Groovies wave - traditional vibrator discontinued by Shaki Toys - review by sbon

Eden offers this toy as a free gift choice for those who friend Eden on Facebook, which is how I acquired mine. Groovies Wave is a traditional vibrator that is good for clitoral stimulation, insertion, and nipple (or other external body) stimulation. This vibrator should not be used anally as it does not have a flared base or a retrieval cord. It can be used for solo or couple play and is incredibly beginner friendly. This was my first insertable vibrator and I found it easy to use and non-intimidating. The rhinestones at the base are quite pretty and not at all tacky like I thought they might look. This toy is definitely pretty enough to be given as a gift.

The vibrator is made out of plastic, but the smooth texture gives the toy a very nice velvety feel. Despite this, it is still hard and rigid. The material is phthalates-free, body-safe, and can be used with any kind of lubricant.

The Groovies Wave is appropriately named as it has a "wavy" design to it that divides the vibrator into three sort of bulbous sections. The total length is about 5.5 inches, 4.5 of which are insertable. The base is lined with rhinestones that add some sparkle. The diameter is approximately one inch, so it is not very girthy and might be preferred by beginners who are intimidated by larger toys. Size queens should look elsewhere.

It is a fairly small vibrator, so it is pretty easy to hide and travel friendly. You could easily keep it in a small pouch that could then be packed into a larger bag. I frequently go back and forth between school, my house, and my boyfriend's and I've never had a problem bringing this vibrator along.

The vibrations are controlled by a button on the bottom end of the vibrator. Simply press the button to change the setting. There are 8 different settings and they are:

1. Low
2. Medium
3. High
4. Roller coaster
5. Long pulses
6. Short pulses
7. Highest
8. Cycle of the previous 7

The design makes the toy easy to hold and control. The only downside is that you have to cycle through all of the vibrations in order to turn it off. This might be a problem if you need to turn it off quickly for whatever reason.

The vibrations are located more toward the tip, but can be felt in the whole toy. It is not terribly noisy. It can be heard through the covers, but probably not through a closed door. If you are worried about noise, another person in the room would it hear it. Groovies Wave won't disturb the neighbors.

The toy uses 2 AAA batteries and is waterproof. I have not fully submerged it, but it has survived numerous washings in the sink.

The toy is made of plastic, and it is easily cared for. It can be washed with warm water and antibacterial soap or with a toy cleaner.
The relatively small size of the vibrator makes it easy to hide. I keep mine in a small zippered bag in a dresser or desk drawer.

The toy came in a plastic "clam-shell" style package. The packaging is sturdy enough that it could be used for storage, but it is not ideal. Inside the plastic is a colored insert that advertises the multiple settings, waterproof, and phthalates-free features of the product on the front. The back details the various settings and includes instructions on how to care for the toy and insert the batteries. While the package does not necessarily scream "porn star sex toy!", it is not the most discreet. If you are incredibly worried about someone knowing what you bought, I would recommend opening your delivery privately.

Overall, I found this vibrator to be a good first insertable toy. I was comforted by the fact that it is not huge. I enjoyed the multiple settings, especially the one that cycles through all of the different patterns. I found that the continuous change in pattern kept me on edge. After I got over my initial excitement for my first of this kind of toy, I found that vibrations are a bit weak. The vibration are not strong enough for me to receive much clitoral pleasure and I only use it for insertion. I also I tend to use this toy in conjunction with a clitoral stimulator. I would not be able to finish with this alone. This is not to say that the Groovies Wave is a bad toy, though. I throughly enjoy it and highly recommend it to beginners.