So I’ve always had a thing for duckies; my bathroom is covered with rubber ducks of all shapes and sizes. It was only logical to add a duckie vibrator to the mix. I was super excited upon receiving this vibe, but after using it I realized all it was really good for was an addition to my duckie collection.

The foam material it’s made of makes for easy cleaning – just use soap and water – but it hinders the usage; whenever you press hard on the duck, the vibrations weaken. Its multiple speeds, adjusted by the twist of a tiny knob attached to the foam, seem great at first, but really the only speed that can even be felt is the top speed. In the heat of the moment – when you just can’t help but apply pressure to that foam – even the top speed doesn’t cut it.

The shape is cute, but not so ideal for bath time fun time. I found that the only way I could even get pleasure from the vibe was to press the beak against my clit, but not too hard, or else the vibrations just won’t pack the same punch. It is rather discrete, but this discretion comes with a price: it just doesn’t work as well.

One thing I’ll say for the Mini Buddy Duckie is it’s the quietest vibrator I’ve ever used, and it is pretty waterproof, since the design’s kind of centered around that. It's also very easy to find a place for it; there’s a string attached to the bottom that allows for easy hanging in the bathroom.

Another issue I had with this vibrator was the type of battery it takes; watch batteries tend to be less available in my house. It comes with six of them, but I doubt I’ll even use them up. The Mini Buddy Duckie isn’t likely to become part of my bath time routine, no matter how adorable he is.

Although the mini buddy duckie did not work well for my personal stimulation, I've found another use for it. Its mild vibrations are great for stimulating my boyfriend by placing it under his balls or on his thigh. I've found that turning it on makes for a great addition to our shower sessions; I keep it right next to the shower, in fact. Just be sure to wash with soap and warm water before and after each use.