Like humans, not all sextoys are alike—aside from being designed and manufactured to trip our assorted sexual fantastics, that is.
For undeniable proof of this, look no further than what happens when you compare and contrast Lovense’s recently released Calor against their Gush.
A pair of massagers which take entirely different approaches in regards to delivering their respective sexual stimulations as well as the many ways they can be enjoyed.
Yet, they have a basic, fundamental thing in common: both the Calor and the Gush are specifically penile massagers.
So if you have one of these particular appendages or are fond of someone who happens to be equipped with them, you’re probably curious about what sets them apart, where they’re similar, and which of them might fit for your own, very particular sexual bill.
Here’s Lovense’s Calor
Pleasantly bucking the current sleeve masturbator trend of packing them with as many motorized components as possible, the Calor predominantly, but not exclusively, instead depends on whoever’s using it.
Like how it’s a deceptively simple, open-ended, flexible tube the penis-equipped person inserts themselves into—all of which has been carefully planned out by Lovense with this sort of manual use in mind.
“Open-ended,” so users can slide it along the entire length of their penis to arousingly simulate how they usually masturbate, “Flexible,” that they can squeeze the Calor to make it tighter,” and “deceptively simple” due to its trademarked Lovense sextech smarts in an array of three internal sensors which monitor how fast the toy is used and then cause it to ramp up or slow down its vibrations.
And since it shares its noble, technological paternity with their other Bluetooth-enabled, wireless products, the Calor and the Lovense Remote app are two amazing things which are more so when used together.
The Calor can also warm itself up so there’s none of that waiting for the sleeve to get to a comfortable, and much more lifelike, temperature before you,and it can make sexual magic together.
Then there’s Lovense’s Gush
Take more than a cursory glance at an erect penis, and you’ll realize a lot is going on there—and if you have one, you’re well aware that, to some degree or other, its various components can bring their own uniquely arousing sensations to your sexual table.
Such as the bulbous tip of the penis, aka the glans, which is stuffed with itching-to-be-stimulated nerve endings.
An anatomical reality Lovense is keenly aware of, which probably lead them to develop their own glans-specific toy. Though the Gush isn’t limited to exclusively that section of the penis as its innovative design also allows users to move it anywhere along the shaft—including all the way to the base where its vibrations can reach the testicles.
For a greater grip, users have the choice of using their own hands or, compliments of the Gush’s included stretchy “adjustment band,” have something close to the same effect while freeing their fingers to do other things.
Which is precisely why Lovense advertises it as a “Flexible & Handsfree Glans Massager,” as with when the band’s in place, or if the person playing with it has a girthy penis, the Gush ain‘t going anywhere—making it an exemplary sextoy for people with mobility limitations, pain management challenges, or anyone who prefers to lay back while the toy’s vibrations do the talking.
Made all the better by how well it and the Lovense Remote app work together. So much so, all that’s necessary to get their sextech software and hardware matched up is put the Gush into Bluetooth standby mode, wait a few seconds for one to find the other, and there you go!
As in linking your Gush to other Lovense sextoys, wherever they might be, for share-and-share-alike play; make as many customized vibrations as you want, for every conceivable sexual activity you can imagine; get into the wild-and-arousing world of adult entertainment interactivity, or set your Gush to vibrate in tune with whatever songs you have on your smartphone or computer—and plenty of other features waiting for you to check out.
Lovense’s Calor and Gush: How are they the same?
Though they take different approaches in doing so, Lovense built each of these sextoys to sexually stimulate the user’s penis—notably from the glans but also anywhere along the shaft including to the base, close to the testicles.
Both use a single motor to deliver their respective vibrations, and Calor or Gush, have built-in controls. But operating them is way better with the Lovense Remote app.
Also in common with each are their three hardwired power levels and four vibration patterns, that they use magnetic charging cables, are rated IPX7 in waterproofness, have a one-year warranty, and come with a storage bag, User Manual, and a Quick Start Guide.
Lovense’s Calor and Gush: How are they different?
If I had to describe how these toys aren’t alike, it’d probably begin by referring back to how the Calor was designed as a masturbation enhancer since it can be used without manual, hands-on stroking.
Versus the Gush, which Lovense advertises as a hands-off toy but is thoroughly excellent if you like sliding it along the shaft of your or someone else’s penis as well.
The other obvious difference is the Gush’s adjustment band—harkening again to users not needing to take hold of it to have a good time.
But there are more places where one of these toys is not like the other. Like how long they take to charge and, after, how long they’re good for. Which, in all honesty, isn’t what I’d call especially egregious as the Gush requires only 65 minutes against the Calor’s one-to-one for their same 90 minutes of playtime.
They’re also minorly different when it comes to cleaning up afterward, hinging mostly on the Gush 2’s almost-entirely silicone outsides where the Calor’s sleeve is made of similar stuff though its various other bits aren’t.
Still, all that’s needed for Calor or Gush is a splishy-splash of warm, never hot, water, a tiny squirt of sextoy cleaner, or if you don’t have any of that on hand, some antibacterial soap will do just fine, finished by a dry with a lint-free cloth.
Pros of Calor over Gush
Getting to the good stuff, if you’re more of an overall masturbator—one of those folx who gets off on the strokes instead of enjoying toys which are designed to exclusively hit only a few of your penile fun bits, then the Calor is the toy for you.
Another thing to consider is if getting a grip on your self-pleasuring is a turn-on. I mention this as the Calor is, yet again, the sextech answer for those looking to add an extra-added, sexual regarding how they masturbate—as opposed to how Gush is billed as a hands-off experience.
Pros of Gush over Calor
Meanwhile, if you find stimulating your glans appealing—with the option to do the same to your shaft—the Gush is probably the superior choice.
Particularly if you want the ability to use a toy with or without having to hold onto it—an even greater benefit if, like myself, masturbating for more than a few minutes is challenging due to chronic pain, a tendency to cramp, mobility issues, and similar physical limitations.
Next, if you’re intrigued by the thought of high-tech BDSM power exchange, the Gush is a picture-postcard perfect accessory.
Curious? Well, let me paint you a black leather picture: there you are, ready, willing, and submissive with a Gush firmly attached to your nether region while—either right there with you or thousands of miles away—your dominant has a finger on its button: able to use the Lovense Remote app to turn you on or off whenever they want.
The verdict
Pitting any two Lovense’s toys against each other is never easy. Least of all, when they’re a pair which do almost the same thing in nearly the same way.
But after hours and hours (and more hours, even more hours) putting each of these sextoys through their various sexually-pleasing paces—and not at all, no siree, never losing track of time and suddenly realizing I probably should have been taking notes—I arrived to the conclusion that of the two of them the Calor provided a more enjoyable experience.
With a majority of the whys behind my decision involving my preference to do me instead of having a toy like the Gush take the reins. Which, again, comes down to what I, and not necessarily you, find pleasurable.
Exemplified by my own fuzziness regarding the Gush and Calor’s pros and cons, as I found excessive amounts of the first and considerably fewer of the second—causing me to flip back and forth countless time between them concerning which turned me on the most.
When all’s said and done, to help you pick either the Calor or the Gush, or both if you can afford it, I’d recommend first discussing them with your penis: paying close attention to what you and your appendage like—and then selecting whichever pleases you both.
