Pave Grace - luxury clitoral vibrator discontinued by Jopen - review by CuriousFun

Despite the rhinestones not really being my style, I was drawn to the Pave Grace largely because of its adjustable intensity. I'd been wanting a nice clitoral vibe with that feature, and the Pave fit the bill while also appearing to have a nice size and shape, and checking all the other boxes that I normally look for in a toy (body-safe material, waterproof, rechargeable, etc.). Also, I'd never tried anything by Jopen before, and I was curious to test out one of their offerings.

The Pave Grace arrived early with several other assignments in Eden's usual nondescript brown box. The sender is listed as "Web Merchants Inc," so those with privacy concerns can rest easy. Inside this shipping box, the Pave Grace was contained inside a very nice white and teal cardboard box, with a clear plastic window that allowed you to see the product. It's not terribly discreet, but it calls the toy a "massager," and most of the writing doesn't specifically refer to it as a sex toy. Someone who's savvy to sex toys would obviously know what it was right away, but those not "in the know" might be fooled into thinking it's innocent enough, haha. Inside this classy box, the vibrator itself is held in a molded foam insert, along with a USB charging cable. There are some printed instructions and safety information underneath the foam insert.

I have to say, this is a lovely-looking toy! I was initially a little "meh" about the rhinestones, but they do give the toy a very luxurious, high-end look. The silicone is a lovely light teal colour and feels extremely soft and smooth. Its compact size and ergonomic shape make it fit nicely in the hand, and the narrow, bulged end where the vibrations are concentrated just begs to slip between your legs. It would make a lovely gift for someone special.

Next, I turned my attention to the toy's functions. The main function button is the large crystal on the top of the toy. Holding it down for a few seconds turns the toy on and off, and pushing it more quickly cycles through the toy's patterns. It has a variety of patterns from steady vibration, several speeds of pulsation, escalation, etc. The intensity controls are two buttons (one with a + and one with a - ) on the side of the toy. It has five different intensities to choose from. I noticed that there didn't seem to be a huge difference between the intensities. The highest intensity is definitely stronger than the lowest intensity, but it increases in very subtle intervals. I also found the placement of the intensity buttons to be a little awkward, especially when I held the toy the way I would hold it during use. Still, I liked that it had the intensity buttons at all.

The vibrations of the Pave Grace seemed decently strong on the highest setting and are more buzzy than rumbly. It's definitely not the most powerful toy in my collection, but it definitely seemed to have enough power to get the job done. It seemed like it would be a nice little toy to have in my collection, and I couldn't wait to give it a try!

Packaging:





With standard Bic lighter for scale:


Side view, showing bulged underside where vibrations are concentrated:


Side view from the other side, showing the buttons to adjust intensity:

Before trying out my new toy for the first time, I first plugged in its charger and let it charge fully. Then I took it off to the bathroom sink for a quick wash. As this toy is silicone and waterproof, it's very easy to clean and care for. You can wash it with either toy cleaner or mild soap and rinse with warm water. Since the Pave Grace contains mechanical components, you cannot boil it or run it through the dishwasher, but you can wash it with a 5-10% bleach solution or rubbing alcohol if you need to sterilise it (just be sure to rinse thoroughly). Silicone rates a 10/10 on Eden's safety scale. It is non-porous, hypoallergenic, and free from latex and phthalates. As with all silicone toys, you should stick to using a water-based lube with the Pave Grace, as silicone and oil-based products can degrade the material. When storing silicone toys, it's best to keep them in their own individual pouch or baggie, as coming into prolonged contact with other toys can sometimes cause strange chemical reactions (staining, fusing, melting, etc.). I find that the Pave Grace stores nicely in a snack-sized ziplock baggie.

Once my new toy was clean and charged, I took it back to my bedroom to test it out! I went through my usual ritual of putting down a towel on my bed and pulling up a sexy story on my phone. I added a drop of my favourite water-based lube to the bulged underside of the Pave Grace, just to make things glide better, then placed it over my clit and turned it on to the lowest intensity steady vibration (which is the first setting). It felt lovely! I worked it around my clitoral and labial area in slow circles as I read, and it felt heavenly. The shape was perfect! I loved the way the bulged narrow end could easily pinpoint a small spot or be used to stimulate a larger area, depending on exactly how I held and angled it. The soft silicone felt wonderful against my sensitive skin, and I liked the way the vibrations were concentrated on the "business end." I could still feel the vibrations in the end where I held it, but they weren't buzzing my hand to the point of numbness or anything. As my arousal increased, I decided to try bumping up the intensity a little...and that's when I started to experience some frustrations. As I'd discovered when I was first examining the toy, the placement of the intensity buttons is VERY awkward. The first time I tried to hit the + button on the side of the toy, I accidentally bumped the big centre crystal and changed the vibration mode, so I had to cycle back through all the functions to get back to the steady vibration setting. This happened several times as I tried to adjust the intensity of the toy during use, and I eventually found that the easiest way to change the intensity was to pull the toy away from my body so I could hold it at a different angle as I pushed the intensity buttons. Sometimes I even found it easiest to use two hands. Still, I did enjoy being able to ramp up the intensity of the toy, and I enjoyed experimenting with different patterns and intensities.

During my first session with the Pave Grace, I ended up switching out to using another new toy I'd gotten, the Black Pearl, and I eventually got my orgasm with that toy, so I didn't have an orgasm with the Pave Grace itself that first time. I wasn't really aiming to. However, it did an excellent job at getting me hot and bothered and ready for a penetrative toy, so it definitely did the job I set for it on our first date. My only complaint was the awkwardness of the button layout. Aside from that, I really enjoyed my first experience with the Pave Grace!

I've continued to really enjoy the Pave Grace! The second time I used it, I ended up pairing it with my Secret Lover (a realistic vibrating dildo) and I had an absolutely awesome orgasm with that combination. I've also paired it with my Dual Density Stud and my Bonbon (both realistic unpowered dildos), and it's performed beautifully alongside those toys as well. I really love the shape of this toy. Since my clitoris is rather close to my vaginal opening, I can sometimes struggle with pairing bulkier clit toys with vaginal toys. I've never had any issues with that with the Pave Grace. It slides effortlessly over my clit regardless of what I'm using in my pussy. Its small size also means that it would be a perfect travel companion. It would fit easily in a purse or overnight bag, or even a pocket. Since it's waterproof, it would also be appropriate for use in the shower, bath, or pool (or any other wet environment), though I haven't personally used it this way yet.

The button layout remains my only complaint about this toy. I have gotten a little better at using the intensity buttons, and I no longer feel the need to pull the toy away from my body to change the intensity....although I do occasionally still find myself accidentally bumping the main function button (the big crystal) from time to time. I love the adjustable intensity, I just wish the button layout was more user-friendly. Also, I've noticed that you have to push the intensity buttons quite firmly to activate them, and combined with the awkward placement, it occurs to me that this toy might be challenging to use for someone who had some loss of function in their hands. That's the only thing that keeps this from being a 5-star toy, in my opinion, and I would still recommend it to anyone who doesn't have arthritis or other hand issues.

The vibrations are definitely the strongest at the narrow end, which is the part that contacts your clit. The vibrations decrease in intensity as you move back towards the wider end. You can definitely feel some vibrations in your hand where you hold it, but they don't buzz your hand into oblivion or make it uncomfortable to hold.

I typically don't orgasm (at least not easily and well) from clitoral stimulation alone, so I always pair this with a vaginal toy to get myself off. Whether paired with a traditional dildo or something that vibrates, my orgasms with the Pave Grace have been fantastic!