Lovense Lush Review: Three Generations of Power and Pleasure

If you occasionally dabble into sex toys, you’ll have heard of Lush by Lovense. It’s arguably the most famous app-controlled toy on the market. Some even go as far as crowning Lush as the best sex toy out there. It’s so popular that it can even be comparable to the iPhone in that Lovense has come up with three generations of Lush so far.

In this very comprehensive article, we’ll be breaking down all three generations—Lush 1, 2, and 3—comparing and contrasting them side by side to see what would best suit you. Contrary to popular belief, the latest versions aren’t necessarily the best ones. We want you to purchase what you believe is your money’s worth.

Before we dive right into the specifics on price and features, here’s a brief timeline of how the hot pink toy came to be and evolved over the years:

The Lush Sex Toy Timeline

Introduced in 2015, the first generation of Lush bullet vibrator took the sex toy industry by storm. Although it wasn’t the first remote-controlled vibrator of its kind, it was a much-needed upgrade from other competitors with less to offer.

In fact, the love egg was four times the power of other similar toys, all while managing to stay silent. What sealed the deal was that it was also for long distance play via a remote app that can give your partner control. Lovense was truly ahead of its time—and customers sensed it, too, even before it actually hit the stores. Pre-orders alone for Lush 1 broke the $100,000 mark and sold over 300,000 units in total.

Three years later, Lovense was back. If you didn’t own a Lush before, it was your chance to get on the hype train without looking like you’re late to the party. After the first generation’s success, Lovense went on a mission to listen to customer feedback—both positive and negative—to make something good great.

Not only did they ramp up the power, Lovense also gave it an “impressive face lift,” where the Lush 2 was presented with a new and improved antenna. The button was moved elsewhere to enable the user to turn the vibration on and off while the toy is inside. Essentially, connectivity was made better on all fronts.

The stakes are highest the third time around. Lush 1 and 2 were international best-sellers with hundreds of headlines on the internet. People had two chances to get a Lush of their own in the past, so if they haven’t then, they probably won’t now. Those who are already in possession of Lush 1 or 2 didn’t have much reason to shell out hundreds for a few extra upgrades, either.

Lovense knew they had to convert some unbelievers this time around—and convert they did. Finally, Lush 3 was introduced in 2021, six years after the original was launched. The third generation bid goodbye to the charging port in replacement with a magnetic one, integrated new technology for antenna connectivity, and placed a fixed tail for the toy to stay deeper in place.

The OG Lush Toy, Revisited: Lush 1

Pros:

Most powerful Bluetooth vibrator at the time of its release
Covers a big radius for close-range connectivity
G-spot friendly
Quiet inside the body
Can be internet-controlled from anywhere in the world
Vibration patterns can be customized and saved via Lovense app
Share or synchronize vibration patterns with others
Three hours of battery life
Wearable for long periods of time
Lovense app is compatible for both smartphones and computers

Cons:

Prone to overheat
Not as quiet outside the body
No lock function to keep vibrator in place
Poor Bluetooth connection from a few feet away
Bluetooth tends to disconnect while in use
Long antenna sticks out under clothes
No direct clitoral stimulation
No storage bag

When Lush was launched, it was marketed as “the most powerful Bluetooth remote control bullet vibrator” and lots of curious minds put this to the test. Say goodbye to traditional remote controllers and welcome the convenience of smartphone apps to control Lush. Like other bullet vibrators, the body safe silicone is shaped like an egg, handy and portable, and is meant to be placed inside the vagina throughout the duration of its use.

Of course, pleasure isn’t just limited to the vagina—the strong vibration can come in handy for a touch of clitoral stimulation too! Lush is also very G-spot-friendly. The way the body is shaped and curled allows for the user to angle it in a way where it’s supposed to be positioned. Don’t be fooled—this small toy packs a punch!

Battery life

Lush has around three long hours of battery life, but we promise the session won’t end up feeling insufficient. On the contrary, two hours is way more than anyone would be capable of. Doctor Climax reported in her blog that Lush made her cum twice in less than ten minutes, ultimately prefacing her review with, “if you don’t like intense orgasms, this product is not for you.”

That said, women who are a little more sensitive than the average gal might have to stop reading from this point, because the succeeding generations of Lush promise to be even more intense.

However, the original Lush has some overheating issues after 20 minutes of use, which can be pretty uncomfortable to keep playing with or having it inside you. Lovense has admitted that the first batch of sex toys does end up overheating and has since offered to send newer models to those with this issue.

Sound

In spite of the powerful vibrations, Lush is surprisingly quiet when in use. The vibrator is nowhere near sounding like one, with most users calling it the most muted toy they own. For this exact reason, Lush can be virtually used anywhere—in a restaurant, in a park, in a movie house, in a swimming pool, you name it!

It’s a secret that only you and your partner will ever know, and that’s precisely where the thrill of it lies. It’s ideal for places with constant ambient sound, but not too-quiet places like a library. Even shuffling feet on the floor could top the volume of hearing Lush at play.

Bluetooth connectivity

Unlike other bullet vibrators, Lush is wearable, meaning it can be inserted and left in the vaginal canal for a long period of time without posing a safety hazard. At the end of the body is a bendable antenna where a Bluetooth connection does its close-range control magic, which can be used to pull the vibrator out and ease first-time user fears. The Bluetooth connection has a 30-foot standing range at the front and a 10-foot standing range at the back of the wearer. It can also work when sitting down, but the range is reduced to 5-10 feet in this position.

It’s also perfect for long distance control from halfway across the world. Relationships across continents also thank Lush for its ability to connect and work with the internet if a close range isn’t possible. The best part about the Lovense remote app is that you can grant access to your partner, meaning they don’t have to constantly ask for permission to control Lush. One grant can allow them unlimited access as long as the vibrator is turned on and connected to the Bluetooth.

But with all the marketing on the long-distance play, Lush seemed to fall short of its own hype. Many users reported poor Bluetooth connection from as little as two feet away. Disconnecting numerous times with a partner using the Lovense app seems to be an all-too-common occurrence as well. This alone can be a dealbreaker for many, and we don’t question why when Lush has promised to deliver effective long distance use.

Vibration patterns and customization

What users love most about Lush is the endless customization options tailored to your own pleasure and satisfaction. From purr to pulses to pounds, there are unlimited vibration patterns available to choose from in the Lovense remote app that is simple enough to access from a smartphone. You can switch between different types of vibrations, sync the vibrations to music through Spotify, or even set entirely new levels of vibration patterns that Lovense didn’t even think of making.

The best part is that once you’ve set up your preferred pattern, the Lovense remote app will make sure to save your specific settings for future use. You can also share or synchronize your sex toy with a bestie.

You’re not limited to smartphones to access the Lovense app, either. You can download and connect your device to your PC, compatible with both Windows and Mac PCs. You’ll need to enable Bluetooth 4.0 for Mac and the Lovense USB Bluetooth Adapter to connect your unit to Windows.

Antenna

However, some users found the antenna misleading. Visually, it appears as though the curled antenna is designed for clitoral stimulation given its angle, but it doesn’t actually provide any direct vibrators. You’ll need the Lush body to help out and give you that big O if you’re not one to come from vaginal vibrations alone, but it won’t be as quiet when used externally. In addition, discreet public play might be Lush’s best-selling idea, but the long and flexible antenna can stick out awkwardly, especially when wearing skirts and soft trousers.

It can be uncomfortable for first-timers when walking as it feels like it could fall out any second because it lacks a lock function, but thankfully, that hasn’t happened (at least not any that we know of).

But why consider the first generation to begin with?

For starters, you get to experience what everyone else is raving about without having to break the bank. Just like iPhones, older generations will be priced lower when a new model comes out. As consumers, this is one hack we can’t overlook, and you shouldn’t pass out on, too.

You can also safe-keep Lush 1 as a novelty item if you happen to collect other Lovense toys for fun. Maybe you’re a sex toy fanatic who is looking to catch them all—and who could blame you, really? The possibilities are endless.