Review: Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand

If you follow me on social media then you’ll know that I am currently in the midst of a festive collaboration with Lovehoney! Titled the 12 Days of Christmas, it’s something we’ve been working on quietly for the last few months, and I’ve been so excited to finally be able to share it with all of you! Basically we put our sex toy expertise together to come up with a list of twelve items from their store that we thought would make the ultimate gifts this holiday season, and now it’s December I’ve been slowly revealing a new one each day over at my Twitter and Instagram in the lead-up to Christmas. So far we’ve looked at the We-Vibe X Lovehoney Remote Control Couples Vibrator for Day 1, the Lovehoney Desire App Controlled Love Egg for Day 2, and the Lovehoney Positions of the Week book for Day 3. But for Day 4 I wanted to do something a little different, and so I’ve been working on a review of today’s item, the Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand, in secret. Surprise!

Product Description

The Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand is a new and limited edition version of their popular Classic Wand. Now, I’ve been seeing the Classic around for years and have always wondered whether it was actually any good, as at only $90 AUD it’s pretty damn cheap! But after trying out their smaller and rechargeable Mini versions recently (I actually have two, the OG and another limited edition pink glitter version) and being quite impressed, I knew I had to get my hands on this larger plug-in style. Overall it is a very simple and classic massager as its name suggests, which to some may sound like a bad thing, but to me sounds like heaven. I really feel like wands are the one toy that don’t need a bunch of fancy features (except maybe the We-Vibe Wand’s glorious Smart Silence), and it’s one of the reasons why the minimalistic Magic Wand Rechargeable is my favourite toy of all time. It’s due to this that the Classic Metallic Wand immediately started scoring points with me by having nothing but a scroll wheel for controls, which is a feature I haven’t seen in a sex toy since I was technically too young to buy them! As for its limited edition nature, the only difference between this and the original Classic is the visuals, with its sexy black silicone head (which is very firm) and controls, and beautifully shiny pink and purple gradient body, which in my opinion is well worth any extra costs when compared to its quite basic-looking counterpart. On the back are then some small holes, presumably to let air out as the toy can get quite hot, and as I mentioned before this toy is a plug-in style wand, which means it must be connected to a power-point during use and thus is not waterproof.

Packaging

My order for the Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand was placed with Lovehoney on the 12th of November and I promptly received it on the 20th. As usual the shipping box was completely discreet, with no mention of the company that sent it or the contents. The box for the toy itself was then exactly as I expected, being one of the simple yet tasteful Lovehoney branded boxes that I have received countless items in over the years. One thing that did wow me though is that they have gone the extra mile and printed a few of the elements on the front of the box with a glossy overlay, most notably the gradient metallic area on the toy’s photo, which really adds to the feel that you’re getting something special. Other than this the packaging just features a few pieces of information on the toy and brand, as well as a “how to use” section that doubles as the product’s instruction manual. Opening up the box you’ll then find the toy itself resting safely in plastic, alongside a small leaflet with some safety instructions on it. Overall I really like this packaging as it suits the cost of the product, and being so minimal also makes it environmentally friendly.

Charging

Being a mains-powered wand, the Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand must be plugged into a power-point at all times during use. This is fairly easy with its long 1.8 meter cord though, giving you plenty of room to move around with it if you wish. Plus, since I got this from Lovehoney Australia, it does come with an AU plug despite being designed in the UK, which is super handy.

Controls

Rather than using buttons like pretty much every other sex toy, the Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand has a scroll wheel (similar to what you’d find on a computer mouse) for controlling its speeds, and I am 100% here for it! One of my first ever sex toys was the legendary Fairy Wand, and even though I’d probably laugh at its vibrations these days I loved the crap out of that toy, so much so that it gave me the confidence to later upgrade to the far more expensive Magic Wand Rechargeable. Anyway, my point is that the Fairy Wand used a scroll wheel, and so now getting to test out the same sort of design on the Lovehoney Classic all these years later is leaving me full of nostalgia and wondering why more companies don’t use this handy little wheel? After all, rather than trying to remember what button does what, worrying about accidentally turning on something you don’t want, or getting a sore arm from pressing those that prefer it on the firm-side, you just get to spin the wheel back and forth, with the vibrations rising and falling as you do so. When you first start to spin the wheel on the Classic Metallic Wand you’ll feel a little bit of pressure and then a click, which is what initially turns the vibrator on (you’ll want to spin it away from the head to increase the vibrations, as is noted with the little OFF and ON signs next to the wheel). After this you can then just keep scrolling till what feels like 360 degrees, and during this the toy will slowly ramp up in vibration intensity. Lovehoney don’t actually state how many speeds the massager has, which is sensible since its quite gradual, but if I was going to suggest an amount then I would say it has around 12.

First Impressions

Considering wand massagers are generally the most expensive type of sex toy, with the models that I am use to testing usually going for around $200 to $300, I had some serious concerns about whether the Lovehoney Classic would be able to compete considering it only costs a staggering $90! But instead I have found myself completely taken aback, because this is a seriously powerful vibrator!! While it still doesn’t quite compare to the Magic Wand Rechargeable, I wouldn’t say it’s far off, and I would even go so far as to say that it’s more powerful than the recent We-Vibe Wand. What’s more, it’s actually quite rumbly too, which immediately told me that I was going to get along well with it. One downside though is the noise level, which is quite high even for a wand massager, and it also has a bit of a different sound than a regular vibrator, one that’s more along the lines of a food processor or blender mixed with a bit of a rattly noise. As such I definitely wouldn’t recommend using this if privacy is important to you, unless you want to use the weird noise to your advantage and tell your roommates that it’s something else.

My Experience

I tend to have a bit of an issue when I test wand vibrators, because I am just so use to the way that the Magic Wand Rechargeable feels that, regardless of whether something is good or not, I have trouble getting off. So I don’t know whether it’s because my expectations were so low for this toy, but I have absolutely loved every minute of testing the Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand, and have experienced none of my usual issues. From the easy controls to the powerful vibrations, I have found this massager a pleasure to use, and it has been giving me some truly stellar orgasms. I am a big lover of edging in particular, and for most toys (including the Magic Wand Rechargeable) this means constantly turning the toy off and on again as I increase and decrease the power repeatedly. But with the Classic all I need to do is move the wheel up and down, and it has been a tremendous advantage. Plus, I’ve found it to be comfortable to hold and the firm yet bendable head has made putting pressure on just the right spots a breeze. Even the cord, which is usually an element I hate on toys, hasn’t bothered me, as I’ve just left it plugged in next to my bed throughout testing. The only flaw I can offer is that the toy does get a little hot and smelly during use in the way that kitchen appliances sometimes do, but it hasn’t affected me personally.

Cleaning & Care

As with most wand massagers the Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand is not waterproof for cleaning. Thankfully though the majority of my use has occurred over my underwear or pyjama pants since the vibrations are strong enough to easily transfer through. But on the rare occasion that I do use this toy without a barrier, I just give its head a little wash with some soap and water (being careful to not let the water go on anything but the silicone), and then dry it. Since it does not attract dust you can then store it however you want, my recommendation being within arm’s reach of your bed. 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

I don’t remember the last time I’ve been so genuinely surprised by a review product. Don’t get me wrong, I thought the Lovehoney Classic Metallic Wand would be good, but considering its price tag I thought it would just be the alright kind of good. The sort of product you tell people to buy so they can try a certain type of sex toy before upgrading to the better product. But instead my entire experience with it has been the WOW kind of good. Maybe I’ve just finally lost it, but I actually think I would be okay with using this if anything ever happened to my Magic Wand Rechargeable, god forbid. While the immense power and satisfyingly rotatable yet firm silicone head are definitely factors in my love for this toy, I think the biggest thing that really did it for me was the scroll wheel controls. It just made everything about the Classic Metallic Wand easy and simple, and after some of the more advanced wands that I have tried lately it was nice to not need to check the instructions every time I wanted to do something. While this limited edition colour won’t be around forever, the Classic certainly will be (or so I hope), and if I know Lovehoney they’ll be releasing even more special editions soon! But regardless of what it looks like, I would wholeheartedly recommend this toy to anyone looking to get a wand vibrator, and it really goes to show that you don’t need to spend the big bucks to get something good!

You can get the Lovehoney Classic Wand for just $89.95 AUD at Lovehoney Australia or $69.99 USD at Lovehoney US, plus use my code HONEYX10 to get 10% OFF your total order!

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