IGino review - A jack Hammer for the Clit?

Is it a Music Player? Is it a Phone? No, it’s a cleverly disguised clitoral vibrator from the fast moving, forward thinking IGinoCompany!

As soon as I clapped eyes on the iGinoOne I was intrigued. It comes in a lovely little storage box which is similar to the box that you get with an Iphone 4 or 5. The box contains a power lead, a lovely little black pouch, a two pin American adapter and a two pin European adapter that slots nicely into the back of the American Plug for worldwide usage,and some very peculiar foam pieces. I looked for some kind of explanation as to what the strange pieces were but paper instructions left me blank.

Undeterred, I decided to do some further investigation!

A few minutes on the iGino website (www.i-gino,com) and I discovered that these foam attachments were EVA Foam attachments that were made to soften the vibration of the nub for the more sensitive user. Very clever and pretty at the same time but I do worry about durability of the foam pieces and the cost of replacing them? Can they be replaced?

I was a little disappointed to see that the iGino wasn’t waterproof, especially as it had so many forward thinking features like the USB charging function and the unique design but it is splash proof so some light waterplay shouldn’t cause too much damage. I decided to test this later…

The unit measures approximately 4 inches in length and is two inches wide. The lid of the unit comes of easily by pulling it and it is simply replaced afterwards to keep your toy safe and clean.I like this feature as I am quite anal (ahem) about keeping my toys clean a free from germs.

The iGino website recommends cleaning the product with Sex Toy cleaning wipes and not submerging the product in water it so I gave it a good but tentative wipe down before use. They advise against using an alcohol based sex toy cleaner on this product too as it may cause damage.

The foam flower can only be cleaned using soap and water only which I found a little irritating as I like to just use one product to clean everything. Again I don’t see this information in the instructions, only on the iGino website.  Important information like this should be clearly marked in the instructions, particularly if a customer has spent a lot of money on this product. Also, using soap and water to clean foam attachment will surely cause it deteriorate quite quickly so this doesn’t seem like an ideal solution for longevity of the product.

The Unit arrived with some charge but it is recommended that you charge for a good 8 hours before using it. It fits perfectly onto the USB port on my laptop and is so discreet that nobody even noticed that it was a vibrator. No questions were asked at all which I found pleasing and quite reassuring when I have a house filled with inquisitive children. They have a knack of hunting down things that they shouldn't and it doesn't matter how well hidden they are!

The iGino is compatible with water based, silicone based and natural oil lubricants and usage of any other products with this toy may cause damage to the product. This information is contained within the instructions and also on the website.

The nub on the iGino is designed to move from side to side to replicate the fingers of a woman when she is masturbating. I have never seen a product use this method before and I like that the iGino is offering something different than other clitoral stimulation toys, particularly as they can get rather dull after a while. When using the iGino I found quite tricky to manoeuvre the unit into the correct position where the nub could reach my clitoris comfortably. I also made the mistake of using a lubricant the first time which may it far too slippery and impossible to keep hold of which was slightly off putting.

Once I was up and running I found that the nub was very powerful and only the lightest touch was required. The flower attachment does dull the strong vibration slightly but it is still an incredibly powerful vibrator which can at times border on uncomfortable, especially as I couldn’t use my beloved lubes.

I found that the noise of the product was a little too loud for my liking but it wasn’t loud enough to be heard through the bedroom door so it isn’t a major catastrophe. I even tried it out in the shower, being the rebel that I am, and it worked perfectly fine although I was careful not to get it too wet. It does become very slippery in water too so I wouldn’t recommend it if you are worried about the product breaking but it did withstand a little water with no issues.

Overall, the iGino was a decent product but it didn’t blow me away. For a product that retails at 99 Euro’s I would expect a wider variety of settings. I like to be teased with different settings and the one standard setting is a little too strong for me. It felt like a clitoral Jack Hammer. The instructions need to be much clearer regarding the care of the product and an explanation of the foam attachments would be beneficial to the consumer. I would like to see a longer nub for easier manoeuvre, grips to stop it from slipping and for it to be used safely in water. I also feel that the iGino attachments need to be more durable and replacements should be readily available on the website.

However, I loved the discreet design and the fact this is rechargeable and therefore a cost effective product. It is very discreet and wouldn't cause any raised eyebrows if discovered as it looks just like a music player or a phone. The Charging unit lights up when the product is charging so you know that it is plugged in properly which is helpful and it switches on very easily using a manual switch on the side. There is also a longer wire included so you can also charge it out of sight if you’d prefer. The results when you can get the iGino in the right position are a powerful orgasm but my clitoris felt quite tender afterwards despite only using a light touch.

It’s a toy that can be used alone or with a couple so it still has lots of potential for foreplay usage. Admittedly, I still have lots to discover about offerings of the iGinoOne and I am looking forward to getting more acquainted! For a first design it really is an interesting product and I look forward to seeing what iGino will come up with in the future. They are clearly a company with an eye for something different and their informative website is illustrative of their desire to maintain high standard of customer service.