Lelo Ora 3 — Test & Review

Personal Experience

I’m going to be totally honest with you, I chose to review the Lelo Ora 3 because Isabelle tested the Lora Dicarlo Filare, another ‘tongue simulator’, before me and I was jealous. There aren’t that many vulva-owners in this world who don’t love oral sex, and I count myself among the majority. That’s why I’ve been dying to try out one of the many oral sex simulating toys on the market today!

A Learning Curve

Does It Really Feel Like Oral?

Design

The Ora 3's design has all the luxurious hallmarks of a Lelo sex toy. The colorful silicone (it comes in three jewel tone colors) and gold accents do a lot of the work making this toy seem really fancy, and I do quite enjoy the look. The circular design is certainly different from many other vibrators, but I don't think it's works as well as they'd hoped. It can feel a little awkward to place and hold, and the handle doesn't feel like it's in the right place at all (though, more on that below). Then, there's the 'tongue' nub, which definitely looks like a little alien trying to get out from under its silicone prison!

Ease of Use

The Lelo Ora 3 took a little time to learn how to use, but, in the end, I thought it was fairly easy. I started off with my fingers in the loop handle, but realized that then the 'tongue' nub wasn't in the right place at all. I fiddled about for a good while before I realized that I had to hold it on the outside instead to get the positioning right. This was fine for me, but might not be possible for those with grip issues. The buttons were still pretty easy to use, as they're raised and textured, but I wish you didn't have to cycle through every single setting. Plus, why does it start off on the highest setting?

Quality

I have quite a collection of Lelo toys at this point, and they all feel very high-quality. The Lelo Ora 3 is just the same — silky silicone, solid construction, and zero problems when operating. While I'm not sure that the Lelo Ora 3's 'oral sex simulation' technology does exactly what they say it does, it does still function very well!

Price

Retailing at somewhere around $170-$180, the Lelo Ora 3 is pretty dang expensive, even for a high-quality vibrator. It is, of course, different than your everyday, run-of-the-mill clitoral vibrator — it uses unique and advanced technology alongside its powerful motor — but, for me, that price tag is still eye-watering. Since the sensations are really a matter of taste, it's hard to tell you whether it's 'worth it' or not, but I would recommend researching it thoroughly first, and knowing what you like and don't like, before you take the plunge.

Performance

Using the Lelo Ora 3 has been a bit of a rollercoaster of emotions! I started off thinking that it just wasn't well-designed, then found the right angle and really liked it, but I see it as a bit of a mixed bag. It does have strong and fairly rumbly vibrations, which I love! Those, combined with a bit of the mechanical movement of the nub make for some nice, precise and firm stimulation, which is perfect for me. However, it can be really hard to find that spot, and I had a lot of frustration along the way. Plus, it really doesn't feel anything like oral sex!

Packaging

Is it spoiled of me to say that I'm kind of over Lelo's packaging? Almost certainly, but it's still true. The Ora 3 comes in a matte black box with plastic window that shows you the toy nestled in some black foam. Inside, you'll also find a silky storage pouch, a little packet of lube, a USB charging cable, some basic instructions and a warranty card. The gold accents are nice and add a little touch of luxury, but this packaging is definitely not something I feel bad about throwing away. Well, apart from the fact that it creates more plastic waste.

Materials and care

The Lelo Ora 3 is made from high-quality silicone that feels super smooth and silky to the touch. The gold accents are made from ABS plastic, but they don't feel flimsy or breakable like other hard plastic can do. Both of these materials are non-porous and body-safe, and the Ora 3 is 100% waterproof so it's quite easy to clean. All you need is some mild, unscented soap and water. Lather it up well and make sure to get into all the crevices where the plastic and silicone meet, as well as the softer silicone around the nub. Then, leave to air dry before placing it back in its accompanying storage pouch.