Review: Xcitme Sym-B Sensual Collection

Versatility is one of the most sought-after and important traits for a sex toy, yet it’s something that continues to seem out of reach for a lot of companies. Whether it’s creating a single toy with multiple uses, such as the MysteryVibe Crescendo or ZALO Amorette, supplements for an existing product, such as the We-Vibe Wand’s attachments or the Uberrime Tentare Tentacle, or a modular toy that can be adapted for alternative uses, such as the Ooh by Je Joue, in my experience these products generally never seem to live up to the lofty claims of their advertising. Out everything I just touched on, however, modular design is the only type that I haven’t personally reviewed before, but it is something I’ve always liked the sound of. I still remember how excited I was when the Ooh by Je Joue first came out in 2015, and how obsessed I was with the idea of being able to buy just one base product and then mix-and-match the attachments I wanted. Which is why it was so upsetting when I finally tested it out at a convention and found that the core toy’s vibrations barely transferred through the modular pieces. As such, when I was recently contacted by Xcitme about their new modular product, the Sym-B, I was both cautious and intrigued. The thing that ultimately made me accept it for review, however, was that unlike the Ooh by Je Joue and similar products, the Sym-B’s attachments have their own motors, which is a game-changer.

Whereas most modular toys will have just one core element that contains all the electronic components of a vibrator, such as the battery and motor, whilst its attachments just transfer whatever it can do, the Sym-B switches things up by giving each attachment its own motor in the spot where you’d expect them to be in a traditional sex toy. As such, the core element with this toy is simply its handle, which only contains the product’s controls and battery. While this means that the attachments are likely more expensive than what you’ll find with similar modular designs, that is because they are of a higher quality, and since the pricier core element only needs to be purchased once, costs will still be a lot less than you’ll get with traditional toys.

Today I’m taking a look at Xcitme’s Sym-B Sensual Collection, which is essentially a starter park for the toy, as it contains a bunch of its attachments at a discounted price to make purchasing easy. Other than the Sym-B itself, it includes the DOC, which is the product’s discreet charging station, and two attachments, the Luma and Spark. Although a third attachment, the Kiki, is currently also included in the pack for free, and so I received that too. While the Kiki is an external clitoral vibrator attachment, the other two are both internal attachments, with the Luma being a G-Spot vibrator and the Spark being a rabbit vibrator (which means it has two motors rather than just one), and all three come in either purple or pink (which is what I have) and are fully covered in firm body-safe silicone. Then, whilst the Luma has quite a basic look, with the sort of thin middle and curved bulbous head that I’m use to seeing with G-Spot toys, the other two attachments are quite visually unique. For instance, the Spark uses large ribbed areas at the base of its internal arm and at the top of its clitoral arm, whilst the Kiki features a curved ribbed area before tapering to a fine tip. In addition, all three toys feature the Xcitme logo on their backs just above the arrow which indicates where to “lock” the attachment onto the handle, and below this is a ring of reflective ABS plastic which meets with the Sym-B when connected. On that note, the Sym-B itself is quite visually basic, with a simple black and white colour scheme, and essentially just three buttons and a logo on it. Finally, all the attachments are fully waterproof, as is the Sym-B when connected to one of the attachments, and out of the three attachments only the Spark is anal-safe, although it is not intended for this type of use.

Xcitme are a new company who have recently entered the industry with the release of their flagship product, the Sym-B. Based in the US, their mission is centred around female empowerment and providing education about the health attributes that an active sex life can provide. Their three core values are performance, convenience and value, and ensuring that all of their products are of a high-quality is of the utmost importance to them. As such, their entire range is body-safe and features the typical traits you’d expect from high-quality toys, such as being USB rechargeable and fully waterproof. At launch only their Sym-B Sensual Collection is available, however they do have plans to release even more for the Sym-B, as well as other product lines, soon. At current all of their products can be purchased directly from their website, where they offer international shipping with a flat-rate of $9.95 USD and free domestic shipping for all orders over $59 USD. 

My order with Xcitme for the Sym-B Sensual Collection was sent on the 9th of March and I received it on the 24th, which was a fairly good time frame considering the current postal delays. Unfortunately, however, the box was not discreet at all, as it listed the sender as Xcitme and the contents with their specific product names and descriptions, so this may definitely be an issue if privacy is important to you. Inside I then found two separate packages, one containing the entire Xcitme Sym-B Sensual Collection and the other containing just the Kiki, since it’s technically a separate product. The Sym-B Sensual Collection’s box is quite large, much more so than the one for the Kiki, and features pictures and information on what it contains. In regards to the design of the box however there really isn’t one, as other than the text and images it is just a basic black box, similar to how things are displayed on the brand’s website. The outer sleeve of the box can then be removed, to reveal quite a luxurious black box underneath which only features the brand’s logo, name and tagline, and this has a magnetic lid which can be raised to reveal all the items of the Sensual Collection resting in foam, along with the included accessories in another small branded box. I really like this box as it is an easy, attractive and discreet way to store the toys, and it really adds to the luxurious feel of the collection. As for the Kiki’s box this is then quite similar, as it also has an inner box which can be removed to access the toy resting in foam. Both boxes contain instruction manuals, while the Sym-B Sensual Collection’s box also contains the charging cord and a “VIP Card”, which has a code that may be redeemed on the Xcitme website for a free new attachment. In addition, the Sym-B comes with a lifetime warranty, whilst everything else comes with a 2 year warranty.

Charging the Sym-B is easy, particularly as you only need to charge the handle rather than all the attachments. To do so you can simply attach one end of the charging cord to a USB port and the other end to the magnetic plates on the bottom of the toy, which thankfully have a great connection strength. When charging a red LED light on the toy should flash, and when the battery is fully charged this will turn off. Charging should then take 2.5 hours and this will give you around 3 hours of playtime. Additionally, if you turn the toy on and its red LED light appears, this is telling you that the battery is at or below 20% and should be charged soon. Also worth noting is that the charging cable of this toy features the Xcitme logo, which is great as it makes the charger easily identifiable.

In addition to charging the Sym-B like I mentioned above, you can also use the product’s charging station DOC, which comes with the Xcitme Sym-B Sensual Collection. To use this you can again connect one end of the charging cord to a USB port, but this time the other end plugs in under the DOC. The toy is then placed in the DOC, where it sits upright and is held in place by the magnets, and for privacy the DOC’s cover can be replaced. This can provide an easy and discreet way to quickly charge your toy, which is perfect if you use it often and want a permanent charging spot, and other than the fact that it is in the DOC the way it charges is exactly the same as what I mentioned above. Another toy I am testing right now is the We-Vibe Chorus, however, and as this has a very similar charging stand it has been hard to not compare the two. In this regard I must admit that the DOC does feel a bit like a cheap imitation of it, as while they are very visually similar, the DOC’s plastic seems to be of a lower-quality. This has resulted in it being lighter, which may be good for travelling, however the lid also comes off extremely easily, as unlike the Chorus’s there is nothing holding it in place. But the biggest issue I have faced with the DOC is simply that there are no LED lights on it to display the toy’s charging status like there are on the Chorus’s stand, and so to see if the toy is finished charging you’ll still need to remove the lid. This probably wouldn’t be too much of an issue for most people, but personally I’ve found it very frustrating and so it has quickly led me to forgo the lid, or sometimes the DOC entirely, when charging the product.

As with charging the toy, controlling it is super simple since you only need to learn the system once for all the different attachments, and even without that I find it quite intuitive to use. There are three buttons in total, the pattern button which is indicated by a wavy line, the power button which is indicated by the brand logo, and the intensity button which is indicated by the up and down arrows. To turn the toy on first hold down the power button for two seconds, which will place the toy on its lowest steady speed. You can then press the intensity button to cycle through the vibration strengths, for which there are five levels, or you can press the pattern button to flick through the 7 different modes, which also respond to the intensity levels. Finally, when done you can turn the toy off by holding the power button down for two seconds. Overall I am very happy with all of this as it is easy to use and offers a lot of variety. My only issue, if I had to pick one, would be with the buttons themselves, as since there is no bump or anything to indicate their location by touch, pressing them can be difficult when the lights are off or when I am unable to see the handle during use.

Connecting the attachments to the Sym-B is quick and simple. Just place the one you want onto the handle so that the arrow on the attachment is to the right of the one on the Sym-B, and then twist it so that the arrows line up. I do have to admit though that I kind of wish there was a secondary arrow or other indicator on the Sym-B showing where you should initially connect the two, as I often get this wrong and am accustomed to it from my other electrical products that use this same sort of twist-lock system. The toy should then be immediately ready to work, and while I’ve had no issues with this when using the Luma and Spark attachments, I have found that it does take quite some time for me to adjust the Kiki until it works. I’m not fully sure why this is, but it looks like the metal connection prongs on the Kiki have been worn away (as well as the reflective ABS plastic around it). This sort of manufacturing fault is the sort of thing I expect Xcitme’s warranty covers however, so I wouldn’t worry too much if you experience a similar issue. Then, to remove the attachments you can just twist and pull, and they should come off with ease.

When turning the Sym-B and one of its attachments on for the first time I really had no idea what to expect in regards to what its vibrations would be like, but if I had to guess I would have said the motor would likely be quite weak due to the modular nature of the toy. Thankfully though it turns out my guess was completely wrong, as I am thoroughly impressed with the vibrations contained in both the Sym-B and its attachments. Not only are they powerful, but they are also quite rumbly, and so much better than I ever thought would be possible for a toy that isn’t in one piece. Plus, while they do get buzzier the higher the vibrations go, this isn’t so much as to dilute the toy’s strength. The only downsides is that unfortunately the motor in the Spark’s external arm, which is likely smaller than the rest of them, is not as powerful, and that residual vibrations can be felt throughout the toy, including on its handle, which can leave your hand feeling numb after an extended period of time. Then, in regards to noise level, the powerful vibrations do sadly mean that this product is extremely loud, so much so that it kind of sounds like a wand massager rather than an internal / clitoral vibrator, and as such I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who needs to be discreet.

Out of the three attachments, clitoral vibes are what I enjoy most, so the Kiki was what I started with for review. The Sym-B’s powerful vibrations are fully showcased in this attachment, and as such they are able to make even my greedy clit very happy. The shape of the toy is then extremely unique and unlike any other clitoral vibrator I’ve used before, and versatility was obviously a factor when designing it. This is as there are just so many different ways to use this toy, with some of the most obvious ones being using the tapered tip for pin-point sensations, the sides for ridges to grind on, the back for broad vibrations, and the textured surface for added stimulation. Personally though my favourite method of use has to be with its tip, but I am partial to the sides and back as well. Surprisingly the textured area is what I’ve found to be the least stimulating, which is a shame since they’ve clearly put a lot of work into this area, but it just doesn’t seem to do it for me. Plus, when I hold this area to myself it means my fingers need to apply pressure right where the toy’s buttons are, which means I can accidentally click them sometimes. Overall though I have nothing but praise for the Kiki and it is definitely up there on the list of the best clitoral vibrators I have tried.

Next on the list is the Luma, which, out of the two internal toys, I prefer to use first, since unlike the Spark its thin shaft means I don’t need to warm up prior to inserting it. My G-Spot is further back in my body than is typical, so finding a G-Spot vibrator that works for me is always a little tricky. But I’m glad to report that the Luma has absolutely no issue finding my G-Spot and is able to stimulate it very well. Turning the vibrations on then only adds to this, and when combined with a good clitoral vibrator (I’ve been using the Dame Kip, but I do wish I could use the Kiki with it!) orgasming with this toy is quick and overwhelmingly good. The only downside may again be that the buttons are exactly where I need to apply force on the toy in order to stimulate my G-Spot, which, while this means they are easy to press when needed, I do have to be always aware of this to make sure I don’t accidentally click them. Plus, I can’t help but wishing the shaft was slightly longer, since its length means that both my hand and the Sym-B are pretty much guaranteed to get messy during use. Overall though, while it’s not the best G-Spot vibrator I’ve ever tried, it is bloody good and certainly one of the best.

Last up is the Spark, and since this has a rather thick shaft I prefer to warm up prior to inserting it with either the Luma or another small toy such as the Funkit Toys NoFrillDo. Rabbits are always a hit-and-miss since they simply aren’t going to work for all bodies, so this was definitely the attachment I had the most concerns about. Unfortunately though it seems I was right to be worried, as sadly the Spark doesn’t really fit with my measurements. When I first insert it and let it sit naturally, the external arm rests way higher than my clitoris whilst the internal arm is way lower than my G-Spot. I am then able to push it back so that it can rest over my clitoris, or thrust it forwards so that it stimulates my G-Spot, but I cannot do these things at the same time, which means the dual-stimulation aspect of the product simply doesn’t work for me. Instead, my favourite ways to use it have been either placing it so it rests over my clitoris and then closing my legs around it for hands-free pleasure, thrusting it back and forth quickly enough so that both areas get some stimulation, or thrusting the toy towards my G-Spot whilst holding the external arm aside (which is thankfully very easy as it is flexible) so that I can use an alternative clitoral vibrator on myself. I don’t really mind all this, but since I have the Luma which is a lot easier to use, and better at stimulating my G-Spot anyway, it does seem a little pointless. Then, in regards to the texture I don’t really notice this on the external arm, but it does give a nice feeling when I push the internal shaft all the way in, and I enjoy rubbing this against my entrance. In addition, as with the Luma I do wish the shaft on the Spark was slightly longer, since it can get very messy to use. Overall, the Spark is definitely the attachment I like the least, and while I did still have some good times with it I unfortunately can’t see myself using it again after this review.

Cleaning the Sym-B and its attachments is easy as they’re all waterproof. For the attachments these can just be placed in some warm soapy water, rinsed, and then left to dry. Additionally, for the Spark and Kiki I would also recommend scrubbing these down with a soapy toothbrush, as bacteria may hide in their textured areas. Afterwards they can all be stored in their original packaging if you wish, but I would also recommend putting the Spark and Luma in a zip-lock bag to avoid them getting dusty whilst in storage. Then, in regards to the Sym-B itself, this may need a quick wipe down after use which you can just do with a wet cloth, however if this requires a proper clean ensure it is connected to one of its attachments prior to submerging it in water, as otherwise it is not waterproof. Finally, in regards to lubricant, make sure to not use silicone-based lube with this product, as the silicone may react badly.

Can a modular sex toy actually compete with regular sex toys? That was the question I wanted to know the answer to when I set out to review the Xcitme Sym-B Sensual Collection. Personally, I didn’t think so. Sex toys, like everything, require a huge amount of work to get right, and typically products do best when they are released individually, rather than when they are part of a large line of products. This is because the designers have time to make each little thing perfect, rather than spreading themselves thin over multiple products. So, a product that has several different attachments and isn’t even connected to its handle? I didn’t have much hope. But I now stand entirely corrected and with my question answered, because the Sym-B and all of its attachments easily stand up against the rest of the products in my collection. While the Kiki and Luma were most certainly my favourite attachments, the Spark not working for me simply came down to my body measurements, and so this may not be the case for you. The best bit of all, however, may be when you consider the price of the Sym-B Sensual Collection, which includes everything I have just reviewed and is currently going for just $175 AUD / $105 USD. Typically toys that are at this level of quality will go for that amount per product, so it goes without saying that this is a big deal. As such, I couldn’t recommend this product more to anyone looking to start or increase the size of their sex toy collection, but make sure to get in quick so that you can receive the Kiki attachment for free too!

You can get the Sym-B Sensual Collection directly from Xcitme for just $185 AUD / $134.95 USD!

Plus, you can add the Xcitme Kiki for just $20 AUD / $14.95 USD!

This post was sponsored by Xcitme, but as always, all opinions are my own. Affiliate links have been used in this post.