**Product Review** --Slimline Vibrator

The Slimeline vibrator is a Babeland all-star, and it’s not hard to see why it is a favorite for many customers. It’s simple classic design is reminiscent of vibrators of old; completely non-threatening for a newbie, and strong enough to be enjoyed by a seasoned toy aficionado. The Slimline is 8” long with 1 ¼” girth, in a shiny hard plastic. The vibe is controlled by a twist base, that increases the speed and intensity of the vibrations. The hard plastic caries the vibrations right to the tip of the vibe for pin-point precision. The Slimline is powered by two C batteries—be sure to remove them after use, I found that they will drain pretty quickly if left in the vibe. And…that’s pretty much it! This vibe is simple in design AND function. If you need a lot of bells and whistles to get off with, this isn’t the product for you!

So Does it Work?
I will admit to being VERY skeptical when I received the Slimline . It was packaged in a plain, clear sleeve, and I didn’t know if this was because I was receiving this from Babeland for review, or if this was the actual way this vibe is packaged…let’s just say the simplicity and no-frills aesthetic of the vibrator was echoed in its packaging. Upon inspection, I initially was very disappointed with the look and feel of this vibe. The hard plastic feels thin and flimsy to the touch, and my first impression was that this was a product that would break on you—fast. I DID like that there wasn’t a tremendous amount of girth to this vibe, and I was intrigued by the slightly pointed tip—I’ve noticed that some reviewers did not like the point, feeling it was, in fact, too pointy for insertation, but that ended up being one of my favorite parts of the vibe. It made insertation easy, and was awesome for getting very direct vibrations on my clit.

My initial skepticism with this vibe was lessened considerably after the first time I used it. A little Babelube (or your lube of choice) made the hard plastic of the Slimline slippery and glossy, and insertation was easy. I was very impressed with the intensity of vibration this toy provided, especially considering it seemed so flimsy to start with. The vibrations could be easily felt during insertation, and were even better when applied directly to my clit. This toy is never going to make me cum (I DO need bells and whistles, apparently!)but it was a very enjoyable ride.
A few things to note about this vibe—as I mentioned previously, the batteries absolutely need to be removed after use, otherwise you will find yourself juiceless when you’re jonesin’ for some battery-operated loving. I also found that this vibe heated up a bit more than I would have liked, considering I didn’t use it for all that long, but I suppose that is to be expected with such a thin plastic. The first time I used the Slimline, I would have rated very quiet—it was virtually silent under the covers—but with subsequent use it has gotten louder and louder. The batteries seem to rattle around in the casing, and while I was originally able to rectify this by taking them out, putting them back in, and tightening the cap, that method no longer works. So this is now a super noisy vibe for me. And I don’t mind super noisy vibes! I have plenty of them! BUT…if I am going to sacrifice potential privacy for a super noisy vibe, I expect it to thrust and rotate inside of me while working my clit to an orgasmic frenzy. I expect the sheets to be soaked and to feel satisfied and exhausted. I expect super noisy dual motors…but super noisy in a no-frills, basic in-and-out I-still-to-rub-my-clit-myself vibrators are not acceptable. And that is a real shame, because with slightly better, sturdier construction, the Slimline would be a go-to vibe.

The Goods
--Powerful vibrations easily felt
--Slightly pointed tip is great for the clit
--Super inexpensive, great for beginners not wanting to make an investment purchase

The Bads
--Simple design may be TOO simple for experienced users
--Slightly shoddy design makes it NOISY as all get out
--Flimsy feeling

The Slimline vibrator from Babeland Toys is a great choice for the sex toy newbie—the simple, easy to operate design and size is non-threatening, and a great way to open the door for future vibrator exploration…but for the experienced user, the simple design and relatively short quality-life may disappoint.