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As a Sexologist and sex and intimacy counsellor, I get sent a lot of sex toys. And I mean…. a lot. So, it’s a pretty exciting day when I get sent something truly unique.
MysteryVibe’s latest innovation, the Legato, certainly fits that description, continuing the brand’s mission to improve sexual wellness for everyone by tackling real hurdles like pelvic pain, ED, and arousal issues. Read on to discover my thoughts on the device, but I’ll start by saying this isn’t just another run-of-the-mill vibrator!
The Design
From the moment you open the box, the Legato stands out with its unique, flexible, circular design.
At first glance, I wasn’t entirely sure how (or where!) it worked. It was clearly far too large to be a vibrating cock ring, but I’d never seen a vibrator with a shape quite like it. A quick peek at the handy instruction guide made it clear: unlike most vibrators – which are often focused on either giving great external clitoral glans stimulation or internal g-spot stimulation — this is a vulva vibrator.
It is designed to bend and adapt to your body’s contours by squeezing the sides to make it fit your shape, delivering delightful 360-degree sensations to your labia and whole vulva. Plus, the hole in the middle means it can be used simultaneously with penetration and during partnered sex. Talk about hitting all the right spots.
Full-Vulva Pleasure
This was a particularly exciting revelation for a number of reasons. First, this design is one of the first vibrators I’ve seen that is designed to provide indirect stimulation to the legs and bulbs of the clitoris via the very sensitive labia and vulva.
Unlike most vibrators that target the small area that makes up the clitoris, Legato offers all-around vulva stimulation. With four powerful motors and 16 intensity levels, the Legato offers dispersed vibrations that range from whisper-quiet and gentle to intense and deep. Vibrations like this can encourage blood flow and lubrication.
Closing the Orgasm Gap
The orgasm gap is very real in many heterosexual encounters. For example, a recent study found that 82 per cent of men reported orgasming during their most recent sexual encounter compared with only 32 per cent of women in the study. In fact, working with women who have difficulty reaching orgasm or have never experienced orgasm is a big part of the work I do.
A contributing factor is that many people are rushing straight to vaginal penetration far too quickly, not giving themselves—or their partner—the time and attention the clitoris needs to get fully aroused first. I’m talking (on average) around 20-25 minutes for the clitoris to get fully aroused, engorged, and ready for action.
When we rush this process, at best, it leads to pretty average sex. At worst, it’s downright painful. Any product that helps people slow down and bring some much-needed external stimulation, variation, and pleasure into sex is a win for me. Legato brings some much-needed external stimulation and variation into intimacy. Its vibrations gently increase blood flow across the vulva, awakening arousal and new sensations, which in turn leads to more natural lubrication.
Partnered play
The Legato also works during partnered sex, but the buttons are fairly small, meaning adjusting the settings or intensity is tricky once the device is in place between two bodies. This is where the app comes in handy.
Legato connects to the MysteryVibe app, helping to bypass any button accessibility issues. It lets you control vibration intensity and patterns and even enables you to create your own vibration pattern from your phone. For couples who fancy a naughty date night, you can hand over control to your partner via the smartphone app and let them control the rhythm of your pleasure.
Overview of Features
While Legato’s potential to deliver pleasure is clear, it’s worth calling out that it was designed with feedback from menopause doctors to help address sexual health. For women who experience vaginal dryness or have issues getting aroused—like those who are menopausal or in postpartum recovery—Legato offers a non-invasive alternative to help them feel pleasure in their bodies again.
Here’s a quick rundown of Legato’s key features:
- Four powerful motors are strategically placed to send gentle, dispersed vibrations around the perimeter of the vulva
- Doctor-designed for menopausal women and women suffering from vaginal dryness to increase blood flow and natural lubrication
- Innovative ultra-flexible design moulds to the contours of the vulva or unique penis and ball width
- 100 per cent water resistant
- Made from medical, body-safe silicone.
- FDA-registered class II medical device
- FSA/HSA eligible
- Easy to hold and control with one hand
- Offers 16 vibration settings to give you the ultimate control of sensations
- Eight pre-set vibration patterns and access to a further catalogue of vibration patterns via the free MysteryVibe smartphone app
- Eco-friendly and sustainable. USB rechargeable battery.
- Smartphone-compatible to control remotely up to 10 metres/30 feet.
- Create and save personalised vibration patterns on the free MysteryVibe app
The Bottom Line
The Legato is a real testament to how far sex toy technology has come. Its body-adapting design, powerful motors, and smart features make it a really interesting choice for anyone looking to elevate their pleasure game.
