Glint - App Controlled Touch-Responsive Vibrating Butt Plug

The Lovense Glint is a vibrating butt plug with a twist: its base reacts to contact. When a partner presses, strokes or thrusts against it, the vibration answers, so their body becomes part of the controls during sex. Lovense pitches it as a touch-responsive plug made for couples, and it pairs that idea with a slim 21.5 mm width, full app control and a 55 g weight that's easy to forget once it's in.

How the touch-responsive base works

Most app-controlled plugs change only when someone moves a slider on a phone. Glint's flared base also responds to physical contact, from a slow, lingering touch to a firm push. In the Lovense Remote app you set how it reacts. Lovense lists three touch modes, Pulse, Sustain and Crescendo, and the sensitivity can be adjusted so it answers light contact or only deliberate pressure. The app also logs your touch patterns, so a session you enjoyed can be replayed later.

In practice this is what makes Glint different during penetrative sex. One partner wears the plug; the other partner's movement against the base changes the vibration without anyone reaching for a phone.

How big is this vibrating butt plug?

At 0.84 in (21.5 mm) across its widest insertable point, Glint is on the narrow side, which makes it approachable if you're new to plugs. Lovense doesn't publish an overall or insertable length, so we won't guess one. If you already know you like more fullness, the Hush 2 1-inch is a wider Lovense plug, without the touch feature.

App control, together or apart

To pair it, hold the power button for about three seconds and add the toy in Lovense Remote. The app gives you close-range control in the same room, long-distance control over the internet, unlimited custom patterns, sync to music and sound-activated vibration. Vibration tops out at 7,500 per minute, which Lovense says a partner can feel too. The button on the toy works on its own if you'd rather leave the phone out of it.

Glint can also act as the controller for another Lovense toy: contact with its base can change the vibration on both at once. Pair it with something like the Edge 2 prostate massager and both partners feel each movement.

First time with Glint

Charge it fully before the first use. Apply plenty of water-based lube to the plug and to yourself, breathe out slowly and ease it in; the flared base keeps it from going too far. Begin with a low vibration and low touch sensitivity, give your body a minute to settle, then let your partner find out how the base responds before you raise anything.

Battery, waterproofing and care

Lovense quotes up to 178 minutes of vibration on a charge, about 60 minutes to recharge with the magnetic USB cable and up to 120 hours on standby. It's rated IPX7, so you can rinse it under the tap and take it into the shower. Wash it with warm water and mild soap or a toy cleaner before and after use, pat it dry and store it in a pouch, since silicone picks up lint.

Specifications

• Brand: Lovense, Glint
• Type: app-controlled vibrating butt plug with touch-responsive base
• Material: silicone
• Widest insertable diameter: 0.84 in (21.5 mm)
• Weight: 55 g (1.94 oz)
• Vibration: up to 7,500 per minute; unlimited app patterns; touch modes Pulse, Sustain and Crescendo
• Battery: Li-polymer, up to 178 minutes of use, up to 120 hours standby
• Charging: about 60 minutes, magnetic USB cable
• Waterproofing: IPX7
• Control: button on the toy, or the Lovense Remote app (close range and long distance)

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