Siena Rondo - traditional vibrator discontinued by Mantric - review by Sock Monkey

This toy is much bigger than I'd first expected in regards to girth. Given its size, it is definitely best for penetration play (vaginal play only since it lacks a flared base for anal play). It's also good for external play if you like rubbing your toys between your labia before playing to make sure you're nice and wet, but I really can't see anybody using it anywhere other than the vaginal area. It would be too bulky and awkward for nipple play or anything like that, though I suppose it could potentially make a decent back massager if you're out of other options!

This toy would probably be a bit intimidating for beginners simply because of the size, but it's really easy to use; so if somebody's looking for a really filling toy, this would definitely be a good one to try. People who prefer length to girth probably won't care for this toy as much as others, but it's great for when you're home alone and want to feel satiated.

The Siena Rondo is made out of silicone, so it has a gorgeously silky texture; it's a really soft material, but the toy itself is quite firm and rigid. It has a slight scent when you first get it, but the scent fades away some over time. It isn't a bad scent (it just has a clean, sort of rubbery scent), but it is definitely detectable.

The shaft has ripples and ridges that give the toy a unique feeling when it's in use. Before the Rondo, I'd never used a "textured" toy, but I was fairly pleased with the way the toy embraced my curves once inside me. There's a slight seam, but I don't notice it when I'm turned on.

The Rondo is definitely not discreet, given its size; however, its size is also what makes it the perfect toy for when I'm in the mood to be really filled. I'm petite, so it's definitely filling for me. I can't use it in an everyday setting, but when I'm in the mood for something extra that goes above and beyond, it's my go-to toy. I really wouldn't recommend this to a toy beginner, but a more advanced user would probably love it.

Even when extremely aroused, it's hard for me to get any real speed when I'm thrusting it in and out of me just because of its ridges and its size, but I still really like the toy. It also helps that the vibration speed and frequency are changeable, so even if I can't thrust really quickly, I can still up the intensity of my toy.

This toy is definitely not discreet, as I mentioned above. It does, however, come with a box that you can keep it in when it's not being used, so you could still potentially travel with it if you really wanted to take it with you. The box isn't discreet either, though, as it has a drawing of the toy on it; so it's not "hidden" even when stored.

Because of its built-in control pad, it is quite easy to change the pulsations of the Rondo even when it's buried deep inside of you; however, there's no instant-kill switch, so you have to go through the settings in order to turn it off. There are ten different settings that you can use: low and constant, medium intensity and constant, high intensity and constant, and then various escalations and pulsations that you can choose from. I definitely prefer one of the three constant settings, but if you like varying vibration patterns, the Rondo offers plenty of choices! The vibrations travel through the entire shaft, so you can definitely feel it inside you. It's a straightforward toy, which makes it easy to use. It even has a little LED light indicator above the control pad, so you know which setting it is on as you cycle through them all.

It's a waterproof toy, but I'm not crazy about using it in the water. Since it's silicone, you can't use a silicone lube with it; but if I'm in the water, then my body's natural lubrication kind of gets washed away. It is a lot noisier than I was expecting, so I wouldn't recommend using this toy if somebody is outside your room and you're wanting privacy.

It uses four AAA batteries, which isn't bad (though it's a pain if you don't typically keep spare AAAs laying around). As with other toys, you need to take out the batteries when not using the Rondo; it gets decent mileage if you take the batteries out between uses, but if you leave the batteries in, it is definitely an extreme battery guzzler.

Since the Rondo is made of silicone, it's extremely easy to care for. You can either wash it off with soap and warm water, or you can use your favorite toy cleaner with it. It comes with a box that you can store it in; it's padded, so it won't roll around if you keep it in a spare drawer or anything like that. It is latex and phthalates free, and it's hypoallergenic as well as being non-porous, so you don't have to worry about anything nasty coming into contact with your body if you make sure to clean it properly before and after use. Do not use this toy with a silicone lube as it will irreparably damage your Rondo.

The toy comes in a box that you can use again for storage. It's padded with a soft velvety-feeling material, so it won't be noisy if you accidentally drop the box or something (though please try not to do this).

The toy is extremely great at filling me up, and I absolutely love it! The vibrations are all quite strong, but the highest setting is great at getting me off quickly.