The mystic wand is a very straight forward external vibrator. Its the same basic idea as the more popular Hitachi magic wand except with a less powerful motor and a smaller size.

Not only is the product great for clitoral stimulation but can be used as an all over body massager. I, for one, absolutely love the the feeling of the soft ridged head on my nipples and think its a wonderful warm up or teaser toy. Its also a perfect tension reliever on sore muscles or a stiff neck.

Also, because this toy is rechargeable you're not not space constricted. Feel free to move around and enjoy yourself without having to worry about staying near an outlet or getting wrapped up in a cord. For people like me who always manage to get tangled, this is a definitely plus.

The mystic wand is made of both plastic and silicone components. Both the head and handle are both covered in an extremely soft silicone with an almost velvety texture. This provide wonderful drag over your clit or nipples and makes the toy easier to grip than if the material was completely smooth.

There has been a bit of debate in my house about the ridges on the head of the toy, however. While I feel that it gives extra, stronger, stimulation than it would without my partner has a much different opinion of them. She find the sharpness of the way they're cut into the silicone to be irritating after awhile and, if used for a prolong period, she claims it leaves her skin feeling itchy and her vaginal area practically numb. For a quick climax this doesn't seem to be a problem but if you're looking for a teaser toy - this may not be for everyone.

I personally find larger wands to be overwhelming and awkward. With a head that's just around 6 inches in circumference and 2 1/2 inches long I can't imagine needing something larger than what the mystic wand offers as it covers the entire clitoral area if you choose while being small enough to move it off to one side or the other and apply pressure form an angle if that's your preference.

The toy is a total of 8 1/2 inches long with the handle making up 5 1/2 inches of that.

The handle is absolutely wonderful. The mystic wand is short enough that you can angle the toy from below to stimulate the bottom of your clit which is just something many toys can't accomplish due to longer lengths. I also found that it fit in my hand incredibly well. Only 4 1/2 inches around with a ergonomic shape and a small ridge to keep your hand from slipping towards the neck.

Another thing I love about this wand is the slightly bendable neck. Its perfect for maneuvering and angling so you get the right amount of pressure on the perfect spot.

The controls are very easy to use, located right on the toy itself.

There are two buttons on the panel. The first is a simple power button which turns the toy on and off. This is definitely a step up from toys which you have to cycle through all the patterns to turn the toy off. Quick turn off if someone were to walk in on you is a must for those that share a room or apartment! The other button is your normal function button that will will cycle the toy through the six patterns the wand offers.

The six patterns, in order, are:
-Low constant vibe
-Medium constant vibe
-High constant vibe
-Fast, short pulse
-Two short fast pulses followed by one long one
-A "rollercoaster" vibe which starts low and gradually builds to an intense vibe before pausing for a second and restarting at low.

Pressing the function button again when on the last function will send it back to the first, it will not turn the toy off. When turned off the wand will not remember what function you were last using - it will always start on the low constant vibe.

The vibrator also features two different lights. A larger one above the control panel serves two purposes. It'll glow purple when the toy is on regardless of what function you're using and it'll also flash purple when the toy is plugged in and charging but will change to a steady purple glow when the toy is fully charged. The second light appears on the control panel above the function button and changes color with each function and flashes along with the pulses. This light is very small and frankly, I haven't found it useful other than the initial "neat" factor.

The vibrations are very strong for a toy this size, especially one that is not used with a power cord and can be felt evenly all throughout the head. It is a little on the loud side, especially on the high setting, but not loud enough to be heard through a door or wall. Definitely not for people who share a room, however.

As far as the recharging goes I've had no problems with it at all. The box says a full charge lasts for over 4 hours and that's been my experience - mostly using the medium intensity settings. From completely dead to fully charged takes about an hour though it did take slightly longer for the initial charge. It does come completely dead so be sure to plug it in right away so you're not disappointed when you go to use it later. As a side note: The wand can not be used when plugged in.

Because this toy is made of silicone make sure you stick to water based lube!

To clean simply use mild soap and warm water. Take care when cleaning as this toy is not waterproof. For the most part the toy is very well sealed but the flap which covers the cord insert, while plugging the hole very well, will not keep liquid out. In other words, absolutely no submerging!

I found the toy to be packaged very securely without making it a fiasco to get out. It also comes with a silky little drawstring bag to store the wand in which I always appreciate.

I was amazed at how hot this toy got when charging as it seems to produce no significant amount of heat while on even when used for a longer period of time. So far it hasn't been a problem or seemed to affect it at all. But if you're like me and you tend to plug your rechargeable toys in and shove them out of site under your pillow - you may want to consider leaving this one uncovered on the nightstand.