Lelo Sila Review
My Verdict
I absolutely love the Sila and refuse to ever be parted from it. It has easily become my favorite sex toy and the one I find myself reaching for most often. There really is a LOT to be said for slowing down and taking the time to really feel all the amazing sensations your body is capable of. I cannot recommend the Lelo Sila enough!
Recommended for
I would recommend any first-timer or beginner this toy, as it's very easy to learn and use.
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About The Lelo Sila
The Lelo Sila is a clitoral suction stimulator which uses Lelo's sonic wave technology to deliver waves of stimulation to your clitoris. The deep, wide mouth of the Sila provides broad stimulation the penetrates deeper into the internal clitoral structure. Unlike traditional vibrations, the Sila provides indirect stimulation, which means it never actually touches the clitoris. This is fantastic if you find vibrations leave you feeling numb and overwhelmed. Sila was designed to be a gentler, more sensual clitoris stimulator that really gives you a slow build up and allows you to enjoy every last drop of pleasure.
The vibrations of the Lelo Sila are fairly quiet, quite powerful, and somewhat rumbly
Pros
- ✅Deep, wide mouth
- ✅Gentler stimulation for more build up
- ✅Wide rim for better seal/suction
- ✅Easy controls
- ✅Waterproof
Cons
- ❌Not the most discreet (but quieter than some others)
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Personal Experience
It’s All in the Build Up
I absolutely love clit suction sex toys and don’t know how we survived for so long on a meagre diet of vibrations. For me, the Sila blows all of the other suction vibrators I’ve tried out of the water. Whereas other clit suckers do an amazing job of taking you from 0-100 in a matter of seconds, the Sila is designed to give a slower build up, allowing you to enjoy more of the good stuff! I really love that Lelo decided to make what is essentially a weaker toy. Masturbation shouldn’t always be something you rush through. Slowing down has so many benefits, such as having more time to connect with your body and allowing you to explore the different levels of arousal in more detail. It’s also fab for edging!The Best Solo Orgasms I’ve Ever Had
Aside from giving you more time to enjoy the thrumming sensations, the slow build up has led to some of the most incredible solo orgasms I’ve ever had. Not only does that intoxicating pre-orgasm feeling last much longer, the orgasms themselves just seem to keep going. Not to mention, the lower intensity makes it easier for me to go for a round two.Design
One thing I really love about the Sila is the bigger stimulation mouth as it spreads the stimulation over a larger area, making it little less intense but a lot more enjoyable. Also, the soft, flat, wide rim does a much better job at making a secure seal between the toy and your body — I can pull the toy away from body gently without breaking the seal, which I haven't found with any other clitoral stimulators. I was unsure if I would like the round design of the Sila at first but I actually think it works pretty well when using the Sila alone. However, it's not so practical if you want to use it during penetrative play. The Sila comes in a three lovely shades — aqua, lilac, and pink, and I would have been equally happy to receive any of them, although I do really love the pink!
Ease of Use
The Sila is super easy to use and I love that there are separate buttons to turn the intensity up or down and activate the patterns. As someone who tends to steer clear of patterns, I can just leave that button well alone! I think the wider mouth also makes it easier to find the right position and will suit a greater range of bodies compared to the smaller mouth of the Sona. I was also happy to see that Lelo have stuck with the pin-style charger, as I'm always weary of magnetic chargers not staying connected properly during the charge.
Quality
I feel like Lelo's toys can be a bit hit or miss, but the Sila is a top quality toy in my opinion. The silicone is deliciously smooth and inviting and the toy feels very well made. It has a pretty good charge life of 2 hours, is waterproof, and has a travel lock.
Price
While it's definitely not the cheapest suction stimulator on the market, if you have the budget for it, the Sila is worth every penny! I also think Sila will suit more people than the more intense Sona, which I also loved.
Performance
The Sila is less intense than some other suction stimulators but that really is where it's magic lies! You can enjoy the most gorgeous build ups on the lower settings, which lead to some of the best orgasms I have ever had. That's not to say it's not a powerful toy — the higher settings do ramp up in intensity, but aren't as overwhelming as some other suction toys. That being said, if you love the high settings on the Sona or Womanizer, this might not do it for you in terms of power. Like most suction toys, the Sila is by no means silent but I would say it is one of the quieter ones.
Packaging
The Sila comes in Lelo's signature black and gold box, which definitely gives the air of luxury. The box is nice and sturdy and would be fine for storing the Sila in, but you also get a little black storage back which will take up far less room.
Materials and care
Made from silicone and ABS plastic and 100% waterproof, the Lelo Sila is super easy to keep clean using either some fragrance-free soap or sex toy cleaner and some warm water. The wider mouth also makes it much easier to clean and dry inside the mouth. You should only use water-based lubricants to protect the silicone in the toy — applying a little lube around the mouth of toy really makes a difference.
Special feature
The Sila’s wider and deeper mouth and thick rim set it apart from other top suction stimulators, such as the Sona 2 Cruise, Womanizer Premium, or Satisfyer Pro 2. This unique design spreads the stimulation out and makes a better seal around your clitoris. It’s also fab for anyone who has a larger clitoris! The second thing is it is actually designed to deliver a more gentle stimulation than other clit suckers to give you more time to enjoy your solo play and experience slow, sensual pleasure that builds gradually.
Specifications and features
Clitoral suction | 8 modes |
Length | 3.1 inches |
Width | 2.9 inches |
Waterproof | Yes |
Materials | Silicone & ABS plastic |
Rechargeable | Yes |
Battery Life | 120 minutes |
Charging Time | 120 minutes |
Travel Lock | Yes |
Storage Bag Included | Yes |
Colors Available | Lilac, aqua, pink |
Comparing Lelo Sila with alternatives
Lelo Sila | |||||
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Overall score | 4.7 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.1 / 5.0 | 4.6 / 5.0 |
Bedbible rating | 5.0 / 5.0 | 4.9 / 5.0 | 4.9 / 5.0 | 3.5 / 5.0 | 5.0 / 5.0 |
User rating | 4.4 / 5.0 from 678 users | 4.7 / 5.0 from 2156 users | 4.7 / 5.0 from 55 users | 4.7 / 5.0 from 94 users | 4.2 / 5.0 from 726 users |
Price | Premium | Moderate | Affordable | Moderate | Pricey |
Design | 95 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
Ease of use | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 70 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
Quality | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
Sound | 60 / 100 | 60 / 100 | 60 / 100 | 60 / 100 | 40 / 100 |
Power | 60 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 60 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
Buzzy/Rumbly | neither really buzzy nor rumbly | somewhat rumbly | neither really buzzy nor rumbly | somewhat rumbly | very rumbly |
Clitoral suction | 8 modes | 12 modes | 11 modes | 12 intensity levels + more in-app modes | 14 modes |
Length | 3.1 inches | 4 inches | 6.5 inches | 5 inches | 6.1 inches |
Width | 2.9 inches | - | (Base) 2 inches | - | 1.97 inches |
Waterproof | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Materials | Silicone & ABS plastic | Silicone and ABS plastic | Silicone, ABS Plastic | Silicone | Body-safe Silicone & ABS Plastic |
Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, Magnetic USB Charger |
Battery Life | 120 minutes | 120 minutes | 120 minutes | Up to 120 minutes | 240 minutes |
Charging Time | 120 minutes | 120 minutes | 240 minutes | 90 minutes | 120 minutes |
Travel Lock | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Storage Bag Included | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Colors Available | Lilac, aqua, pink | - | Burgundy Red, Purple, Black | - | Black, Bordeaux, Gray, Blueberry, Raspberry |
Weight | - | 116 g lbs | - | - | - |
Vibration speeds | - | - | 5 | - | - |
Vibration patterns | - | - | 7 | - | - |
Diameter | - | - | (Mouth) 0.6 inches | (mouth) 0.9 inches | Mouth: 0.48 inches |
Remote Controls | - | - | App Controls (if you buy the app-enabled version) | App | - |
Reviewed by:
Isabelle Uren