Fresh - sex toy by Leaf - review by PolyGrrl

"It doesnt look like a sex toy”, is what I hear when I show my newest addition to people.

It is shaped likw a melted heart. Partners are not quite sure how to use it. The idea behind the "Leaf" products is re-teaching people, letting them discover different things and exploration. The design of the Leaf products forcs you to rethink about sex toys.

About the palm of my hand, the "Fresh" has an almost seamless design. Leaf literature says “it conforms to your curves”. I think this sounds a bit too much like shape wear--what they mean is that due to its slight drag and shape any woman can position the toy on her vagina. It does not matter the shape or sensitivity of her vagina. This is especially important for those of us with extra-sensitive parts.

The motor is amazingly quiet, about the same noise as my cell phone on vibrate. It is located off to the side, but does not make the toy uneven. The Fresh has three edges, and I encourage people to try all three. There is a pointed edge, which is fast and quick, a curved thick edge, which is slower but has more power, and still thicker faster edge. This allows long term play and multiple uses with new experiences.

The battery takes about two hours to charge, and one gets anywhere between and hour and two hours of play. The higher the intensity the faster the battery run out. I like that it came with its own branded charger. I have about 15 different toys with chargers and I dont know which one goes with what half the time. Looking around for the correct charger can turn play into work very fast. In order to turn it on, you push a button on the side. I noticed that when holding it, your hand will automatically hold it where your thumb will meet the button. Pushing the button longer strengthens the intensity, while a push and release will stop the toy. The vibrator works much like a stop watch in that respect. This is different from other toys. The Fresh only has one button and no preset patterns. It can only go up in intensity.

This button can be difficult to find during solo play, but after a couple of times it becomes easier. I found that because the toy is closer to my vagina that say a traditional vibe, I did have to touch myself in order to change the toy position/speed. While this may not be an issue for most people, it can be for women who are not comfortable with that. I did not have any issues with the button being bumped, or the toys being turned off during use.

It did mention to enjoy with water based lube, which I did not have. I wish packets of lube and toy cleaner were included. If you don't have any around the house, be sure to buy some before this arrives so you can use it immediately if you would like. One note: this toy needs to be cleaned before and after use. The silicone does attract hair/dust. I use a toy cleaner for sensitive skin. It is also phthalate-free. This is important! For more info why it is important read this : https://grist.org/living/gertz1/.

This toy is a great gift for bridal showers, baby showers etc. This is because from the box, and even from the toy, it does not scream sex toy. It comes in an unassuming brown box and feels like a gift even if you bought it for yourself. I would recommend this to my friends who are comfortable enough with their bodies to use the toy, to parents who are worried their children might find their toy stash, and couples who are looking to explore.

I clean the Fresh with water.