by @Peitho , 30th September 2022
Lovehoney Mon Ami Silicone G-Spot Dual Vibrating Massager
This is a tricky one, on paper I should love this rabbit, I really should. Out of all the rabbits I own… and that’s quite a few; the Mantric Rabbit is my stand out (way ahead of some much pricier others) favourite and this one looks so similar surely it will be equal?
The packaging looks lovely and presents the rabbit well if it’s a gift but I’ve found it very impractical for actually storing my toy in. The outer slide box is really lovely but the cardboard cutouts inside are not sturdy and don’t go back in how you want and I can’t get the rabbit out of it’s cutout without removing the whole thing and pushing from the back. I will keep the box to store the rabbit, it’s charger and the instruction manual (which is concise and complete with all you need) but lose the annoying top cardboard to the recycling bin. This slightly spoils the overall look but is much better for storage and resultant mental well being before play!
Charging is simple and easy, USB to a push in jack with a light that flashes not too brightly when charging and remains constantly lit once charged and the battery life is very good.
The controls are much better on this Mon Ami than on the Mantric which only has one button for everything… Here you have the On/Off and pattern choice on one button with the plus and minus intensity buttons above and below. There are 5 intensities and the rabbit starts each time on the lowest which is great. The light, which in solo use you don’t see (but don’t need to) gets brighter with the higher intensities and pulses with the pattern. I like rabbits with a constant strong rumbly vibe and this is easy to set without overshooting on the Mon Ami and you can stick with your favoured strength while sampling the other patterns if desired. The buttons are easy to locate and simple to use and the vibrations are really powerful.
So far, fabulous, the trouble came in use. While the Mon Ami and the Mantric look very similar they are not. Firstly, the Mon Ami is smaller in girth. Now for some, this will be an advantage, if you’re new to toys you maybe want a little less girth but for me that little bit extra makes all the difference… not so much in feel but in the fact that when I’m getting near to orgasm and vaginal muscles are contracting the Mantric keeps me securely filled while the Mon Ami induces fanny farts! I hasten to add, this may well just be a me thing but it didn’t add to the mood.
Secondly, while there is plenty of flex to the clitoral arm of the Mon Ami there is barely any to the shaft. I have never thought about how much impact this has before but however I tried I couldn’t get the clitoral arm and the G-Spot vibes to work effectively together. The frequency and power of the G-Spot vibes are great but if sat in the right position for me then the clitoral arm just won’t hit the right angle at the right spot. Placed further in or out I couldn’t get it right. Angled backwards, the clitoral arm is suddenly very effective albeit with quite a bit of downstairs labia manipulation required but then the internal vibes weren’t pressing where needed. Overall it was incredibly frustrating. Sadly, each time I’ve used the Mon Ami I’ve had to change to the Mantric to finish because it just doesn’t do the job for me.
If you use the Lovehoney Forum I have taken some photos of the two rabbits side by side to show the differences which I will post there. I’m not sure this review was meant to be a direct comparison of the two bunnies but they look so similar it was my immediate thought.
My conclusion… Buy the Mantric Rabbit not the Mon Ami, it is a much more adaptable shape, more filling and for me at least, works much more effectively. A pity the Mantric’s controls are not as well thought out as the Mon Ami’s though.
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Pros: Great control system, powerful vibes.
Cons: Doesn’t fit me for G-spot and clit stimulation simultaneously.
Bottom Line: Um… buy the Mantric Rabbit instead.
ETA Photo comparisons of the two rabbits here