Power stud ribbed vibe - traditional vibrator discontinued by Cal Exotics - review by Sophia Sylvan

I really enjoy the dual uses of this vibrator- it is good both for internal stimulation and clitoral stimulation. In play, I often go back and forth frequently from internal play to rubbing my clit, and this toy is good for that. I find it more of a solo toy than one to use with a partner, as the ribs are quite pronounced on this toy, and I feel I would have to guide my partner not to go too fast and overstimulate me. I'm a cam model, so I really enjoy the cool look of this vibe, the bright color looks amazing on camera and is good eye candy. For a vibe that works with batteries, I enjoy the power button more than twisting the end, like with conventional vibes. After first finding it a little much in the stimulation department due to the ribs, I can highly recommend it when one is fully aroused; it isn't too overstimulating. I've also tried it a bit for anal, and while I thought it might be too textured for that, it was quite nice!

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This toy is made of a slightly bendy but quite firm PVC. It is phthalate-free, which is a must for me. I like that it has some give, which makes the intense texture of the ridges a little more forgiving on a tender G-spot. If you squeeze the whole toy in your fist, it has a bit of give. The texture definitely gives added stimulation, and unless you enjoy that, I wouldn't recommend it for hard pounding, especially for beginners. The ridged textures are quite pleasant when drawn slowly over the clit, especially when the toy is lubricated. There is a slight plastic-rubbery smell, but it doesn't smell like chemicals. It has a very very slight plastic taste, but nothing disagreeable or pronounced.

I do like the design of this toy, as it is a good length and width, with a nice tapered head, which makes for easy insertion. The entire toy is 8.5" long with 6.5" insertable. The diameter is 1.4". The ridges are primarily what stimulate the g-spot, so you don't have to curve the toy up if you go in for g-spot orgasms which I don't particularly. The handling is easy as you can grip it in your palm and maneuver without triggering the power button very easily. The toy is easy to hide as it isn't extremely large or an awkward shape. I wouldn't particularly recommend it for travel as the ridges make cleaning a little more time-consuming.

This toy functions with vibrations activated by a button that you have to push rather firmly, so it would be near impossible to accidentally trigger during play. There are 3 escalating vibrations in this toy which are located towards the base. I think the vibrations could be a little more powerful for my tastes, but it is quite good for the price range and type (battery operated). The toy is fairly quiet, not loud but not inaudible. You could hear the vibrations if you were next to person using it. It is waterproof, and I sucked up the nerve to test this out while washing, with lots of splashing even on the seams and controls with no ill effects. I didn't try submerging it.

This toy is reasonably easy to clean. I use soap and water, but have to use a washcloth or sponge to clean it thoroughly, because of the ridges. The material is resistant to having hairs or lint stick to it which is a plus. I store it with other toys that don't leach out colors or harm each other in a box with a lid. The PVC material is compatible with practically any kind of lubricant.

The toy is packaged in a white and pink cardboard box and is not not incredibly strong, so I wouldn't recommend storing the toy in it; it is also a little big for the toy. The box would suffice for a gift. The instructions were sufficient for this easy to use vibrator.

Usually battery-operated vibrators do not do it for me; I can't usually orgasm with them alone. I was impressed when after a few uses, I was able to reach orgasm with this toy alone. Perhaps it was the ridges which stimulated the g-spot paired with the vibrations, but this toy quite impressed me, and I find myself reaching for it quite often lately.

When I first tried this toy out when it arrived, I wasn't fully aroused, so I found the ridges too intense, and I couldn't climax with it. But later on, I tried it out while filming a videoclip (I selected it because of its cool look and color), and I achieved a powerful orgasm while alternating between clitoral and g-spot stimulation. This is a toy that feels best once you are fully aroused and your tissues are well lubricated and softened and thus prepared for the texture.