Houston's pink leopard junior - traditional vibrator discontinued by Cal Exotics - review by Owl Identified

The very first vibrator I ever owned was from Spencer's. I was so nervous to buy it that when I got to the store I picked the first one that came to my hand without looking. The apathetic clerk rang me up without even making eye contact. Mission: accomplished? Not really. When I got the vibrator home, I discovered it was a tall, algae-yellow number that took two C batteries. It produced a sound not unlike a car missing its muffler, and in a few weeks it was already broken. Since then I have steered clear of hard plastic vibrators, convinced they were all awful. However, recently I discovered this being sold for $18 and decided to revisit hard plastic vibrators and give them a second chance. Glad I did!

Pink Jr. is powered by a single AA battery, but it packs a pretty decent punch considering. It's also pretty quiet for a hard plastic vibe. It can be heard through a blanket but not a thicker door. Way to go, Junior! As for the vibrations, don't expect miracles of Hitachi proportions, but for women that prefer medium intensity vibrations this toy can and will deliver! Its dial presents a bit of a problem, as it essentially has two speeds: low and full blast. Between "off" and "high" there is only about an inch of turning the dial, so it doesn't quite have the capacity to key in on more subtle gradations of power. No matter, I usually want it on full blast, anyway.

Junior is made of very smooth, phthalates-free hard plastic, so it's body safe and easy enough to clean. It is less porous than many other materials such as jelly, but I would still recommend a condom when sharing. This toy is not boilable like silicone toys, but warm water and antibacterial soap will tidy it up just fine. I know that it's touted as waterproof, but I've had bad luck with dial-tops and water in the past so I haven't tested it in this capacity. I stick to rinsing the shaft under water and using a damp washcloth for the dial.

This toy works excellently during solo adventures, just be advised that it is VERY slick. There is very little traction, especially when used externally, and when the juices get flowing it can be a little slippery. When using this on my clit I have to do quick, mini "clean-ups" of the area to keep it from slipping. Other than that, it's easy to use and gets me off just about anytime I break it out. It does not have a flared base, so it is not safe to use anally lest you lose grip and it slips away from you. A more textured toy with a little more width (and a curve!) is my preference for internal use, vaginally and anally.

Use during intercourse is not an easy task for this one, but it's not impossible. I am a slut for vulva pumping, and when I'm engorged with blood like that this toy is totally fine to use. Those with naturally fuller clitorises will not likely have any trouble using it during penetrative sex. Those with smaller coochies might be better off with a bullet. It's not too shabby for use during SOLO penetration either, but when you get a real live person with all their cumbersome body parts (how rude of them!) stickin' it in you find your clit quickly crowded.

Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. I have mentioned the shortcomings of this toy in the interest of full disclosure, but for me none of them are big drawbacks. For its price, this toy does a great job as a clitoral stimulator. My man candy (yes I just said man-candy) also loves the looks of it and often uses it on me before sex to get me warmed up. For those just introducing toys into their relationship, this is a very non-threatening option as well, just another plus!

Still love this simple, sturdy little vibe. The only problem I've noticed with it is that over time it has begun to buzz a little louder --it sounds like the motor is rattling inside a bit. It still works like a charm though and has held up to fairly vigorous use quite well. The pattern on the outside has not chipped at all! Overall I still think this is a great buy and I still use this toy pretty frequently.