Those lovely people at LELO have released another of their exciting and delightfully labelled ‘pleasure objects’, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Why settle for a meal at a restaurant (which, inevitably, will have an especially pricey menu specifically for that evening), when you could be relaxing at home trying out what LELO claims is “The World’s Most Powerful Waterproof and Rechargeable Couples’ Ring”? More pleasure for both of you, and it’s also completely waterproof? I was intrigued even before I saw the delightfully enticing mood shot of the chap with his whisky!
The design of the new and improved TOR II is just as sleek and desirable as their other vibrators, and its quality silicone one-piece shell means it’s body safe, durable and 100% waterproof. You can even use it in the bath, apparently! It has a variety of powerful stimulation modes, just like the Lyla I tested last year, and all are easily adjustable by a simple interface. No one likes to be fiddling away to find the right setting, only to find that a small knock changes it or switches the damn thing off. Chance of that happening with a LELO toy are slim-to-none, I reckon.
When my discreetly packaged TOR II arrived, I unwrapped it with the same product lust as something with an Apple logo on it. This really is a quality product designed to make sex feel sensual, rather than sleazy. The sleek black LELO box contained a charger, instructions, warranty, storage pouch, a helpful sachet of lubricant and the toy itself. It charges quickly, but not as quickly as I managed to read the instruction booklet – this vibrator is certainly very straightforward to use! According to the blurb, the rechargeable vibrating portion “gives targeted stimulation for her during lovemaking”, while the gentle constriction offered by the silicone rings gives “a longer-lasting and more substantial presence, ensuring a more satisfying experience for both partners.” These guys are not only the master of design, but it seems like they can also describe what a sex toy does without sounding smutty! At this point, I was very much looking forward to enjoying my partner’s more, ahem, substantial presence.
In order to use the TOR II, the gentleman who is going to wear it will first need to have some of the aforementioned ‘presence’. The ring can then be stretched to fit and left to sit at the base, using some water-based lube to ensure no snagging happens when positioning the vibrating part according to your needs. How you wear it can be adjusted to target the vibrations in whichever direction is best for you, your partner and the positions you both choose. For testing purposes, we went with the bulk of the TOR II on top so that the vibrations would give clitoral stimulation when used in our favourite position.
The first squeal of delight came when I discovered that my partner’s genitals had essentially been turned into a vibrator. This was a rather amusing moment, but it wasn’t long before I was keen to see how it felt on something other than my fingers. The initial reaction it received from me upon hitting the spot we intended was rather intense and, if I hadn’t first mentioned that this was something we were trying our for a review, I think I would have completely forgotten to test the other settings! We worked our way through the different pulsing modes and I think there probably is one for each mood, just like LELO claim.
Having only even tried a disposable ring before, I was very impressed with the power of the vibrations from the TOR II and it certainly hit the spot for me. The view from the other side was that the vibrations somewhat distracted from the other sensations he usually enjoys during sex, and the slight bulk of the toy meant that some depth was lost. However, even this will not stop us using it again, and I can definitely see how it would be extremely useful to some people. If a female partner needs extra stimulation, or a male partner wants to last a bit longer, the TOR II would definitely be for you.
Even if you don’t need it though, you should definitely want one. The LELO TOR II is a fantastic little toy. Compact, powerful and virtually hands-free, a case packed for a naughty weekend away would hardly be complete without it. After all, what else are you going to use while slippery in a gorgeous hotel bath that’s made for two?
DISCLOSURE: I was sent a TOR II free to review by LELO.