Reviewed By:Jenne

In this household the good old bullet vibe is almost as legendary as the serpent-headed monster that this vibe takes its name from. What makes this vibe different is the way in which, unlike conventional bullets, the Hydra requires no controller and also runs on four watch batteries, which are included. The bigger question in mind, though, was would this vibe live up to the hype that surrounds it ? It wasn't long before my question would be answered as the Fed Ex guy pulled into my driveway.

Like all bullet vibes, this is small, measuring in at a mere 3 inches; the fact that it requires no controller and runs on four watch batteries makes it a very compact vibe. Not only is it waterproof but is moisture activated, which intrigued me to say the least, and it wasn't long before the tap was running. It is, I'm glad to report, very quiet when in operation. The vibe itself has a sturdy cord attached to its base; this is a toy that can be inserted like a tampon, and the moisture you create will activate the two electrodes that are placed on either side of the Hydra.

Solo Play
I decided to give the Hydra some high-powered testing and began with simply inserting it, which was a surprisingly easy operation. Be prepared, though, because as soon as both electrodes come into contact with moisture, the vibe will jump into action, and the vibrations are really quite powerful considering the tiny size of the Hydra. The buzz itself was actually rather pleasant, but using it this way, I knew it was unlikely that I would orgasm. As foreplay and a mood inducer, however, it worked wonders. It wasn't long before I discovered practicing my kegels while the Hydra was inserted brought the experience to a new level, and the thrill of walking around with a quiet, powerful, and invisible vibe was a turn-on in and of itself. The main disadvantage was there was no clitoral stimulation, which, like many women, I generally require to orgasm at least the first time, as well as the fact the Hydra had only one speed.

I then decided to take a shower since I knew with certainty the Hydra is waterproof. I should explain here I took a shower/bath because I find orgasming in the shower can be detrimental to your health if you fall and hit your head on the tub, and I prefer to finish my orgasms in comfort; I'm old, okay? My experience in the shower was somewhat disappointing to be honest, but when I lay in the bathtub, immersed in water, the Hydra took on a whole new life. Unlike some waterproof vibes I've tried in the past, the Hydra has a tendency to float enough so it doesn't hit the bottom of the tub, a distinct advantage if you're trying to pleasure yourself in privacy. Nothing makes people ask what the hell you are doing in there quicker than a loud clanking as a vibe hits the bottom of an enamel bathtub. Using the Hydra this way I found was ideal and allowed for easy clitoral stimulation. The fact that the Hydra, when immersed, was on without me having to worry about any controls was a real plus and let me simply play around until I really did hit the right spot. Again, the major disadvantage was there was only one speed, and there are times when I would have liked more or less juice. But it did the trick, and that's what matters in the end!

I've also taken the Hydra with me for a day at the beach and into a friend's swimming pool, and it performed well under both conditions. In fact, I found the motion of the waves intensified my experience at the beach, and there was also, of course, the thrill factor, not to be confused in any way with the fear factor. Sitting on a crowded beach with a vibe whispering to me was quite a turn-on!

Partner Play
Hubby and I have had some oral fun using the Hydra, and we didn't do any talking, although I'm told I moaned quite a bit. -)) Having it humming away inside while he gave me a real tongue lashing made this toy a winner in this household. Hubby didn't find the vibrations strong enough to have any real effect on him, describing it more as a tickle than anything else. And I found that having to hold my fingers over the two electrodes was awkward and to some degree annoying. He did find the vibrations pleasant around his perineum, as did I when we played this way later.

What's it all add up to?
If you're looking for a smaller vibe that delivers a powerful punch and is discreet, this reincarnation of the bullet vibe is ideal. It will certainly give a day out at the beach or local pool a new dimension and is a great foreplay tool from that point of view. Because of its size, it is a great traveling companion, as well as a reliable one. My main complaint was that it has only one speed, but apart from that I highly recommend the Hydra. It's quirky, fun, and powerful but discreet at the same time. I mean, what more can a girl ask for? One word of warning, though, don't leave your Hydra in the bathroom as I did a while back. I sort of left it in the soap dish and forgot it was there until one of my kids came running through proclaiming that a bug was loose in the bathroom.

You can purchase The Hydra Vibe by clicking on the image above or Here.