Extase Elegance Vibrator Review

Vibration Strength: 4/5 

Noise: 2/5

Ease of Use: 3/5

Ease of Care: 4/5

Material Safety: 5/5

Overall: 4/5

Pros:                                           Cons:

+ Buttery smooth silicone              - Cheep feeling controls
+ Two motors                              - Hard to press buttons
+ Rechargable                              - Strange Smell
+ Water Resistant                         - White Silicone Charge Cover
+ Fancy Packaging and Storage Bag

Overview

     The Elegance vibrator by Extase is a multi-speed traditional vibrator designed perfectly for thrusting. I personally really love thrusting with my internal toys and I find that many luxury toys are designed more as dual stimulation (rabbit) vibrators (which make it difficult to thrust as the clitoral stimulator gets in the way), or as g-spot vibrators (which are often shorter as they are designed to hit a shallower spot than some of the more sensitive areas in the back of the vaginal canal) so I was really excited to find this one. Despite it's simple design it cannot be seen as anything other than a luxury toy, the silicone is buttery smooth, the vibrations are strong and it even features TWO motors!

Materials, Texture, and Care

     The entire body of the toy is made of 100% silicone with a small amount of a plastic like material covering the control pad. The silicone is totally body safe, non-porous, phthalate-free, and hypoallergenic. It can be sanitized by cleaning it with a 10% bleach solution but for simple cleaning before and after use wiping it down with warm soap and water should be sufficient. It can be stored easily in a the storage pouch that is included with it or in the sturdy packaging.

     Can I just begin by saying that I am absolutely in love with the silicone on this toy, it is delightful. I had heard the phrase "buttery silicone" before and I never really understood the phrase until now. This toy is so smooth that I can just sit there running my hands over it! Also, this type of silicone does not seem to collect very much lint so that makes it even better. The texture is relatively smooth except for 6 ringed grooves in the surface around the tip. I only noticed them a little bit but they are relatively deep and would definitely be noticed by those that are texture sensitive. You also need to be sure to clean out these crevices after use as it is easy for bacteria to get caught here. I recommend a soft bristled toothbrush to scrub it clean. I did notice that out of the packaging the material had a strange smell, slightly chemical but not bad, almost like a cheep purfume. Despite the washing it has not gone away but it has lessened, I notice no taste and the smell does not concern me.

Measurements

     At 9 inches long (approximately 5.5 inches insertable) and 4.5 inches in circumferance at it's widest point this is far from a small toy but it also isn't a size queen exclusive. Despite these measurments the design of the shaft makes it feel quite filling. The end that features the control panel is the widest then it thins out around the middle and curves slightly upwards and swells at the tip, similar to the head of a penis. This design could be used to glance along the G-Spot but it would not be a toy that I would recommend for someone specifically trying to explore the G-spot.

Vibration Functions/Controls

     The Elegance has a similar control pad to Lelo's products, featuring up and down buttons as well as plus and minus buttons. Each time you push the buttons they illuminate, push the (+) to turn it on and increase the speeds and the (-) to decrease the speeds and turn it off (revolutionary I know!). The up and down buttons are designed to cycle through the five (5) patterns available. Hold both the up and down buttons for five seconds and you will notice the lights illuminate and then dim; The toy is now locked for travel, do the same to unlock it.
     What's really unique about this toy is that it features two motors, one in the tip and one further down the shaft. This creates a really unique sensation with the motors wirking either simultaniously or bouncing back and forth off of each other. This is probably for someone who not onlys patterns but is also the type to enjoy leaving the toy inserted, I personlly perfer vigorous thrusting so I feel that the movement makes the vibration patterns less noticable. I actually had to check the box to see how many speeds there were as they were very difficult to count, I will try to describe them to the best of my ability below.

1. Steady vibration in the motor in the tip
2. Steady vibration in both motors
3. Alternating between motors
4. Faster alternating between motors
5. Really awesome pulsing/rotating between the motors. It took me forever to figure out a way to describe this one, I had to wrap my tip tight around the tip to really feel it.

     The vibrations themselves are very rumbly I only wish they were a bit more powerful. On it's highest it ever so barely falls short for me and makes it a bit difficult for me to finish, though it is possible if I am very turned on. What is fantastic is that even with this much power they are virtually silent, a very low 2/5 and only when both motors are engaged, only with one motor it is easily a 1/5.

     My biggest complaint about this toy (and probably the only thing keeping it from being a 5/5) is the control panel. It feels a very cheap considering how much it costs, and compared to the rest of the toy (especially the yummy silicone). Its a thin plastic with the buttons fitting into it, the buttons themselves aren't very responsive, especially my (+) button. The remainder of the buttons work the majority of the time but they are still quite difficult to be sure that they are being depressed (which makes the light-up console very handy). I'm quite dissapointed in this considering the ammount I paid for it and I wish that they had put in the extra effort to make it match the quality of the rest of the product.

Charging

     The Elegance is rechargable through a small port in the base. The port is covered with a white silicone cover (which I'm not a fan of, I wish they had made it match the rest of the toy, it stands out like a sore thumb and looks rather odd) which makes it at least water resistant if not waterproof. I would be more than comfortable using it in a shower and I don't worry while washing it but the manual cautions against submerging it. The charger itself is USB but it also comes with an AC adapter for a standard US wall outlet. It cannot be used while charging and should not be charged for more than 24 hours at a time. You'll know it is time to charge you Elegance because the control panel will emit a red sheen, once it is plugged in the lights on the control panel will pulse.


Packaging

     I must admit, I'm a sucker for toys in fancy packaging and this is no dissapointment. It is made of a hard cardboard with a hard cardboard lid that fits over the entire box. The lid it white with the image of the toy and tons of information on the side describing its features. While it is very informative I wish they had made it a plainer more discrete top, I remember reading one review where the reviewer covered the top in a decorative paper, and I might do the same. The base it a simple black box where the toy sits and a drawer that sits below containing the directions, charger, a pamphlet listing some of their other toys and a really really REALLY nice pouch. No really, this is probably the nicest pouch I have ever gotten with a toy. It is just the right size for the Elegance (unlike some companies that give you massive pouches for tiny toys, I'm looking at you Jopen) and is made of a relatively high quality suade with what feels like a purple nylon liner. It even has a draw string with little metal tips and a thick metal to tighten it (which works quite well). The bag is so nice that I begin to wonder if they took the money they saved on the control panel and used it here! In all serriousness though, this is a really lovely bag and it means a lot to me to see a company goes the extra mile like this.


Performance


     There are so many things that I absolutly love about this toy, most importantly is the reason I bought it. The length and shape is perfect for thrusting and hitting the deeper and harder to reach sensative areas around the cervix (what some people may refer to as the U-spot). The ever so slight curve and swelling at the tip makes it perfect for that as well. The instant I opened the fantastic box and felt the silicone I was it love, it was by far the smoothest I have ever felt. Then theres the vibrations! They're so unique since they feature two motors, I really love the pulsing/rotation between the two motors, it almost feels like the contractions you can feel in the male penis during ejaculation. So cool!
     Unfortunatly, despite all of this, there are some, few, but some things that I do not love, namely the control panel. It's like putting a big zit on Olivia Wilde's otherwise perfect face. The plastic feels cheap and the buttons feel weak and non-responsive. So many times while I'm playing I need to stop and check the control panel while I fiddle with the buttons looking for the light that means I'm getting some responce. Please Extase! Re-release my Elegance with better controls, and a tad more power! I'll buy it I will! But also get rid of that strange smell...

Overall
 
    I want to tell you to drop everything, go to your nearest store (or favorite website) and buy this toy, and then stick it wherever makes you feel all warm and fuzzy and toe-curly. Unfortunately, the control panel is holding me back from giving it a full fledged 5/5, and it's ability to be the closest to the kind of power I need without being quite right. For now this is my favorite toy (since I'm waiting on a replacement of my Jopen vr5, and anyway,  can't thrust with that, its more for rocking) but unfortunately I can see it being easily replaced. While the vibrations are lovely, the silicone is delicious, and the dual motors is just plain nifty, it just turns out being too much work to control.

Find the Extase Elegance at Eden Fantasys! It's even on sale at the time of this posting!

We Vibe III Couples Vibrator Review

Vibration Strength: 4/5

Noise: 2/5

Ease of Use: 2/5

Ease of Care: 3/5

Material Safety: 5/5

Overall: 4/5

Pros:                                           Cons:

+ Silicone                                     - Grabby Silicone

+ Waterproof                               - Difficult to Push Button

+ Unique Design/Concept             - Doesn't Stay in Place Well/Slippery

+ Carry/Charge Case

+ Wireless Controller         

Overview

     The We-Vibe III is the third iteration of a revolutionary couples vibrator from We-Vibe. When they released the first We-Vibe it was the first of its kind, the C-shaped vibrator is designed so that one arm can be inserted vaginally while the other end rests on the clitoris. The inserted arm is then thin enough that it can comfortably be worn during intercourse, providing vibrating stimulation to both the female bodied partner's G-Spot and the penis of the partner doing the penetrating. The major difference between the We-Vibe III and it's younger siblings is the charge dock/carry case that comes with it and the option to control it with remote control, it also boasts 40% more power.

     When I picked up this toy I was concerned about how it would fit with my body (which can sometimes be too tight for him on it's own) for it's intended use but I choose to pick it up anyway because I had some other uses I had dreamed up for this toy. First, I thought this would be a unique way to begin with double penetration (again keeping my smaller frame in mind). I had hopes that this would help to provide hands free g-spot and clitoral stimulation during anal sex. I was also very intrigued by the wireless remote control and hoped this would help me fulfill my fantasies of wearing a vibrator in public while my fiance controlled it.

Materials, Texture, and Care

     The We-Vibe III is made out of high quality silicone which is non-porous, phthalate-free and totally body safe. It is easy to care for and can be wiped down with warm soap and water before and after use for everyday care and if you plan on sharing with a partner it can be sanitized with a 10% bleach solution. It should be stored in a way such that it cannot make contact with other silicone products because they can sometimes damage one another. I recommend storing in the charge dock they include which doubles as a carrying case but you can also use a small pouch if you prefer. I would also highly advise against using any silicone lubes with this product. Silicone lubes have chemicals in them to keep the silicone in a liquid state and you do not want the silicone on your new We-Vibe III becoming it's liquid state! If you absolutely must use your favorite silicone lube I would recommend spot testing somewhere unobtrusive (such as along the bend).

     The remote is a hard plastic with a thin silicone strip around the button. It should not be coming in contact with many bodily fluids but if it does need to be cleaned I would wipe it down with a damp cloth as I am not entirely sure that this portion is waterproof. 

     The texture of the silicone that covers the We-Vibe III is not my favorite, they use a very shiny, sticky silicone with a lot of drag as opposed to the velvety silicone I have seen on some other toys. This toy collects lint like nothing I have ever seen! It is definitely necessary to rinse it down before use, I keep it enclosed in it's plastic case inside a drawer and somehow every time I pull it out it still manages to have more cat hair on it than my cat! The silicone is entirely smooth except for some raised bumps along the clitoral stimulator and the g-spot stimulator. These bumps aren't particularly noticeable in use but if you are texture sensitive you will probably feel it.

Measurement/Sizing

     The We-Vibe III is approximately the size of the palm of my hand. While the measurements on most dual stimulation toys are very important, the shape of this particular toy makes it a bit less so. Since the clitoral stimulator is so broad you don't have to worry about it lining up perfectly as no matter where it rests it should still be hitting your clitoris.
     One interesting point that I'm going to put in here that I don't always talk about in my reviews is the weight. Unfortunately I don't have a scale that will measure weights this small so I can't give you an exact measurement but it doesn't feel heavy in the palm of my hand, however it does feel heavy when in use, at least too heavy to sit properly. I'll touch on this more in the performance section.

Vibration Functions

     The We-Vibe III brags 40% more power than its younger brother the We-Vibe II. While I have not tried the We-Vibe II I can certainly see why they wanted to amp up the power. It is somewhat powerful, a low 4/5, which is a good level for me in conjunction with other stimulation but it's just not quite enough on it's own. If it was any less powerful I would be pretty unhappy. What I do like is that the vibrations are very rumbly and not buzzy at all. Rumbly vibrations penetrate deep into the flesh, while buzzy vibrations simply vibrate the surface. Rumbly vibrations may not feel as powerful as buzzy vibrations but buzzy vibrations can sometimes temporarily numb the area or make the skin feel itchy.

     Another nice thing about this vibe is that it has two motors, one in each arm, which many other couples vibes do not feature. The motors move at the same speed but it might be interesting to allow them to be controlled separately in a future We-Vibe, maybe allow them to pulse at different speeds for some unique sensations. The motors feature six different vibration modes.

1. Steady Vibration at a Moderate Speed
2. Steady Vibration at a Higher Speed
3. 9 Revs then a 9 Quick Pulses
4. Slowly Escalating
5. Quick Pulsing
6. Cha Cha Cha

    After cycling through all of the functions it will go to off, then cycle back to the beginning. If you want to turn it off at any time push and hold the remote for three seconds. The vibrations are pretty quiet and probably could not be heard through a blanket and certainly not through a door; however on high it was just loud enough that I wouldn't be comfortable wearing it out in a public place unless it was a loud bar or club.

Controls/Power

     There are two different options when controlling the We-Vibe III. To turn it on you begin by pushing the small button on the tip of the clitoral arm. It is a bit difficult to see as it is concealed beneath the silicone, and even harder to push with lube on your hands. This is why I really like that it came with a wireless remote for the We-Vibe III. Once you turn it on with the button on the toy itself you can then use the remote to cycle through the functions and turn it off. I really prefer the remote to the button on the toy itself because it is almost impossible to push the button on the toy while it's not in use, let alone while it is in you. Not only is the silicone very slippery but the button is small and hard to press.

     One of the great thing about We-Vibe, and many other luxury lines, is that it is rechargeable. It rests in a small, covered, plastic case that is very discrete. The case is great for storage, and when it is closed the lid stays in place so it could easily be thrown into a large bag or something. The charger then plugs into the back of the case to charge it, the unit comes with a standard United States charger.




Packaging

     The We-Vibe III comes packaged in a simple round cardboard container. It is purple and white with the name and image of the product on the front. It is not discrete but it is very tasteful. Included in the box is the We-Vibe III itself, the wireless remote, the charge dock/carry case, the AC adapter, and the instruction manual.


Performance

     I had a few different uses in mind when I first got the We-Vibe III as I listed above, so I'll touch on each of these and how it lived up to my expectations.
     First, I had hoped to be able to use it hands-free, unfortunately this was not the case. Once lubed up and inserted the We-Vibe begins to slide back out of my body, if I am standing it will fall out entirely but if I am sitting/laying it will only fall part of the way. I'm going to assume that this is because of how slippery it is when it is lubed up, it has absolutely no drag. It could also be due to the fact that the toy's natural shape is to have the arms very close together , so when I stretch them to almost 90 degrees to insert it and it will begin to slip out so as to return to it's natural shape. Unfortunately this means I need to hold it in place with my hand.
     Naturally since it is not hands free I can't exactly use it in public like I had hoped. I noticed that if I wear a tighter pair of panties it helps to hold it in place enough to wear it around the house but I wouldn't leave with it. On the noise level I would say it would certainly be able to be worn in a club or bar, it may even be okay in a restaurant one night, but that would be pushing it, especially on high speeds. The remote also isn't great for long range or through clothing so I'm probably going to stick to using it in the bedroom.
     Finally, I wanted to use it inserted vaginally while my fiance penetrated me anally and while I could not use it hands free this was still FANTASTIC! The result of the stimulation on my clitoris, g-spot and the feel of him thrusting inside me brought about one of the strongest orgasms I have ever had, definitely a new favorite! My fiance even said that he could feel the vibrations while he was in me, so if your partner is a fan of vibrations this would be a great option. On it's own the strength of the vibrations are not enough for me but add him to the equation and it is a match made in heaven.
     You're probably wondering how it works for it's intended use, well to be honest, I haven't gotten a chance to try it this way. I honestly worry that there won't be enough room so I was not in a huge rush, I was all ready to try it today but we were rudely interrupted so I decided that instead of continuing to put this off I would post it as is and augment it later with more information.

Closing Thoughts


     I am really very happy with my We-Vibe III, I love the fact that I can use it to get internal vaginal stimulation during anal penetration, something that I can't usually achieve because of my small frame. It's also handy that it is rechargeable and I love that they added a remote because using only the push button on the toy to control it would be maddening. I also love silicone toys because the material is so safe and easily cleaned but this particular silicone is really sticky and collects lint like a fiend, until you put lube on it, then it's slipperier than soap in the shower. While this is not a great beginner toy it is a unique toy to add to an established collection and I would certainly recommend it to someone wishing to try something new.