The Fun Factory Volta confuses me. It both fascinates me and irritates me—sometimes at the same time.
It’s all on those “fluttering” tips, you see. The Volta features two flexible silicone flaps that end in pointed tips. Their motion (combined with powerful vibration) excites me. Wow, do they really flicker back and forth! So much so that I had to make a cheesy graphic comparing them to other fluttering creatures:Fun Factory Volta vibe featured image
And every time I start using the Fun Factory Volta, I’m sure I’m going to orgasm in under a minute. But then…I don’t. Ever. Come.
Here’s a typical scenario of what happens between me and the Volta:
Minute 1: I turn on the power. I decide to start a level below the “Start” setting, which is already pretty strong. I apply the Volta to my clit and adjust the toy’s tips. I’m instantly turned on. This is gonna be great.
Minute 2: I think about what an awesome review I’m gonna write of the Volta. I’ll definitely orgasm within 30 seconds here.1
Minute 3: Wait, what am I supposed to be doing with these fluttering tips? The top one is poking my (buried) clit in a weird way. Maybe I’ll have better luck if I adjust these things somehow.
Minute 4: I’ve done some digging around with the tips, trying to position them in a way that’ll work with my vulva. Maybe I’ll turn it up a speed.
Minute 5: Hmm, I think I’ll just put the top tip underneath my clit rather than above it. That’s where I usually like bullet vibes anyway. Now the top tip is angled sideways, folded over into one inner labium, while the bottom one is wiggling toward the mouth of my vag and putting some pressure under my urethra. This could be good.
Minutes 6–8: OMG my clit is throbbing. I AM GONNA COME SO HARD.
Minute 9: Wait, this isn’t happening.
Minute 10: Maybe I should move it back farther.
Minute 11: I guess this feels good?
Minute 12: I’m gonna prop it up on a pillow and see what’s going on on Twitter. Also, these fluttering tips kinda hurt.
Minutes 13–20: I now know how various people feel about several other toys/what’s going on in their apparently more interesting lives. I still haven’t had an orgasm with the Volta yet, though. I guess I should just stick this thing in my vagina…or something.
Minute 21: Still nope, also not doing much for me. Where’d my new fave bullet vibe go? I think I’ll try the Volta on my nipples while I’m doing that.
Minute 22: Aaaah this is an awful idea, it’s even more grating on my nipple than on my clit! (*turns Volta off*—end sequence)
The fact is, the Volta’s flappy bits create such an unusual sensation that I don’t quite know what to do with them. No matter how I reposition them, they just don’t provide the pressure I need. Plus, after I use the Volta for a while, the fluttering movement gets to be bothersome. (Especially the potentially clit-jabbing front tip.)
