You may recall that I once wrote a very snarky review for the Womanizer W100 — perhaps the most kitschy and gender stereotyped sex toy to ever burst onto the “luxury” market. Well, here I am (over three years later!), returning with a much-overdue review of the original Womanizer’s more mature sibling: the (W500) Pro. Although this is an older model that may not be around much longer, it is currently available through Womanizer’s website for a discounted price of $149. 

But before you rush out and snag this deal… I know what you’re all wondering.

Did their design team of preteen girls grow the fuck up or is everything still plastered in leopard print? Does it still glow ragey red and make that gross gurgling noise that sounds like a toy airplane flying through pudding? And most importantly: Does it still make my orgasms sneak up on me, washing over my body and then suddenly drowning me in over-stimulation? 

Aesthetically, the Womanizer W500 Pro is an absolute godsend — compared to the original, at least. Sure, it still looks like a designer ear thermometer, but changing that would be like changing the entire brand at this point.

Womanizer has officially traded in their leopard print and “edgy” tattoo art for much more subdued and mature designs. Mine is red with a rose print, but overall, the company is clearly moving towards solid colors and metallic accents. The gaudy Swarovski crystal button has shrunk to about 1/4th of its original size. And the shape of this model (which actually looks like a conscious design choice now) is shorter, thicker, and more ergonomic at 4.5″ x 2.5″. It even feels nicer; the entire toy is covered in a velvety soft matte finish, instead of having a portion that feels like plain ol’ cheap plastic.

The controls have changed ever-so-slightly, but are even more intuitive and user-friendly. The crystal now acts as the power button, which has to be held for a few seconds to turn the toy on/off. (My only complaint is that it’s a little pointy and can be uncomfortable to press.) The intensity of the toy is controlled by a long chrome button, plainly marked with + and -. This is a huge improvement over the original, as it means that you can actually control the intensity in both directions!

Speaking of intensity, my Pro has a total of 8 settings — adding one super soft mode and one super power mode to the original 6. (Their website states that newer models have 12 settings instead, adding even more variety and control for the user.) 

The Womanizer W500 Pro still uses the same air-pulse technology that feels a whole lot like gentle suction to most people. It’s still made from body-safe and nonporous ABS plastic with replaceable silicone nozzles. It still lights up red in the dark, like a demonic little clit-beacon. And it’s still rechargeable via a mini-USB port. (The toy will flash red when it needs to be charged and flash green while it is charging. Once charged, the green light will remain constant. Womanizer states that a full 2-hour charge can provide up to 240 minutes of use, likely on the lowest setting.)

There is one small improvement though. Womanizer lists the W500 model as being “waterproof IPX7.” What does this mean? It means that the toy can be submerged in water up to 3 feet deep for up to 30 minutes. If you’re a lengthy masturbator like me, I probably wouldn’t use this toy in the bath. (The user manual says not to use the toy for over 15 minutes anyway — but come on.) However, this new rating does make cleaning much simpler.

The Womanizer W500 Pro comes packaged in a sturdy cardboard box, tastefully printed to match and show off the design elements of the toy. Included are 2 silicone nozzles (one standard size and one XL size), a USB charging cord with AC adapter, and a lengthy & sometimes hilarious user manual. (“Wind kiss” is totally a phrase that they use at one point.) Instead of the W100’s awesome soft-shell case, the W500 comes with a simple satin storage bag.

I wanted to provide you all with a detailed comparison between the Womanizer W100 and my newer W500 Pro for this review. Unfortunately, it appears that my original has died in storage sometime over the last few months/years. (It still blinks like it is charging, but never actually completes a charge or turns on. I suppose that you can tell how often I’ve actually gone back and used it.) So instead, I will be forced to rely on vague memories and my last review.

The most noticeable improvement for me is definitely the increased control over the Womanizer W500 Pro’s intensity. My main problem with the W100 was that there was no way to slowly decrease the pulsing power. It would unsuspectingly rip my orgasms out of me and then end them with torturous over-stimulation. The whole experience may have had some pleasurable undertones, but it inevitably made my masturbation sessions feel surreal and incomplete.

The buildup with the Womanizer W500 Pro can still be a little frustrating. The air pulses feel like gentle fluttering vibrations (thuddier on lower levels, but incredibly fast on higher ones).  Attempting to get the nozzle in the perfect position around my clitoris — and keep it there — is near impossible, and I still liken it to oral sex; a constant teasing dance of hitting the right spot and then losing it before ultimately reaching a mind-shattering orgasm. Of course, if I max out the intensity, I can force an orgasm in about 60 seconds. But doing that also drastically increases my chances of over-stimulation.

And that’s exactly what makes the Pro so much better than the original: my orgasms do not always have to end with uncomfortable disappointment. It has taken some practice, but because I am now able to slowly back off the intensity, I can often ride out my orgasms in a more natural fashion. If I’m being careful, I can even succeed in having multiples without needing to rip the toy away from my body. I feel satiated instead of frustrated; it just takes some masturbation mindfulness that I’m not always willing to give. 

A few other things to note…

For my body, I couldn’t tell much of a difference in the nozzle sizes. The XL only seemed to muffle the sensation a little bit, but not necessarily in a way that helped me avoid overstimulation.

I also can’t say for sure if the noise level is exactly the same as the W100, but from the size of my cat’s tail and the freaked out look on his face, I can certainly say that it can be…unsettlingly loud. In fact, I would compare this model to an idling truck — or god forbid that you don’t get the nozzle settled quite right against your skin, an industrial fan. Rarely does a sex toy’s noise make a difference to me (I am, after all, a Hitachi Super Fan), but it’s probably my least favorite thing about this version. The Womanizer website boasts a “silent mode” for newer models, and I am very curious to know if it actually makes a difference.

Because air pulsing stimulation is a unique and sometimes frustrating beast, I’m not sure if my overall recommendation differs much from the original Womanizer.

Despite the fact that the Pro offers more intensity settings and better control, it may still be too overwhelming for individuals who do not enjoy pinpoint clitoral stimulation. However, I will say that this model was a definite improvement. If you already know that you like these types of toys, but maybe haven’t played around with one since the Womanizer W100, this could be a good upgrade for you. For me, I’m glad that I have this toy around (especially since my original died), but realistically I know that I won’t reach for it often. Wand vibrators are just more my style. 

If you still haven’t made up your mind, I highly recommend checking out Lilly’s Womanizer & Satisfyer Comparison Guide (as she includes many other models) and reviews for newer Womanizer toys such as the Classic, Premium, Starlet, Duo, and Liberty. The sex toy world is constantly evolving and I certainly haven’t kept up with it as well as other bloggers have in the last couple of years. 

Pros: innovative air technology, unique sensation, pinpoint clitoral stimulation, body-safe & nonporous, 8 intensity settings, easy to turn down intensity, removable nozzle tips for easy cleaning, somewhat waterproof, rechargeable

Cons: horrible name, makes loud & weird gurgling noise, nozzle glows red (can be distracting for some), can still provide overwhelming clitoral stimulation, expensive gamble, older model

Huge thanks to Womanizer for providing me with this product in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. 

The notorious Womanizer W100: a sex toy that erupted onto the scene like your eccentric old aunt, showing up to the family reunion in a faux-fur coat that more closely resembles a shag carpet, embellishing her sentences with fake-jeweled fingers flying dramatically through the air, and wanting to know when that damn valet is going to park her Geo Metro.

Luxury. Am I right?

The Womanizer is utterly cringeworthy in both name and design. It’s left sex toy reviewers befuddled as to how anyone could possibly think that such a hideous disaster is synonymous with “female pleasure.” (Although it helps if you first reduce all clitoris owners to their most narrow & cisnormative gender stereotypes.) It’s a toy that gave Dizzy flashbacks to the 80s: all animal prints & glittering rhinestones. Lilly aptly nicknamed hers “Blanche.” And Epiphora‘s review is to blame for the horrifying mental image I had of “sucking snot” from a clitoris. Sadly, they are all incredibly spot-on.

The Womanizer W100 looks like someone got the ridiculous idea to make a designer ear thermometer — and only asked for fashion tips from 12 year old girls. It’s available in varying colors of leopard print & crocodile skin, red roses, and edgy tattoo designs. (There’s even a $500+ limited edition Swarovski crystal version.) No matter what the style, one thing is consistent: it is always ugly.

Maybe I’m being a bit too harsh. In an industry where innovation is often advertised — but very difficult to actually come by — the Womanizer succeeds in being a one-of-a-kind sex toy. You place the nozzle (or “treatment head,” as they disgustingly call it) over your clitoris, pressing just enough to seal the edges against your skin, and passively wait for an orgasm to wash over you.

Its magic is often attributed to a subtle combination of suction & vibration, but I’m with Lilly in not being entirely convinced that suction is what’s actually going on here. It may feel like suction at first, especially when pressed against rounded parts of your body: the pad of your finger, tip of your nose, or yes — even your clitoris. But if you hover the nozzle over your lips (one of the most sensitive & discerning parts of your body), you’ll actually notice that the Womanizer seems to be blowing cool air rather than sucking it in.

Womanizer’s promotional video describes the technology as “pulsating pressure waves” and it’s exactly these pulses, like tiny quick bursts of air, that I think might be responsible for most of the vibrating sensation too. If you place your finger on one side of the nozzle, you won’t feel hardly any movement (even at maximum intensity). That sensation only comes from the inside — “vibrating” the edges after you’ve successfully prevented the air from escaping.

Bravo, Womanizer. This shit is genius.

Like any respectable toy, the Womanizer is made from nonporous & body-safe materials: silicone & hard ABS plastic. However, unlike many “luxury” toys, it is not waterproof. (Thankfully, the silicone nozzle is removable for easy cleaning. You can simply wipe the body of the toy with a moist cloth.) At about 6″ long and 2″ wide, it is chunky — but still light as a feather. This may create the impression that it is cheaply made, but it also makes the toy extremely comfortable to hold.

The Womanizer has 6 different intensity levels to choose from. The obnoxiously huge gemstone button increases the intensity, but the toy does not decrease unless you press the power button. This immediately returns you to its lowest setting. (The controls are definitely a pain if you’re having a Goldilocks moment, trying to find a middle setting that is “just right.”) To turn the toy off, press & hold the power button for 2-3 seconds.

The Womanizer comes packaged in a thin cardboard box that is much more tastefully designed than the toy itself, though certainly not discreet. (Photos of the confusing-looking toy get paired with amusingly sexual tag lines such as “your private delight” and “100% lust & good feeling.”) Also included is a hard-shell storage/travel case, an extra silicone nozzle, a widely translated instruction manual, and a USB charging cord without an AC adapter. A full charge takes 4 hours and lasts for up to 90 minutes.

As you’ve probably guessed by now (or read in the reviews of other bloggers), using the Womanizer is a unique experience.

When I first apply the nozzle of the Womanizer over my clitoris and turn it on, I amp up the intensity to its maximum setting. Because nothing is coming into direct contact with my clit (except for air), this still feels gentle compared to my favorite vibrators. Waiting for the toy to do its magic, I try very hard to keep my hand steady — but I always fail.

Tiny spasms of pleasure, or simply the slow passage of time, will invariably cause me to lose the perfect placement. Sometimes the sensations simply get too overwhelming, bypassing pleasure and going straight to discomfort. (Similar, but not nearly as intense as Redhead Bedhead‘s negative experience with this toy; a fantastic reminder that all bodies are different.) Whatever the cause… I’m forced to start over, spreading my labia out of the way again and readjusting the nozzle, trying to ignore that horrible gurgling noise that reminds me of the sound a toy airplane would make if it were flying through pudding.

I repeat this process at least 5 more times.

All the while, that damn nozzle is glowing red like a clit beacon that mocks my inability to stay still. For a brief moment, I get frustrated & question whether this is really worth the effort. It feels good, but my orgasm still seems small & far away — until suddenly it doesn’t. The Womanizer makes my orgasms sneak up on me, very similar to my experience of receiving oral sex. My body instantly goes from the sexual equivalent of a dying white dwarf to an exploding supernova of pleasure. And just as quickly as it arrived, it’s over; the “pulsating pressure waves” turn into torture devices for my oversensitive little clitoris. I panic & rip my hand away, focusing on only one goal: Make. It. Stop.

Womanizer advertises that their product avoids over-sensitivity and assists with multiple orgasms, but this has NOT been my experience. There’s simply no good way to go from maximum intensity to a slow & gentle comedown with this toy; no way to patiently ride the waves of an orgasm as they gradually disappear. Even hitting the power button (returning to that first level) is too large of a jump, ending my orgasm prematurely. I’ve tried to amp back up again, but it doesn’t work. My clit remains unamused & far too exhausted to keep going. 

And yet — despite how much of a pain in the ass it is — I somehow find myself reaching for the Womanizer. I crave its gentle-yet-relentless onslaught of magical air pulses. The feathery soft vibration that perfectly stimulates the area surrounding the clitoris, never touching it directly but teasing it into a frenzy.

My orgasms with the Womanizer are short. They are not necessarily better or stronger than what I can achieve with a strong vibrator. But they are subtly different — and that is something that I, as a sex toy reviewer, really appreciate.

This is certainly one of the most confusing, on-the-fence reviews that I’ve ever had to write. When it comes to sex toys, I enjoy unique sensations. But that doesn’t help me to formulate advice on whether or not I think that this toy will work for you, dear readers. That’s part of the reason why I chose to link to so many other blogger reviews in this post — because I think that maybe one of us will describe the sensation in a way that works (or doesn’t work) for your body.

It’s tough though. At $189, the Womanizer W100 is NOT cheap. And it’s certainly not easy for many of us —myself included— to drop that much money on a sex toy (especially one that receives such varied reviews).

So, I will simply say this: If you really enjoy pinpoint clitoral stimulation, find yourself getting bored with traditional vibrators, are willing to patiently fiddle with a toy that has a bit of a learning curve, and can ignore the horrible gaudiness of gemstones & animal prints… you might just enjoy the Womanizer.

Love it or hate it; if you try this toy, I would be absolutely thrilled to hear what you think. Leave a comment below, letting us know how YOU describe this one-of-a-kind sensation! 

Pros: innovative air technology, unique sensation, pinpoint clitoral stimulation, body-safe & nonporous, 6 intensity settings, removable nozzle tips for easy cleaning, rechargeable, comes with sturdy travel/storage case

Cons: horrible name & design, makes weird gurgling noise when not pressed against skin, no way to slowly back off if stimulation becomes overwhelming, not waterproof, nozzle glows red (can be distracting for some), expensive

Huge thanks to my affiliate, SheVibe, for providing me with this product in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. 

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