Review: The Elegant Love Vibrator

The Toy: The Ann Summers Elegant Love Vibrator

The Verdict: (out of five)

Sex toys can be a bit of a gamble. Some will make you swoon, others will put you to sleep - unsatisfied. So, I’m making it my mission to honestly test out new sex toys (it’s a hard job, but someone’s got to do it!). That way, you won’t have to waste time and money finding the right toy for you. (You can thank me later.)

I recently picked up the Ann Summers Elegant Love Vibrator, a pink silicone clit and G-spot stimulator. How did it fare? Let's just say it had its highs and lows. Check out my full review for more details on this cute little vibe.

Note: With all vibrators and sex toys, I really recommend you use some lubrication, whether you are on your own or with a partner. It makes the whole experience easier, more stimulating and lots more fun.

Overview

This is a simple vibrator with a sleek design and easy-to-use controls. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of a rabbit, but it does have four functions and three different speeds. You know what that means, ladies: Seven different levels of pleasure! The vibrator has a tapered shaft, which makes it easier to hold, both when using it on your own and with a partner, although will have to get used to your hand vibrating with the machine! At $44 (£28), it’s pretty good value for those looking for something with clitoral and G-spot stimulation. And, although Ann Summers is a U.K.-based brand, the company will ship toys worldwide for a nominal fee.

Because this toy is made of smooth silicone, it feels nice to touch and it’s a pretty pink colour. It’s also great if you’re put off by a scary-long shaft as it’s fairly compact at around seven inches. In a nutshell, this vibrator is cute and classy, but if you're looking for something more life-like, this is not the toy for you. (Interested in the history of vibrators? Check out Vibrators: Bigger and Generating More Buzz Than Ever.)

The Highs

The Elegant Love has pretty fool-proof controls, just an on/off button and a speed button. That makes this toy simple to use. The buttons also light up, making it easy to use this toy in the dark. Its soft silicone and large head make it easy to find the G-spot and stimulate it without the soreness you can sometimes experience with this kind of toy. (Again, using lube will make this a lot easier. It's also best to wait until you're a little more aroused to go there.) I also give this vibrator points for being quite flexible, which makes it much more maneuverable for G-spot stimulation.

The Lows

It’s unfortunate that the Elegant Love's large head is both what makes it so good for the G-spot, and not so good as a clitoral stimulator. I found that the large head not only made it very hard to find my clit, it also made it hard to keep the thing anywhere near it, as the curved design at the end made it slip off. Can you say frustrating? If you want a vibrator more specifically for your clitoris, I would recommend that you get something more like a bullet.

Also, while the Elegant Love is no slouch - it has a pretty powerful buzz - I found that I got over-sensitive at times, especially when it came to clitoral stimulation. And, I'm sorry to report, I didn’t enjoy all the buzz settings as much as I thought I might; it was all a bit samey. It seemed more like there were two settings than seven. I prefer my bullet vibrator for this job. Maybe it's just me, but I like variety!

The Elegant Love is also fairly quiet, but if you’re looking for something that won't make a peep, this isn’t for you either.