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The Switch has 10 vibration modes (five internal and five external) with 16 intensity levels. I’ve never been interested in patterns, but if you have, you’ve got plenty to choose from. But it’s the 16 intensity levels that deserve a round of applause. You can take the switch from the slightest murmur to such powerful levels that the vibrations alone will have your legs shaking before you even reach your climax.
What excited me most was using the Switch with a partner who also has a vulva. The Lelo app is easy to use and allows my partner and I to take turns controlling the toy for each other, but it was the double-sided design, each with a motor and its own feel, that allowed the real fun to begin.
I’m not going to try to sell you that the Switch is easy to use between two vulvas at the same time, because that’s not the case. Instead, it’s a little tricky because it’s quite small (8.5 inches long overall), so you have to figure out the best way to make it so it’s comfortable for both partners. Hot tip: The person with the stronger legs (Moi!) must be on top so that both ends can be connected to each other as seamlessly as possible. My partner and I found getting ourselves into the best position both fun and a little awkward, but what would sex and intimacy be without a little silliness?
Even if you’re traveling alone, no matter what gender you are or how you identify, the Switch has something for everyone. I’ve yet to meet anyone with a penis who doesn’t like a few wand vibrations thrown into the mix – against the scrotum, along the perineum, or directly on the glans. Plus, many of the penis bearers I know enjoy a little (or a lot) of anal penetration with a vibrating dildo, so the Switch covers that too. And just like a magic wand, a vibrating dildo can be used on places other than the genitals. In other words, never be afraid to let your creativity flow and give you the best pleasure.
Time is up
Courtesy of Lelo
In addition to the proprietary charger, which if you don’t have a Lelo sex toy yet can be a real hassle if you lose the cable, there’s another thing about the Switch that I didn’t particularly like: a time limit on the battery life. I’m all for saving energy and reducing my carbon footprint, but if a toy is aimed at a person – like. For example, someone with a vulva who takes up to 20 minutes to become aroused and the automatic shut-off is activated, this can be problematic.
This is based on inactivity, but if you’re like me and find a consistent intensity that works and don’t struggle with it, then you may get interrupted. Losing an orgasm isn’t the end of the world, but if you are so close? Ugh.
The Switch is 100 percent waterproof, holds charge for two hours (after taking about the same time to fully charge), and is controlled via app. You get two additional vibration modes through the app, which might be an incentive for some to give it a try, although the app isn’t required to enjoy the Switch.