Key Nyx - discreet massager discontinued by Jopen - review by K. Lynn

Too short to be a full vibrator and too big to be a bullet, this is a somewhere-in-between toy that takes you though five settings of fun. Meant to be a clit vibrator, you can use it internally up to a point if you're determined (though I couldn't manage to make it work for me in a satisfactory manner). I would say that this is a good beginner's toy to see what types of vibrations you most enjoy and give you a range of settings to try in order to pinpoint future shopping trips.

I'm a big fan of silicone and this toy takes it to a whole new level because the silicone is the sleeve, over the hard plastic toy beneath. That makes for extremely easy clean-up and also allows a smooth interaction with the vibrator because there are no hard edges. When you first get it, as with most toys, there will be a faint factory smell, but that will wear off after a few sessions.

The size and shape of this toy makes it very easy to hide, and easy to travel with. You can take this with you on long trips when your regular vibrator just won't fit in the luggage. The smooth surface gives a pleasant interaction, though the length may leave you contorting in order to get the right contact.

The toy is controlled by a push button on the bottom, which cycles through 5 vibration settings or allows you to turn it off with a 3-second sustained hold. It will take some memorization to recall what the settings are and in what order they come, but once you get in the rhythm it shouldn't be too hard. For me, the sustained vibration was preferable for getting worked up, then the intermittent vibration settings were nice to continue play. It's said to be waterproof, though I haven't taken it in the shower yet, but this promise does mean that clean-up is no-fuss.

The only care needed to maintain this toy is a little soap and water. You can take the silicone sleeve off to do thorough cleaning and the hard plastic underneath doesn't get much skin contact. The toy comes with a black bag to store it in, which I'm currently using, so you can grab it and go when you travel.

I love the initial packaging on this toy! There's a two-level box, with the toy nestled in a cradle of foam. It makes you feel like you're opening a present. There are two pages of instructions to guide you though battery insertion, functionality, and how to control the 5 settings. And when you toss the initial box, just stick the toy in the bag that's included and you're good for storage.