Fun Factory Jazzie Review
The Fun Factory Jazzie is just one of my upcoming reviews this year focused on being more inclusive of budgets; of trying to find something that’s decent and affordable. But sometimes there’s not a lot you can say about a sex toy. I find that I can talk more about a vibrator than a dildo, but when I’m kinda neutral about a sex toy then it’s really hard to write about it. And that’s how it is with the Fun Factory Jazzie: this is going to be a quick review because the vibrator is very “entry-level” and simplistic; which isn’t a bad thing, it’s just a thing, and it’s not my thing.
Who the Fun Factory Jazzie is Best Suited For
This is firmly a vibrator for someone who knows they want moderate (some might even call these gentle) vibrations and a slender insertable. I have felt vibrators that are even more gentle than this, so it’s not something I’d consider completely worthless. Fun Factory calls it powerful, but it’s not. Not the weakest sauce on the block, but on a scale of 1-10 I’d put it firmly at 4, maaaaaybe 4.5. Given the other things I currently have at 5 on my scale, I don’t feel it’s quite a 5. I could personally never orgasm with this, but I knew that going in. I think the vibrations are better suited for external stimulation because what’s there is dampened quite a bit when inserted, while the Jazzie as a whole is nice introduction to vaginal penetration. The silicone has a little bit of give, but not very much. It’s also got a bit of drag so play it safe by making sure you have lube on hand.
The Good
I’ve felt worse vibrations. I know that doesn’t sound like high praise, but it’s the truth. I’ve felt better out of 2 AA’s and I’ve felt worse. The size and shape are really great for someone new to penetration; it’s easy to operate and it’s quiet no matter which way you turn the vibrator. Everyone who has owned a cheap, plastic vibe knows what I’m talking about – you hold it one way and the noise level isn’t too bad but then you angle it a little different and it’s like the vibrating motor head is banging right up against the plastic wall of the vibrator and you’re damn certain everyone can hear the thing.
It’s waterproof, even though it doesn’t look like it would be. The Fun Factory Jazzie is $29.99 – not the cheapest vibrator, but for something covered in slightly squishy silicone, this is decent. This will remain on my 35-under-$35 round-up list.
The Not So Good
There’s only one speed. You’d better love it, because there’s only one. I don’t think it would have created a higher-priced vibrator to include a few more intensity levels – one to build up to and yes, even one a little more powerful. I’ve felt some decently strong vibrations from just 2 AA’s, so I know it’s possible. I don’t like how Fun Factory advertises it as powerful, because that feels a little misleading. There’s definitely a market for moderate vibrations – not everyone is a power queen, so why not just own up to what you are? You’ll make the sales of people who want a moderate or gentle vibrator and not disappoint the ones actually looking for something powerful.
The silicone, like all Fun Factory silicone, is a huge dust & pet fur magnet. In fact if you find yourself in a pinch and need a lint roller for your sweater or your pants, at your ankles, where the cats like to lean, this will work nicely. Just a quick rinse under water cleans the fur for another swipe. If you own a cat or dog or bunny, pretty much anything the sheds a lot, be prepared to eventually get a hair or two inside your vagina unless you limit your usage with this to the shower. For the photos I rinsed it off and carried it to the window I would photograph it near and I swear it attracted fur that was on my shirt.
How it Compares
Jazzie is actually more powerful than the Tenga Iroha Minamo, but the Minamo is a bit more slender at the tip and is much more soft, without any drag at all to the silicone. Of course the Minamo is nearly $100 more, because of the premium silicone and the fact that it’s rechargeable. My Picobong Moka is nearly twice as powerful than the Jazzie, but noisier, too. The Zizo would be a little closer to the size of the Jazzie and the same motor as Moka but it’s twice the cost and has an infuriating cap-handle.
Pay Attention to the Cap
At first I thought mine was dead, but it turned out I had the cap on backwards. You *can* put it on backwards; it fits, and it closes. It might be wise to put it on backwards if you wanna toss it in your bag but don’t want to remove the batteries. But it won’t work unless the Fun Factory logo is on the same side as the little (hard to see) Off – On – Open. Yes, it turns on and off just by twisting the cap, like the cheap pocket rockets.
Similarly, you can get the Fun Factory Joupie which is the same motor and concept, just a different style. The pokey looking head would be good for pinpoint clitoral stimulation, I bet.
Thanks to SheVibe for sending the Fun Factory Jazzie to me in exchange for my very honest review!
