If you read the instructions, it’s very clear. It’s not necessarily intuitive, especially if you’ve never used a toy like this before, but the instructions are straightforward. The Arcwave Ion comes in a box that makes it look like a fancy space-age device…which it is, in many ways. There's meat to Arcwave's claims that this works towards a completely unique experience. It does. It's quite bananas, and we've never tried anything quite like it. We can't fault the presentation, either – the case is a very nice touch, and the engineering of the Ion itself (particularly the twist-apart construction, which really does make cleaning easy) is well-considered and effective. The Ion disassembles easily with a “twist to open” function, meaning you can separate the housing from the sleeve and wash everything. It can be submerged in water for easy cleaning.

The sleeve itself is made of silicone and is lightly ribbed on the inside. If you peer carefully in on that third picture, you can see the real business end of the Ion: the pleasure air port, which delivers air pulses across the sensitive frenulum of the penis. You can also press on the penis through the silicone sleeve, to change the type of sensation. We've already mentioned it a few times in this review, but Arcwave's excellent Voy is a great choice if you're after a toy of the more manual persuasion. The sleeve material is the same (and it's excellent on both counts) and the quality's there too.

Experience a powerful new type of stimulation based entirely on changes in air pressure. As the world’s first product to target the Pacinian pleasure receptors in the frenulum in this way, the Ion promises some of your most intense orgasms yet. Smart Silence Oh, yeah, absolutely I’d recommend it to anyone with a penis. I think even if you aren’t used to toys, it’s accessible to complete beginners, just read the instructions. It feels different than anything else. It’s great. There aren’t as many really unique toys out there for penises, and this is something brand new. Final Thoughts So here’s the moneymaker: the Arcwave Ion. (Please ignore the bits of dust; this is the type of silicone that tends to attract lint just by existing.) Thank you for your review I’m thinking of buying one. I was concerned about price and the disappointment with other male masturbation toys I have been looking for some time for new methods to seek self pleasure

Well, with a partner you get a level of randomness that this obviously doesn’t provide, but sometimes it’s nice to not have randomness, too. The predictability can be great for getting off really easily. It’s easier to clean than my other strokers. Also, the pressure air is really something. It achieved its goal really well. I’m honestly surprised at how effective it was.

Keeping your Ion fresh and clean is easier than ever. The Arcwave Ion is made with waterproof CleanTech silicone, which is smooth, supple, durable, hygienic and easy to clean.