M is for Magic Wand

Described by most sexperts as “the Cadillac of vibrators,” the Magic Wand is the most hardcore, heavy duty sex toy you will ever meet. It looks like this:

Some people (like me) use it for its originally intended purpose: it’s a vibrating massager that works great on sore muscles, particularly if applied by a partner to an aching back.

Others, however, use it for much more nefarious purposes.

Personally, I can’t imagine using the Magic Wand to achieve orgasm. As sex toys go, this is a seriously blunt instrument. For power, it plugs into the wall, which should tell you something right there. It has only two speeds: high and higher (or 5,000 and 6,000 rpm, respectively), and both are far too rambuctious for my taste. As you can see, the head of the wand is about the size of a tennis ball (and similarly shaped), so it’s really not meant for penetration.

But despite all of that, the Magic Wand is incredibly popular! You can buy attachments like the Gee Whiz (below) if you do want to use it for penetration:

And you can even buy a separate controller to give it more variable speeds. But my feeling is that if you’re paying $55 for a vibrator, it ought to already include all of these bells and whistles.

To me, the Magic Wand is a jackhammer. It works great for massaging sore muscles, but when applied to your clit, it’s just way too much.

So, not to disparage this toy, but it’s just not my cup of tea. Other ladies who have less sensitive bits and do need that extra power may disagree. Personally, I’ll stick with toys that are a bit more low-speed — and that run on rechargeable batteries instead of plugging into distant outlets.

Speaking of which, if you do like the Magic Wand but would prefer a rechargeable and waterproof version, Lelo makes an alternative called the Smart Wand:

At $129 it’s a bit more pricey than the original, but if you like that heavy duty power, this could prove to be your favorite toy.

What say you? Is the Magic Wand better as a sex toy or a massager?

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