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This $15 Vibrator Is Proof You Don’t Need Size to Deliver 

Little treat, big impact.

By Gigi Fong | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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If you’re deep in your “little treat” era, where a $15 sweet or a tiny splurge gets you through the week, there’s a new lover in the rotation that actually earns its keep: Bean, the mini wand vibrator by Gen Z’s fav sex toy brand, Unbound. It’s small enough to feel like an impulse buy but powerful enough to avoid feeling like a throwaway or trinket that later sparks regret.

Bean isn’t a new sex toy, though. It’s just come back after completely selling out across all shopping platforms, and, dare we say, given the economy, this is the perfect time for this price point to be celebrated. Sidebar: If you ask Fortune, Gen Z’s love of little treats is going to bankrupt them. But if you’ll never be able to buy a house… Who really cares? 

As someone who loves the finer things in life (yes, even luxury sex toys), this $15 vibrator immediately piqued my interest (and my skepticism). Once you’ve experienced the buttery-soft finish and deep, rumbly power of a $200 vibe, your standards unfortunately grow to unspeakable levels. So when an email about Unbound’s new uber-mini vibrator, the Bean, landed in my inbox, it felt like the ultimate test. Could something this tiny (and tbh, cheap) actually deliver pleasure I’d appreciate, or was it just another piece of junk disguised by great marketing?

TL;DR – My Quick Verdict

I tested this in total for about two hours across two pleasure sessions, and it stayed with full charge the entire time. My partner had a timeeeeee using Bean to stimulate my nipples. It’s tinier than expected, so definitely fit for travels – especially my purse. 

By the time I got home, I found myself stashing my second one (yes, I keep a few toys on me) in the living room. The charger situation isn’t ideal, but given the price point, I’m glad I’m compromising on the charger situation and not the power. 

Bean Mini Wand Vibrator (opens in a new window)

Now, to know whether Mr. Bean lives up to the best-selling claims, I wanted to test a few qualities. First, just how loud is this thing? Is it waterproof for my water sport adventures? Is it compatible with partnered sex (aka can I put this on my clit while my man strokes me? Or is it too clunky for that? Cause I love a little bit of both). How strong is the vibe? Is it super loud to the point that my host will hear? Does it give $15 worth? Or is it just right? Last but not least,........

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