iGino Review

iGino ONE

WOW, just wow.  Comes to mind when you first place this one on or near your clitoris.  It is an entirely different type of clitoral stimulation device.  It looks like no other sex toys and behaves differently!  Power Queens can rejoice.  Honestly, you don't need direct stimulation as it may be too much for some.  It works all over your external female genitalia.  It really won't work for any type of insertion as the shape just won't work.  This makes for some fun foreplay action and yes, It will get you off.

The i Gino is made from  plastic which  is non porous, hypoallergenic and is a very safe material for sex toys.  The entire toy is smooth without any textures. The toy comes in a pink and white coloring.   The majority of the toy is the motor with the nub portion being the stimulation point.  Those who like direct and pinpoint type of stimulation will be most happy. It has a cap that protects the nub when it is not in use.  It is easy to get the cap on and off.

 The iGino does come with attachments that fit on the nub, they are made from EVA which is a synthetic Ethylene Vinyl Acetate.  The same material is actually used in medical devices, carpet, flooring and shoe inserts for cushioning.  The flower shaped attachment adds another dimension to the toy, it can make the nub more comfortable and the textures do increase the pleasure factor.  There is also a small washer shaped piece of the EVA that sits below the nub on top of the motor area.  It's purpose is unknown.  The EVA  is very porous, it likes to suck up your lubes and one interesting fact that I found with research is that the EVA if cleaned properly will not harbor bacteria.  So that's nice to know because the porosity was a concern for me.

 The main body of the iGino  is  3  1/4 inches  inches long,  With the cap on it has a total length of 3  3/4  inches.  It is   2 inches  wide and approximately 3/4  inches deep.  The nub portion that you use on your clitoris is 1/2  inches high and has a diameter of approximately  1/2   inches.  It  exactly the same length and width of my cigarettes.  It looks like a smartphone in a case. The shape is easy to hold onto but may be less than desirable if you ar trying to use the iGino with intercourse.   It does work well in the cowgirl position.
The iGino has one function, on and off. The power button is located on the side of the toy.

 It's on setting is very powerful!  It is one of the top vibrating level toys that I own, it rivals the Hitachi Wand.  This being said, it can even be overwhelming at times and I have had to move it to the sides of my clitoris to have a break.  The nub moves back and forth in a motion.  To turn it on there is a slide button on the side of the toy.

The iGino charges via USB port on your computer.   The charger folds out of the bottom portion of the toy, you can plug it directly into your port or you can use the 41 inch  cable that is included as well as electrical plugs in's for both UK and US plug ins.  The USB plug in glows purple when it is charging.  It takes 8 hours to charge the iGino for use and 12 hours for a full charge.  When charged the iGino should function for 40 minutes of use.  I left it running and I actually ran it for 55 minutes when I turned it off and it wasn't totally depleted.

The only con that I can find with the iGino is the noise that it makes.  Yes, it is loud.  It is louder than the Hitachi, it would be in the range of a hair clippers or an electric toothbrush.  It would not be dorm room or roommate friendly.  It can be heard over the covers and through the door.  Even with the music on the humming can still be heard.

The cap portion will actually hold the flower shaped attachment for storage but you cannot place the cap on with the attachment in place.  You receive one of the attachments with the toy.  You can use water based or silicone lubes with the iGino.  The instructions state do not use the flavored types of lubes  or alcohol based lubes with the attachments.  The flower shaped attachment literally sucks up the lube,  I have actually used the iGino without any lubes and I had no issues.

The iGino cleans up easily with a washcloth with antibacterial soaps and water, toy sprays and the toy wipes work great.  The iGino is not waterproofed so be very careful not to get water into the toy.

The iGino comes in a package that is very similar to the packaging that my cell phone came it.  The box lifts off to reveal the toy in a raised area and the accessories and attachments are in the bottom of the box.  You receive the toy, a storage bag,  the instructions, the cable with the plug in attachments.   As well as 3 replacement washer's and the one flower shaped attachment.



The entire packaging and the toy are very discreet and no one would ever suspect it being a sex toy.
I am most impressed with the iGino,  the noise definitely is an issue but since this is still a new toy not in total production I hope that the manufacturers can address this.  It feels good, I can get off many times with it.  I am a total sucker for my clit toys and this one is in the top 5 that I own.

 iGino has made posts asking for what colors we would like to see it in and I think a black and red would be great!  The noise issue would need to be addressed and a  travel lock with different levels of vibrations would be a must.

***The iGino was provided to me free of charge in exchange for an honest review,  This is in accordance with FTC guidlines.***

Watch for availability of the iGino at   www.i-gino.com

Lelo Siri Versus Je Joue Mimi

Mimi by Je Joue  VS  Siri  by Lelo

They are both for clitoral stimulation and other external stimulation. They both work wonderfully for back massages and working out the knots.  They work on both males and female erogenous zones.  They both have their pro's and con's.  This is just my opinion of how they both work for me and my thoughts.

The Mimi by Je Joue  3 inches long and 2 inches wide and  ¾ of an inch thick. Mimi resembles a river rock or massage stone.  On the bottom portion of the toy is the  + / ~ / -  buttons.  The plus and minus buttons are raised but the middle ~ button is level with the base  and has to be depressed to change the  vibe patterns.  Press the + button to turn on and to increase the intensity of the vibrations,   press the - button to turn down the vibrations and to turn it  off. The ~ button in the middle is to change the vibration patterns.

The Siri is an oval shape with the silicone and plastic being at a diagonal cut.  It is only  4  1/2 inches long and  2  1/4   inches wide.   It is  1  1/2  inches thick. It does fit perfectly in the palm of my hand and when it is turned upside down so that the controls face downward the shape fits perfectly to my external female parts.  You can use both the silicone end and the plastic end for stimulation.

There are  4 buttons on the Siri, a + button, a - button, an up button and a down button.  To turn it on you push the + button. There really isn't a number for the vibrations.  It seems to just ramp up from a low to a high.  Pressing the up or down button will change the vibration patterns constant, long pulsations, short pulsations, a fast roller coaster, a slower roller coaster, and a chaotic mix of pulses and  vibrations.  Pressing the - button down for several seconds will turn the vibrator off.  The Siri's vibrations rate about a 4 out of 5 on the highest setting.

Neither the Siri  or the Mimi have  a memory, each time you turn it off you restart at the lowest setting.  Mimi always gets complaints about the buttons that they are hard to push and hard to change settings.  Siri has buttons that can get hit inadvertently while in use.

Mimi has a total of  5 vibration  settings from weak to strong and the strongest vibration level is about a 4 out of 5.   Mimi has 5 different patterns. Long pulse, Short pulse, Roller coaster, Fast steady Pulsing, and even faster Pulsing. Mimi is rechargeable with a magnetized charging connection that attaches to the button area.  The magnetized charging is so strong that you can suspend the Mimi by the cord and it will stay connects.
Mimi is completely waterproof and submergeable.  You can take this one to the bath with you.  The motor of the Mimi is centered towards the curved top portion of the toy and the vibrations carry throughout the entire toy.  Siri is not even splash proof, you cannot get this one wet in the control area or the charging port.  The motor on the Siri is also located towards the tip area with the vibrations carrying throughout the entire toy.

While both Mimi and Siri have a similar palm sized shape the Mimi works better for clitoral stimulation with intercourse.  Mimi is flatter and fits better between partners.  Siri, with it's curves  fits better if you want to tuck it in your panties or harness.

Both Mimi and Siri have non porous, hypoallergenic, phthalates and latex free silicone.  Both are actually plastic that is covered in the velvety soft silicone.  Honestly it is hard to tell the silicone apart on them, they both glide across your skin and feel good.

Siri is silicone and plastic and has the seam to contend with when cleaning the toy.

Now I have been told that my Mimi is defective because it has noise when it is turned on.  You can barely hear it over the covers but you can definitely tell that it is on.  Siri is dang near whisper quiet.  Only on the highest setting can a person sitting next to you hear that it is on.

It really comes down to what you are looking for.  A shape that is comfortable with intercourse or more solo play.  Buttons that you can inadvertently hit, or ones that can give you a fit.  So you want that toy to be fully waterproofed or do you mind if you have to be very careful?  Does the combination of the plastic with the seam  or full silicone sound better to you?

The Vibrations are essentially the same and they are both rechargeable.  The price point is very similar also. You can read the full Siri Review

Shakin Panda

The Shaking Panda

This one is fun, it is definitely a novelty and I got it for it's looks.  Yes, I fell prey to the "cute" factor, which is quite funny because I am not one of the "cutesy" type of people.  The Panda is available at Vibrator Kingdom.





I like panda's and this fits in the with others that I have.  This panda is a massager that has the ability to walk across the table to greet you.  When the vibrations are going the panda will "dance". The Panda is only for external stimulation.  You can use it on your nipples, on your clitoris and all of your erogenous zones or on the zones of your lover. It is great for your back massages with the pressure from it's legs.

The panda is made of plastic which is non porous, hypoallergenic, latex and phthalates free.  It has no tastes or smells.  The panda is completely smooth with no textures.  I wouldn't count his slightly raised nose or ears as textures.

The Panda  fits nicely in the palm of your hand.  His body is  3 inches across, 3 inches wide,  and  is  2  1/4 inches thick .  With his head, The Panda  stands 4 inches tall.  Each of his legs are 1 inch long.  The Head portion is 1  1/4 inches thick and 2  1/4 inches across.  His ears and his tail stand out approximately 1/4 of an inch. (All measurements are approximates).

The Panda's head pops off, ok, it screws off  to reveal the battery compartment.  The Panda runs on 2 AA batteries.   The Panda is not waterproofed so he cannot get wet.  The Panda's controls are located in his tail.  The tail twists on with a click and then you increase the vibrations by turning it counter clockwise.  There are no incremental stops in the vibrations just on from low to high. The Panda's motor is located in the belly area.  When it is running the Panda will "dance" and move around on it's legs.


 At his highest setting I would say that the panda has a vibration of level of 2 or maybe 3.  He is buzzy and not rumbly.  The Panda is only a teasing type of toy.  He does have some noise,  I would say that there is a possibility of hearing it through closed doors, but not if it is under the covers and you have a closed door.

I just wipe my panda off with a washcloth with some antibacterial soap and water on it.   You can use your toy wipes also.  The Panda is really discreet, it doesn't look anything like a sex toy and I have just set him out on my desk and on my night stand.  Heck you can even show people how he "dances" and I bet they would never figure it out.

The Panda comes in a black and white box with pictures of the Panda on it.  There is product information on the box.  The only thing on the box that would give it away as a sex toy is the statement, "Discreet Design".

He is a great novelty but he really isn't for total sexual enjoyment. The Panda  may work for beginners or persons with sensitive clitoris's.  I would still suggest it for your collection of "cute" stuff and I am sure that I would pick it up again.

The Shaking Panda is available at Vibrator Kingdom.  The neatest  toy store with the greatest web site.