For the past few years, my sex drive has been lower than it used to be. It’s probably a combination of a few things: For one, I’m on hormonal birth control and have definitely felt a noticeable drop in my libido. Another, simpler explanation is that I’m just busier than I used to be. Masturbation used to be something I'd to do relax and unwind, but with a more jam-packed schedule, ~feelin' myself~ is still the last thing I want to do when I come home exhausted. Even the idea of test driving the free vibrators I get from work sometimes feels like more effort than watching 20 minutes of a Netflix show before passing TF out.
But then the LELO SONA Cruise showed up at my desk at work, and I knew right away it was worth trying out. Unlike similar clit-sucking vibrators, the SONA Cruise uses sonic waves rather than vibrations or suction to stimulate even the obscured parts of your clitoris. Your typical vibrator only touches the exposed, outer part of your clit, which is very much the teeny tip of the orgasm iceberg. Like speakers at a club, where you can feel the vibrations pulsating through your whole body, this lil device from LELO promised bigger, fuller-bodied orgasms. And while I was admittedly skeptical that this toy would reach some mystical, not-yet-touched part of my clitoris, it also seemed too enticing not to give it a fair shot.
When I first pushed the “on” button after charging 'er up and heard a loud hum on the lowest setting, all I could think about was how annoyingly thin my bedroom walls are. But I was not giving up. I left the toy on its lowest setting and threw several blankets over me to muffle the noise, feeling anything but sexy. Then I put the buzzing toy into position as I tried to mentally get myself ready—but before I could even conjure up any fantasies, I noticed the familiar, involuntary toe curling and contractions of pleasure.
Initially, the overall sensation didn’t differ too much from a traditional sonic vibrator—like the Womanizer Pro or Satisfyer Pro 2—but I definitely felt more of an internal tingling than I’m used to. Then I realized the major difference. After only a few minutes, I experienced what I could only best describe as a "sneaker' orgasm," one that hit me so quickly that it genuinely took me a second to realize I was, in fact, orgasming.
Just to make sure I didn’t trick myself into thinking I had an insta-climax, I tried it again in the morning—an even more difficult time for me to get in the mood. I placed it on, daring to go one setting higher, and then immediately dialing it back because it was way too much. In addition to being MAJORLY powerful, the SONA Cruise readjusts its power whenever you move it, so the pulses don't weaken when you press it harder against your body. Basically, you’re orgasming whether you’re ready or not, and once again, I sat there stunned that it only took about three minutes.
Of course, in the name of science, I needed to try this vibrator with another human. While I usually incorporate vibrators during sex itself, I decided to hold off for as long as possible, having discovered the power of the SONA Cruise. Wise choice: It was the fastest orgasm I've ever had, even though it still felt as gratifying and forceful as one that had built up for a long time. My boyfriend's reaction when I came just about a minute after hitting the button: "Woah, already???" IMO, the fact that this bb worked so easily for me is a major game-changer.
But if you're familiar with LELO, then you probably know the SONA Cruise isn't the only toy of its kind. There's also the original LELO SONA, the LELO SONA 2, and the LELO SONA 2 Cruise, so...how the heck are you supposed to choose? They're all waterproof, rechargeable, and whisper-quiet, but there are some differences between them. Let's break 'em down.
While the original SONA and SONA Cruise have eight "pleasure settings," both the SONA 2 and the SONA 2 Cruise have 12 different settings, as well as a longer battery life and a slightly larger mouth that the original models to better fit different types of anatomy. The big difference between the SONA and the SONA Cruise (as well as between the SONA 2 and the SONA 2 Cruise): the Cruise models use "cruise control technology" (get it??) that allows it to maintain intensity even when it's pressed against your body.
For me, the SONA Cruise is ~le perfect toy,~ but you can check them all out below to see which LELO SONA is the best fit for you:
And be sure to check out these other popular LELO toys as well:
ORA 3
This article was originally published in 2018.
I'm a Sex and Relationships Editor for Cosmo's Snapchat Discover, which you should definitely subscribe to :).
