Lovehoney New Wave Dildo Review

Personal Experience

First Impressions

Conclusion

Design

The Lovehoney New Wave dildo is so much nicer than the stock images posted online. I've never seen a toy so aesthetically un-photogenic in my life. But, much to my surprise, the toy is poured beautifully, with a deep-purple, shimmering, marbled design that highlights its ridges when it catches light. And the dildo performs just as well as it looks! It's fairly easy to grip (having a broad suction cup base) and attaches to other objects well. Personally, the smooth-ridged design works perfectly with my anatomy. For a toy that doesn't have a more considerable girth, I can feel absolutely everything in its almost staircase-like design. The toy is modest in girth yet luxurious in design, making up for lack of stretch with ridges that quickly catch against every curve of my body.

Ease of Use

The dildo is extremely easy to use, as most silicone toys are. I would recommend this toy for anyone who likes a broad suction cup base at the bottom of their dildo for use against smooth surfaces or strap-on harnesses. Without electronic components, there are no worries about whether the toy is charged before use. Personally, because the toy is on the smaller side and so smooth, I found that lube was very much optional. Cleaning is like a dream with this dildo. Mild soap and water are the way to go (It's that way with most silicone toys without electronic parts). Still, I can always boil it later if the desire arises. Overall, this dildo is extremely easy to use. I only knock a few points off because I prefer standard bases over suction cups, which is a minor design and function choice that isn't for me.

Quality

This is perhaps the first time I've rated the quality of a toy 100/100 points. I never thought it would be for a visually unassuming, smoothed, ridged dildo. It's an AMAZINGLY unassuming, smoothed, ridged dildo. What can I say? The quality is extremely nice, and it looks and feels expensive. The pour doesn't show any seams on the side, and the color is vibrant throughout. The silicone is pleasant and holds its shape well while in use. Also, I've found that it attracts less lint than my other toys. The silicone was correctly cured and isn't tacky (I find that that happens with cheap toys; sometimes, the silicone isn't safe, or an error occurs with the manufacturing process). Even without the other qualities I listed, such as a relatively inexpensive price point and safety, I would recommend the toy just for its fantastic quality and reassurance that this dildo will not break down anytime soon.

Price

The New Wave's price is pretty standard for a traditional dildo from a reputable company. I have no issue recommending this toy based on price and quality, especially if you purchase it during the holidays as a gift for a loved one or yourself. That being said, the dildo is pretty standard, so if you find that you already have plenty of essential toys, I might skip out and find something with more girth and extreme ridges. When you purchase the dildo, it only comes with its packaging and a small instruction booklet. This is an instant relief for someone who hates clutter yet finds it hard to throw things away.

Performance

The dildo performed significantly better than the assumptions I made based on the photos online. I used the toy for solo play but could see it being fun when utilized with a strap-on harness. I didn't have any pain or discomfort whatsoever and I truly believe that this is one of the best toys for beginners.

Packaging

I didn't mind the packaging at all. Yes, it is a bit unimaginative, but there weren't unnecessary plastics used and all aspects (thin box, small instruction manual, and plastic dust bag) could be recycled or stored under a bed with ease. The packaging displays the toy boldly in a nearly 1:1 scaled photo. If someone were to find the box, they would know exactly what is or had been, inside of it. The instruction manual comes with tips for use, cleaning, and storage — making it unnecessary to keep the box for toy details.

Materials and care

Being body-safe silicone, the toy is non-porous and can remain safe to use with proper cleaning precautions and care. The new wave dildo is very easy to clean. It's able to be washed with soap/cleaner and water. And since there aren't any electrical components, the toy can be boiled. I don't have any complaints about storing the toy either; typical satin baggies (don't come with the dildo) and small towels do their job well to separate and keep the toy unharmed. Seeing that the dildo doesn't come with a storage bag, you could easily restore the toy in its box and keep it wrapped in a soft fabric until next time.