by @Tigerlilies, 30 Jul 2010
Zini Love G-Spot Vibrator
If one is living in the lap of luxury then one needs some luxury living in their lap. Otherwise, for those hesitant to splurge on a pleasure object, the Love is an investment piece. Sex toys, like jeans, inspire a quest for ‘the one’ and it’s tempting to go for cheaper options that don’t last and (unlike jeans) end up melting in the back of a drawer. Once you’ve plumped for quality, you save money in the long term and you can congratulate yourself for not adding to the great mountain of discarded sex toys. As exciting as Mt. Sex Toy sounds, a premium vibe is much kinder to Mother Earth. I’m not just having incredible orgasms, I’m saving the planet. Honest.
(1) Ordering: As I’ve come to expect from Lovehoney, my Zini arrived discreetly within one day of being dispatched.
(2) Packaging: It doesn’t get me off but it’s all part of the foreplay. With its potential as a luxury gift, I was impressed that the Zini didn’t arrive in tacky plastic. Instead, a cover slides over to reveal a stiff cardboard shoebox with a magnetic lid. Inside are full instructions, a quality bag for travel and the toy itself. On reflection, I think the white and cream looks more chic than my purple and black model. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: purple toys look like Barney the Dinosaur’s manhood
(3) Build Quality: Handles are genius! I find that classic vibes can be too slippery when they’re covered in lube but the Love’s handle gives me total control. I can use the handle to pull it against myself for clitoral stimulation and when it’s inside me, my partner can control the angle of insertion.
(4) Insertion: Speaking of angles, Zini claim that the shaft is at a ‘magic angle’ that makes for a smoother ride. I raise an eyebrow to such claims but they must have got something right. Whilst I’m not convinced that its body friendly shape is down to a curve of 23.5 degrees, it’s details like this that make an advanced sex toy more ‘noob’ friendly. Those who struggle with an average sized toy may wish for a more tapered end but a drop of water based lubricant goes a long way. Avoid using silicone lube, unless you want it to gobble up your Zini’s platinum silicone. This material is super smooth, save for a noticeable line along the middle of the Love. It’s not something I can feel inside me but I don’t expect these kind of flaws from a luxury toy.
(5) Fit: This is an anatomically dependent toy that won’t fit everyone. I have to work myself up properly before the clit stim hits the right place but it’s worth the effort. Once inserted, the motor in the bulb of the shaft sits deep inside and another motor sits at the entrance of the vagina. I’m not sure if it stimulates my G-Spot as such but it gives me a very deep, internal orgasm. I’ve had similar shaped toys, that only have one motor, and they never quite manage to hit every spot in the way that the Love does.
(6) Rechargeable: We’ve all been there. You’re close, very close and then your Judder Cock 3000 makes a sad little noise and ‘phhht!’ you’re frantically searching for batteries with your knickers around your ankles. Modern life is rubbish etc but despair no longer and raise a glass to rechargeable toys. This is my first and I can safely say I’m converted. Four hours of charging gives you two hours of play but it takes a lot less plug in time to fuel a long session. Finally, I have a toy that doesn’t give up the ghost when I’m just getting started. Stamina aside, I’m no longer keeping Duracell in business with my weekly expenditure on batteries which are then thrown away to leak into a landfill. Yes, there are such things as rechargeable batteries but they lack juice and get stuck in sex toys. Lovehoney send you an American plug adapter but the charger also connects to a bathroom’s shaving point. Batteries? Please, so 20th century.
(7) Volume: The instructions say that its loudest setting reaches 49 decibels. This means little to me but according to my research (Google) it equates to a normal conversation. In other words, it’s nothing that a sexy playlist won’t cover up and it’s even quieter when it’s used inside. However, it is, annoyingly, one of those toys that gets louder when you press harder against it.
(8) Buttons: Zini keeps it simple with three buttons. Those of you who have sex with the lights off will be pleased to hear that they light up and they’re distinctively shaped, making them easy to find in the dark.
Plus Button: Increases speed in the Vibrating mode. Selects the next setting in the Pulsation mode.
Middle Button: Switches the toy from Vibrating Mode to Pulsation Mode.
Minus Button: Decreases speed in the Vibrating mode. Selects the previous setting in the Pulsation mode.
In my opinion, there are few things in life that can’t be improved with a ‘Turbo Button’ and the Love has just that. When I hold down on the plus button, the toy skips ahead to the strongest setting. You can also use the buttons to lock the toy.
(9) Functions: The Love has a straight forward Vibrating mode and a Pulsations mode. In the Vibrating mode there are five levels of power and the three motors work in unison. In some cheaper toys, it’s easy to detect the motor’s location because the vibrations don’t travel but with the build quality of my Zini, every inch of the silicone vibrates.
Then there’s the Pulsation mode. This is where I hesitate to call the Love a vibrator. Sure, it vibrates but it also pulsates, judders and shivers in a way that makes it feel like it’s throbbing inside you. The ten functions found places on me that I couldn’t dream of finding with a standard toy. Sometimes the G-spot motor will be pulsing away whilst it’s partner in crime rises and falls. Other times, the motors harmonise for a synchronised orgasm.
On the Zini website, they give their pulsation modes exciting names like ‘Quadrila’ and ‘Sawtooth’ but they all translate to ‘oh-em-gee.’ I’ve done my best to outline the settings:
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Continuous vibrations. This is louder and stronger than the standard mode of vibration.
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Vibrations build up in the lower motor and then reach up the Love’s tip.
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Everything is going on here. Vibrations dance about and I can only make vowel sounds.
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One motor surges before the next follows suit.
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I call this one ‘Wimbledon’ because it’s a continuous rally between the two motors.
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Both motors throb together like a heartbeat.
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Same as before, but out of synch.
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Vibrations feel like they’re going in circles around the shaft.
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Very lively and it sounds like the Love is having a giggle fit of escalating patterns that dance around the shaft.
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A random mode. Variety is the spice of life.
Again, there are five power levels. If you want to change gears, you just switch modes and adjust the speed. This all sounds very fiddly but it’s no more complicated than an electric toothbrush.
All five power settings feel hearty and rumbling. My power needs change with my mood, so I’m delighted to have a toy that can be as gentle as it is mighty.
(10) Cleaning: I’m often confused by what ‘splashproof’ really means but in the case of the Zini, you can clean it with a wet cloth and run it under the tap. I would avoid venturing into the shower or keeping it in the fish tank.
Verdict: The way I orgasm has been evolving with each use and it’s the perfect toy for anyone who wants to really explore what a vibrator can do. With so much control, I’m able to get designer orgasms and complete satisfaction. It won’t be for everyone, but with the Lovehoney returns policy, I urge you to try it.
Overall Rating: 10 out of 10 stars
Pros: Three (!) motors. Rechargeable. Pulsations are unlike anything else I’ve experienced. Gorgeous. Simple. Powerful.
Cons: A little long for me. Visible seam on the shaft.
Bottom Line: Something for everyone. Pricey, yes, but it’s like getting ten sex toys in one. Heavenly.