Mystim Sleak Freak eStimVibrator, Black

The Mystim Sleak Freak is a small, straight e-stim vibrator: one smooth silicone shaft that vibrates and, at the press of a second button, adds soft electrical pulses through its surface. At 14.5 cm long it is about the size of a classic slim vibe, which makes it one of the least intimidating ways to find out whether electrostimulation is something you enjoy. No box, cables or pads are involved; the electronics and battery sit inside the handle.

Why the shape is so simple

There's no clitoral arm, no curve and no texture. That plain design is deliberate. E-stim works only where the conductive surface touches skin, and a straight cylinder with a rounded tip gives even contact along its length, inside or out. It also means you can use it externally first, pressed flat against the vulva, perineum or inner thigh, before trying it inside. With a maximum diameter of about 3.6 cm it is moderate in girth rather than skinny.

Getting to know the two buttons

One button cycles through eight vibration programs, from a steady buzz to stronger pulsing patterns. The other controls the electrical side: five e-stim programs, each with ten intensity steps. Programs two and four ramp up over roughly three seconds, so give them a moment before you decide it's too weak. Past the fifth program there is a sixth that alternates strong pulses with quiet recovery phases; when it goes silent, it hasn't switched off.

A sensible first session: add water-based lube, turn on a gentle vibration, then bring in e-stim at level one. Hold each level for a minute or two. If the sensation turns sharp, reduce it or move the toy slightly, since uneven contact concentrates the current in a small spot.

How this e-stim vibrator compares with its siblings

The Sleak Freak is the compact, no-frills choice, and the easiest of the group to slip into a bedside drawer or travel bag, since it needs nothing but its charging cable. If you already know you like a fuller toy with a clitoral arm, the Daring Danny combines internal and external contact. The Real Deal Neal and Right on Ron are other shapes in the same family.

Charging and looking after it

It charges with a magnetic USB cable that snaps onto contacts on the toy, so there's no port to seal. Mystim notes that a magnetic cable can also wake the toy if it ever stops responding. Clean it with a damp cloth and mild soap, use a skin-friendly disinfectant now and then, and make sure it is completely dry before charging or putting it away. Leftover lube on the conductive surface can make the pulses feel uneven, so wipe it well.

Mystim's warnings apply to every e-stim product: don't use it with a pacemaker or implanted electronics, with heart conditions or while pregnant, and keep it away from the chest, head and neck.

Specifications

• Brand: Mystim, eStim vibrator line
• Type: straight vibrator with built-in electrostimulation
• Material: platinum silicone surface with ABS parts
• Length: 14.5 cm; maximum diameter about 3.6 cm
• Vibration: 8 programs
• E-stim: 5 programs with 10 intensity levels, plus a pulse-and-rest program
• Power: rechargeable, magnetic USB charging cable included
• Colour: black

See the rest of the range in our Mystim collection, or compare other shapes in vibrators.