Hello, my darlings. Today, I’d like to talk to you about a new sex toy that I am utterly obsessed with. I never win anything, so imagine my surprise when I got a notification that I had, indeed, won a competition. My prize (a new toy) was on the way to me, and this little Iroha Rin review was born!
Spoiler alert: this sex toy actually changed my life.
A Little Background
It had been *a while* since I’d last gotten a new sex toy, so I was literally hopping up and down with excitement once I’d learned that I’d won Little Switch Bitch’s competition. I tracked delivery like nothing you’ve ever seen in your life, and I got to the door before the postman even rang the doorbell.
“Blimey, love,” he said. “Were you waiting for me, or something?”
“No, no, of course not,” I laughed… lying through my teeth.
I’d never heard of the Iroha brand before. The company describes itself as a “pleasure brand for women, by women,” and a little research told me that Iroha toys are made by the same folks that make TENGA toys, with the “essence of Japan.”
Iroha Rin Review
The tagline for this sex toy is: “Awaken pleasure from within,” and It’s not a lie. I had experiences that I’d never had before with the Iroha Rin, but we’ll get to that.
For now, why don’t we start with the basics?
Specs
I’ve got the Iroha Rin, which is a battery-operated vibrator. The Iroha Rin+ is a rechargeable version. No batteries needed. (The plus-version doesn’t have great reviews, strangely.)
Here’s a rundown of the Rin’s (no plus) specs:
- £43 (from Tenga’s UK Store)
- I won it in a competition
- 148mm high
- 35mm wide (at thickest point)
- 35mm depth
- 82g weight / 100g with batteries
- Requires 2 x AAA batteries
- Made from ABS and silicone
- Waterproof up to 50cm
- Anti-dust coating
Akané (my model): a cream shade on the shaft and orb, with a pinky-red base.
Kogané: whiter/paler shade of cream on shaft and orb, with a mustard yellow base.
Packaging
I’m just going to spend a moment talking about the packaging because even though it’s not *that* important, I am trying to reduce my plastic waste. Excess packaging is a turn-off. Keep things eco-friendly and fun, peeps.
(Reminder: the Rin+ is a rechargeable version, taking away the need for constant replacing and disposing of batteries.)
I liked the slimline packaging that my Iroha Rin came in, and the box is beautiful and elegant looking. There weren’t lots of bits of plastic or waste, and it didn’t come in a massive package. I once received a sex toy delivery that consisted of loose sex toys in plastic bag-style wrapping, bouncing around in a big cardboard box. Not cool.
Thankfully, Iroha has kept things slimline and safe. No bouncing around for this toy.
Design
I was immediately intrigued by the Rin’s design. It doesn’t look much like a sex toy, which is a good thing, I suppose, when you have a habit of not putting your toys away once you’re done playing with them. (Yes, your honour, I am, indeed, guilty. What if I’m not finished yet, though?)
I asked the good people of Twitter what they thought of the design, and the responses were mostly that it looked like:
- a fruit (lemon) juicer, or
- a bowling skittle.
It definitely does look like both of those things, now that I come to think of it.
The squishy, ball-shaped tip of the Rin has a matte finish and feels fleshy. Soft. Akin to moleskin, I suppose. Not quite how real skin feels, but close enough. I found myself absentmindedly running circles over the ball with my thumb and likening it to how it feels when I tease a dick and run my thumb over the head of a cock. The Rin’s fleshy tip is more flexible, though. Squishier, too.
I read on the website that the Iroha Rin was suitable for internal and external play, but I was slightly concerned about clenching and tearing the squishy tip right off the shaft. That hasn’t happened, thankfully, but I’m still a bit… cautious about using the toy.
It’s not the kind of toy that I would use anally. I get anxiety when I think about using it like that, because I can imagine having to run to A&E, requesting help because the squishy tip got ripped from the toy and ended up stuck in my ass.
There’s nothing to suggest that that would happen, but I worry a lot about stuff like that, ya know? Ya girl’s an overthinker. I would probably actually die of embarrassment if I had to get professional help for a sex toy incident. Using said sex toy alone also feels like a judgable offence; though, I have absolutely no idea why.
Settings
The Iroha Rin offers four different settings. That doesn’t feel like a lot, and I should mark the sex toy down for it. On the other hand, though, I don’t feel like the Rin needs any more than those four settings. Those four feel like the perfect amount.
They are:
- Low constant
- Medium constant
- High constant
- On/off pulse
I’ve always found the first/lowest setting on most toys to be a bit too light and dainty for my liking. The Rin was no exception. The vibrations are widely dispersed over the squishy orb, and it doesn’t really give me the focused vibrations I need. It’s nice for a gentle, massaging sensation, but it would take me a frustrated while to try and reach orgasm through that setting on its own. It would be a great choice if you wanted to see me all frustrated and bratty.
The medium and high constant settings were both great ones for me. High constant was great for a quick and simple orgasm, but I did appreciate the low and medium constant settings for when I had more time on my hands and fancied teasing myself a little bit.
The high constant setting actually numbed my nipples, which wasn’t quite the sensation that I was going for. Low and medium constant worked on my nipples just fine, in case you were wondering.
The pulse setting is a great one for edging. There were a few occasions where the medium and high constant ones almost sent me over the edge by accident, but I had more control with the pulse setting. I also very much appreciated being pulsed into orgasm, rather than just buzzed into it.
Power
I rate my tried n’ tested Rampant Rabbit as a 10/10 in the power department and tend to compare other sex toys to it. So, if the RR is 10, the Iroha Rin sits at 6/10, I think. Maybe 7/10 if you’ve popped brand-new batteries in it.
I wouldn’t grab the Rin if I needed to have a quick and/or danger wank, you know? It’s not powerful enough to get me there that quickly.
It is a toy I grab when I want to seduce, tease, and/or play with myself a little bit, though. I’m fascinated by the wobbly, fleshy ball on the top, and I use it in all the ways that I’d want to ‘use’ a real dick: a little slapping, a little thrusting, a little sliding and rolling around my clitoris…
It is fun to play with.
Batteries
The website states that you’ll get about four hours’ worth of fun out of a set of fully-charged batteries, and I’m inclined to agree. I didn’t play for four hours straight to create this Iroha Rin review (obviously,) but I probably did get around four hours’ worth of use out of the fresh batteries that came in the box.
The batteries you use in this will play a massive part in how much playtime you get out of it. (Obviously.)
Shitty, cheap batteries = less playtime than Duracell batteries.
Noise
The Iroha Rin is one of the quietest and most discrete toys I own. It’s ambiguous enough in design that you could easily pop it in an overnight bag without attracting too much attention. You could definitely get away with calling it a neck massager… unless someone Googles it, of course.
I used the Rin in the shower, with Bear in the next room, and he didn’t hear it at all. I’ve also successfully and discreetly used it in the bedroom while Bear was in the room next door. Honestly, it’s a super discreet little plaything and a must-have if you rarely get a lot of time alone in the house.
The Rin is not quiet if you forget to turn it off before putting it in the bedside cabinet drawer, but that probably goes without saying if you’re not a dickhead like me.
Ease of Use
I like the button at the bottom of the Iroha Rin, which is sunken down but also raised. You press and hold for a couple of seconds to turn it both and off, and pressing once will cycle through the four settings listed above.
This sex toy is super easy to use, in my opinion. You can’t accidentally hit something and turn the setting up or down, or worse… turn the toy off at a crucial moment. There aren’t too many settings to get bogged down with, nor are there lots of fiddly bits to worry about.
I rate this toy highly for ease of use. If I were to mark it down for anything at all, it would be slipperiness. Once I get a little excited, that squishy ball slip n’ slides all over the damn place. It’s hardly a design flaw, though… you know?
Orgasmability
Fun design aside, I did wonder how good the Rin would be at making me orgasm. The Rampant Rabbit is (and probably always will be) my favourite, most reliable sex toy – and it’s mostly because of its dual action; I am both vaginally and clitorally stimulated. Not directly stimulated, though. The bunny ears sit either side of my clitoris, which is absolutely perfect for me.
What about the Iroha Rin, though? Would I have just as much fun with a toy that didn’t have bunny ears?
Well, friends…
The Iroha Rin made me orgasm with no problems, and that’s not all…
*drum roll*
It also made me vaginally orgasm with no clitoral stimulation whatsoever, for the first time in my life. Ever. (I think.) It’s taken a couple of decades, but I have finally managed it for sure.
The orgasmability of the Iroha Rin is off the charts.
100/10.
One for the record books. (Literally.)
As Advertised?
Awaken pleasure from within:
✅ Oh, yes. Most definitely. I agree with that wholeheartedly.
Tease and please to indulge our inner senses:
✅ Mmmhmmm. I had my first definite vaginal orgasm (with no clitoral stimulation.)
Help everyone discover their own pleasire?
More than you could ever imagine. See above (and Abstinence*: coming soon.)
✅ I think the Iroha Rin is just as advertised and then some, to be honest. I expected orgasms, but what I didn’t expect were life-changing sexual discoveries. I also didn’t expect Bear to enjoy it as much as he did. The medium constant vibrations rocked his world, apparently.
So, yeah, there you go. This is a very positive Iroha Rin review.
Iroha Rin Review: Conclusion
A little under fifty quid might seem excessive for a sex toy like this one, but I honestly think that you’ll have a lot more fun with it then you first imagine. It’s a good plaything, and one that’ll work well for both penises and clitorises, in and on all areas of the body, teaching you things about your body that you probably didn’t already know about it.
It is definitely a toy that every couple should have in their bedside cabinet. It’s not an intimidating-looking toy, nor is it too feminine or masculine to look at. Both of you will love it, I reckon. (And if you try, come back and let me know all about it!)
I think that’s all from me today, folks. I’ve said all that I can possibly say in this Iroha Rin review. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge and buying it, take this as your sign to do just that!
Thanks so much for reading my blog today! 🖤
Would you like to read about more sex toys that I loved? I recommend starting here:
- Satisfyer 2 Pro
- Rampant Rabbit
a very lively and natural review turned out 😉