Here at Cosmo, we like to think of ourselves as ‘masturbation myth busters’ who take our role of road-testing pulsing playmates rather seriously.
Let's throw it back to TikTok’s viral Rose clitoral stimulator. We didn’t hold back in telling you that while it looks great on your nightstand and is ideal for sex tech beginners, it’s not the most powerful pulser (read our full review here).
Now we’re turning our attention to the newest toy taking the town — or bathroom — by storm. Yep, Womanizer has launched the Wave, a cross between a shower head and a sex toy.
And thanks to the brand's Prime Week sale, you can bag yourself 25% off — plus, if you splash the cash (AKA spend more than £179), you'll get another free teaser of your choosing.
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Everything you need to know about the Womanizer Wave
The result of a (rather great) collaboration between the sexual wellness pros at Womanizer and the leading bathroom experts at hansgrohe, the Wave is the first two-in-one ‘pleasure stimulator.’
Yep, it’s designed to function as both a shower head and a clitoral stimulator, meaning you can wash your locks and flick your bean with just one tool. But it's also discreetly disguised as your traditional personal sprinkler with a few (strategically placed) jets to offer pinpoint pressure — and pleasure.
We'll be honest though, our expectations were high. That's thanks to Womanizer's reports which said a whopping 76% of testers had an orgasm while trialling the new toy — and of those, 73% said it was easier to cum with it.
How does the Womanizer Wave work?
Coming in at a steep £99 (dare we remind you, Cozzie Livs), we’d expect a sex toy at that price to include some serious sexy benefits. Luckily, the Wave does come with three swell modes.
First up, PowderRain. Essentially, a fine mist-style spray that you’ll use to rinse last night’s hair mask out of your locks — and the stresses of the day away. You can also easily slide between two intensities with an easy-reach slider switch.
Next, PleasureWhirl. This is where the three jets at the front come in, offering a rippling sensation for a slow and sensual path to pleasure. Again, use that switch to up the ante.
Finally (and frankly, the star of the show), PleasureJet: a stronger, steadier stream, sent shooting out from the jet in the middle, made for those that need direct, constant stimulation.
- How much is the Womanizer Wave? £99 (although keep your eyes peeled during Amazon Prime Day sale and Black Friday, as Womanizer is often generous).
- Where can I buy the Womanizer Wave? Obvs directly at Womanizer.com, but Lovehoney and Amazon also stock the water feature.
- How to attach the Womanizer Wave? Like any shower head, this screws straight onto your existing hose. Just slot in the sieve (fancy filter) and twist it on.
The only other things you need to know are that the slim, ergonomic shape makes for easy one-handed fun and, last but by no means least, it has also been fitted with EcoSmart technology, so it uses up to 60% less water than conventional shower heads. Winning.
What shoppers had to say
Like most of you, we head straight to the reviews when considering a serious purchase — yes, you should be taking your wanking wellness seriously — and it seems fans were keen to shower the Wave with praise.
One raved: “The reincarnation of an old favourite (my shower head) is welcomed, and now enjoyed.” Another agreed, commenting: “The strongest orgasm I’ve had in a long while and the build-up was incredible... while the price is high, it is worth every penny.”
There was also a very happy husband who claimed his wife has five or six Os per shower. Jel.
But there were also some who weren’t so keen... although let’s remember that it's very normal for us all to like different things.
“I had such high hopes for this, and while it is a lovely-looking showerhead, unfortunately, that's all it has going for it... The PowderRain setting is ridiculously light, the PleasureWhirl just wasn't, and there was very little pleasure from the PleasureJet,” shared someone else.
One more put: “I don’t know why I thought it would do anything different than my current handheld, but it doesn’t.”
Womanizer Wave: one sex writer's review
But what did a girl who often has sex toys strewed across her office desk think?
Pros
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- Fitted with three settings (PleasureJet / PleasureWhirl / PowderRain), an intensity slider and an easy switch to help you move between them all
- Super easy to install
- Eco-warriors, stand down. This is fitted with EcoSmart tech
- Comes in three colourways (chrome/black/white) to suit all bathroom suites
Cons
Not to rain on your parade, but there are a couple of things we think could be improved...
- Not the most powerful pulser
- Those with thick hair, beware
Rating: 4.2/5
Womanizer Wave: The verdict
As a woman who has avoided ever changing a lightbulb (I grew up without a plumbing qualification, don’t judge), I didn’t have high hopes that I’d be able to fit my new shower head without the help of my flatmate. However, it was as easy as unscrewing the old one and twisting on the Wave. In fact, it took no longer than 20 seconds.
An added touch I really liked? The sieve seal that sits inside the hose which helps filter the water. The first sign that this wasn’t designed to be a gimmicky gift you’d use once.
Once in place, I was impressed (read: relieved) to see that the chrome finish meant it looked just like your standard shower head, so my guests/landlord/pals wouldn’t instantly know what I’d been up to. Don't fear if you've opted for classic white or on-trend matte-black bathroom fittings; there are two other colourways to choose from.
Before diving straight into the fun stuff, I wanted to see how it stood up against my fairly thick locks — and it’s here I have to rain on the parade a little. To put it bluntly, it’s not the most powerful.
Don’t get me wrong, the mist-style spray was deeeeelightful on my sensitive skin, but it wasn’t quite enough power when it came cleansing my hair of all the conditioner I’d chucked in minutes before. And no, the other modes weren’t much help either, as even less water comes out of those three mini jets at the front.
But, when pointed at my pleasure pearl/go-zone/C-spot, those three fountains did feel rather great. The PleasureWhirl setting offers 'surprising stimulation with a featherlight touch’ and it is definitely the latter. But the gentle lapping of the water against my clit did slowly start to send waves of pleasure up into my core.
Once that familiar feeling of tingling tension (this tends to be how my Os start, but everyone is different) began to rise from between my legs, I decided it was time to bring in the big guns — or rather, the PleasureJet.
The most powerful of all three settings, this is the one to go for if you like your foreplay fast and furious. I wouldn’t say it’s either (hence the 1.2 deduction), but it’s certainly closer.
Despite it taking an age — 21 minutes, but I'm not known for my patience — and serious pinpoint play, we finally made it. The combination of the warm water and continuous tapping is what did it for me... and frankly, that’s not something my previous partners-with-penises could offer on demand.
If you’re new to the world of sex tech, this is a great way to get your feet wet. Or for those living in close quarters (uni gurls, we see you), as there’s literally no humming to hide, unlike some other vibes on the market.
But if you like intense stimulation on tap, I’d suggest one of the brand’s specially designed clitoral stimulators (the Pro40 gets you off without any touching or numbing, while the InsideOut hits your C- and G-spot simultaneously).
I would like to publicly thank Womanizer for listening though, because vulva-owners have been using the humble shower head for years, and so one designed specifically for our pleasure was rather thoughtful.
So, overall: I won't be waving goodbye to my favourite non-wired vibe. But if you're a lazy girl who fancies a quick cum before bed, dive right in.