Aneros Vice 2 — Test & Review

The Aneros Vice 2 looks like a tool designed for a very specific job. It has 2 asymmetrical bulbs which surround the prostate. The base and curve cause the Vice to move when the pelvic floor muscles are contracted manually applying pressure to the prostate. It has 2 motors that stimulate the prostate and perineum. The vibration patterns and intensity are controlled by a remote. For my sex toy preferences, I value function over style, so I like the design of the Aneros Vice 2

The remote makes it easy to switch between vibration patterns. A number display lists which pattern is selected. Squeezing the toy causes both motors to vibrate quickly. Tapping the power button increases the vibration intensity, which I didn't find intuitive on my first use and only discovered when I read the manual. The remote connects instantly to the toy and it's easier than using a phone that connects with Bluetooth like some other toys I have tried. Overall I think the Vice 2 is pretty simple to use.

The Aneros feels like a high end toy. It is heavy and the silicone is velvery smooth. The power button on the Vice and the control buttons on the remote have a gratifying click. The charging cord is durable and feels like an intentional inclusion rather than an afterthought . These are small details but together give the Vice a feeling of quality. The motors are quiet but powerful and the vice has good battery life making it a very functional toy.

The Aneros Vice 2 costs $149.95 which is expensive, but it works well and feels like a quality toy. I think the biggest downside of the Aneros Vice 2 is it's high cost. I think the Vice is worth it for a prostate play enthusiast seeking something new, but it is too expensive for a beginner looking for a first prostate toy.

The first time using the Vice 2 I enjoyed the vibrations patterns but I felt the strength of the vibrations was underwhelming. After figuring out how to adjust the vibration strength I found the the vibrations much more stimulating. It has a long battery life and never ran out during a session. The Aneros unique shape worked for me and applied pressure to my prostate, as designed, when I contracted my pelvic floor muscles.

The Aneros Vice 2 was packaged in a stylish red and black box with white accents. The decoration on the package is minimal showing a picture of the toy, and a badge for "sexual health and wellness brand of the year". Inside the exterior packaging is a black box with magnetic clasps which opens to display the toy and remote in a plastic tray. Overall I like the packaging which is both bold and elegant. Because the packaging is cardboard and plastic it can be discreetly desposed of quite easily.

The Vice 2 is coated in a firm black silicone. The silicone is very smooth and It is quite firm so I suspect it has a durable ABS plastic core like other Aneros toys but this isn't listed on the website. The Vice is heavier than it looks, likely due to the weight of the motors and battery. The Vice 2 has a IPX7 water resistance rating, which means that it can withstand being submerged for up to 30 min in a meter of water without suffering damage, so it can be easily cleaned or used in the shower. After use I wash it with Hot water and soap, then sanitize the surface with alcohol. Between uses I keep it in a microfiber pouch to keep it free from lint and let residual smells dissipate. Aneros recommends removing it from the charger as soon as it is charged to maintain battery life.