Having a serious
mental illness means that I have to take medicine to manage my
symptoms. I have seen lots of bloggers talk about the sexual side
effects of the medicine that is used to treat anxiety and depression
but few have discussed matters relating to what are known as SMI's or
serious mental illness.* Often times the medications used to treat
SMI's has devastating effects on sexual function. This includes loss
of sexual desire and difficulty or inability to achieve orgasm. For
men it mean both those and erectile dysfunction. There really isn't a
single solution to help over come these problems. The only advice I
can give is to explore sexually. Don't be afraid to add sex toys to
the mix. Think of them as extensions or things that compliment sexual
activity rather than replacements. If you are the partner of someone
who having sexual side effects due to medication please be patient
with your partner, don't place blame and remember we need these
medications to function in every day life and to be free from
psychosis and other symptoms. Communication is key here and both
partners need to feel that they express themselves in a non
judgmental environment.
I have always been
weary of buying the wand styled massagers. I am not a power queen in
any way shape or form. The very thought of intense strong vibrations
causes my sensitive clit to berate me about the possible consequences
that it would suffer should I attempt to use a power monster upon it.
Even a few of my various sexual partners would question why a sex toy
loving slut such as I lacked what many considered a common staple in
the toy box. I would politely remind them that simple watch battery
bullets could make me cum. Of course this was before I sought
treatment for my mental illness as an adult(was in treatment as a
teenager)
I am a curious
creature (with a slight masochistic streak I should add) and
oh so bad when it comes to temptation (sometimes it so difficult
to say no) so when I actually thought about the pros and cons I
broke down and purchased one of these “muscle massagers.” Add to
this the fact that the medications used to treat my Schizoaffective
disorder also interfere with sexual pleasure and you have the perfect
storm for me to impulsively buy a wand or two or three.
After looking over
the options I settled first on the Miracle Massager from California
Exotics. It was priced reasonably cheaper
than the others, which is a plus when you are not really that all
sure you will even like the vibrations. My only hope was that is
would be able to get me off despite my antipsychoyic induced sexual
dysfunction.
For me, this wand is
angled for a better reach. This angling means that my hand and/or
wrist doesn't need to be held in an odd position for maximum use.
This angle could present issues for some people as not all bodies are
shaped the same. The rumbling vibrations engulf the whole vulva
which is a plus. Another plus is that this wand packs a punch. The
strong rumbling vibrations are great at getting me off.
It has two setting
setting high and low. Simple yes, but it may be an issue for those
who like more pulsing vibrations or variation is their vibration
intensity. Over all I am impressed with the Miracle Massager, it
does get me off and quickly. As of late is has been my go to
vibrator.
It is made of ABS
plastic and PVC which means that it can't be sterilized although it
is possible to purchase silicone attachments that can be used with
it.
It measures 10.5
inches length so keep that it mind if larger items are something that
you wish to stay away from.
Next up is
Rechargeable
Hitachi style wand. I
purchased this on sale over at Eden Fantasy.
I
was
drawn to the
fact that it is cordless and
rechargeable.
This allows more better range of movement and also means that I
don't have to masturbate next to an electrical outlet. The
head is also silicone which means it can be easily cleaned and
sterilized.
It has multiple
settings for vibration intensity and pattern. This includes low and
high intensity vibrations. In all there are 10 separate settings. The
control pad is easy to use and I never accidentally changes settings
while in use. Now I did find that the low setting on this wand to be
too low while the highest setting in somewhere between the low and
high setting on Miracle Massager. So this massager is less powerful
than the Miracle Massager. Thankfully this was not an issue, but it
may be something to keep in mind when trying to purchase a wand.
Another difference
is sound. This is much more quieter than the Miracle Massager.
It recharges via USB
port, but doesn't seem to take long to recharge, maybe an hour tops.
Another thing is it holds a charge for awhile. So far I have only had
to recharge it once a week, although if you use it more than a few
times a week you may have to recharge it sooner.
I liked the
portability, being able to use it without being in a arms length of
an outlet is a plus. While weaker than Miracle Massager it was still
strong enough to get the job done.
Attachments can be
used with wands and I found that the heads were similar in size that
the same attachments can be used on both. The cost of both is
comparable. This one is a little bigger with an over all length of 12
and half inches. A perfect storage solution is the Eden
Fantasy Toy case. (my review can be found here
) This case not only locks but is also large enough to hold a wand
styled massager (I can fit both wands in one case)
The Break down
(comparing the two in detail)
Miracle Massager
|
Rechargeable Hitachi style wand | |
| Cost (price is reflective on when post was posted and may be subject to change) | Under $50 | Under $50 |
| Length | 10.5 Inches | 12 ½ inches |
| Pros | Angled for better reach Powerful Can be used with liberator toy mounts Attachments can be used |
Cordless Holds a charge Multiple settings Can be used with liberator toy mounts Attachments can be used |
| Cons | Only two settings Not cordless, need to be near outlet Angle might not work for some |
Not angled
Not as powerful |
*Severe
mental illness is often defined by its length of duration and the
disability it produces. These illnesses include disorders that
produce psychotic symptoms, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective
disorder, and severe forms of other disorders, such as major
depression and bipolar disorder.
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