There are many things I can say about the Lelo Gigi. A G-spot pleasure object, it is light and capable of occupying a cozy spot within most handbags. Yes, it comes with its luxurious pouch. Lelo products are ergonomic, aesthetically pleasing to view and handle, and weigh little; the Lelo Gigi weighs 92 grams. Don’t let the light weight fool you. Lelo pleasure objects plant seeds of orgasmic bliss where it counts, to culminate in a delicious orgasm. This I know, as I’ve previously handled the Lelo Nea: a pocket sized bundle of delight. When Lelo sent the Gigi for review, I didn’t know how to approach the review. Many visitors to my blog are aware of my Zoloft fun; I had commenced Zoloft, was more than a fortnight into it, and by then my sex drive or motivation was on a low ebb. Zoloft and similar medications are no fun because the supreme side effect is a lowered libido; the idea of engaging in sexual acts, even masturbation, is exhausting due to the prolonged orgasm effect; the time it can take to reach the climax can make the most dedicated person fall asleep. So I decided to wait it out, a year almost passed, and almost I forgot about the Gigi until the second week off Zoloft. I was looking for my long-lost iPod in my bedside drawers and saw the Lelo box. Eureka is an understatement. Pleasure was back on the agenda; after living in the land of orgasmic nod for a year, it was time to make a comeback.

If I had to compare Lelo with the standard run-of-the-mill vibes that I’ve seen at conventions like Sexpo, Lelo would be the sex toy equivalent of French luxury house Louis Vuitton. What you receive is a piece of sexy or orgasmic luxury.

The key features of the Gigi, like other Lelo products, is its discretion. This pleasure product has five speeds, beginning from soft pulses to high-intensity vibration. All modes/speeds are barely audible; if you are in one room, the person in the next room can’t hear the toy. Perfect for travel. Ideal for home sharing situations. Another feature is the intuitive interface dial. When plugged in to a socket to charge, the button display lights up for a split second and glows once the toy is fully charged.

The pro of this toy is that it targets ‘the’ zone and on its own, depending on a woman’s arousal curve, it may take longer to get there. Being erotically stimulated prior to using the Gigi intensifies the experience, and I don’t mean direct genital stimulation. It could be mental, like watching an erotic film, or (in my case) in the middle of re-reading erotic short story drafts.

With this toy, you can begin at a lower setting, prolong the excitement and lie back and let your mind wander to every sexual avenue before you go to the next setting, or you can rapidly go from one to the next and back, right up to the most intense. Also G Spot stimulation is easier, if you’re new to it, if you’re on all fours rather than on your back (if you’re solo, if you’re with a partner, then they can firmly press down on your lower abdomen). Delicious, intense, mind melting are some terms I can associate with G Spot stimulation; unlike the rapid implosion around the clitoris, G Spot stimulation feels like it will take forever, without the tedium. Each step on the upward orgasmic curve takes you one step closer; closer to pain and pleasure. Using the Lelo Gigi, I wanted to prolong that sensation, and I could – by forbidding myself from accessing my clitoris. Its 5 speeds (‘before and after’, short interval pulsation, intermediate pulsation and extended interval pulsation) increase saturation/wetness – especially over a longer interval, compared to clitoral stimulation.

What I love about Lelo products, apart from their fantastic luxe texture and ergonomic design, is their lightness. They can be added to any handbag, take a girl from zero to “oh-my-fucking-God!” in a short interval -without the rumble. If you’re having a trying time at work, they’re perfect. Excuse yourself, say you feel a little ill, and spend fifteen minutes in the restrooms experiencing orgasmic delights. An ordinary film of fabric obscures the faint (oh so faint) vibration.

For myself, using the Gigi made me feel like I returned to the party after a year of medicated monotony. I can only imagine what the Gigi will be like when used with anal pleasure objects.

Rather than spend ten to fifteen dollars for various vibrators that are less durable, a Lelo product (The GIGI is USD$106.00 from various sex toy outlets, in pink or deep rose) will endure.