Vibrator Kingdom are such a friendly and thoughtful company who recently took my breath away once more recently, when they sent me a delightful package especially for Valentine's Day. Amongst some other goodies I received one of the Evolved Silicone Bendable Rose Vibrators, which looked very interesting indeed. First of all I must comment on the unusual packaging from Vibrator Kingdom, which was the focus of my Toy with me Tuesday that week. Looks like popcorn, smells like popcorn... most importantly isn't popcorn, so don't eat it! Threaded through with clean hay and dried flowers, it's very pretty although it did make a little pile of mess on my bed as I tipped the box out to retrieve the contents. I didn't mind too much though, it was easy enough to put back into the red plastic 'shoe box' style container. I still haven't thrown it away, I'm sure I can use it for something lovely. An Easter Egg hunt, perhaps! The Evolved Silicone Bendable Rose Vibrator is part of the Evolved range of sex toys. Although I have come across (pun unintended) the Evolved sex toys before, I don't believe I own any others. I've had a quick look through some of the large sex toy shops online and can't see them being sold anywhere anymore. What I remember of Evolved sex toys are the cute diamanté decorated bullet vibes.. Bling Vibrators or something they were called, with a specially tin gift boxed one in red for Valentines. Anyway. Evolved seem to be a mid-range kinda brand, with battery powered, fairly well made sex toys that have a good turn over of sales wherever they are sold. This bendy rose retails for £24.99 which I think is around the right price, it's much more alluring to me than a rabbit vibrator for around the same price. The Bendable Rose is 11 inches in overall length, with the silicone 'bud' measuring 2.5 inches in length approximately and the circumference of it at the widest point being 5 inches. The bottle green stem seems to be a strong, rubber coated bendable metal, with a white plastic ridged handle. The stem bends surprisingly well, with no sign of near-breakage or any other worrying symptoms. As you can see it has the capacity to bend completely in on itself, so you will have no trouble putting it into a position that is just right for your body. The Bendable Rose is battery powered like I've stated. I'd almost forgotten how to work battery powered toys, I am such a rechargeable top-end whore these days! haha. Yes, also for sex toys. The rose takes 2 AAA batteries, which are not included unfortunately, but if you're a good girl then you'll have a decent supply of AAA and AA batteries for just such times. To insert, just unscrew the end of the handle (the white part) and it opens to reveal the battery compartment which is clearly marked with the directions you insert them. Screw the cap back on and voilá! Your rose is ready to be used. As the rose has a silicone tip, you need to use water based lubricant with it, silicone lube will deteriorate the soft material. To power up, click the flat black button on the base - the flat part at the bottom of the white handle. There are a variety of 10 different vibrating functions, a few constant in low, medium and 'high' then some variants of pulses and oscillations. Press and hold to turn off. The Bendable Rose is also completely waterproof so it can act as a special companion for your bath or shower time. I love all but one thing about the Evolved Bendable Rose. It's pretty, it's a great idea, it's flexible and waterproof and has a great quality silicone tip. It's also as weak as a day old kitten. Really, if you're a power queen like me, chances are you're not going to get along with this vibrating Rose. It's such a shame! If the power was rammed up to RO-80 bullet level, I would absolutely adore it. Instead, it's more like the vibrations from a Henry vac being used 3 buildings away. I have had much more powerful battery powered toothbrushes and would have far more success getting myself off with one of those too. I'd even written a little poem: The rose is red, the batteries are blue, it's your flexible friend that feels good against you. But in truth, it doesn't. It isn't even a buzz, it's more of a purr or a snore. Perhaps it would be good as a first sex toy? Someone just learning about accompaniments to masturbation and exploring their body? I don't really have anything else positive to say about this. I am so sorry Vibrator Kingdom but this toy just doesn't hit my spot. ~sad face~ If you want to give the Evolved Bendable Rose Vibrator a whirl (stick ears and a tail on it and adopt it as a kitten, perhaps), you can get yours for £24.99.

The silicone rose glides easily over the skin and feels great with a little lube added. This vibrator has a delicious choice of pulse settings and 3 speeds of constant vibrations. The rose can be used for exploring the erogenous zones over the entire body and makes a wonderful addition to a sensual tie and tease session which will delight your lover. It feels great on the nipples, building a slow simmering frenzy. The rose glides sensually over the warm folds of the labia, encouraging the clit to swell. When a little more intensity is required, the tip of the rose feels fabulous held against the clit. The stem bends and holds it’s position well, although it does bend a little too easily should the touch become slightly heavier. It makes a delicious pop when pushed into the pussy, and sits well against the G-spot. Adding the rose to a fucking or love-making session as a clitoral stimulator or slipped inside either the ass or pussy, it adds another dimension, driving home a wonderful full body orgasm. The bendable stem makes it easy to incorporate without it getting the way. Oral sex can be enhanced too, for men and women. It feels fabulous against the tip of a cock, stroked over the balls or held gently against the ass. The rose is a great gift for Valentine’s Day, a novelty that can be used again and again long after a bouquet has faded. Battery life is not the best however, as the new AAA batteries I put in were drained after a couple of hours of exploring so keep replacements close at hand. I really enjoyed playing with the rose, and the packaging makes it a delight to receive. It is presented in a clear plastic tube with a red bow around it and comes with a gift tag for a personal message.

Pros: Perfectly presented to be a gift, Bud is made of Silicone, Flexibility makes for many play possibilities, features 10 vibrating and pulsing functions. Cons: Stem can bend out of position in the heat of the moment. In Summary: Easily one of the most romantically presented toys I have seen in a while, functionally this boasts several speeds and modes of vibration to rival toys of twice its price range.