Nalone Electro Wand Review

Nalone Electro WandThe Nalone Electro Wand is a 2-in-1 sex toy. It doubles as both your standard wand-style vibrator and an e-stim toy — emitting electromagnetic pulses through a thin metal ring that circles the head of the wand.

It is relatively small for a wand massager, measuring approximately 1.5″ at its widest point and less than 9″ long. Made from silicone and ABS plastic, the vibrator should be both nonporous & body-safe. Its hot pink silicone has a nice matte finish that is velvety soft to the touch & doesn’t attract much dust or lint. In contrast, the ABS plastic has a super-shiny chrome effect that (in my opinion) only serves to look cheap, tacky, and potentially unsafe for internal use.

The toy boasts 2 separate vibration motors: one in the head and another in the handle. It is rechargeable via a small “self-healing silicone” port (a charging connection that doesn’t require a protective cover). The manual claims 2.5 hours of use for every 3-hour charge. It is also listed as being 100% waterproof, which I assume is primarily for cleaning; combining water + electro sex toys personally gives me pause.

The Electro Wand has a somewhat complicated 4-button control system… and it doesn’t help that my experience differs from what the user manual claims.

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  • The top button [lightning bolt + wedge] cycles through 3 electromagnetic intensity levels. (The manual claims that this button cycles through 5 electromagnetic “modes” but I don’t feel any difference aside from strength.)
  • The second button [lightning bolt power symbol] turns on/off the electromagnetic function. (The manual claims that this button also cycles through the strength of the pulses, but it only appears to function as the power switch for me.)
  • The 3rd button [wand head + squiggle] controls the vibration motor in the head of the wand: turning it on/off and cycling through 7 different modes.
  • The bottom button [downward arrow + squiggle] controls the motor in the handle of the wand: also turning it on/off and cycling through the 7 modes.

The product packaging is simple and tasteful, even if the quality does feel a bit like dollar store luxury. The toy arrives in a baby pink cardboard box covered with a black slipcase. (The slipcase features images of the toy as well as product specs.) Inside, the vibrator is cushioned by a foam insert covered in white satin. Also included is a purple velvet travel/storage pouch, USB charging cord, user manual, 1-year warranty card, and a small Nalone product catalog.

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Nalone Electro WandThe Nalone Electro Wand & I got off to a bad start. A real bad start.

At first, testing it on my arms & legs produced absolutely zero zappy effects. I could feel a little once I placed my fingers directly on it, and a little more when I added some water-based lube. But overall, it was still widely disappointing and extremely unpredictable. One moment I would feel a light “pins & needles” tickle jumping through my nerves. Then I would move ever so slightly and lose that feeling altogether. And yet somehow, in trying to find it again, I would occasionally be met with a sharp painful jolt. Completely confused, the obvious next step was to rush into testing this toy on my genitals. Wrong! So very, very wrong. 

I shocked the hell out of my clitoris, folks. 

It was easily the most painful second of my entire life and I spent a few additional moments tucked into a ball, rocking back and forth on my bed, whimpering pathetically. Believe me when I say that this is the only toy I was actually happy to avoid when my libido crashed.

But I’m a professional masturbator. So I put on my big (demi)girl panties and charged this fucker up again.

Round Two

First, I spent some time reacquainting myself with the controls and the electromagnetic intensity levels in the palm of my hand. I used a bit of water-based lube, because I still was not able to feel anything without it. (Even on the highest setting, I can hear the electricity more than feel it.)

Nalone Electro Wand - boxWith lube, the lowest setting produces a quick-but-dinstinct pulsing pattern through my skin; beating so fast that it reminds me of a tiny mouse’s heart. When I switch to the middle setting, I experience a brief moment of stabbing pain, followed by what I would compare to a very buzzy vibrator being left on one area of the body for too long. The tingles travel through my fingers, making them feel numb. And every once in a while, my muscles will clench & my hand will freeze up. On the highest setting, I experience a very low level pain practically identical to when part of your body falls asleep but you still force it to move. The tingly numbness remains for a few minutes after I take the Electro Wand away.

Feeling ever-so-slightly confident, I decided to try introducing this toy to my vulva again. I slathered my body and the head of the wand in water-based lube, turned the electromagnetic pulse level to its lowest setting, and started cautiously touching it to my labia. Nothing. I turned it up a notch. I definitely feel it. It tingles in a soft “pins & needles” sort of way; mildly pleasurable on my labia but more painful as I near my clitoris. Once I got accustomed to the sensation, I decided to be brave & max it out on the 3rd setting. It’s hard to explain. It’s like having the blade of a sharp knife traced across the skin. It’s uncomfortable, but not painful. The mindfuck is the worst part, always there to remind me of the that one excruciating moment when I traumatized my clit.

And if I turn the vibrations on, the Electro Wand becomes just another vibrator — and a mediocre one at that. Even on the lowest setting, the vibrations completely mask the electromagnetic pulses. The vibrations are strong(ish), but surface-level. It’s the age-old buzzy vibe conundrum. It takes time to reach orgasm… but the longer I use the vibe, the more my clitoris becomes numb to the sensation.

Why does this thing have 2 motors?!

Nalone Electro WandIt’s important to note that although there is a motor in the handle of the Nalone Electro Wand, it is an incredibly stupid idea. The large seams around the chrome would make insertion uncomfortable for many (and potentially scratch the inside of the vagina). It would be a pain to clean vaginal fluids off the charging port. And the buttons would become useless when buried in labial folds. Not to mention, I’m not entirely convinced that the chrome finish won’t flake off over time. Mine has one tiny chip in it already. And although it is too small to even photograph, I really don’t want that stuff getting left inside of my vagina.

To really drive home the point that this was a giant design mistake, the handle motor feels much weaker than the head. For me, it doesn’t even function as a successful clit vibe.

But Safety Though.

Another thing that I absolutely hate about the Nalone Electro Wand is that the manual mentions e-stim safety exactly ZERO times. Seriously. The “Warnings” and “Safety Recommendations” include things like washing your toy, making sure that it’s fully charged before use, not sharing your toy, and choosing the “most suitable vibration mode for yourself.” I’m not kidding.

Nalone is not a company that specializes in electrosex products. Because of that, they have completely overlooked the importance of providing safety information to customers who are most likely electrosex beginners. When I attempted to contact them for more details (type of current, intensity, frequency, etc), the UK division directed me to their US side of operations — whose website & e-mail are now apparently defunct.Nalone Electro Wand

So, my official sex educator advice is as follows…

To play it safe, adhere to the standard e-stim rules:

  • Do not use this toy on areas above the waist, especially near the brain or heart. (This is hugely important when you have 2+ connection points that can pass an electrical current, but is good beginner’s advice all around.)
  • Do not use this toy if you are pregnant.
  • Do not use this toy if you have a heart condition or any sort of implanted medical device (example: pacemakers).
  • Do not use this toy if you have epilepsy.
  • Do not use this toy on body piercings with metal jewelry.
  • Do not use this toy on open sores or skin abrasions.

For the strength & type of electrical pulse used in this toy, these rules may be overly cautious — but I simply do not know. If you have specific questions about your particular body, try asking your doctor. And if you’re nervous about mentioning kinky sex toys to them (or fear that they won’t have the knowledge to answer those questions), try asking about TENS units — which people often use for pain relief. From my limited e-stim experience with both a cheap Zeus Power Box & the Kinklab Neon Wand, this toy seems to provide sensations that are more similar to TENS units (sharper, deeper-traveling) than they are to milder electrostatic toys (tingly, skin/surface-level).

The sensations produced by the Nalone Electro Wand weren’t terrible (most of the time)… but I also didn’t find them pleasurable. The pulses lean towards the more stabby end of the spectrum for me — especially when compared to my beloved Kinklab Neon Wand. Plus, the electromagnetic ring is so small and the placement against my skin has to be so incredibly precise that it’s just annoying & makes the toy feel inconsistent. (My electrosex-loving partner actually refuses to touch the toy for this reason).

All of this, paired with the mediocre vibrations and the fact that Nalone is irresponsible about educating their customers on basic safety, means that I cannot ethically recommend this toy. There are much higher quality products out there for approximately the same price ($139). My advice would be to try the Neon Wand ($100-150), a Mystim TENS unit (like this one: $160), or a Mystim E-Stim Vibe (like these: $100-150) if you’re interested in venturing into the world of electosex.

Pros: nonporous & body-safe silicone, 2-in-1 toy (vibration + electro) toy, multiple settings, rechargeable, waterproof

Cons: finicky electromagnetic pulses, zero information on electrosex safety, mediocre/buzzy vibrations, confusingly has a second motor in the handle despite the fact that it has large uncomfortable seams, chrome plating may chip off, feels surprisingly cheap for the high price tag


Special thanks to my affiliate, Peepshow Toys, for providing me with this toy in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. They have taken my opinion of this product to heart & have since decided to remove the Nalone Electro Wand from their website…  But you can still check out their selection of Mystim toys instead!

And don’t forget to save 10% off your purchase by using discount code “Mandi” at checkout!

Lovehoney Desire Wand Review

If there is one type of sex toy that I can almost guarantee that I will enjoy, it’s the wand vibrator. As a group, wands just seem to have so much more power. And no matter if the vibrations are buzzy or rumbly, my vulva really seems to enjoy lots of intensity across a broad area. By focusing the vibrations on my labia or on top of my mons, I am able to enjoy indirect clitoral stimulation & remove the possibility of becoming overly sensitive. Wands are basically my secret weapon for multiple orgasms.

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Lovehoney Desire WandThe Desire Wand is part of Lovehoney‘s line of luxury, USB rechargeable sex toys — aptly named the “Desire” collection. All Desire products are made from body-safe & nonporous silicone, are completely waterproof, and range in price from $70-$100. With the exception of the cock ring, these toys also include a hard-shell travel/storage case and are only available in one color (purple).

The wand vibrator boasts 12 vibration speeds and 8 patterns. Its controls are incredibly simple. The + and – buttons control the intensity, while the circular button in the middle cycles through the patterns. Pressing and holding the + or – buttons also acts as a power switch — which unfortunately means that there is no way to turn this toy off instantly. It can, however, be locked by pressing and holding both the + and – buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds.

The Desire Wand measures nearly 8.5″ long with a head that is approximately 2″ across. This makes it much smaller than traditional electrical wands such as the Hitachi Magic Wand or the Doxy, but it’s also significantly lighter and easier to hold. The seamless silicone finish is matte and velvety soft to the touch. The handle features a smooth & shiny piece of black plastic inset on one side — although I’m not sure why.

Lovehoney Desire Wand packageOn the very bottom of the wand is the “self-healing” charging port (an area of silicone where you poke the charger through and it magically reseals itself once the plug is removed). Unlike the We-Vibe Rave, Lovehoney promises that their self-healing port will remain waterproof; I’m personally too scared to submerge my wand and find out. (It does makes for stress-free cleaning though.) The instruction manual says that a 120-minute charge will last for up to 60 minutes of use or up to 90 days when left untouched in storage.

The Desire Wand comes packaged in a large black & purple cardboard box, featuring a tasteful photo of the product and a basic description. Also included is a small instruction booklet, the USB charging cord (no AC adaptor), and the aforementioned black, hard-shell storage case. (The storage case even has a tiny lock-compatible zipper & a small hole in one corner for “discreet charging.” Maybe it’s just me, but I imagine that a cord disappearing into a locked box would simply create more curiosity.)

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What can I say about Lovehoney’s Desire Wand? It’s a pretty simple toy that I enjoy using… but there’s nothing special about it to make me scream from the rooftop: “YOU MUST BUY THIS NAO!”

Lovehoney Desire Wand caseDoes it offer the strongest vibrations I’ve ever felt? No. But it’s still quite impressive for being rechargeable. In fact, my partner & I felt like the Desire Wand’s highest setting was very similar to the lowest setting of the Magic Wand Original. (It also seems more rumbly than the Magic Wand or the Doxy on their highest settings, yet buzzier than the Doxy’s lowest). It’s enough to bring me to orgasm without frustration, but I’m definitely going to need to work at it for more than a minute or two — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Unlike many wand-style vibrators, the Desire Wand doesn’t harken back to the 1970s. It has the look & feel of a high quality, modern day sex toy with nothing cheap or tacky about the design or craftsmanship. It’s rechargeable, so you don’t have to worry about changing batteries or getting tangled up in cords while masturbating. It’s lighter and less tiring to hold than the larger electrical wands. And it doesn’t overheat in 20 minutes like the Original Magic Wand (or simply shut off like the Magic Wand Rechargeable).

My only complaint is the noise level. Normally, the vibrations are pretty quiet… but if you’re a “grinder” during masturbation, the extra pressure on the head makes the entire toy pretty rattley. It’s actually loud enough that I find myself getting distracted from whatever porn I’m watching — or, worst of all, from my own pleasure. It’s important to mention that the vibrations also travel through the handle, which could be an issue for some individuals as well.

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The Desire Wand is convenient to use & does a great job of slowing me down just enough so that an orgasm isn’t ripped out of my body before I’m even aroused. It’s a toy that I’m sure I will reach for often (which is a testament in itself, considering how many toys I have amassed and how often they languish in the bottom of a drawer). But the bottom line as to whether or not I can suggest this toy really comes down to the price.

Lovehoney Desire WandLovehoney’s Desire Wand is a $100 vibrator; that’s about $40 more expensive than the Original Magic Wand and only about $20-30 cheaper than the Doxy or the Magic Wand Rechargeable — depending on where you buy them from. It’s also more expensive than plenty of other wand-style options available through Lovehoney‘s website (although I can’t speak for the vibration strength or quality of the others).

In my opinion, the Desire Wand would be good for someone who doesn’t want the most powerful bang for their buck; someone looking for a small(ish), rechargeable unit that boasts a “luxury” feel and doesn’t technically climb into the triple digits — by one little penny.

If it were me, there would be no contest: I would rather save the extra money and purchase a Magic Wand. …But you all already knew I would say that, didn’t you?

4stars

Pros: acceptable (but not overwhelming) vibration intensity, multiple settings & patterns, simple controls, rechargeable — with good battery life, waterproof, light & comfortable to hold, best storage/travel case of all my toys, body-safe & nonporous silicone

Cons: rattles when pressed against the body, vibrations easily travel through handle, seems expensive when compared with more powerful wand vibrators


Special thanks to my affiliate, Lovehoney, for sending me this product in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. 

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