Mini pearlessence - traditional vibrator discontinued by Cal Exotics - review by Mirachaya

This is one of the first toys I owned worthy of review. This toy provided good clitoral vibrations and brought me to many orgasms. It is not safe for anal use due to the lack of a tapered base, and is made of plastic which is not a safe material.

The soft texture conceals the hard casing of the vibe which is waterproof. A plastic o-ring protects the battery compartment from moisture. Just make sure that it is properly in place. This toy can be used with water-based or silicone-based lubes, however I would not recommend oil-based as mine showed discoloration after I tested it.

The material is a porous plastic that had a light scent to it at first. Over time I noticed that despite frequent cleaning the toy picked up smells from scented or flavored lubes and an odd plasticky smell. It was not sticky but silky smooth and had a slight dragging feeling to it when I ran my fingers over it. The texture was nice for a beginner but with time (about eight months after purchase) I noticed that the material was not safe, as inside the battery compartment a thick dark oily substance had began to ooze. I had removed the batteries after each use so they wouldn't drain, so I know it wasn't battery acid, nor corrosion of the contacts.

Use a condom or toy cover over this toy! I cannot emphasize this enough.

The size of this toy is meant for beginners, and it's decently powerful for its size. For one AA battery it is rather strong, and a good starting point for women to get used to insertable sex toys. It has a somewhat discreet shape but I doubt you'd be able to pass it off as anything but a sex toy. It is small enough to hide easily under the edge of a mattress, in a box by the bedside, or in a purse. This toy would likely be unsatisfying to the more experienced users due to its small girth and length.

The vibrations run down the entire length of the toy. The control is a switch you twist around the base which can be hard to turn at first. This intensifies the vibrations but the settings lack variety. This toy is a bit noisy and I would not recommend using it without some background noise if you live with others. Underwater it's a bit quieter, but still could use a bit of cover. (It cannot be heard over the shower; perhaps I am a bit paranoid about noise levels of toys.) This toy goes through batteries quickly and I ended up buying a battery charger just to keep up with it.

This toy is made of a porous plastic and must not be shared with others because it may harbor bacteria. Water-based and silicone-based lubes are safe for use with this product, though scented lubes may leave an odor. It can be cleaned with antibacterial soap and water. It should be stored alone as a precaution against interactions with other materials. This toy can emit chemicals over time.