Odeco Aine
£45
from Simply Pleasure
I feel as though many of my recent reviews for G-spot vibes have been lackluster. The Gigi 2 is not for me in any way, shape or, well, mostly shape. The Revive EnerG just didn’t do anything better than my Mona or Mona 2. Maia Toys and Pipedream. In fact, I really took a break for a while because I was so underwhelmed with new toys — most of which just haven’t done anything different.
After several years of sleek, silicone toys, the Aine isn’t groundbreaking. The shaft uses contemporary lines that aren’t phallic at all. The base and control panel are very Lelo-esque. I do like the black and pink scheme, however. It’s attractive. I prefer it to white and an accent colors. Aine doesn’t necessarily do anything new.
and I really feel like the difference between most G-spot toys at this point comes down to shape and, perhaps, charging mechanism. Aine’s shape is svelte with a relatively thin and. wider head and a swell at the gentle curve to stimulate your G-spot.
Perhaps what is surprising is that toy runs on AAA batteries in an age when most toys are rechargeable. This leaves Aine with a much lower price point than most rechargeable vibrators — about $75. Sure, you can find some rechargeables at that price. The Lovelife line is a decent example of that, but you’re going to pay $100 or more for the big-name toys.
Now, I am notorious for hating toys that rely on just 2 AAAs. They cannot provide the strength or depth that I want, but maybe I have been wrong. On the lowest steady setting, Aine is stronger and deeper than Mona. As you turn it up — there are 4 steady settings — the vibrations get buzzier and Mona’s highest setting is higher overall, but I was impressed enough with the vibrations that I actually forgot this was battery powered when I sat down to write my review. I think manufacturers need to recognize that turning up settings almost always decreases depth. In fact, I think the Revel Body touched on this but didn’t leverage it correctly.
Simple cardboard and plastic packaging
The other settings include a quick pulsation that is identical in duration to one on the Mona. It’s noticeably stronger, however. I am really not a big fan of pulsation. I prefer steady vibration by far and the weakest but deepest setting is my friend. All of this is controlled by a round button. The button has a +, – and a center power button that you have to hold for a few seconds each to power on and off. I like instant gratification. This just won’t do. The other two buttons cycle through strengths and settings, similar to the Layaspot.
With more girth than Mona, Aine is a good vibrator if you want something that feels more filling. Aine measures 7 inches total. You can insert about 5 of those. The shaft has a diameter of 1.5″ at its thickest, but it’s oblong and not perfect round as you can see in the photos. There are also some stylized ridges, but I don’t feel them during insertion so they’re neither here nor there. It’s got a thick silicone layer that’s silky but unyielding so it’s easy to apply pressure during insertion. Aine is much louder, however.
The packaging with this one is fun but easily recycled, and that’s all that I care about. There’s no storage bag which is a bummer because the silicone collects lint, but it’s nothing that can’t be rinsed off. This vibe is only splashproof, so not taking it into the tub. The battery pack slides off the back of the base, and there’s not much to protect from water. This isn’t a deal-breaker for me. It might be for you.
$75 for an insertable that feels just as good as the highly praised Mona 2? Color me impressed!
I was comparing to the original Mona, which is weaker than the Mona 2 but still $30 more give or take.
I haven’t tried the Mona yet, but this looks like it might be preferable. The water-seepage issue might bother me, though…
To be honest, I didn’t pay attention to water. IT was fine during washing.
That’s very good to know! Odecco is very popular in Poland mainly due to low prices – they can go as low as around 30 USD here. I wanted to recommend them to people who can’t afford higher end toys but I couldn’t find any reviews to find out if they have good power. Good to know the one with the best shape pulls through.
Thanks for stopping by and recommending. It’s definitely a less common brand over here but it seems like a decent option.
hmm I’m quite impressed that this is AAA battery powered and yet still gives good vibrations! The lady and I are interested in the highly praised Mona 2 but perhaps we’ll look into this instead and save up on the Mona in the future. We generally don’t take our toys into the shower or bath so the water shouldn’t be an issue for us. Good to see lesser known brands reviewed to give us a larger variety of options!