I haven’t been reviewing many toys lately, but I couldn’t resist the We-Vibe Sync!
And Vulvas ‘Round the World Rejoiced: You Can Customize This Thing!
The Sync is a drastic departure from previous iterations of the We-Vibe, which featured only “loose fit” and “snug fit” models. These two polar opposites left no room for people in the middle, which meant that there was really no guarantee that the We-Vibe would fit any given person’s anatomy. Spending over one hundred dollars on a toy that might not work for your body isn’t exactly ideal, especially when there weren’t any options to adjust the toy to fit your needs.
With the Sync, it’s clear that We-Vibe took the above concerns into consideration. They produced a truly innovative product: the Sync has two hinges that adjust the shape of the toy, meaning it can fit a huge range of bodies. There is one hinge in the center of the Sync (between the internal and external arms), and one in the internal arm. Once you set the hinges where you want them to be, they stay there. You can bend the Sync all you want, and the shape you’ve chosen holds in place.
This awesome innovation allows for a fully customizable sex toy – you get to pick the shape that works best for you and your anatomy. Of course, I can’t 100% guarantee this will fit your own anatomy, because I do not have your anatomy, but I can guarantee that the possibilities are essentially endless with the Sync. If you’re skeptical (and, let’s real, I would be too), see my video below!
The Way To My Heart is Through We-Vibe’s App… and Sex Toy Storage?
The Sync is my first hands-free, device-connected sex toy. I wasn’t sure if I would like using an app with it, especially since I’m not used to being glued to technology while masturbating, but I’m happy to say We-Vibe’s app totally optimized my experience with the Sync!
The “We-Connect” app is well-designed, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to use… and I’m hooked. In the app, you can cycle through various vibration modes (both steady vibration and patterns), adjust speeds for both the external and internal arms, and create your own patterns.
I’m seriously ready to start a petition for every sex toy company I love to develop similar apps for their products. I much prefer using the app instead of the remote that comes with the Sync, but it’s imperative to note that the app does not work for every body, especially larger bodies. (More on this in the Accessibility section below.)
There’s another outstanding feature worth mentioning about the Sync: its case, which doubles as a charging unit. I never put a big emphasis on sex toy storage in reviews, but We-Vibe deserves a round of applause for this one! The Sync’s case is excellent for people who need discreet storage. It also travels quite well – I took the Sync on a recent overnight trip and all I had to do was dock the toy and remote, throw the charging cord in the case, and toss it in my duffel bag.
Okay, But Did I Like It?
Well, that’s a complicated question. I was impressed by the Sync’s external motor when I first turned it on, which is substantially more powerful than previous We-Vibe models. (The internal motor is nothing to write home about, which isn’t too surprising.) Being the power queen that I am, it takes a lot for a vibrator motor to impress me, so I had high expectations for the Sync… but first impressions aren’t everything, and the Sync didn’t work for my body for a number of reasons.
There are three important things to know about my masturbation preferences: 1) I am a power queen, 2) I like to move vibrators around during use, and 3) I am not a girth enthusiast. Because of this combination, I wasn’t able to reach orgasm with the Sync. The external motor is strong, but since this is more of a stationary vibrator, moving it around kind of defeated the purpose of the Sync entirely. (One more power level would have been nice, too.) I also tried using the Sync paired with a dildo, but it was much too painful. If I couldn’t handle a smaller-sized dildo with this toy, I definitely could not have handled penetrative sex. (Fingers alone might be fine, though.)
My reasons for not liking the Sync have nothing to do with its design – given that this is a hands-free, “couples” toy, they aren’t too many ways to get around it being a stationary vibrator or one that’s meant to be used with penetration. This is just about my personal preferences, and I appreciated the opportunity to play around with the We-Connect app and all the different shapes the Sync can take on. I still think the Sync is a smart, innovative toy that could be great for some folks!
My Accessibility Concerns with the Sync
The Sync has some awesome features, but it’s not exactly the most accessible sex toy on the market. It’s technically a “hands-free” toy, but you still need to be able to adjust the hinges to fit your body before using it, which makes it not so hands-free after all. If you have mobility or joint issues, the Sync will probably be difficult for you to use.
The other concern I have with the Sync is accessibility for fat bodies. The We-Vibe Connect app connects to the Sync via Bluetooth, which doesn’t always work for fat folks or folks with fleshy labia. Both The Frisky Fairy and Dangerous Lilly have reported on this, and it’s an important thing to keep in mind before you shell out $199 for the Sync.
The Verdict
I feel comfortable recommending the Sync as long as you know what your preferences and needs are: do you need a massive amount of power? do you have limited mobility? do you need to move your toy around to reach orgasm? do you have trouble taking more girth than what you’re used to? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, the Sync might not be the best option for you.
“Couples” vibrators are never going to be perfect, but if you’re looking for one or if you’re looking for hands-free solo play and don’t have any problems with the above limitations, the Sync could be a good option for you! It’s certainly the only vibrator specifically designated as a “couples” toy for use during penetrative sex that I would recommend.