Recommendation: Deluxe Magic Wand from Lovehoney

I forget exactly when, but it was a fair few years ago now that I first found out about the Hitachi Magic Wand. A sturdy beast of a vibrator, the Hitachi could be used to massage backs and shoulders, but was more often used to pretty much force an orgasm out of any woman who put it near her clit. Just too much for some and utterly indispensable for others, the magic wand is well known for packing a metaphorical punch when used as a sex toy. For years, the original Hitachi Magic Wand wasn't available in the UK but there were several alternative versions, including rechargeable massagers that could be used further away from electrical sockets than the mains-powered ones would allow.

I once bought a rechargeable wand from a seller at Erotica. It came with a power converter and, although that was bulky, it recharged quickly and safely for a couple of hours of use. Sadly, after a few years, this vibrator failed to hold its charge and so would run out of power rather too quickly. After one disappointment too many, I binned the thing. What I needed was a similar product with a power cord that was actually designed for use in the UK. Thankfully, Lovehoney has a rather impressive range of magic wands in their online store. In addition to their regular wand, they've recently launched a Deluxe mains-powered version along with more compact rechargeable micro and mini versions. As few things offer the power of this type of toy, when I was offered a chance to test their mains-powered Deluxe Magic Wand, I found it hard to refuse.

It's an extremely sturdy toy that can be used to massage aching muscles or to bring you to orgasm. Everyone should have at least one multi-purpose power tool in their home, right? Although the 1.8m power cord isn't quite long enough to reach from the spare wall socket to the bed in my current house, I'm sure it will be a pretty decent length for most people. The wand has a scroll wheel to vary the power so you can ramp it up exactly to your liking, but it's definitely worth moving your hand away from this once you've found a setting you love, so that you don't accidentally knock it. The motor is extremely powerful but sadly rather loud. It's been so long since my last magic wand worked that I can't remember how noisy that one was, but I don't think it had the same high-pitched whine when on full power. Still, when being used for sexual stimulation, chances are that you won't need it on full power for very long at all. A reviewer on the Lovehoney site pointed out that, although this toy is loud, you'll probably be much louder!

The lower speeds are great for foreplay and can be used to tease every erogenous zone you can find. In addition, if you or your partner enjoy using sturdy restraints or like to wear a corset, the vibrations from this powerful toy can be applied to one area and will travel all over the body through the rope or steel boning. This type of vibrator offers a different type of sensation when lightly touched onto skin or when pressed hard and, because you can't always anticipate how it will feel at first, it also works well as a fun toy to use with a partner. Play around and see what reactions you get wherever you place it.

I found that the highest setting was a bit too much for me during standard solo use, but it did prove to be very useful on those days when a bit extra oomph is required. Whether or not you need strong intense vibrations to get you off, the Lovehoney Deluxe Magic Wand is still worth investing in. Even if it turns out to be too much stimulation to apply to your most sensitive parts, you can always use it to massage your back when you don't have anyone else to ask! Something tells me this toy's going to last me quite some time.