Review: Blush Novelties Aria Flutter Tongue

My favourite new sex toy trend this year, and it seems the entire internet’s, has to be the flicky tongue-like stimulators that appear to keep popping up out of nowhere. It seemed to all start with the Zumio back in 2017, which ZALO then put their spin on by making the moving element more like a silicone tongue. Since then I’ve seen countless other companies implementing this same idea for their own toys, with some going so far as to make the “tongue” literally move back and forth, and others just using vibrations to give the appearance of movement. These sorts of oral-sex imitators aren’t entirely new, but the renewed public interest has certainly been encouraging companies to develop new and exciting tech for it, which seems to go hand in hand with creating even wackier designs than usual. Two toys that have gone viral this year because of their hilarious looking (but also oddly seductive) flapping tongues are the Pipedream Fantasy for Her Ultimate Pleasure and the Blush Novelties Aria Flutter Tongue. So I knew I wouldn’t be doing my duty as a sex toy reviewer if I didn’t try at least one of them before the end of the year, and since Pipedream is on my blacklist, it had to be the Aria Flutter Tongue!

Product Description

But seriously, how could I not request the Blush Novelties Aria Flutter Tongue? Despite the prevalence of flicking stimulators (I still haven’t come up with a better name for them yet) this has to be one of the most visually unique I’ve ever seen, if not one of the most visually unique sex toys in general I’ve ever seen. At first it just looks like a cute little Easter egg, with its fun pink and purple design (unfortunately the only colours it comes in) and wavy pattern. So it’s not until you take off its cap that the real fun begins with this toy, as this is where it hides its true nature. Here you’ll find a nozzle that is reminiscent of a suction toy, but where they’ll have an empty hole in the nozzle, this one has a tiny little tongue instead! Able to flick back and forth quickly, the idea with this toy is then that the nozzle can be placed over the clitoris while the tongue does its thing, which should be stimulating and reminiscent of oral sex. While I had seen photos of the Flutter Tongue online before it arrived, I was still somewhat surprised to see just how small this toy really is when I first held it, as with a length of 6.35cm / 2.5″ and width of 3.8cm / 1.5″ I can almost close my entire hand around it. This size combined with how it looks nothing like a sex toy, particularly when its cap is on, work to make it one of the most discreet looking toys I’ve ever tried, which is only hindered slightly by its single button and charging plates. In addition, this toy is made with body-safe silicone and ABS plastic, and while it is USB rechargeable it is sadly only splash-proof.

Packaging

My order with SheVibe for the Blush Novelties Aria Flutter Tongue was placed on the 17th of October and I received it on the 30th. Usually the packages I receive from SheVibe are 100% discreet, however this one unfortunately listed them as the sender. The packaging for the toy itself is then cute and simple, just like the product it contains. A primarily white cardboard box with a plastic clamshell window so you can see the product prior to opening, it features the fun and colourful branding of Blush’s Aria collection, as well as all sorts of information on what the toy offers. One thing of note however is that two stickers have been placed on my box to change the toy from being listed as waterproof to splashproof. I’m not sure at which point during the production process Blush noticed that the Flutter Tongue wasn’t fully waterproof, so if you get this toy and do not have an updated box please remember this. The toy can then be easily accessed by pulling the inner box out of its exterior shell, and then removing the plastic. In addition to the toy, only a charging cord and small card directing you to the Blush website for instructions and warranty information are included. I was quite surprised by the lack of physical instructions, as even though it is a fairly simple toy it’s rare for a sex toy to not have at least a small manual, and there were immediately questions I wanted answers to upon receiving the toy that weren’t provided on the box (how long does it take to charge, how many patterns are there etc). A web-based manual wasn’t the end of the world though and does help reduce waste, so I came around to the idea until I actually visited the Blush website and was unable to find any further information on the toy. There is a chance this might be provided upon registering the product on the site, but this involves entering all of your personal information and your purchase receipt, which as a reviewer I do not have. In addition this toy does have a 5 year warranty, however this is only available to those in the US and Canada.

Charging

Charging the Blush Novelties Aria Flutter Tongue is easy as it is USB rechargeable, and as such you can simply connect the one end of the charger to the toy’s magnetic ports (which are thankfully nice and strong so you don’t have to worry about this falling off) and the other end to a USB port. Unfortunately since there aren’t instructions I don’t have any information about how long charging is supposed to take or how long it is supposed to give you when fully charged, although I can note from my own experience that I have only charged the toy once so far and that it has yet to run out of battery despite all my testing with it. I also don’t know what it’s supposed to do to indicate charging, but from my experience it seems that during charging its light flashes, and when finished this light becomes solid.

Controls

Even though this toy only has one button from which it can be controlled with, not having instructions to refer to was still a little frustrating. In fact, my first few uses of it were full of confusion, as the patterns on it aren’t as obvious as I am use to, so when clicking through the functions it just sounds like it’s changing intensity at random. I think I’ve got a good handle on it now though, so here’s how I believe it all works: To turn the toy on first hold the button down, which will place it on its lowest steady speed. You can then click the button again to cycle through the toy’s seven modes, two of which are steady speeds and five of which are patterns, and then finally hold the button down again to turn the toy off. I dislike pattern modes so honestly I was hoping they wouldn’t be featured in this product (as it is just marketed as having “7 different vibration modes”), or at the very least I hoped that there would be more steady speeds than just two, as I usually need at least three to properly enjoy a toy. The thing that made it hard for me to identify the patterns when I first started using this toy however does play in its favour, as because they are more drawn out than usual (rather than the usual constant changes) I find them more enjoyable.

First Impressions

I was super eager to turn this toy on for the first time and I was not disappointed. Watching its little tongue move may be the highlight of my reviewing year, and I even filmed it in slow motion for you lucky folks. Other than the fact that it is obviously very fast it didn’t really tell me much about how it would feel in use though. Then, in regards to noise level, I find the low speed extremely quiet, but then there is a big jump between that and its high speed. Still, it’s not too bad, and when the nozzle is covered it is even quieter, so I think this would be fine to use behind a closed door without anyone being the wiser.

My Experience

My use and opinion of this toy is a bit conflicted. Firstly, when I initially place it over my clitoris it is WAY too much!! In fact the first time I tried to use it I was a bit concerned I wouldn’t be able to complete this review, as the stimulation was just too intense for me. But I’ve found that instead of placing the nozzle directly over my clitoris like I would for a suction toy, I’m better off starting by just placing it near my clitoris while it’s still in its hood, so that I still get stimulation but not in a way that is overwhelming. Then, once I get use to this feeling, I find I am finally ready to place the nozzle on properly and use the toy as intended. This feels great and I thoroughly enjoy it, but it is not long before I am left craving even more stimulation ironically, and the two speeds on the toy are frustratingly not able to provide this. When I get to this point while using the toy I always think things like “I won’t be able to orgasm with this, or if I do it won’t be any good!”. I keep going anyway though because it still feels good, just not good enough. But then every time something magical happens… out of nowhere I have a super intense orgasm! So it seems that even if my mind is telling me this toy isn’t enough, my body has a different opinion. In regards to whether this toy feels like oral sex however, I do not think it does.

Cleaning & Care

Cleaning the Blush Novelties Aria Flutter Tongue is relatively easy as it is made of silicone, although you do have to be a little careful to not get it too wet or submerge it, as it is only splashproof. Just give the nozzle a wash with some warm water and soap, then leave to dry. After this you can put the cap back on, and this will ensure the nozzle stays clean. In addition, make sure to not use silicone-based lubricant with this product, as it may react badly to the silicone it is made of, but if you do then first perform a spot test.

Final Thoughts

Even if I disliked everything about this toy I don’t think I could ever hate such an adorable design, so I’m thankful that I actually quite enjoyed it! The most obvious issue for me was the lack of instructions, as it made my use and understanding of the Aria Flutter Tongue more difficult than it needed to be. However, when I consider the price tag of only $70 AUD / $50 USD, which is very low for a sex toy like this, I can’t really be too mad at something like that. Then, in regards to the stimulation modes, I definitely think a larger range of speeds would have been incredibly beneficial, as a lower speed would have made it easier for me to place on my clit initially, and a higher speed would have made it easier for me to reach orgasm, but again that may be asking too much of a $70 toy. As such, for what it costs I think Blush have done an extremely good job with this and I am very impressed with both its design and stimulation. These new types of toys can often be inaccessible to a lot of people for quite some time due to their high price tags, so creating a budget friendly version is very commendable. Although if they do ever want to release a similar but more expensive toy with extra functions then sign me up!

You can get the Blush Novelties Aria Flutter Tongue from Peepshow Toys for just $60 AUD / $39.99 USD, plus use my code GRACE to get 10% OFF your total order!

Last updated: 25/6/24

Price at the time of writing: $70 AUD / $50 USD

I received this product in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Affiliate links have been used in this post.