Slender Tulip Review

Ah, summer, flowers blooming, birds singing... At a time like this, with the world full of color and life, what better to bring into your bedroom than a little taste of the summer flora?

The 7-Function Slender Tulip is a revamp on an older product from Cal Exotics that I also own (and enjoy). The largest difference, on the surface, is that the toy is now covered in lovely Velvet-Cote material- something that honestly has to be felt to be believed. Although velvet-cote requires that you use a rubber-compatible lube, it makes up for it by making the toy feel soft (although it is firm) and giving it a bit of friction against the skin. This is great since it makes the toy much gentler on your sensitive areas, but you can also still get firm pressure when you want it.

The packaging is simple, and contains decent instructions on battery insertion, as well as reminding you not to store it with the batteries inserted, and to wash it before and after each use. Battery insertion is a little unique with this toy, it comes with a plastic sleeve inside the battery area and that's what you put the batteries in- with the + side going into the toy first. The sleeve makes the batteries fit snugly so that there's no rattling around in the toy while it's on, and it also makes it easier to remove the batteries between uses, although you may need to have fingernails to get it out since I found it a little tough to grab with just my fingers.

One of the biggest features of this toy is its surprisingly powerful functions. It has 7, just like the name declares, and here they are:
1. Lowest constant vibration (quite powerful actually)
2. Much higher constant vibration (higher in intensity and pitch, louder)
3. Highest constant vibration (higher in intensity and pitch, and fairly loud)
4. Short-short-long pulse on the highest vibration
5. Short-short-short pulse on the highest vibration
6. Low-High pulse
7. Escalation, Low to High, then repeating

Another press turns the toy off, and sadly there is no other way to turn it off except cycling through all the functions- I suppose you could undo the battery cap if you needed it off for an emergency though.

This toy is really really small for insertion- maybe it would be alright for someone completely new to insertable toys, though. It's 3/4 of an inch thick, with a bit of a bulge at the end, and about 6.5" insertable, up to the battery cap.
Personally, I used it for clitoral stimulation, since insertion-wise it did very little for me. I'm far from a size queen but I just need a little bit more, I suppose.

Clitorally the toy is great. My favorite functions are the first two speeds, since the highest is much too high pitched for me. Combined with the lovely matte surface, the toy got me off really quickly, and I think it'd be great to use with a partner as well. The kind of orgasm I have with this toy is a bit shallower than most, though, due to the higher pitch of the vibrations.
I also love the lowest speed on my other erogenous zones, as more of a teasing toy. I think it'd be nice to use with a partner, or with someone new to toying due to the soft feel and the non-threatening appearance. Its also not short on power whatsoever, though, making it a good toy for even experienced toy users who're after a new clit vibe.

This toy is also fully waterproof, a great feature especially for the summer since it allows you to have fun in the wettest environments.
You can take full advantage of that feature because this toy is compatible with silicone lube as well as water based. Silicone lube stays put even in water, so you can have a deliciously slick experience anywhere.

As far as cleaning, its really easy. The toy is smooth so nothing really sticks to it, and you can just wipe it off with soap and water, toy cleaner, or toy wipes. You can also store it very easily since it's so small, and I keep it with other plastic/velvet cote toys with no issue.

Overall, this toy is really nice, and would be great for anyone, regardless of experience level. The only way you can't use it is anally, since there's no flare to prevent it from going a little too deep, but other than that its lovely.
The Slender Tulip is an awesome, summery addition to anyone's collection and would be a great gift for the toy newbie in your life- Be on the watch for it at your favorite sex toy store soon!