Review: Romp Hype (Lives Up to the Hype!)

Many thanks to my friends at HEDON for sending me the Hype to review. If you want one of your own, check it out here! Buying via this link helps support my site and work as well as HEDON, a Black woman-owned sexual wellness boutique with strong politics and a commitment to sex positivity.

About the Romp Hype

The Hype is a body-safe, waterproof silicone vibrator made for both clitoral and internal stimulation. Because it is curved and ridged, it’s perfect for G-Spot stimulation in addition to “traditional” penetration. Its versatility makes it perfect for people looking for a one-stop-shop kind of toy.

Specs

The Hype is rechargeable and is made out of 100% waterproof silicone. It is 8.5” long (about 6.5” insertable length), and 1.5” in diameter. There are 6 vibration speeds and 4 patterns, ensuring that just about everyone can have something to enjoy with the Hype. I consider the vibration style to be buzzy as opposed to rumbly. The Hype is deceptively girthy, so it may not be the best option to people who are not very comfortable with penetration. It’s not impossible-to-insert thick, but is definitely on the thicker end of run-of-the-mill penetrative toys.

How to use It?

Like with any toy, the first step once out of the box is to wash it with soap and water and charge it fully. It took about 90 minutes to charge my Hype to full the first time. The Hype has two buttons, one for power and one to change the vibration pattern/speed. I do appreciate the multi-button setup, but the buttons are very low profile and don’t differ much texturally from the rest of the toy, which can make them hard to find and press once things are slippery. Because the Hype is 100% silicone, it is most compatible with water-based or hybrid lubes (check out “My Favorite Retailers” link above to find some good options!). Also, because the Hype does not have a flared base it does NOT go in the butt. We’re in a pandemic right now and a sex toy removal is an avoidable ER trip.

Using It!

I thoroughly enjoyed using the Hype, so much so that it’s in my handy box of toys, which isn’t super common for things I review. For me, it’s perfectly sized with a good mix of length and girth. I know everyone isn’t a fan of deeper penetration but for those who like A-Spot (cw: gendered anatomical language) and/or cervical stimulation, the Hype does it beautifully. The tip is super soft too, which makes reaching those deeper parts more pleasurable than with a harder material. This toy is also Squirt City so if that is something you enjoy doing or are interested in trying to do, the Hype can help get you there.

Using the Hype with a partner is not as easy as with yourself, but it’s not impossible! Because it’s so thick it can get in the way during an oral/penetration combo situation, but the partner giving oral can adjust it for their comfort and yours.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Hype is standard like with any other silicone toy. Wash with soap and water before and after use, and to disinfect between partners use a 10% bleach solution. Because the Hype is waterproof it can be submerged in water or the bleach solution if you’re cleaning multiple toys at once.

Conclusion

The Hype is an outstanding toy, one that makes for a good “Ol’ Reliable” for someone more experienced or a new foray into the sex toy world. The best part??? It’s incredibly AFFORDABLE. I’m all about accessibility and you can find the Romp Hype at most retailers for under $50, making it Sexology Bae Budget Friendly. With a strong combination of power, comfort, and price, the Hype definitely deserves a spot in your rotation.

Review: Satisfyer Power Flower

The Satisfyer Power Flower is a red, soft silicone vibrator whose tip splits into three petal-type flaps, hence the name. The petals move quickly once the vibrator is turned on, simulating fluttering. I will say, part of why I was so interested in trying this toy is because it looked really uncomfortable to use, since you can’t gauge the softness of the material just by looking at a box even if you’re familiar with how silicone feels. It seems counterintuitive to want to try something it looks like I may not like, but after having a friend directly ask me my opinion of it I decided to give it a go.

Specs

The Power Flower is made from body safe silicone and comes with a small handle/loop at the bottom made of ABS plastic—also body safe—for grip and control. I have fairly small hands but long nails and was able to get 2 fingers through the loop, but I mostly found myself holding onto the handle itself because it was more comfortable. It’s rechargeable and comes with a charging cord in the box, which is my preferred method of power. I have a maybe-irrational fear of battery-operated toys exploding and burning my genitals with acid, so I generally avoid them. 

The toy is 7.5” total length, 4.75” insertable, which is possible to do but not the most comfortable sensation in the world to me.

Operation & Settings

The Power Flower is super easy to control, which is a big plus because I feel like it’s sometimes difficult for manufacturers to combine power and vibration patterns in an intuitive way that’s also easy to manage when you’re otherwise occupied. There are only three buttons on the handle: Power, Up, and Down. There are six speeds and six patterns, and because it has the dedicated up/down buttons you can move back and forth between settings rather than having to cycle all the way through. I’m notoriously bad about reading instructions so I didn’t know this ahead of time and it took way too long to figure out that it was just stuck on the max setting even though I was still clicking up. 

How It Feels

I love this thing. It feels SO good, and its strength really lies in its ability to toggle between direct, pinpoint stimulation, and broader, less direct vibrations depending on how and where you hold it. The petals can completely enclose the clitoris without being too overwhelming which is nice for that indirect stimulation I just mentioned, but for something more pinpoint you can just hold one petal where you want to feel the strongest sensations. It also provides nice if potentially overwhelming sensations to penis-owners when used on the head of the penis. I recommend special attention to the frenulum, the spot on the bottom of the penis where the head meets the shaft.

I was concerned about its length when using it during partnered activities but even though it’s long it’s not very cumbersome to hold and maneuver in any of the positions I tried. You’ll need to do a bit of adjusting, especially in positions where the user is closest to the bed, to get/keep it in position, but once you know how to hold it most comfortably it’s a breeze.  

Issues

Using the Power Flower for penetration was an immense challenge to me. It’s not one of the most obvious uses of the product so I’m not exactly surprised, but I figured even with the petals, with sufficient lubrication it would be able to work right? Wrong. At best, it didn’t feel like much of anything, and at worst it was stiff and uncomfortable feeling since the “shaft” beneath the petals contains the motor and other parts that are inherently inflexible. That’s not to take away from my enjoyment of this toy as a whole, I just know that at least for me it’s best used strictly for clitoral stimulation.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Power Flower requires particular attention to detail but is still simple. The spaces between the petals as well as the large gap in the center of them are all potential bacteria breeding grounds since body fluids can get trapped there. It’s also important to note that the shape of the petals makes using a condom or other barrier with the Power Flower basically impossible. To clean, you can use good old soap and water, but I recommend sanitizing the toy every few uses as well in addition to cleaning since it’s more likely to hold bacteria. To sanitize this toy or any waterproof silicone toys, you can use alcohol wipes or dip it in a 10% bleach solution.  

Conclusion

Overall, I’m incredibly impressed with the Power Flower. If you’re looking for a vibrator that is easy to use, powerful, and adaptable to many kinds of bodies and preferences, this just might be the one for you. Pick one up from my friends at Just Mindful here: Satisfyer Power Flower

Review: Vibease Jewel Collection - Emerald

Vibease Jewel Collection.

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About the Emerald

The Vibease Emerald is part of their newest collection, called the Jewel Collection. In addition to the Emerald, there’s also the Ruby, a slender flutter-type vibe, and Onyx, a vibrating cock ring.

The Emerald itself is solidly hand- sized and comes in this beautiful seafoam green color. It has two prongs on top that are described by the company as “rabbit ears”, but they’re not pliable or flexible like a traditional rabbit vibrator. The Emerald is definitely built for clitoral stimulation only as opposed to penetration, but In a world of products that are meant to do both, it’s nice to have one that does one thing and does it well.

Specs

The Emerald is made from phthalate-free silicone, so it’s body-safe, water-resistant, and non-toxic. It’s rechargeable and comes with a charging cord. To charge it, use the included cord and plug it into the port on the right side (when looking at it from the front). There’s a built in LED light that will turn on during charging, rotating between soft green and white. When it’s done charging the light will be solid white. The first charge after unboxing will take about 2 hours, and about 1 hour for subsequent complete charges.

How to Use It?

Part of the Emerald’s beauty is in its simplicity because there’s only one button for power and cycling through the patterns. Once the charging is done, take it off, and press (DON’T hold) the power button to turn it on. When you do this, the LED light should turn on and start rotating through all of the colors. This gave me issues the first time I used it because I’m used to pressing and holding the buttons on vibrators to turn them on. Also chalk this up to me not reading the instructions before I started playing around with it.

Once the Emerald is on, press the power button again to start cycling through the seven, color-coded patterns. There are two steady, buzzy, patterns that increase in power and four pulsing patterns. There’s another hybrid pattern that pulses right when you switch to it but holds steady otherwise. The color-changing LED light sets the Emerald apart from a lot of toys in my collection in a good way because it allows you to remember your favorite patterns by sight rather than feel alone. The light also dims and brightens with the pulsation pattern which is a nice visual effect.

Using It!

Like with all the toys I review, I prefer to use them by myself and with a partner to get an idea of the situations they’re best suited for. Because the Emerald is so small, it’s super easy to use it with a penetrative toy or body part without too much adjustment. Some people take issue with vibrations that you can feel in the part of a toy that you can hold, but because the Emerald is so small it can’t be avoided. It doesn’t personally bother me but is something to keep in mind.

The two prongs are meant to sit on either side of the clitoris (or nipple, now that i’m thinking about it). Making a toy with inflexible prongs inherently means that it will not suit everyone’s anatomy perfectly, but it worked just fine for me. Other reviews like this one from CaraSutra, describe ways to adjust positioning if the prongs are too wide, like turning it sideways.

Don’t let the size fool you, this thing is POWERFUL. I normally prefer steady, buzzy-ish vibrations as opposed to more rumbly or pulsing patterns. With the Emerald, the two stronger steady patterns are actually too strong and buzzy for my liking unless I’m sufficiently warmed up already (like with a partner), and I prefer the pulsating patterns the most for solo use. I highly recommend switching how you hold the Emerald as well as where you place it relative to your clitoris to get an idea of the different feelings.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Emerald is incredibly easy. Soap and water with a quick pat dry from a clean towel does the trick.

Conclusion

I love this toy a lot. It’s definitely part of my regular rotation, helped a lot by its ease of use and versatility between individual and partnered situations. The LED lights add a beautiful visual component that just makes the experience very chef’s kiss. Thank you so much to the team at Vibease for sending me one to try out!

If you want to give the Emerald a try, you can check it out here: Vibease Jewel Collection .

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