Hands on with a Fizz firmware update

I suppose this is the danger of reviewing a beta product before it is officially released but, and I am not exaggerating this, just 2 days after I hit 'Publish' on my Lovense Fizz review, I received an notification from Lovense letting me know that increased suction strength was a common request from beta testers. And, to address the complaints of low suction strength, that an optional new firmware update was available which would, in their words, make "the toy's strength at level 1 significantly stronger".

Obviously, I immediately accepted the firmware update Fizz because a lack of suction strength was exactly what my main gripe with the toy was. But did it shift the needle at all on my verdict of the toy? Well, let's get into that...

More low level suck

It's important to note before we go any further that the email I received detailing the new update, specifically referred to "suction strength at level 1". So let's some expectations here. They have not universally cranked the power of the toy across all suction levels. This update is simply to raise the base suction that is produced when it is running at the lowest level.

And my verdict is yes; when running it at low suction levels, I did feel more suction. How much more? Well, a little. Enough to make a difference? I'm actually undecided on that, even after 2 weeks. 

It certainly provided me with more stimulation but not enough to cum from that stimulation alone. The  tapping of the thumper is definitely still what I need for that. I fucking love that bad boy. But let's be honest; I'm not usually going to be running any of my Lovense toys at level 1 if I want to cum. Edge myself horribly, yes... but cum, no.

That's not to say it isn't worthwhile either. Although not a complete game changer, especially since the suction strength on higher levels seemed largely unchanged, I could feel a difference when running it on low. And it is always to remember that these sort of toys effectiveness will be very personal anatomy dependent so other vagina-owners may experience much more of a difference than I did.

Feel the vibes

In addition to being underwhelmed by the original suction strength, I also questioned whether it had been designed with being a simple vibrator in mind, given that it was described as such. Well, whether by design or by coincidence, I will say that I felt a decent increase in vibes coming through the mouth of the sucker. 

When pressing the mouth against my clit, nipples or wherever, I could absolutely fell more stimulation from the buzzing of the toy against my skin. I would go so far as to say I felt that that was giving more pleasure than the suction itself. So lettings chalk that up as another little win for the firmware update.

Of course, none of this has done anything to help with my other big dissatisfaction and that's the noise of the toy. Increasing power is certainly not going to improve that. If anything it makes it go the other way and get louder. So I wouldn't expect firmware updates to improve that. If anything can be done to improve that, it will have to be via physical changes to the motor, the body of the toy and so on. I am not without hope that that could be realistic hope for the final version of the Fizz. Only time will tell.

Final thoughts

First of all, all credit to Lovense for, not only hearing user feedback, but taking fairly swift steps to address the concerns that they had been raising. 

But are those changes they've made going to make me re-think my original verdict?  I'll say this; it is an improvement but how  meaningful that improvement is, will undoubtably vary from person to person But, in my case, I think it has swayed me slightly from having a slightly negative opinion to one that is neither positive or negative.

The tapping action is still a big hit with me so that is a massive positive but my overall feeling gets dragged down by the suction action still not doing enough for me. I do feel like the update has moved it clear of my Tenera 2 though, which is probably unlikely to see any more action now that this sucks better and also has that 2nd action that I'm a big fan of.

So, I think that is my biggest takeaway - if I had to recommend a Lovense toy for suction, it would be the Fizz (whenever it is eventually released, of course) over the Tenera 2.

As always though, take all of this with a pinch of salt because mileage will vary from person to person and my experience is my experience alone. Your experience my be vastly different so please don't take anything I have said in either review as being gospel.

Find my original review of my beta version of the Lovense Fizz here.

Black Soul on stage

"New direction. New music. New sound. New band."

All of the above was on display at Abnormal last night as Felicia Black debuted her new band, Black Soul. I'm not sure what has become of her previous band Smart Blondes (previously Nine Inch Heels) but I was eager to see how this new project would compare.

Before that though, I caught the tail end of the evening's support set. I'm not sure who the band were and it seemed like they were just a covers band so I don't really have much to say about them. And, honestly, I don't mean this in a mean way, but I was a bit distracted with other things so I was just more interested in finding somewhere to park my bum while I busied myself on my phone while waiting for the headline act to arrive.

And it didn't take long for Black Soul to hit the stage following a very quick turn around after the conclusion of the support act's set. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to stay until the end and take in the whole set. I must say that I was impressed by the 50 or minutes that I did manage to catch though. If my presence hadn't been required elsewhere, I 100% would have stay for the entirety of their show.

Amongst the tunes performed were some that I think were completely new (such as I Don't Care), some that were new interpretations of older songs from Smart Blondes (see Big Hard Rock and Nymphomania amongst others) and, I think, an interesting metal version of one of the instrumentals from Felicia's stellar Cast Call soundtrack EP.

In comparison to her older work, I'd say that this body of work definitely has a more cohesive and consistent sound across all the songs. primarily straddling the lines between alt-metal and nu-metal. That means there's not really any of the industrial metal influence that I did like about her previous work, or any of the many others flavours that got sprinkled in to create a rich tapestry of sounds

But I feel like the more focused and consistent sound demonstrated here is a strength, allowing songs to bolster each other by seamlessly sitting next to one another rather than feeling disconnected and sometimes slightly awkward bedfellows when included together in the same setlist. That said, I will admit that Nymphomania is one where I did kind of miss the industrial flavour of the original version but sometimes its just easy to want to stick with what is familiar rather than what may actually be better.

So yeah, along with the new line-up of musicians behind behind, Felicia certainly delivered on the promise of  a new direction, new music with a new sound and a new band. Go check out their debut, self-titled album, Black Soul, over on Soundcloud.

Hands on with my beta Fizz

21/11/2025 Update - Since publishing my review of this beta product, Lovense has released a firmware update to address some of the feedback they have received from other beta users.

Find out how that update affects my verdict of the Fizz in my firmware update review.

Well, here we are again, and this time it’s with something a little bit special; a pre-release beta unit of the new Lovense Fizz, which Lovense describes as a “dual-head customizable clitoral vibrator with oral-like suction & tapping”. Quite the mouthful, huh? Pun intended…

Essentially, what that means is it’s like Lovense decided to take the best feature from my beloved Osci 3 and try to pair it with the trickier feature from the Tenera 2 for the ultimate clit stimulating toy. That’s the theory, anyway.

Now, I do need to preface this review by saying that my experiences are my own, and your body might react completely differently. But, more importantly, being a beta, the final product that hits the shelves might have a tweak or two so the final experience may vary slightly. Also, I should stress this isn’t a free unit that I’ve been sent to test. I’ve purchased this with my own money so my thoughts are absolutely my own.

First Impressions & An Absent Friend

The Fizz arrives in that now-familiar, classy packaging that Lovense has been rolling out. It looks sleek and modern, perfect for a store shelf. But it also continues a recent trend that I’m really not a fan of: the missing free black storage baggy. For a premium toy, this continues to feel like a cheap and frankly mean omission. It’s a small thing, but for those of us who value discretion, it’s a noticeable miss.

Anatomy of the Fizz

The toy itself is a simple, elegant cylinder, about 4.8 inches long, cloaked in Lovense's trademark pink, body-safe silicone, with a cool LED section for the base. It’s perfectly sized for my smaller hands and feels great to hold. It’s also absolutely ideal for tossing into a handbag or carrying with you while travelling if you want some company while staying in lonely hotel rooms - discreet and unintimidating. And, like most of their line-up, it's IPX7 waterproof, so bath-time play is definitely on the menu.

The dual head on the top is where the magic is supposed to happen. On one side, you have the sucker, which has a much deeper opening than the Tenera 2, though the actual hole at the bottom seems similarly sized. On the reverse side is the thumper, which is a slightly larger and definitely firmer nub than the one on the Osci 3.

Controls are handled by two buttons at the base of the cylinder, which let you cycle forwards and backwards through the patterns - a feature I still love and wish all their toys had . However, the placement of those buttons doesn't seem perfect to me. I found myself wishing they were positioned higher up, almost like a trigger on a gun, so I could easily press them with my index finger without having to adjust my grip mid-session. It’s a small fiddly detail that can pull you out of the moment.

It’s also worth noting that, unlike the Osci 3 where you can control the tapping and the vibrator independently, the Fizz’s two buttons control both the suction and the tapping simultaneously. They’re a package deal, for better or worse. The same goes for when controlling the Fizz via the phone app; just the one slider to rule them all.

Round the back from the buttons is the charging connector, Thankfully, Lovense have continued to use their standard magnetic cable, so no new cords to worry about and it’s super easy whack the connector on to the toy without having to worry about it being loose or anything like that. 

On that note, the battery life is pretty decent. Lovense claims up to 105 minutes of continuous use (or 120 hrs of standby time), which feels like plenty for this sort of toy. Charging time is then quoted at about 64 minutes, which I honestly cannot confirm because I am yet to charge it from flat.

Now, I have to gush about the LEDs for a moment. I absolutely love this feature. I must have spent a good half-hour before even testing the toy just playing with all the customisable colours and patterns in the app. It’s more than just decoration, too; the patterns change to indicate the active setting, and the animation speed even syncs with the toy’s intensity during remote control. It’s a brilliant touch that makes each play session feel just a little bit more personal..

The Performance: A Tale of Two Mechanisms

Let’s get to the heart of the matter: how does it feel?

On the noise front, it seems a bit loud to me. Running it side by side with My Tenera 2, It’s not much louder, if at all, in terms of volume, but the pitch has an added shrillness from the thumper that makes it much more noticeable to my ears. Discretion might be a challenge here.

As for the sensations, [spoiler alert ]it’s essentially a repackaging of features we’ve seen before. If you liked or disliked them in their original forms, that probably won't change here.

First, let's look at the suction, since that is on the 'front' of the toy...

The Tenera 2 could do 5600 pulses per minute, and the Fizz is slightly down on that at 5200. But honestly? I couldn’t feel the difference. I was really hoping the deeper suction opening would create a broader, more forgiving area than the frustratingly pinpoint Tenera 2, making it easier to find that sweet spot. For me, it didn’t. The suction still feels underwhelming unless you find that exact, perfect alignment - a real challenge when you’re writhing around. It’s the same struggle I had before.

However, I’m sure this will be like the Tenera 2 in that this experience while vary massively from user to user. Just like the Tenera 2, I have seen comments from other beta unit owners saying that it blows their mind. So definitely another case of it depending on your particular body. Which can be a little bit frustrating when spending good money on a premium toy without really knowing how well you will get on with it.

And now onto the tapping...

This is where the Fizz shines for me. The Osci 3 could do a staggering 6000 taps per minute, so the Fizz is slightly less on paper, but the taps/thumps still feel incredibly strong and intense. The range of intensity is impressive, offering everything from gentle pats to seriously hard thumps. At its maximum, the slightly larger, firmer thumper delivers a sensation that’s almost brutal in its buzzing power, reminding me a lot of the intense vibrations from the Domi 2. Because the thumper is broader, it stimulates a wider area than the Osci 3’s more focused nub, which I actually really enjoyed.

Obviously, the major difference here is that the Osci 3’s thumper was positioned for G-spot stimulation, whereas the Fizz’s thumper is dedicated to your clit and that probably plays somewhat into the slightly different physical design of it.

For me, it was the same result though. Super intense stimulation that drove me absolutely wild. I honestly don’t think I would want it to get any more intense than it does… because it’s already a lot to handle! And it definitely benefits from having some lube involved, especially at the higher intensity settings, because, my word, it goes hard.

Honestly, I think I might even prefer the clitoral stimulation of the Fizz over the Osci 3’s G-spot stimulation. It’s just so fucking intense! Plus I generally prefer clit toys anyway, so this is a good fit for my personal preferences.

But don't sleep on using it to stimulate other areas too. For example, its compact size and shape also make it ideal for a bit of nipple play, using either the sucker or the thumper. Perfect for if you want to add a bit of extra stimulation when you've already got something or someone already doing the business between your legs.

Is It Also A Vibrator?

Now, you might have noticed I’ve been talking exclusively about suction and tapping. But Lovense literally describes it as being a clitoral vibrator with those added features. So why haven't I touched upon that until now? Well, mostly because that’s a label I’m not entirely sold on.

Yes, it’s true that the entire body of the toy persistently buzzes while it's operating. But I’m really not sure whether this is an intentional feature meant for stimulation or not. To me, it feels much more like a simple side-effect of the powerful motor doing its main job inside the casing of powering those dual-heads. A casing that, to my eyes anyway, doesn’t have any deliberate shaping or sculpting to suggest use as a simple vibrator.

If this is meant to be a third, dedicated usage style, then I have to say it’s pretty underwhelming. The buzzing is neither focused nor particularly powerful. It lacks the deep, rumbling quality I look for in a proper vibrator and doesn't add anything meaningful to the suction or tapping sensations. It’s just… there.

For me, it’s certainly not a selling point, and it’s not something I would ever choose the Fizz for on its own. If I want a compact and discrete vibrator to carry around with me, the Exomoon would be my go to toy.

Final Thoughts

So, who is the Lovense Fizz for? It’s ideal for anyone who loved the Tenera 2 but wished it could just do more, or for anyone who adores the Osci 3’s tapping action but wants it in a dedicated, non-penetrative clitoral toy.

For me, it’s a classic case of one great feature carrying a less impressive one. I loved the Osci 3’s tapping, and having that powerful, broad thumping sensation available for external play is a real treat. But the suction side of things continues to leave me wanting more.

It doesn’t reinvent either wheel; it just puts them on the same axle. And while that makes for a competent and interesting toy, it doesn’t feel like a must-have toy unless you crave what the thumper can provide.

It’s a solid, sometimes brilliant, but sometimes flawed toy that lives or dies by how well its two signature features work for your unique body. For me, one of them works a treat. The other, sadly, still doesn’t quite hit the spot.

But an important reminder; all of these thoughts and experiences are based on a beta pre-release model. The final product might look, feel, or perform differently when it eventually launches. As for when that will be? Your guess is as good as mine! Lovense are keeping their cards close to their chest on a release date for now

Of course, if you want to explore what other sex toy options are currently available from Lovense, you can find all of those over on their online store.

Sex Toy Day Recap

So a quick recap of yesterday's National Sex Toy Day fun where I let anonymous community members take control of my Lovense toy...

Things got off to a slow start, for a couple of reasons. Firstly, despite posting the control link at 9:00am, it took a good 40 - 45 minutes for anyone to actually give it that all important click. A steady stream of takers then followed but I was just get edged along horribly while sitting at Snowbunny Beach chatting with Emmy.

But, as it turned out, that was entirely self-inflicted because I'd accidentally turned turned the strength of my Ferri panty-vibe down to 40% so, there you go; the second reason that things started out so slowly. Once I corrected that error and whacked it up to 100%, I was cumming in no time.

Momentum died down for a little while after that with just the occasional buzzes taking me through to lunch and then into the early afternoon. I suspect that the connection between my phone and Ferri was being a bit unreliable, which was probably contributing towards the relative lacking of buzzing during that period.

After a quickly reset when I retuned from lunch, things then picked up dramatically around 13:00, perhaps confirming my suspicions of another hardware let down, although not a self-inflicted one this time. Anyway, a constant stream of nice, intense vibes soon got me off for the second time of the day.

Orgasm #3 followed pretty quickly, maybe around 20 minutes later and was by far the most intense so far. It also equalled my tally from last year with around an hour and 15 minutes left before my link disabled itself, so I was very hopeful of going at least one better. Especially given the momentum that we were carrying from a couple of quick orgasms in succession.

Sadly, that was the last time I would cum for the day. Things quickly went quiet after orgasm #3 and the remaining sessions I did get, were too spaced out and intermittent to bring me back to the edge again.

Regardless, it was still a fun way to take part in one of the days that I like to promote each year. I certainly get as lot more satisfaction from actively getting involved in days from my calendar instead of just dropping a tweet and maybe an informative blog piece about them.

So bring on next year's celebration and, hopefully, that elusive 4th orgasm!

Oh, and thank you to those kind souls that helped make me cum. A nice orgasm or three is always appreicated.

Let's celebrate National Sex Toy Day together!

I had so much fun letting members anonymously control my toys last year for National Sex Toy Day that I've decided to re-run the fun again this year.

So, once again, I have a selection of my wearable toys charged and ready to go at 9:00 GMT sharp. And I'll keep going until either 15:00 GMT or when the batteries in my Ferri, Lush 3 and Dolce are all dead; whichever happens first.

Why have I selected those three toys in particular, you may ask? Well, that's the sexy bit. While you lot all get to vibe me, I'll be going about my daily routine so it is only practical for me to use ones that don't require me to hold them. With those three, I can slip them into place and then leave you all to do your thing.

Now, let's quickly go over the rules before you get down to the all important link to click...

When you click it, assuming no one else is actively controlling my toy, you'll be able to take control of it for 5 minutes and drive me wild with some awesome vibes. 

However, if you click the link and your browser says that it is unavailable, that just means that someone is already actively controlling my toy. In that case, simply wait a few minutes and then try again to see if it has become available again.

And to prevent one person from constantly re-clicking the link again as soon as they've finished their 5 minutes, there will be a short timeout of a random length before the link becomes active again. 

That said, I don't want to limit anyone to just one go, so do feel free to come back in a little bit for another round. I just want to avoid one or two people hogging it for the whole time and denying others from having some fun with me as well. 

So, with the ground rules established, here's that all important link you'll need to click!

CLICK TO MAKE ME CUM!

I will be giving updates over on Twitter throughout the day, so be sure to follow me there. In particular, I'll keep you updated on when I cum or desperately need someone to get me over the edge; something I should have done last year when I was getting edged horribly during the afternoon when I had to endue large gaps between control session. I want to beat my total of 3 orgasms from then so let's all work together to make it happen!

Alternatively, if you don't fancy trying to make me cum but would rather give me a different sort of treat, you can help me complete my Lovense toy selection by heading over to my Lovense wishlist and gifting one to me. I think the lube gift on my wishlist is the most realistic and would be greatly appreciated. You can never have too much lube!

Or you can treat yourself to a new toy by heading over to the Lovense store. If you need any recommendations, then you can check out all of my Lovense reviews before making your choice (sorry, reviews for ladies' toys only)