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Rev1000 Masturbator

Reading the box that the Rev1000 came in warned me to “PREPARE YOURSELF TO EXPERIENCE THE MOST INTENSE CLIMAX EVER!”. Yes it is printed on the box all in bold and the last bit was in a slightly bigger font. That’s some build-up and a big claim to live up to. So let’s see how it performs …

The Rev1000 has seven speeds and seven functions, a nice wide range to let the stimulation match your mood. The speeds range from slow to just short of worrying! The functions vary from simple rotations to various back and forth movements. Very inventive. Oh, and there’s an on-off button, so you do not have to cycle through speeds and functions to turn the unit off after your happy finish.

The unit is rechargeable via the international charging unit supplied in the big blue box that your Rev1000 comes in.

Before and after use the Rev1000 is easy to clean. The hard plastic case unscrews into 5 separate pieces so you can remove the inner soft silicone sleeve. You will be able to keep your Rev1000 masturbator spotlessly clean. The silicone sleeve is the most delicate piece of the toy, but fear not because the Rev1000 comes with a spare so you’ll enjoy many happy hours of masturbation without having to worry about wearing it out.

Lube is of course a must when using a masturbator like this. Normal male masturbators need lube but when you have a motorised toy whirling around your cock using it without lube would be dangerous in the extreme – Eeek! Buy a good quality water based lube as this is guaranteed to be compatible with the silicone insert. Avoid oil and silicone lubes as they may damage your new investment.

The controls on the Rev1000 are easy to use, two for speed, up and down, two for functions, up and down again. And the on-off switch.

Hard and lubed I pushed myself inside the toy, taking care to drizzle a generous amount of lube in the silicone insert too. When you start the toy you can see the mechanism inside rotate through the smoky plastic section of the body. Watching the different functions is quite fascinating, not to say rather enjoyable. I spent some time experimenting with different speed and function combinations (49 in all), most of which were in the range pleasant to invigorating.

Unfortunately none made me feel that building rush of excitement that presages orgasm. Is the Rev1000 too different for me? Probably because although I enjoyed the experience I did resort to a “traditional finish”. The orgasm was enjoyable, mainly because I had been aroused for quite a while, which always intensifies the ultimate climax.

In summary I have to say that I didn’t experience the “MOST INTENSE CLIMAX EVER!” as stated on the box. The fact that I chose to reach orgasm the old fashioned way may be something to do with personal taste and/or that the motion of the masturbator isn’t what does it for me. I reviewed the Rotobator here and wasn’t really blown away by it, the Rev1000 on the other hand is a much more sophisticated device with a wider range of movements and intensities. I was really disappointed the Rev1000 didn’t work for me because it’s a quality toy whose designers have put a lot of thought into it – but that doesn’t mean to say it will not work for you.

Hand Solo Masturbator

The ingeniously named Hand Solo sex toy is a masturbator from the British manufacturer Rocks-Off. Or is it? I’d call it more of a masturbation aid because saying this sex toy is a masturbator is missing the point. Hang on that sounds like the sort of euphemism applied to sex toys in the 1970s, you know “marital aid” . Hmm.

Whatever this product should be called what it does is simple. You slip your hand inside its handle and use it to stimulate an erect penis. Does that sound a bit dry and like one of those sex education lessons you got from the ancient biology teacher who really didn’t want to be talking to kids about conjugal beastliness? Well it wasn’t meant to but I have to say that while the name implies that use of this particular male sex toy involves a solitary act of pleasure there’s no reason why the erect penis in question has to belong to you!

First of all the facts about the Hand Solo sex toy:

The body of the toy is moulded from medical grade silicone as with the vast majority of Rocks-Off sex toys.
Again, in common with most of the Rocks-Off range the vibration is delivered by the RO-80mm bullet vibrator which uses a 1.5V Alkaline N cell for power.
The silicone body is formed into the stimulating section and a handle into which you slip your hand for a steady grip when lubed up.
The Hand Solo is total waterproof – including the RO-80mm bullet
The sticker on the front of the box suggests “For best results use with water based lubricant”. I’d suggest “If you want to keep the skin on your cock use with a water based lubricant!”

As I mention in the bullet points, lubrication is a must. I tried it without, just for a laugh but because silicone tends to grab your skin your range of movement before things start to be uncomfortably pulled is limited. Water based lube is what you should go for, not a silicone product because being a silicone toy there is a possibility that it may react with the body of the toy.

With your hand inside the handle your fingers naturally curl around the stimulating semi-circular half-pipe to apply pressure to the array of stimulating ridges and nubs moulded into it. Although meant for your throbbing shaft it’s quite fun to cup both your balls in the Hand Solo, for a while at least because the single speed of the RO-80mm bullet is a little intense for the sensitive orbs.

And on to the masturbation.

With a few drops of good quality lube applied the hand solo slips easily up and down your erection with the bobbles and ridges moulded on the inner surface stroking and flicking your sensitive frenulum. The vibration is transmitted well to your shaft because although soft the silicone compound used is not so soft as to absorb the vibrations from the RO-80mm bullet. These stimulating bobbly bits are rounded but for the most part quite pronounced too, a feature that ensures they rub and transmit vibration well too. The toy is symmetrical on two axes so you can use it with the RO-80mm bullet’s on/off button at the top or bottom. I preferred it pointing towards my balls because it seemed more intense that way but it’s probably down to personal preference.

The Hand Solo really adds to masturbation. You feel in control, unlike a stroker or masturbator where despite some level of speed and pressure manipulation you are at the mercy of the toy’s design. This toy doesn’t try to be an ersatz vagina, it’s an uncompromising enhancement to masturbation. It’s down to personal taste and mood of course but if you are looking for a business like sex toy that is honest in its design and purpose.

The Hand Solo is easy to clean, practical and a change from the plethora of male masturbators out there. It allows you to apply vibrations to your cock during masturbation like no other toy I’ve yet tested and because of this I have to say it is a genuinely different sex toy.