Pink BOB Alex Silicone Vibrating Dildo Review
Have you ever gotten lost trying to get from Florida to Michigan, and ended up in Colorado instead?
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No exaggeration. I know someone who did that. He just never asked for help because he believed that "God would take him to his destination."
Well, that's about how off-base I found some reviews of Pink BOB's Alex realistic vibrator. Other people like what they like, but I just couldn't finish myself off with these vibrations. If you're going to get the Pink BOB Alex, use it as a dildo.
In this review:
- How to flame-test a sex toy to see if it's silicone
- How does this sex toy feel as a dildo? As a vibrator?
- When is the phrase, "good for beginners" bullshit?
- Should I buy this toy? If not, what else should I look at?
Pink BOB is a white-label brand owned by Too Timid, a sex shop that was established in 2000. And the BOB part stands for "Battery-Operated Boyfriend." I'm not a fan of the name, but you do you.
When I saw a silicone vibrator on Pink BOB's website for $20, my first thought was, "Is it silicone?" There's no labeling regulation in the sex toy industry. So if you don't know who you're buying from, how can you tell whether a silicone sex toy is body-safe, for real?
You try to set it on fire.
By doing flame tests, you can observe how silicone behaves differently from TPE, TPR, and jelly. To decipher the results of a flame test, check out Dangerous Lilly's guide. In short, flames on porous materials spread really quickly. Silicone might burn or melt in one spot, but the fire more or less stays isolated and dies down right away.
How did Pink BOB's realistic silicone vibrating dildo react to fire?
I held a flame to the edge of the suction cup (a part that I was least concerned about damaging) and monitored for changes in the material. The result: caught fire on a thin surface, but the flame quickly died out and left behind pale gray ash that I could easily rub away. Indeed, the outer layer of the Pink BOB Alex vibrator is real silicone.
That means it's chemically stable and, for practical purposes, safe for sensitive orifices, as long as you take good care of it. Scrub the veiny parts well with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Use soap and water. Play with water-based or oil-based lubricant only; no silicone formulas.

But does the Pink BOB vibrator feel good?
As a dildo
Using the Pink BOB Alex vibrator as a dildo, I can't complain much. It's rigid enough and has a suitable girth to tilt and aim at my G‑spot and posterior fornix.
This vibrator's 6‑inch insertable shaft tapers from 1" at the coronal ridge to 2" at the balls, with an average diameter of 1.65". If you're getting used to penetration, you can start with the relatively slim tip and work your way down the shaft as you get comfortable. If you're already comfortable with penetration, it's still girthier down the shaft.
Overall, Pink BOB's Alex is worth the $20 if you plan on using it as just a dildo and nothing more.
As a vibrator
The vibrations are useless to me. I know the reviews on the website say that it's powerful and has soooo! many! settings! "If you can't find one that suits your fancy, I don't know what to tell you," said one review. That doesn't tell you anything about the type of power or the type of settings this vibrator has, though.
Buzzy vs. rumbly vibrations
I'd seriously rather rub myself off, because 7 out of 10 times I use this toy, I can't orgasm with it on my clit. Now, I'm not claiming that someone's perception is wrong if they think it's powerful. It's just not the type of power I enjoy; it's very buzzy and surface-level. It tickles quickly rather than shaking and rattling my clitoris. It feels like a fairy exhaling in the vicinity of my clitoris.
Further, while I have found some weaker and buzzier toys acceptable, it's because their tips were pointy so I could target the vibrations better.
I checked my email and started scrolling through Twitter. That's how bored I was. The other 30% of the time I could (which is different from wanting to) squeeze out an orgasm with this Pink BOB vibrator, I found the orgasms short, sharp, and fleeting. It's harder to go for multiple with this sex toy because, once I orgasm and my clit gets sensitive, the vibrations feel pinchy.
Sure, I can orgasm with this toy, but it's hardly pleasurable. There are three primary outcomes for me using it clitorally: bored, numb, or one-and-done but barely satisfied.

Speed range and pattern selection
I think the ultimate thing to look for in a beginner vibrator is versatility in shape and a variety of settings. Beginners don't necessarily know how much power they'll need, so while versatility is always a plus, it's crucial for beginners. The Pink BOB Silicone Vibrating Dildo barely passes by this criterion.
It might have ten vibration settings, but a mere 2 uniform vibration intensities and 8 patterns, controlled by one button. If the steady vibrations can't reliably get me off, the varying rhythms definitely can't!

My verdict on the Pink BOB Alex
The Pink BOB Alex vibrator is just fine for the price, I guess?
"But it's only $20!" only applies if you don't ever plan on using this toy as a vibrator. If you buy the Pink BOB Alex, buy it because it's one of your options for affordable silicone that will last you a long time. Buy it because you like its size, shape, rigidity, and texture as a dildo. Don't buy it because you expect the vibrations to do much.
With the vibrations turned off, the Pink BOB Alex makes an okay first dildo. It gets the job done. It's a moderate size that will suit many users — nothing more and nothing less. Enjoy the Pink BOB Alex's penetration sensation.
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Yikes! I will stay away from this dildo. At least it was silicone.…but it sounds horrible!! Thanks for reviewing!!
The e‑mail anecdote is classic (but I'm so sorry)!
I love this review cuz it’s so honest and out there! I also appreciate how you mentioned what bob stands for (ew) and the flame test, which has been pretty useful for me. Thanks for the review!