JimmyJane Little Chroma

Around this time last year JimmyJane sponsored a giveaway on their Facebook page.  In the end I walked away with about $1000 worth of prizes.  That was because I stalked their Facebook page everyday from the time the contest started to the end of Christmas.  It was a very merry Christmas for me that year!

The first thing I won was the Little Chroma in red.  The Little Chroma is 5 1/4 inches long and has a diameter of 5/8 inches.  With the insertable length is 4 3/4 inches, you can get enough penetration to feel some good vibrations.  This baby is a waterproof, one speed, metal menace.  Just don't let it's size fool you!  All vibrations are almost completely silent and it comes with JimmyJane's patented replaceable motor and one complementary AA battery.  It's the perfect travel partner for anyone who is shy about traveling with sex toys and even for those who aren't shy.  JimmyJane has a three year limited warranty for those who register their toy through the JimmyJane website.  I strongly suggest registering your toys because anything can happen and it's better to be covered than not.  While this is what everyone wants (maybe), the price not so much.  At $125 you might find that the Little Chroma is not for you.  If you can manage to spare the money, you won't regret it.

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Now that I think I covered all the basics I'll get into how much I do and don't like the Little Chroma.  While it was free and I'm sure would have bought one for myself, the product is very, very basic.  I love that the body of the vibrator is made from metal.  This would be a great addition for anyone who loves temperature play.  If not, then you should know that like most metal objects that are kept near the body, the metal will heat up naturally or cool down naturally if kept away from the body.  To put it simply, there really isn't a way to escape the temperature difference, but you don't have to take it to extremes if you don't want to.  Another plus to the Little Chroma being that it's made of metal and that it can be completely sterilized by a quick boiling bath, 10% bleach solution, being on the top rack of the dishwasher, or washed with soap and water.  For any form of cleaning, remove the motor and battery.  However, I do dislike that the texture on the cap (you can see it in the picture above).  If you use or have a lot of lubricant (synthetic or natural), it can build up in the creases if the texture.  If all of the cleaning methods don't remove any of the build up, using a q-tip is the best way to get rid of it.  I know it's there to help you grip the cap and turn it more easily, but I find that when cleaning it's a nuisance  .Another plus I forgot to mention is that you can use water, oil or silicone based lubricants since the toy is made out of metal. 

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When it comes to the motor and battery, there is only one order in which they can go in.  This diagram is from the JimmyJane website where they sell the motors for $20.  The motor fits all of their cylindrical metal toys.  So if you have a Little Planetarium Eternity ($3,500), Little Steel ($325), or Ultimate Member Limited ($278) it fits just the same as it would in the Little Chroma.  The picture above clearly shows the order and the position in which the motor and battery are placed.  Now when the toy is not in use, you should have the motor and the battery out of the toy.  When you put them both back in to use it, be aware that there is no on/off switch.  When you screw the cap to the body of the toy is connects to the battery and motor, instantly causing vibrations.  If you are swift and sure, you can screw the cap on with minimal noise.  If your fumble a little, the vibrations make a rather loud noise before the cap is completely tight.  When the Little Chroma is complete with motor, battery and tightly screwed cap, there is light humming sound.  The rubber ring at the end of the cap makes the vibrator waterproof and I'm fairly certain it acts as a sound buffer, too.

As a side note, when ever you are finished with the Little Chroma and you remove the cap and open the housing to the air, you will smell an odd odor that you normally don't smell when using a sex toy.  It's a mechanical and slightly smoky smell, but don't worry!  The smell is from the motor working.  You also might find that when you remove the motor, that the motor is warm or ever so slightly hot to the touch.  Again don't worry.  This is a normal occurrence because it is a small working motor.  If you do find that it starts functioning out of the ordinary, contact JimmyJane and ask them if what you ear, smell or feel is normal.  If it comes down to it, buy a replacement motor.  Ultimately when a working part isn't doing what it's designed to do, you will have changes in vibrations and sound, so keep up on the integrity of your toy for your own sake.

Since sound is one of the #1 concerns when scouting out new toys, you will also be concerned about vibrations.  The Little Chroma is a once speed only with no twist dial.  The moment all the inner counterparts meet, it's starts vibrating.  The vibrations themselves are very strong and if you ever owned or heard a Sonicare toothbrush you'll get the idea of the pitch.  It's not very loud or high pitched, just enough to know that your using something that "hums".  Understand that the vibrations are stronger at the tip of the toy verses the end because the motor is placed at the tip.  If you want full on, strong vibrations, you can use the tip of the toy.  If you want something less direct, using the body of the toy give you a larger surface area.

I really do love this toy.  It's very versatile.  This can be used for normal penetration as well as g-spot stimulation.  Since the g-spot is only about three inches inside the body, the Little Chroma has not trouble reaching it.  It can be used for external stimulation like the clitoris or if your partner is blind folded you can use it to tickle their skin.  The Little Chroma is also small enough that you can use during sex.  As for anal sex, be careful.  There is no hold or flared base to keep this from disappearing inside the body.  There is a small drill hold on the cap that you can tread a catch string on, but if you're not confident using the Little Chroma for anal, don't do it.  Feel comfortable about what your doing because it makes you feel good and don't feel guilty if it's something you don't want. 

Since December 2010, JimmyJane has upped their game.  They have just recently added new products like chocolate, masturbation sleeves for men, lubes from Good Clean Love and Blossom Organics (I will review some Blossom products), condoms by Sir Richard, sexy undies, and media (movies and books).  They have also started carrying new pleasure sets for those who want more bang for their buck.  Since they are a luxury and premium sex toy company, the prices will be higher than that of other companies, but I think it is so worth it.

*Photos came from the JimmyJane website