PicoBong is a product of the fabulous Lelo. It is aimed to be more affordable than the luxury Lelo range such as the Lelo Soraya and the Lelo Nea 2.

The PicoBong Kaya is a rabbit style vibrator. Packaged in a purple box with a clear window, the Kaya comes well presented. Inside the box with the toy is the instruction manual, which doesn’t give much information, a care guide and a charm attachment which can be put on the base of the PicoBong Kaya or if you wish your phone or bag. Although really, it could just be chucked in the bin.

The Kaya uses two AAA batteries which give up to two hours of play time. Don’t be discouraged by the fact that this is a battery toy, it still has some great power to it. The cap for the toy can be a bit fiddly. The directions for which was the batteries are to be inserted is in a tiny image on the white plastic part at the base which can not be seen very easily. Must admit, I was getting rather irritated trying to get the batteries right and the cap back on! When secure it is fully waterproof to the depth of one metre so is perfect for use in the bath.

The PicoBong Kaya is made of silicone which is phthalates and latex free and ABS plastic, it is really soft to the touch, solid and not at all flexible on the shaft however the clitoral stimulator can bend back to a 90 degree angle. I found the curve of the shaft hit my g spot and the clitoral vibe sat perfectly on my clit. It has PicoBong embossed onto the right hand side of the toy near the base. It is 7.5 inches in length with 5 inches insertable. For me this is a perfect size compared to the Jessica Rabbit which I found too large.

The PicoBong Kaya works with three simple buttons which are located near the base on the right hand side and are easy to locate when in use. The ‘+’ button is used to turn the Picobong Kaya on and increase speeds, the ‘-‘ button decreases the speed, and ‘m’ is used to scroll through the twelve, yes twelve (!) different mode settings. These range from different pulses to switching between shaft and clitoral stimulations and each is very different. To get back to the first setting you can turn the toy off and on again. If you prefer one of the last settings you will have to scroll through all the others to get to it as this toy has no memory.

The Picobong Kaya has a very quiet motor which really impressed me and doesn’t lack in vibration strong. The shaft of this toy doesn’t rotate which I actually prefer compared to the Kissing Swan, it only vibrates with the different patterns and you can change the speed to suit your need. As I need clitoral stimulation to orgasm, I find it easier to rock this toy than to thrust, as with rocking I am able to keep the ears where I need them.

Use a water based lube with this toy as it is silicone. It can be cleaned easily with warm water and soap or a sex toy cleaner.

Overall this is a simplistic modern take on the traditional rabbit vibe and is now a firm favorite in my draw.

Packaging

The Ultimate G comes packaged in a clear plastic box with black cardboard inserts which is inline with the rest of the Ultimate Range. The packaging features an image of the Ultimate G with text and when turned over you can see the Ultimate G sitting in moulded black plastic. When the toy is removed it is hard to read the details of the toy as the writing is in white. Ann Summers state that you should store the toy in the packaging provided, however I would not recommend this as the packaging is somewhat cheap. A fabric storage bag would do nicely.

In the box with the Ultimate G is the UK mains plug charger and a very small paper instruction leaflet.

Aesthetics/Material

The Ultimate G is made of 100% silicone which is latex, phthalate and cadmium free. It is soft to touch and has the Ann Summers logo embossed near the base. The Ultimate G is not waterproof. To look at it, my first thought was that it resembled a pink dinosaur, so I put it in a purple dress, as you do. It is not your typically shaped rabbit vibrator, however it still has the garish pink color which Ann Summers is known for.

The bent head is flexible but firm and has seven V shaped ridges. On the ‘neck’ there are several raised lines and the arms feature seven raised bumps which look like mini toothbrush heads. When they say this toy was designed by ‘medical experts’, were they dentists?

The Ultimate G can also be used with The Ultimate O nestled in-between it’s arms.

Charging

The Ultimate G is rechargable. It is recommended to charge the Ultimate G for four hours before first and second use. The jack lead inserts into the base of the toy and a red light on the plug should turn to green when fully charged. This is a useful feature as if you’re anything like me and tend to forget to time things.

Lock

This toy does not feature a lock.

Functions

The controls for the main shaft are featured on the right hand side of the control panel. To turn the main shaft on/off press the top button. To increase the vibration press + and to decrease press -.  The lights on the right side of the toy will brighten or dull in accordance to whether you increase or decrease the vibrations. I like this as I am able to tell when I have correctly pushed a button. There are many different vibrations settings of continual vibration for the main shaft.

The controls for the clitoral arms are located on the left hand side of the panel. In the same way as before the top button is for on/off and the + and – flicks through the six different vibrating patterns. The lights flash to different colors and pulses as you change patterns. This annoys me slightly. The different colors to be able to recognize your favorite setting is good, but is the flashing and pulsing really necessary? Just add a disco ball down there and you’d have a party.

Cleaning

As the toy is not waterproof, needless to say, do not put it anywhere near water. Use some wipes and antibacterial toy spray to clean making sure you get into all the grooves.

In Use

The Ultimate G is said to be whisper quiet. If you just have the main shaft turned on then it is rather quiet, but the moment the arms a put to use it sounds like a lawn mower.

The main shaft seems to lack vibration and I when I first turned the toy on I was unaware that I even had the shaft on as the arms of the toy are so over powering. The shaft settings are a variable degree of vibrations, which even on the highest isn’t much of a tickle and lacks patterns. The arms of the toy are all one high vibration through different patterns and lack the ability to have one constant speed or to be able to change the intensity.

I could not tell where exactly the head of the toy was hitting me as I could not feel it nor the ridges and the arms of the toy I found difficult to adjust into the right place of my ‘inner clitoris’. This isn’t your usual ‘in out’ toy, in fact, if I were to even attempt to move it too much it made me very uncomfortable. It’s more of a ‘put it there and leave it to do it’s thing’ toy. According to the diagram in the leaflet, you need around 10 – 20 minutes to take you to the supposed third orgasm. I was bored after five minutes and starting to feel a bit numb on the outside and nothing inside, not to mention the distraction of the disco lights whilst trying to relax.

Summary

For a toy of this expense I would have at least expected it to be waterproof and with more substantial packaging. The toy itself bored me rather than creating any sort of orgasm, and did not manage to stimulate my G spot or my clitoris. Of course this is just my personal experience of the toy with my body, it may work well for others.

The Kissing Swan is a well needed update on the more traditional Jessica Rabbit. With it’s luxury packaging which consists of a solid magnetic box for storage which features an image of the toy clearly and information about the toy in six languages. If you wanted to keep what was in the box a secret, you’d need somewhere else to store it. Upon opening the box, you are presented with the instructions which rest in a cardboard folder featuring the swan logo, complete with a velcro clasp. Think this packaging style is familiar? Swan also created the leaf vibrators range.
Also in the box there is the charger, and a quality storage bag. Both have the Swan Vibrator symbol on them which is a huge plus. I have so many chargers and toy bags that it’s great to know which is which at just a glimpse. The charger also comes with all the attachments for different country plug sockets so it’s all ready for travel.

The toy itself has a very sleek design. It feels quite velvety, made of 100% silicone this vibrator has a small seam running lengthways and no other materials. You cannot feel the seam when it is in use. It also features some raised marks near the base which aren’t an issue as this area is only held. It is a pink- purple color and measures at 8.5 inches in total.

Functionality

The Kissing Swan takes up to three hours to fully charge. Yes, that’s three hours of anticipation! There is a small port on the base of the toy where it is plugged into the charger, it is self sealing to ensure this toy in waterproof. When fully charged it can offer up to 6.5 hours of fun, so perhaps worth the wait. The vibrator arrives locked. This is a great feature as it means when travelling you won’t set off your vibrator in your bag. One day, I’m sure I will get caught out with this! To unlock the Kissing Swan, hold both buttons for 5 seconds. To lock, do the same.

How it performs

The Kissing Swan has two buttons. One for the rotating shaft, and one for the kissing lips clit stimulator. They work on a press to increase system. I much prefer this than clicking, as it feels a more natural way to increase the power. Both functions work independently of each other so you can have the clit stimulator low and rotating shaft high, or vice versa. To turn the toy function off, you press each button once. This is good in case you need to turn the toy off quickly, however if you’re used to pushing once to click through speeds, to have it turn off when you want more power is a pain. It is something you soon become used to though. For a toy in the higher price range, I would expect it to have some preset settings which the Kissing Swan is lacking. Also, you can only increase speed. To decrease you have to turn the toy off and go through the speeds again. I would expect more from this toy. The bulbous end of the toy is easy to grip, and the buttons easy to locate. They are aesthetically pleasing as they are raised with silicone covering them.

So how do I rate it?

Replacing the traditional ears, are a small pair of lips. These are very flexible at the neck, yet sturdy where attached to the toy to ensure they hit the right spot. These kissing lips are amazing! I would happily just have those as a clit stimulator without the vibrator attached. Powered by a Powerbullet™, these lips were definitely made for kissing. They can bring me to climax in minutes. Unlike the rabbit ears which often missed my clit completely, these are flexible enough to get it right, and can range from a flutter to a serious vibration.

The shaft has a great shape, slightly curved head and tapered towards the ears where it is solid compared with the squashiness of the head. You will need to use a water based lube with this toy (never silicone lube with a silicone toy) as the silicone has some pull to it. The rotating shaft of the toy doesn’t work too well for me. I find that rather then the head of the toy rotating, as my muscles clench around it so tightly, that the base of the toy rotates no matter how hard I try to hold it still.

Overall a great update on the original, however missing a few of the features which should be associated with a toy of this price range.