Now let’s talk logistics. After charging my Touch Sense Massage Wand Vibrator for a little over an hour, I unplugged and got comfortable. A quick hit of that single button powered it on, indicated by the LED light. For a second, I wondered whether it needed a little more juice to get going before remembering that the device only quakes when in contact with skin.
Grazing it against my inner thigh, I was impressed by the power, even on the lowest setting. While not too intense for beginners, it offered more motion than my fingers — something I tend to look for when shopping for a sexual wellness aid. Heading north, I decided to up the intensity with a quick swipe right on the (extremely sensitive) control panel. A quick tip: it only requires a gentle touch somewhat near the control panel, realised this when I accidentally upped the ante on another two occasions.
Once in place, I appreciated that the motion wasn’t too buzzy. The separate controls made it easy to change the pattern (hit the button) or up the speed (swipe right) — essentially, there’s no need to halt the action to have a quick glance down. Changing up the angle, pattern and speed over the course of ten minutes, I quickly began to feel that familiar build of pressure running up my thighs. Another swipe right to max out the speed and my pleasure peaked.
But after three weeks of regular use and orgasms after most rounds — I take my role as a tester for the latest love things seriously — there was another perk I hadn’t anticipated. Wands are often praised for their ability to bring about bigger (and therefore, in some eyes, better) orgasms; the bulbous heads considerately designed to stimulate a larger surface area and, as a result, more of those feel-good nerve endings.
However, I was left impressed by the intense power my body could release on demand — that thought only hitting me once before after my first half-marathon (for someone who’s not naturally athletic, finishing was a huge achievement). But this also led to a general confidence boost. Typically, I’m a baggy t-shirt-on, under-the-cover self-lover. But as the days went on, I shed a few layers, sending the wand further to discover what felt great — and left the light on so I could take notes for next time.
Yet to try it with a partner — my efforts on the (best) dating apps are yet to pay off — I don’t have any hesitations it’ll deliver then too. Easy to use and direct, whether it’s me or my partner with the power, I can only see this resulting in a blended orgasm worthy of praise — and a swift discussion in my girls’ group chat. Because real friends share their top tips for sexual success.
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