Bellesa Pebble Review
Naomi Morgan
- Want multiple functions in one toy
- Like vibration and suction modes
- Prefer speed modes to patterns
- Want an affordable toy
- Prefer pattern modes to speeds
- Have larger thighs and labia
- Have a larger clitoris
- Have difficulty with small buttons
The Bellesa Pebble is intended as an ergonomically designed double-ended external sex toy for clitoral stimulation that serves as both a vibrator and suction toy, each boasting 5 speed modes. It is waterproof, rechargeable, and comes with its own plastic case. It's made of light pink body-safe silicone and a metallic ABS plastic.
First Impressions
When I first knew I was getting the Bellesa Pebble, I was excited. It’s an adorable, pink, multi-use toy, with pretty promotional photos and a focus on being incredibly easy to use. What’s not to love? Imagine my surprise when I finally got it and I didn’t love it right away; in fact, I was disappointed. It was such a promising design… but there’s the problem! The Pebble is marketed as an easily held ergonomic design, but the focus on the ease of grip seems to bypass the ease of use. This problem plagues the suction side of the toy more than the vibrator side, in my experience. I tried to use the suction in my very first use and was frustrated by how hard it was to position. The sides of the toy were too wide and awkwardly shaped to sit properly within my labia. It seemed like no angle or finagling gave me the same direct contact it was supposed to that I was used to with my favorite rose vibrator. I could still feel stimulation, and I have gotten off several times from this indirect angling, but it wasn’t what I wanted and what I knew the toy should be capable of.Ergonomics
This seems a general design flaw with the toy as a whole. I can’t deny that holding the toy exactly as depicted in promotional materials isn’t incredibly comfortable in my hand, but I will say I’ve never held the toy like that while trying to use it. It just doesn’t work that way! The positioning of the Pebble’s stimulation zones and buttons actively disincentivizes using it as seemingly intended, leading to complicated hand and finger movements to try to up the speed while holding it in place. I can accept a toy just being a little awkward, but part of it feels like some of the toy features were not designed with plus size users in mind. No offense to Bellesa, but I can’t hold the toy in the grip they promote while also using the suction — the rest of my body’s down there! It also doesn’t seem to be made with left-handed users in mind. This is bad enough, but having this flaw while the toy is also marketed as being ergonomic and accessible makes me feel like it should’ve been tested more before it got to this point, especially at a $100 price tag. Another quirk I noticed is that it’s more difficult to use in some positions than others. The once again troublemaking suction side of the Pebble makes it hard to use laying straight on your back without majorly spreading out. I tested a few other positions: standing in the shower and bathing while laying back are also hard. This was not an issue with the vibrating side of the toy, but again, it is a strange design flaw that limits use. The Pebble is waterproof after all–am I supposed to be doing athletics in the shower/bath while using it? I can’t tell if this is just an overlooked factor in attempting to create its ergonomic design, or if this is a case of product creators not taking into account that a user may have a larger pubic mound and thighs when maneuvering a toy in that area, but again, it’s just a bit frustrating and baffling.Better Prospects
Despite some of these frustrations, I was determined to give the Bellesa Pebble more of a chance to see if I could fall back in love with it like when I was still eager for the toy to arrive, and I am glad I gave it the chance. It is still an enjoyable and quality toy that I like having in my collection, and with practice I got better at figuring out how to use it with my body. A slight learning curve with a new toy before finding the right way to be pleasured isn’t unheard of, so I can’t fairly fault the Pebble in that completely. However, I still wish I could love it as much as I wanted to in the beginning.
I would genuinely call the Pebble beautiful, I adore the design. It's very small and while I have complaints about the "ergonomic" shape, it gives it an organic, unique feel that a lot of toys don't have. The silicone is luxurious and soft, and holding the toy in the intended manner from the upright position is admittedly very comfortable. The Pebble looks and feels amazing. I'm just disappointed that the aesthetic didn't translate as well to the functionality.
As mentioned with former complaints, the frustrations in holding the Pebble take some out of the experience. Additionally, if I was struggling with having to use both hands to position the suction toy side correctly without having mobility and grip issues in my hands/arms, I imagine this would be more difficult for someone that does. The buttons are also only slight imprints on the other side of the toy, and difficult to find through touch when trying to change speed. A good note I can give is that despite being a small pebble vibrator boasting of a decent vibration power, the vibration doesn't travel too strongly into the rest of the Bellesa Pebble while holding the other end.
It definitely feels like a solid, compact toy. The silicone is very sleek and smooth, and the metallic ABS plastic is clean and neat. The seams between the materials are tight and don't seem to pull from the edge. There's a nice little weight to holding it in your hand. It's not very loud at all; the Pebble has a noticeable buzz to it, but that can be muffled behind a closed door and a blanket. The charging case is mostly plastic, which is not exactly a luxury material, but it's sturdy and it comes with a reliable charging case in the first place, so that's lovely and doesn't bother me. The most important thing as for proof of quality to me is that on its product page, Bellesa mentions that it has a 10 year warranty like most of their other products and some amount of guaranteed reimbursement if anything happens to your toy, which I think is pretty reassuring for its lifespan and your investment.
The Pebble is more than a little pricey at just under $100. Being a luxury toy brand and a multi-use product, I understand it will cost more than an average sex toy, but I feel like you could buy a different luxury suction air vibrator and traditional vibe, plus shipping, and have some money to spare for the same price of the Pebble. That cost definitely goes towards quality since I can't deny it's a well-made toy, and I really love the charging/carrying case it also comes with, but with my other complaints, this feels like a miss to me. It seems like you're paying for the brand here, and that's never a feeling I like. To be clear, I don't hate this toy and will enjoy it in the future, but I'd personally recommend spending your money on some other sex toys instead of dropping a hundred dollars on this one.
The Bellesa Pebble is marketed as best for "simple and accessible" orgasms, and I don't feel like that's true. It definitely works, though, and it's an uncomplicated toy with easy functions. The vibrations and suction are not as strong as in other toys I have, but they're not weak either. I think I definitely enjoyed the vibrating side on the Pebble more than the suction, though, since trying to finagle the latter into a proper position was sometimes uncomfortable. The good news is the battery seems well designed and doesn't get hot. The battery life is an hour and a half of play for 2 hours of charging time, which isn't bad.
The Pebble comes in a very sturdy cardboard box sealed with a side magnet. The whole thing is covered in a cute, minimalist kind of design made of a white background and pink accents, with several pictures of the Pebble and plenty of branding. There's a short description of the toy's features on front and a summary of it on the back, and that's pretty much it there. My favorite part of the design is that once you open the magnetic cover, there's some beautiful pink architectural photography. Honestly, I wish the rest of the box looked like this instead of the minimalism, but I'm not complaining. Inside the box is plain, with just a temporary plastic insert to hold the Pebble's case and USB charger as well as the user guide. Overall, it's a sturdy, reusable cardboard box, and the effort and effect is appreciated; I will absolutely be keeping the box to store other toys, but definitely hidden, as it's not very discreet. Luckily, the Pebble comes with its own separate storage case which is discreet.
The Pebble is made of body-safe silicone and ABS plastic, so usual kinds of safe silicone storage and care applies: store away from sunlight, heat, and other silicone toys, use only with water-based lubricant, and enjoy how easy it is to clean. It's also waterproof which makes it even simpler, just a wash under warm water with antibacterial soap is all that's needed, but a antibacterial sex toy cleaner works just as well. One detail to note for proper cleaning is that while the toy is waterproof, the charging case is not, so the toy should be thoroughly dried before storage. I will say a small complaint that I have is that I couldn't find out what materials it used from its product page and had to check my user guide after I already owned it. Retailers should be transparent with materials for the sake of customers, and while I don't believe most people would have a problem with the silicone or ABS plastic, if the toy were not made out of either of these, it would be hard to know for people with allergies to certain materials that they were buying a body-safe toy.
| Vibration speeds | 5 |
| Clitoral suction | 5 Speeds modes |
| Length | 3.4 inches |
| Width | 1.9 inches |
| Materials | Silicone, ABS plastic |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Battery Life | 90 minutes |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Charging Time | 120 minutes |
| Remote Controls | No |
| Travel Lock | No |
| Storage Bag Included | Comes with Case |
| Colors Available | Pink |
- Multiple functions in one toy
- Waterproof
- Quality materials
- Charging/carrying case included
- 10-year warranty
- Awkward design for suction vibrator
- Right-handed toy
- Not so suitable for users with larger bodies
- More difficult to use in some positions
The Bellesa Pebble is an adorable, multi-use, functional toy with a lot of potential. I wanted to love this toy, but the more I thought about it as I wrote, the more disappointments built up. As a luxury toy, it's definitely made of quality materials, but it's also expensive, and unfortunately, I don't think enough thought was put into the design and who its users might be to warrant the price tag. It's simple to operate, but difficult to position; beautiful to hold, but frustrating to handle. There's a ton of use to get out of this toy for years to come if you're up for it, and I don't regret trying it, but my final judgement is that it's a hit and a miss. I was incredibly excited to try this toy and I'm sad it wasn't better than it is.
