I'm not much of a fan of high, hard vibrations and the quickie orgasms they rip out of my body. I tend to prefer the slow build up of low, throbbing vibes. Despite that preference I've always kept a bullet or two in my arsenal.

Most recently, we've had three - count them - three of these particular bullets by California Exotic in the bedside drawers. I think every one of them came with either a kit or another toy. Regardless, we kept them around.

These bullets are a beige/white plastic, 2 1/2 inches long, with a power unit connected by a similarly colored cord. Vibrations range from a mild buzz to a vroom that will numb your hand (or whatever else the bullet is against).

Bullet vibrators really are a standby everyone should have. There are better ones out there, with more features and a higher price, but you can hardly go wrong with one of these if you're looking for something economical and high powered.

The only issue I've had with them is that they seem to fail with no warning at all and there is no consistency in how long they'll last. I've had one last two weeks, one last two months and one that's lasted almost two years. It's really kind of a crap shoot.

I definitely suggest removing the batteries between uses to help prolong the life of both toy and battery. I also suggest either cleaning with toy cleaner or wipes or a bleach or alcohol spray. Running water around these toys seems to shorten their life span.

Plastic is non porous so you can use any sort of lube on it and clean it up easily - though I'd suggest a condom if you're going to share between partners or between orifices.

I'd also caution that inserting the bullet rectally can be hazardous. Using the power cord as a retrieval cord has caused many of them to break and come apart from the toy. Use a condom rather than risk a trip to the ER.

Over all, bullets are a wonderful thing. A screaming orgasm, ripped out of your body before you have a chance to even breathe properly is sometimes just what a girl is looking for.

And a bullet, while fairly discreet and quiet, will certainly wrench those hard, fast clitoral orgasms out of just about anyone.

I write this now as a fair adieu. My cheap, beige bullet has been replaced by it's slimmer, flashier sister. More to come on the new bullet of my heart soon...

Well, we're down to one of these since two managed to stop working within the same week.

I've come to the conclusion that wired bullets, while a good standby, are just too finicky for my tastes. Wires crimp or detach themselves, the bullets get overheated, the dial or slide controls give you very little control, and then going from low to holy hell with no medium in sight.

They are still a good buy. They are still a good go-to toy for a fast orgasm, but the quality and durability make me reach for something else 19 times out of 20.