There’s something to be said for the simple things in life. Sure, sometimes we want a toy with lots of attachments or tons of moving parts, but sometimes we want the comfort of something that only does one thing and does it well. That’s the joy of bullet vibes: these compact little vibrators are easy to use, versatile, and affordable. If the only experience you’ve had with these small packages of buzzing pleasure is the cheap metal ones that are handed out like candy, however, with the little button that’s hard to push and their lackluster vibrations, you may be a bit underwhelmed. Good thing Babeland is here with the Obsession, a powered-up bullet vibe that’s entirely waterproof. So whether you want some buzzy fun in your bed, in the shower, or anywhere else, the Obsession’s there to make sure you’re not left wanting.
- Toy: Obsession (sent by Babeland.com for review)
- Type: Bullet vibrator
- Manufacturer: Babeland
- Material: ABS Plastic
- Price: $28
- SMT rating: 0 (Nice and rumbly vibration)
The Obsession is a plastic bullet vibrator with a small hand-held control unit. The bullet, cord, and control unit are all totally waterproof. It runs on 2 AA batteries (not included). The bullet is about 2 1/4″ long and 1 1/4″ wide at its widest point; this means it’s slightly larger than the more common metal bullet vibes you tend to see.
While some people may prefer the compactness of a cordless bullet vibe, I tend to find that the ones with a control unit have better control and are more powerful than self-contained bullet vibes. The Obsession has a nice, rumbly buzz at its higher levels, and has 7 different speed/patterns. The controls are simple: one button to turn it on/off, the other to scroll through the different settings. One nice touch is that the toy has function memory–when you turn it off and then on again, it will restart on the same setting it had when it was turned off. So if you find a particular speed or pattern really hits your spot, you don’t need to scroll through to find it again next time you play. On its low levels, it is quite quiet, and on the highest setting it has an audible buzz, but not as loud as an electric toothbrush or similar item. When it’s under the blanket or pressed up against/inside a body, it’s nice and quiet. The control unit makes it easy to adjust the toy without having to remove it or stop the stimulation, which is nice. It’s an excellent toy for clitoral stimulation, and since it’s plastic, not silicone, it’s safe for use with silicone lubricant as well as the other usual lubes. It can also be used vaginally, and tends to nestle nicely against the G-spot for many women. As with any other toy that can only be really retrieved by the cord, I do not recommend the Obsession for anal use. While the cord seems nice and strong, an embarrassing emergency room visit can await the unlucky vibe-user who happens to have the cord pull out while trying to retrieve the toy.
You’ll recall that with the
Honi, another bullet vibe I reviewed a couple months ago, I was troubled by the places on the toy that were difficult to clean. Thankfully, the Obsession has no such problems; it’s nice and smooth with no weird crevices for stuff to build up. And since it’s totally waterproof, it’s particularly easy to wash without having to worry about hurting the battery case.
There’s few negatives about the Obsession. Other than the aforementioned warning about anal play, the only other real qualm is that if you pass by a setting you like, you have to scroll through all the settings to get back to it, since it only has a single function button. But this is a trade-off with the simple nature of the toy, and those who want a toy with very few buttons to figure out will likely be happy to do a little extra scrolling in return.
Overall, the Obsession is a high-quality, enjoyable bullet vibe. It’s affordable, but not of cheap quality, it’s easily cleanable, it’s waterproof, and it has a nice buzz for a toy its size. If you’re looking for a simple bullet vibe that isn’t a wimpy disposable, the Obsession makes a great choice.
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