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You’ve read so many vibrator reviews from me where I say, essentially, “It’s good, but it’s not the Magic Wand.” Time to tell you exactly what is the Magic Wand (and about some great accessories!).The Magic Wand has been around since the 1970s, almost as long as I’ve been having vibrator-assisted orgasms, and it’s been responsible for a good many of them. It was called the Hitachi Magic Wand until recently. (I reviewed it here.)

Now, after Hitachi sold distribution rights to Vibratex, it’s the Original Magic Wand. Hitachi still manufactures it, but doesn’t want its name on a tool for female orgasm anymore, if I understand right. Vibratex rescued the Wand from being discontinued, which would have led to dire and ugly consequences.

So the new Magic Wand is called the “original,” probably to assure us that it’s the same product (it is — thank goodness!) and to distinguish it from the knockoffs that rattle around. Don’t be fooled. Buy it from a reputable retailer.

The two models are identical in these ways:

• • The strongest vibrations of any popular sex toy.
  • Two intensities, labeled low and high, but actually high and yowza-high.
  • Big — a foot long, with a head the size of a tennis ball.
  • Heavy. Noisy. But you won’t care once you feel what those vibrations can do.
  • Need to be plugged in. A hassle, but that’s what a motor this size requires.

• Really, really stimulating. (Did I already say it?)
• Silly diagram for how/where to use it, ignoring the real reason/location that we’re using it.
• Oh yeah, it’s a great massager for sore muscles, too, and we do get those.

Here’s how the models are different:

• Controls have different appearance and the new one has a more ergonomic feel.
• Vibratex says the new one will last longer (the old ones lasted 20 years!) and is quieter (not that I can tell).
• The head is made to be a little lighter and last longer.
• Several internal features have been upgraded to make it work even better.

Now here’s another cool idea — if you like the Magic Wand, but you’d like to subdue the vibrations a little, or have a way to turn your Wand into a penetrating toy, check out the Pop Tops and the G-Spotter. These are silicone attachments that fit on the Magic Wand and add versatility.

I tried the three pictured. I like the soft, cushioning layer that the Pop Tops give the Wand and I love the ease of washing them. But they did diffuse the strength a little, and personally, I want all the strength I can get.

The G-Spotter was a surprising pleasure. The whole attachment vibrated strongly but not wildly, and not in a pounding way that I would not have enjoyed. The little bump that’s supposed to stimulate the clitoris while the G-Spotter is inserted did not land right for me, but it might for you.

To get one on, just stretch it apart and push and pull a little for a perfect fit. (Don’t put lubricant inside the attachment or it won’t stay put as well. Do use plenty of lube on the outside, though.) It removes easily when you’re ready just by stretching and sort of peeling it up and wiggling it around. It’s easier than it sounds.

These accessories also make clean-up easier. You can’t remove the Wand’s head for cleaning, and you have to be careful not to get anything wet but the outside of the head. You can’t sterilize it, so it’s not wise to share it with different partners. But with these attachments, you can pop one on, use it at will and with whomever, then pop that top off. Being silicone, these attachments are nonporous and can be washed easily with toy cleaner or in the dishwasher.

You can get any of the attachments separately, or in a kit with or without the Wand. See the options here. Enjoy!

I bought my original Hitachi Magic Wand in the 1970s, and it lasted a shockingly long time — decades! — until the head started to get hard and discolored. Good Vibrations sent me a new Hitachi wand in 2009, which is still going strong, but of course I owe it to you, my readers, to review the latest model.

Thank you, Good Vibrations, for sending me the Original Magic Wand, plus these delightful accessories.

You can choose from three distinct styles:

Midori is green, sort of egg-shaped with a nubby protrusion. The big part stimulates the whole vulva if you lay it cushy side down,or you can elevate it and position the nub directly on top of your clitoris. The nub is harder than the rest of the Midori for more targeted pressure and less cushion.

Yuki is white, figure-8-shaped with a smaller and larger end. Again, you can lay the whole thing down over your vulva and get stimulation everywhere. Or you can press the smaller part shallowly into your vaginal entrance. Some might scoff at how small the penetrating part is, but for those of you with vaginal pain and/or tightness, it could be just right for pleasure without pain. Yuki doesn’t have any hard parts — it’s all cushy, with some parts especially soft. This was my favorite and seemed the most versatile, though your mileage will vary.

Sakura is pink, oval-shaped with a flexible, V-shaped, squishy notch that can hug the clitoris. It looks like you could use the notch to pinch a nipple in a stimulating fashion, but you really can’t with lubed fingers — too slippery. Try it dry for nipple play. Well lubed, it does hug the clitoris in a lovely way if you just position and press. This was almost my favorite.

All styles have these lovely qualities:

• • The whole thing vibrates. It doesn’t matter how you position it, whatever touches you is vibrating.
  • It’s easy and ergonomic to hold. No wrist tweaking, just cup it (control side towards the hand) and press, glide, rub, tap, or circle on your vulva.
  • The controls are large and easy to see and use. You won’t turn it off by mistake. Your lubed finger may slip off the button, but it’s still much easier than most.

• It’s self-charging with an elegant charging base and storage lid. Charge it by USB or plug it into an electrical socket with the provided charger.

Yes, of course I wish these were stronger. I always wish that. The settings take them from gentle to medium to strong, plus a pulsation pattern. For you, strong might be plenty strong. The older I get, though, the more intensity I need.

But I’ve also discovered the pleasures of using a toy that feels as good as these softies do, then upping the ante at the very end with my Magic Wand. Just a suggestion for those of you who, like me, need a long time and lots of intensity, but enjoy the feel of a soft toy like one of these.

I like my new Minna Limon so much that I’m starting to think of it almost as a pet rather than a product.It’s cute, touchable, squeezable, fun to play with, and responsive.  But no, it’s not a pet — it’s a vibrator, and it’s a delight. This is a great gift for a loved one, a pal, or yourself.It works like this: Power it on with the button, then squeeze the sides of the Limon. The harder you squeeze, the stronger the intensity. I love this idea!The Limon is squishy soft on the sides, but the little bud at the tip is firm. If you want a firm touch on your clitoris, use the tip. If you like the vibrating squishiness all over your vulva, use it side down.

You can hold it with your hand, or squeeze it between your thighs, mostly hands free. (I say “mostly” because it will skitter out of position unless you give it a hand from time to time.) Just be careful to position it so that you won’t accidentally press the control button.

You can even record a pattern. It’s easy. One press of the button powers on the Limon, a second press sets it recording. Do any pattern of vibrations and intensity that you want, for example, “quick-quick-cha-cha-cha-slowwwww” or gentle-stronger-INTENSE” or any pattern that appeals to you. Then do one more press to lock in the pattern. Now it will loop your pattern until you press again to unlock or hold down the button to power it off. (Once you do that, you’ll have to re-record the pattern next time you turn it on.)

It worked! Now I can just gently hold the Limon in place for as long as I want while it vibrates on the strongest setting, with no arthritic stress at all.

• USB rechargeable (it sits on a magnet base and lights up as it charges).
• Made of body-safe silicone (use a water-based lubricant).
• Tiny and light for travel opportunities (best to put it in checked luggage rather than carry-on — we don’t know what the security folks will ask, or whether they’ll believe us if we tell them).
• No fumbling with controls with lube-covered fingers if we want to change the intensity — just keep it in Free Play and squeeze away.
• Holds its charge for a long time.
• Waterproof, so arousal can start in the tub or shower.
• So cute you’ll want it on display.

What do I wish were different?