by @Mint-Monster , 24/9/2020
Annabelle Knight Aha! Rechargeable Silicone Clitoral Vibrator
Many thanks to Lovehoney for sending me this to review.
That super silky silicone skin has no visible seams and slicks up well with some water-based lube. The magnetic charger attaches securely and the wire is a decent length. It’s fully waterproof allowing for bath time fun to be on the cards while also making it much easier to clean afterwards. The small indentations of the button/symbols and clit shaped nub are where extra attention is needed to avoid dirt getting trapped in them. A quick brush will sort this.
The front area is very soft and flexible which prevents any nasty pinches against other toys. When turned on, you can see the blur of the tip movement going up and down. It doesn’t have a huge, dramatic flicking sensation like some clit flickers I have and is more like the power is concentrated there. This can be good if you like potent pin-point stimulation. Vibrations also run along the side ridges and clit-like nub for a less intense sensation. As the vibes run mainly in the front, it prevents them from going into my fingers which is a relief. However, whenever I was grinding against the nub for a while, I noticed it made my bits ever so slightly tingly after use.
The vibes on this thing are very loud and buzzy regardless of the setting. It sounds like a bumble bee fuelled on Red Bull. I find the high frequency noise quite off-putting, so having something in the background to distract from it helps my concentration. The sound can also change as it nudges up against the skin or another toy like it’s trying to break out a beat or wail “wah, wah” - this is most noticeable on the highest constant setting, though.
It’s designed to be used in two ways: as a pin-point flicker or a clit nuzzler. This thing is viciously vigorous from the get go. The strong buzzy vibes in the tip are far too over-powering for me and I’d even say a little painful. Sounds like a bee and stings like one, too! I can manage to climax using the side ridges, though. It can be tricky to get a favourable position or pressure on your sweet spots due to the flexible silicone as it just bends around. While it fits in your hand, it’s trying to guide it around your externals that can take practice and patience. Using the clit shaped nub to grind against was an easier method and gave a better build-up for orgasms. It also muffled the sound a bit as I smooshed it against my mattress. Generally though, the buzzy vibes gave me more of a “ruined” orgasm for lack of a better word as they don’t gel well with my sensitive clitoris at that moment.
Some of the patterns aren’t bad, but even climaxing on the constant type vibes could be a challenge with all the other factors mentioned. I enjoyed the more consistent ones over the kinds that have a long pause or 2-in-1 style as I find them pretty useless. It felt like no matter what pattern I used, it took about the same amount of time to finish…so quite longer than my usual sessions with other toys.
I’m not a big fan of the button light. It lights up brightly and flashes to the rhythm of whatever pattern you’re using. One of those “rave in the cave” type of vibes. The blue ring lights up my room as well as under my sheets. This might come in handy if you like to watch yourself play in the dark (or if you’re trying to send a distress signal to your neighbours). As you flick through the settings, one of them has no vibrations; just the light on by itself like a weird stand-by mode. It doesn’t switch on like that. Is this here so I can actually use it as a light? Part clit vibe, part torch. It’s fine as a button, though. Responsive and no trouble with accidental presses during use. With the amount of power and illumination it kicks out, I’m amazed the battery can last as long as it does on an hour’s charge.
Sadly, this vibe does not suit my personal tastes as I prefer rumbly (and quieter) vibes. The concentrated power in that tip is just too much for my poor clit to handle. I can work around this by changing positions and all that, but buzzy vibes aren’t my thing at the end of the day so it won’t be something I’ll be reaching for again and again.
Overall Rating: 3/5
Pros: Easy to clean. Different methods for use. Doesn’t pinch.
Cons: Strong, buzzy vibes. Loud. That damn light.
Bottom Line: Too much on the buzzy side for my liking. Clit can’t handle it.