The Hitachi Magic Wand is a powerful and impressive vibrator. The packaging implies that the device can be used for muscle massage over most of the body, which it most certainly is capable of, but I tend to use it in a more sexual manner (as I imagine most customers do). The Magic Wand provides strong, constant vibrations over a fairly large area, allowing for the stimulation of both the clitoris and the labia simultaneously, though if I hold myself open, it's not hard to concentrate the vibrations to just my clitoris.

The toy has two settings, low and high, and both are a constant vibration. The Magic Wand is the strongest toy that I've used to date, and when I first received it, I had to learn how to best use it. I found out that it was better to "warm up" either manually or with a weaker vibe and then to progress to the wand; otherwise, I found the strong vibrations a little overwhelming. I enjoy moderate to high vibrations, so I wouldn't recommend this toy to extremely sensitive users as it may be uncomfortable or downright painful. However, if you like strong stimulation, this toy is a godsend. It's still the only toy to get me from zero to blastoff in less than five minutes!

The body of the Hitachi Magic Wand is smooth, hard plastic while the head is a firm, hollow plastic ball with a lightly textured surface. The texture doesn't add to the stimulation; however, I find it makes it easier to hold against a specific area without it slipping around like crazy as a perfectly smooth material would. When I received the toy, there was no noticeable odor or taste to the plastic. It is easy to clean with a washcloth and a little toy cleanser.

I like the broad vibration surface of the toy, allowing me to choose whether I want to stimulate my entire vulva or if I would rather pinpoint the vibrations onto my clitoris. The large round head also makes it easy to use for muscle massage, and it may allow you to convince other people that it really is a muscle massage device (although I think most people would figure out your clever ruse). The entire toy is a little large, measuring in at twelve inches in length, and it requires an outlet to be plugged into, so this is definitely not an "on-the-go" type of toy. Based on the size and power requirements of the Magic Wand, I find it best suited for private bedroom play. Couple play is possible: I've found that doggy style and reverse cowgirl are the easiest to accomplish since the body of the toy is a little bulky to fit in between me and my guy during sex.

The controls are easy to use. It's a simple toggle switch: press the bottom half for low, back to the middle to turn it off, and upwards to turn it on high. The toy is a little limited by only having two settings. If you need patterns/multiple speeds, then this may not be the right vibe for you. There is no easing from low to high either; the toy must be turned off while clicking over from low to high, so there is an interruption in vibration. The Hitachi Magic Wand is also a bit on the noisy side. You could probably hear it through a closed door/thin wall but not down a hallway. One upside is that you never ever need to buy batteries since it uses a plug-in cord (with six feet of cord!).

The Hitachi Magic Wand is very low maintenance. I simply wipe it down with toy cleanser, allow it to dry (just a few minutes), and then wrap the cord loosely around the body of the toy before storing it in my bedside table drawer. The toy is compatible with both water and silicone-based lubricants, although I don't use lube with this product.