- Toy: Oden (sent by Babeland.com for review)
- Type: Remote controlled vibrating cock ring with AAA battery powered vibrating remote that goes with a rechargeable cock ring vibrator
- Manufacturer: Lelo
- Material: silicone and hard (ABS) plastic
- Price: $149
- SMT rating: 0, moderate strength vibes for both
One thing I’ve learned over my years of doing toy reviews is that people friggin’ love remote controlled sex toys, but they rarely live up to the hype and expectations. So, can a premium company Lelo pull it off? They have a new line of high brow vibes, all featuring unique wireless remotes paired with the design sense that so many folks love about Lelo. So, lets dive in, shall we?
Whew. Seriously. You get the works with this package! In your sassy black box (Lelo always has great packaging) comes your usual paperwork (directions, 10 yr warrantee, etc.) the Lelo insignia brooch, charger, satin toy bag, a vibrating battery powered remote control and a vibrating rechargeable cock ring with a unique design that resembles a giant sperm with a curly tail. Plus, there is a special little plastic tab which acts as a key to get the back of the remote open and closed for swapping out the batteries. That’s quite a lot of stuff to play with!
So how well does it all work?
Pros:
- If definitely feels like you’re getting a lot for the money with the Oden. The packaging is lovely, as always, and if you loose the key for the back of the remote you can still get it open using a US nickel or similarly sized coin.
- If you charge it for about 2 hours, you’ll get about 2 hours of use. This isn’t too terribly far to plan ahead, and will last long enough for the vast majority of folks.
- The remote vibrates, too! That means that you can easily monitor what the cock ring is doing by feeling the remote, which is pretty cool. You can also use it’s many settings to stimulate other areas while the cock ring does its thing.
- The ring is an open circle, making it very adjustable and easy to get on without awkwardly sliding it down or shoving your bits through. It’s also easier to adjust where the protruding vibrator on the ring hit’s the partner’s body.
- Have trouble finding an insertable innie vibe with a clitoral vibe that hits your body right? The Oden is a great fit for wrapping around your favorite phallus-type vibe. You can adjust the tilt somewhat and place it at the right depth, and if necessary you can easily use your thumb to push the Oden’s vibe against your clit while grinding away with your toy. Heck you can even use the remote to buzz yourself elsewhere at the same time. Go to town!
Cons:
- Few products meet my desires for easy cleaning, and neither does this. All of the pretty chrome Lelo toys have a troubling valley where the chrome meets the silicone coated ABS plastic, and that area requires special cleaning attention lest crustiness build up. This is true on both the remote and ring for this toy. Furthermore, in order to recharge the vibe on the cock ring, it is unscrewed from the ring-tail and plugged in. The place where these two parts screw together collects quite a bit of lube and people juices, and is not easy to clean without pulling it apart and flushing out the tail part thoroughly and pulling out the Q-tips and cleaner for the vibrating section.
- This remote is stronger than most I’ve reviewed, but it still didn’t do well when the testers’ plush bodies were pressed together. It just couldn’t get the signal through all that flesh. Would it work better for skinnier owners? I’m probably not the one to ask. When the signal is lost the controller keeps vibrating but the ring stops, which is frustrating. It would have been better if it continued at the last known setting, but alas.
Noteworthy:
- The remote uses buttons to switch settings, but there are two other unique ways to turn it on, if you’ll pardon the pun. One setting allows you to tilt the vibe to control it. The more vertical it is, the harder the buzz. The other reacts to shaking or jiggling – flail madly and it buzzes harder. Hm. While these were interesting features and may be enjoyable for some folks, I found them functionally useless and didn’t even include them in the video – but I am adding it here so you know this about the product. You still have to use the buttons to synch the product and turn it on/off, so if you trouble pushing buttons you’re still out of luck.
- Be sure this toy with a quality water-based lube (like Maximus), as silicone lube may eventually wear down the silicone coat and oil based lube with be especially hard to clean out of the toy’s crevices.
- Cock rings don’t work for everyone. The vibrator on this cock ring extended nicely and was flexible at the base as well as nicely contoured, so it’s probably going to work for a wider range of people. For some women their clit is right above their vaginal opening, so a shorter vibe is best. For many others it’s a little higher above the vagina, so the extra reach is important. And remember, flesh cocks don’t carry vibrations well and all cock rings work best with grinding-style style vs. thrusty sex.
So there you go! If you’re interested in vibrating cock rings but need a vibe that doesn’t stick out as far from the ring, or you prefer an enclosed ring to help keep him harder, you might also want to check out the: Tor by Lelo, JimmyJane Iconic Ring, or the Ophoria V-Ring. Or you might try the Koa ring, by Lelo’s economy priced brand, PicoBong. I haven’t reviewed that one yet, but it may be worth a look as it also has a vibrator that sticks out further, and there is no remote.
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