Sila by LELO

Vibrators have been around for centuries and in that time not much has changed. Sure, there have been some upgrades, but the overall concept has pretty much been the same. Thing goes in, thing vibrates. This was until a couple of years ago when we had a sex toy revolution, and the clit sucking vibrator was born. Since the inception of STWJ, I knew I wanted to review one, so when LELO asked me if I wanted to try their new clitoral sucker vibrator, Sila, I jumped at the opportunity.

My parcel arrived and again, I found myself staring through the window of the matte black embossed box at a stunning vibrator, wondering how I was so lucky to be gifted such an item. I registered it, charged it, cleaned it, but when night-time came around, I was exhausted. If I had the energy to wank it would be a one and done and straight to sleep situation and the Sila deserved more than that. I mean not only did I need to actually take notes during, I also felt like there was a certain amount of effort I needed to put in beforehand. Like I’m not going to wear my saggy ass best-n-less cotton tails to fuck Leo DiCaprio. Plus I set a precedent with the Soraya Wave, could you imagine if they started talking in my toy box and the Soraya was like “she moisturise her feet for you?” and the Sila was like “she didn’t even remove me from her period panties before she fell asleep”. Brutal.

The next night, laying in bed, with my salt lamp on for mood lighting and my pillows misted with lavender spray, I got the Sila into position and turned it on… aaaaand nothing. Huh. I moved the toy around thinking for some reason I had it on the wrong piece of flesh, the opening is nice and big, do I not actually know where my clitoris is?!. Nope. I tried breathing, relaxing, maybe I need to be more present. Bummer. I turned the toy up, I always start on a lower setting, maybe I need to get just a better speed going.

It felt stronger but didn’t really change much for me. I did start to get a bizarre sensation in my legs, like when you use a tens machine and you can’t really feel it on a surface level, but down in layers of your skin. I started having involuntary spasms in my feet, but the rest of my body was kind of out of it. Arousal non-concordance is a bitch. I ended my session and as I was falling asleep, I noted that I felt somewhat satisfied even though in the moment I didn’t feel engaged. Weird. The next day, I tried again and had the same response. The day after that, determined, I got myself primed and coupled the Sila with my glass dildo. And I got it folx, Success. Sweet, ejaculatory success. It was a bittersweet victory, however. I climaxed, but only paired with another toy.

How disappointing I had this beautiful product but couldn’t write a glowing review. Instead of preparing the post, I did what I do best. Procrastinate. I watched a lecture on vulva masturbation, and I learnt something. Turns out, all vulvas are different (duh) but the “layout” can make an impact on how one experiences pleasure. I have always been a tummy masturbator and having no tummy based masturbation in movies, Because why would they have a tummy masturbator?! What’s in it for everyone else if they can’t see pussy and tits?!, I felt like I was a freak. Fuck you Hollywood, fuck you. I digress, it turns out, the way my vulva is positioned, masturbation is better for me on my tum-tum, and guess what? I only used the Sila while laying on my back.

Armed with this newfound knowledge, I returned to the workshop and readied myself for my next attempt (I went into my room and belly flopped onto my bed). You best believe this bitch climaxed. Something about being on my stomach and being in control of my pelvic movements and my butt muscles. I was left with dead legs and a tingling, throbbing vulva, Sila went back to the toy box with bragging rights and I fell asleep with a big dumb smile on my face. All was right in the world.

Le Specs

The Sila is beautiful, super soft body safe silicone with a gold tone inlaid side, it makes me feel fancy AF.

-       It has 8 functions and each function has 8 intensities or speeds
-       2 hour charge time
-       Fully submersible in water
-       Wider mouth to accommodate more shapes and sizes
-       USB rechargeable with a 2 hour play time
-       Travel lock -  a feature I always get excited by
-       90-day charge stand by
-       Comes in three colours, pink, lilac and aqua. I am obsessed with the lilac but the aqua graces my presence.
-       Comes with a toy bag, another thing I get weirdly over excited by
-       1-year warranty and 10-year guarantee. Noice.

As I mentioned, the vibration hits deep in the dermis, I am 90% sure this is because of the sonic waves. LELO’s SenSonic technology sends pulses throughout the whole vulva, so it is so much more than a mini vacuum for the clit.

Silas new tag line “not just a mini vacuum for the clit” – you’re welcome LELO

Do I recommend? LELOs are an investment so if you don’t mind spending the money, then yes. I don’t want to say whether or not this would only work for people who like clitoral stimulation because the truth is, the sonic pulses have such a different effect on the body to vibration and I think it is something everyone can enjoy. It for sure is unlike anything I have ever experienced.

Even though it took a couple of goes to reach climax, I still enjoyed my time with the Sila. I think it would be a really fun toy to incorporate into coupled play, mutual masturbation, oral and penetration, and I will 100% be breaking it out next time I have a willing participant and it has definitely taken a spot in my toy rotation.

In the spirit of transparency, this is a sponsored post, but I assure you my reviews are genuine and my real and true opinion.

Seriously, the lilac, I am dead.