The mini bullet is a great beginner vibe because it's not too expensive, it doesn't look intimidating, it's easy to hide (mine stays in my underwear drawer), and it's quite versatile.

The 4 levels of intensity meet a variety of needs. I use the lowest setting during lazier masturbation sessions when I want to tease myself for long periods of time, but the highest setting has the speed I need to finish hard and fast. The lowest setting might be quiet enough to use while a roommate is sleeping, but I wouldn't recommend the highest setting if you're trying to be discreet. If you share an apartment but have your own room, however, go at it as fast as you'd like -- your roommates might hear your moans, but they'll unlikely hear the buzzing through the walls.

The bullet's material is velvety smooth to the touch and has no smell. I tend to use it over my panties most of the time because in the glow of an orgasm, I hate spending time on cleanup. If you're into more direct clitoral stimulation, however, the bullet itself is waterproof and can be cleaned easily with soap and water. The controller isn't completely waterproof, though, so I would only recommend this vibe for use in a tub where the controller can be kept above water.

Initially, I thought the cord would be a bit of an annoyance, but it hasn't been an issue at all for solo use. When I have used it with my partner, he has always wanted to control both the speed and placement of the bullet itself, so being right next to me meant he didn't have a problem with the length of the cord. If you're looking for a vibrator you can control from across the room, don't choose this one.

The only unfortunate thing about the bullet is that it runs out of battery faster than I'd like. Even though I don't use this vibrator frequently, I still seem to replace the batteries (2 AA) after every 10 uses or so.

Overall, this is a fantastic vibrator that beginners should definitely try before investing more money into a pricier toy. It's great on my clit alone and when used with the Njoy Wand in my pussy or ass, orgasms are imminent!