Kiiroo Lumen Plug

Most toys keep their tricks out of sight, but the Kiiroo Lumen Plug puts its own on show. This vibrating anal plug, built by Kiiroo together with OhMiBod, has a built-in LED that glows in time with the vibration, ridges along its silicone body and a sound-reactive mode that turns music into pulses. It suits people who already enjoy plugs and want one they can hand over to a phone, a partner or a playlist.

Three ways to run it

Straight out of the box, the button on the plug cycles through four built-in vibration patterns, so a quick solo session needs no phone at all. Open the OhMiBod Remote app and you get the second layer, including Club Vibe, which listens through your phone's microphone and pulses along to whatever is playing in the room. The third layer is Kiiroo's FeelConnect app, which links the Lumen with other Kiiroo toys so two devices can respond to each other, and syncs it with compatible interactive video.

Because control runs through the apps, a partner doesn't need to be in the same room, or even the same city, to take charge of the patterns.

The glow and the texture

The LED gives off a gem-like light that follows the vibration, which turns out to be a handy cue in partnered play: whoever holds the phone can see the rhythm they've picked without asking. It also makes the Lumen a bit of a novelty for anyone who likes a visual element in the bedroom. The ridges on the body add some friction as it goes in and comes out. Some people love that drag; others need a little time to get used to it. Plenty of lube keeps it smooth.

Easing in with an app-controlled butt plug

If this is your first plug, take it slowly. Start with the toy switched off, coat both the plug and your body with a generous amount of water-based lube, and insert it gradually while breathing out. The tapered tip leads the way, and the flared base stays outside the body, which is the part that keeps any plug where it belongs. Once it feels settled, switch on the gentlest pattern and build from there. A warm shower and some unhurried foreplay beforehand make the whole thing easier for most people.

Before you give a partner the controls, agree on a simple word that means "switch it off". Remote play is more relaxed when nobody has to reach for a phone mid-moment.

Charging and care

The Lumen recharges over USB, and the cable comes in the box. Wash it before and after each use with warm water and mild soap or a toy cleaner, give the grooves between the ridges a little extra attention, and let it dry completely before storing. Stick to water-based lube, as the supplier recommends, to protect the silicone surface, and keep it away from other silicone toys in storage. Listings disagree on water resistance: the supplier calls it splash-resistant while some retailers say waterproof, so keep it out of the bath.

Specifications

• Brand: Kiiroo, made in collaboration with OhMiBod
• Material: silicone with a ridged texture
• Shape: tapered tip with a flared base
• Vibration: 4 built-in patterns, plus sound-reactive Club Vibe through the OhMiBod Remote app
• Apps: OhMiBod Remote; Kiiroo FeelConnect for syncing with other Kiiroo toys and interactive content
• Lighting: built-in LED that follows the vibration
• Power: USB rechargeable, cable included
• Water resistance: splash-resistant according to the supplier

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