicone. Touche` has all their vibrators tested to ensure the safest silicone. That means this material is non-toxic, hygienic, hypoallergenic, latex free, non-porous, and durable.

The touch of Harlequin is called Loveskin. The information booklet states that this is like that of real skin. I don't find that to be true, however, it does feel softer and less rigid than most of my other silicone vibrators. The texture is smooth, velvety to the touch and firm without being rigid. The vibrator glides so easily and smoothly across my skin.

The surface of Harlequin swirls around winding up from the handle to the tip. This creates a gentle soft slightly bumpy look and feel. The pair of thin feelers are very soft, smooth, silky. And, they are completely flexible, bouncing right back to the original shape. About the lower 1/3 of the vibrator is the handle which also serves as the battery cap. Simply twist off the cap and insert the 2 AAA batteries that come with the vibrator.

Don't let Harlequin's appearance fool you, it has many redeeming qualities. If you want something different, it's worth a try. For those who need a really deep vibrator, this isn't the one. The insertable length certainly works for me.

The dimensions are as follows:

Length without Feelers: 5"
Length of Feelers: 1 1/2"
Insertable Length: 4 1/2"
Circumference: 4 1/4"

The powerful vibrations travel throughout the whole vibrator, and they are not as strong in the handle. They are more rumbly than buzzy. My fingers wrap so nicely around the handle of compact Harlequin allowing my thumb or forefinger to easily press the raised on/off control button. A nice thing about the on/off control button is that it doesn't require much pressure for powering on or off as well as to cycle through the functions. Although the vibrations are powerful, only some of the functions are whisper quiet.

As always, the functions are the best part about a vibrator for me. Well, I love powerful vaginal vibrations too so I have to include that also. There are both variable speeds and functions as well as patterns. You have to cycle through each function and pattern to get to the ones you find arousing and stimulating. Holding the power button for 3 seconds turns the vibrator off. And just a quick press of the power button turns it on.

The information booklet had a page that displayed all the vibrations, patterns, and speeds but that didn't mean much to me. The vibrations consist of vibrating, pulsating, escalating, and bursts. Once I determined what they were, I was able to identify the speeds and patterns. I love the variety of vibrations and not being able to remember exactly how the patterns flow. This brings a delightful surprise with each sensually gratifying function.

The 10 functions and patterns are as follows:

1. Vibrating Low
2. Vibrating Medium
3. Vibrating High
4. Pulsating Slow
5. Pulsating Fast
6. Pulsating>Escalating>Burst
7. Escalating>Burst
8. Vibrating>Pulsating>Vibrating>Escalating
9. Burst>Pulsating>Vibrating
10. 2 Escalating>2 Bursts

Care of Harlequin is simple and easy. Clean up is a breeze, because it can be washed in warm soapy water but be sure to not submerge in water. You can also use a toy cleaner available from Eden Fantasys or cleaning wipes also available from them. And remove the batteries when storing Harlequin to prolong their life.

Storage is simple and easy as well. Some vibrator and dildo materials can break down or their color bleeds. To prevent them from making contact with the silicone of Harlequin, store her separately. Also, some materials can deteriorate when they come into contact so I store all of my toys separately. To minimize all worries, I just put each in it's own pouch or baggie.

Touche` is one of the best quality manufacturers of sexually satisfying vibrators available. They offer a 1 year warranty on the motor and outer material resulting from manufacturer error. The warranty will be voided if you do not properly care for or use Harlequin for unintended purposes. Do not use silicone lubricant with any silicone toy. Using the 2 together can cause a breakdown of Harlequin's silicone material. This will certainly void the warranty.

In the shower last night, I attempted a teasing massage of my sensual areas. I thought it would be a great beginning for the total pleasure of my g-spot later. I say attempted because my experience was not a shower at all. I actually had to sit down in the tub while the water flowed down my body. My balance was so unsteady from the excitement of the stimulation I couldn't safely stand. But that really isn't a complaint since I had a totally pleasing experience. And later, my plan for g-spotting brought me the orgasms I had hoped for.