Corset Vibrator
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This is an archived review of a discontinued product.
Like Juliettia, I wanted the Corset Vibrator mostly because of looks. I like corsets, and I like vibrators, and I was thrilled when Babeland offered it up for review again (they ran out of stock last time).
But something about the Corset vibe is just a little confusing, and I’m not talking about the name change. The package actually calls it the Girdle Vibe, and I suspect that makes sense because Touche is a European country. I get that Babeland would change the name because the idea of a girdle is just not sexy to Americans but, no, something else is more confusing.
It started with the batteries. Touche provided 2AAs, which is pretty neat. I unscrewed the battery cap at the end and slid them in, and then I spent about 5 minutes trying to get the damned cap back on. Now, I’ve talked to someone else who did not have that problem, but I actually thought there was some defect issue with the threading on either the cap or the vibe itself. The inside of the cap doesn’t have continuous threading and it can be a bit tricky to get it lined up. However, I have gotten better at it.
So I got the cap on and stared at this beast. I mean the Corset Vibe is just much bigger than I expected. I figured the size would be similar to the Evolved Seduction, which also has a similar shape, but I was wrong. It’s almost 8.5″ long, and its girth varies between 4 3/16″ and 5 5/8.” Definitely not something I’d suggest for beginners.
The design itself mimics a corset with the center of the shaft being the narrowest while the vibrator gradually expands toward either end. The insertable end also tapers to a slight point. There’s also a pattern embossed/engraved into the silicone, on the back of the vibrator. It is styled like the ribbons on the back of a corset–hence the name–so the overall design really works well.
The size genuinely surprised me but it wasn’t confusing. It came when I went to turn on the Corset vibe but nothing happened. So I switched batteries. Nothing. I switched back. Eventually, I picked up the manual (actually, there are 2, and there are instructions in like a dozen languages) or something, and I realized you have to press the button for several seconds before it turns on. It’s not a big deal now that I know it, but it was annoying having to figure it out and I know others had the same problem. I do slightly prefer vibes that turn on faster.
So I got it on, but I wasn’t sure if it was working. Yes, my confusion continued. You see, the Corset Vibe didn’t seem to go on to a steady vibration setting like vibrators usually do. I played around with the settings, but it seems like Touche really missed the mark. After some experimenting, I have come to realize that the first three settings are supposed to be steady vibration, but the “low” and “medium” modes are extremely rumbly, almost spastic, which makes them seem like they maybe aren’t steady. The highest mode of steady vibration is normal, however. These settings are followed by a pulsation and escalation setting (1 each).
The whole rumbly vibration thing makes it a little hard to gauge the strength of the Corset Vibe. The first 2 settings feel pretty strong but almost like they’re not performing how they should be. In comparison, the highest steady setting is a bit weak and I didn’t particularly care for the escalation mode.
The noise output from the Corset Vibe is a bit much. It’s not going to wake the neighbours or anything, but I think similar vibes are a bit quieter. The Corset Vibe is getting up there a bit, like some rabbit vibes
So once my confusion was cleared up, I spent a bit of time with the Corset Vibe but I wasn’t blown away. The tapered head felt a bit pointy, and although I could bend the shaft a bit, the shape didn’t do a whole lot for me. While the vibrations are centered right in the head, the Corset Vibe is long enough that it wants to slide right past my G-spot.
While I could feel the texture provided by the corset detailing; I didn’t like it or not like it. I suppose if you use a bit more lube (water-based, only) than usual, you can minimize it if you don’. Be prepared to spend extra time cleaning up any lubes or liquids, however. The ribbon design provides a ton of nooks and crannies for gunk.
But it is pretty. If you’re a collector, the corset vibe will surely look pretty on a shelf or in your hand. It’s just a bit more novel than practical and I’m not sure that this is enough of a reason for me to have to struggle with all the quirks.
