My acquisition of the Miracle Massager was as a method of payment for having been in a research study on sexual behavior. I picked it because even though I already have plenty of vibes, this one looked promising as a potential new hero in the lineup.

Another off-shoot from the classicHitachi Magic Wand, this massager packs a whole lot of punch. The mere fact that it has to be plugged into an outlet should be evidence enough of that.

There are two speeds, one called "low," which is still a great deal more intense than your run-of-the-mill cheap vibrator. This speed can satisfy most people without leaving that overwhelmed, numbed sensation. For a real whollup, go with the high speed, which is intense even for the seasoned vibe-operator. I personally shy away from using this alone, to avoid over-stimulation that can inhibit me from feeling as much afterwards. However, it's great for use during intercourse for those times when there's too much movement to keep solid pressure on the clit. But use that lasts longer than a few minutes leaves me feeling a little numb and throbbing. Which is not altogether a bad thing, but disconcerting sometimes when I fear that I may becoming acclimated to unnatural levels of vibration.

The Miracle Massager differs from the Hitachi in another critical way: the ergonomic design which is much friendlier to your wrist and a more natural shape that stays out of the way. Another comparable vibe is the Ideal massager, which also provides a powerful 2-level buzz with an ergonomic design. The Ideal, however, is re-chargeable and therefore, can be moved anywhere. Meanwhile, the Miracle Massager has to stay within cord's length of an outlet to be useful.

The construction is high quality, the plastic materials are comfortable and easy to clean. I use alternating methods of bottled toy cleaner and warm running water to clean up after use. They are also latex-free and Phthalates-free, so you can keep peace of mind.