Hot Octopuss DiGiT Extra Powerful Rechargeable Finger Vibrator

This toy is a little bit different isn't it! It's designed not as a toy 'separate' from yourself, but as an extension of your own finger. I think it's a great idea - what item would have greater sensitivity than your own digit?

I wasnt entirely certain what to expect, having never seen a piece quite like this one before. I was sceptical about the build quality (especially of the finger loops), and the strength of the vibrations to name but two things.

The package was discreet, and I opened it to find the box emblazoned with the phrase "Show bad sex the finger". I like it.

The box is mostly metallic red, so not too tacky, but it shows off the product well. Inside was the toy, charging cable, 2 small booklets, and USB charging cable. The toy is exactly as the images show, except the one I received didn't have the little crown detail on the finger loop. No biggie - it's just a dab of paint and doesn't affect the function!

The positives:

The toy itself is a thing of beauty. I love the rose gold coloured detail against the black body of the piece. The finger loops can take a bit of rough use without snapping, which I'm pleasantly surprised by, and they fit my fingers, which are basically mansize. They have enough flexibility to let you get your fingers back, but are certainly sturdy enough to keep the toy in place during use! The vibrations start off quite week and weedy, but when you turn them up they reach much more pleasurable extremes!

With the motor located in the very tip, you can get some decent precision. The vibe patterns are fun to explore, and the shape of the toy really makes it easy to use as an extension of yourself - using it on your index or middle finger gives slightly different experiences. I really like it! And the fact that its waterproof - ALWAYS a big plus. I like a bit of me-time in the shower.

The negatives:

All the buttons are about half-way down the length of the toy, essentially on the business end, and that makes it a bit fiddly to use in the heat of the moment. It would have made more sense to have them right on the very end, on the hard plastic base. It's only a minor detail as far as I'm concerned though.

All in all, a good addition to the collection. I've used it almost every day since receiving it.

I was lucky enough to be sent this free for the purposes of review by Lovehoney, and I'm glad I was.

I got this out of the box, (discreet packaging as always from Lovehoney), and immediately put it on charge. Finger vibrators are a type of vibrator I'd never used before so I was pretty excited, but I also had some preconceptions, which I'm glad to say were shattered by this thing.

Firstly, I assumed the build quality (especially the finger loops) would be terrible quality. They look fairly cheap in the photo, but they can take a good bending without snapping.

Secondly, I assumed the vibrations would be weak. This is anything but weak, it starts quite low but on the higher settings it totally blew me away. The third was that they'd be cumbersome and unweildy during sex, and that wasn't true either, it's like a little vibrating extension to your finger as it is.

The vibrations are amazingly high for such a little product, and it's super quiet. You can use this without worrying about being heard at all. I thought the finger loops would be too small for my fairly stumpy fingers, but they actually fit surprisingly well. The patterns are nice too, but it's kind of hard to tell which one you're on as a lot of them are the same. It's visually stunning, and the build quality is absolutely top notch.

Unfortunately though there were a few issues that stopped me writing a perfect review- they're not deal-breakers, but be aware before buying. When you turn it on, you have to hold the power button for 2 seconds. It doesn't seem huge, but in a world where almost all vibrators are just a press to turn on and hold to turn off, it's just a little odd, and pausing to give your partner a little tutorial in the throes of passion isn't exactly a sensual experience to be remembered.

The other is the charge port. It's on the actual business end of the vibe rather than at the base which would have been a bit easier to access. It's fiddly to insert the cable, and because there's no plug I also don't buy that it's 100% waterproof.

Other than that, it's definitely worth picking up for couples' play. The vibrations are powerful, the build quality is great, it looks lovely and it's super fun. Even though it's enjoyable solo, for £60 there are nicer vibes for solo play.

As someone who usually goes for bunnies when choosing a vibe, I was unsure if this one would stand a chance against my current favourite. It arrived in a sleek box, packaged discreetly as always but never lacking on quality.

I stuck it on charge before play. (I've made the mistake before of starting with a half charge straight out of the box and toys dying on me!) I had a little play, and yes it took me a bit longer to get there than my bunny, but it was still enjoyable and vibrations were intense!

I thought that I'd should give it a fairer test and decided to ban myself from using my bunny (shocker!) for the rest of the month, so this little guy could have a fighting chance.

By the end of the month I'd forgotten all about my bunny and this was on its way to take the place.

However, although the vibrations are strong and overall orgasm worthy, the device itself has a few issues. I suffer from eczema on my hands which flares up in temperature and moisture fluctuations - as you can imagine sex is an activity which rings true to both of these.

The plastic loops seemed to really agitate my sensitive skin and I had to resort to holding it normally, which kind of takes away the point of a finger vibe. The button placement makes it fiddly to use, and they are slightly indented rather than sticking out, so are quite hard to find, especially in silicone.

The vibrations themselves are strong, but only really in the tip, so I had to hold it very direct and try not to move around so much, something you don't have to worry about with bigger toys like the Lovehoney wand - which is almost the same price. Which leads me on to the last negative. I'm not sure if this vibe is worth the £60 mark. Yes it's pretty, soft, lightweight and rechargeable, but it's just not as refined as other toys that are cheaper and have the same vibration intensity.

Overall this vibe is sensual and sophisticated, but emphasis seems to be on the visuals alone, rather than practicality and ease of use.

This is the first finger vibe I've owned and I am a little disappointed. I like a lot of things about it; the silicone feels nice and smooth, it is comfy and easy to wear, the controls are simple, and the battery lasts a long time.

Unfortunately, the power of the toy lets it down. Maybe I've been spoiled by stronger toys, but even a AAA battery powered bullet vibe I own is more powerful than this.

On top of that, the price just rubs salt in the wound. For £60 you could get a mains-powered wand vibrator or this weak little finger vibe. I know what I'd rather have.

Overall I can not recommend this toy. Unless you can purchase it for a considerably large discount I would spend your hard-earned cash on a different toy.