Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Essential — Test & Review

The Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Essential is a weighty toy. A mix of hard ABS plastic and supple silicone, the "wings" do a good job of hugging your member but are a long way to being "hands free". The three buttons aren't the easiest to push but that isn't necessarily a bad thing in the middle of using it. The signature crown on the pulse pad adds a nice bit of texture to the sleeve and the entire unit feels very premium.

Once you see the Pulse Solo Essential it's pretty obvious how to use it. The penile shaped opening invites usage and the wings do a good job of hugging in all the right places. The buttons take a little force to push but that ensures you get the setting you want. If you want to mix it up you can add a water based lube and the sensation changes dramatically. It also gets exponentially messier as the PulsePlate tends to fling lube everywhere. The plastic could also get pretty slippery so use with caution.

As stated before, the Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Essential is on the bigger and heavier side. The plastic and silicone feel nice and show no signs of degradation after many, many uses. The only major negative I have noticed is the noise associated with using it. On the higher settings, it is pretty loud. Don't get me wrong, It feels great, but isn't necessarily something you want to use with company over.

The price is on par for lower range masturbators, but this isn't your normal masturbator. I have never felt anything like this before. The way the PulsePlate pounds the back of your head like a jackhammer is like nothing I've ever experienced. So, I would say that it's definitely worth the money.

The Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Essential was so much better than I expected. It looks deceiving in its little C-clamp shape but it hugs in all the right place. The wing fold over right on top of the glans and with the PulsePlate on the frenulum you get a lot of sensations at once. Charging took about 2.5 to 3 hours and it gave you a good 1hr of usage. I did notice that as the battery got lower it was easier to slow the pulse pad with pressure from my grip.

The box was honestly nothing special. It was thin and felt cheap. The contents were pretty standard. Charging cable, Check, Instruction manual. Check. Safety information. Check. Hot Octopuss inventory checklist. Check. The included travel/storage bag was definitely a welcome addition for those that need it. Overall, it was decent enough. Especially when you consider the real fun is inside the box.

The Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Essential is a pretty heavy toy. Especially when you consider that it is marketed as a hands-free toy. I agree that it can work but my experience using it hands free wasn't the best. The ABD plastic has some nice ridges on it to help with grip but if you get any lube on it it can be hard to control. Lube should be water based so it doesn't degrade the silicone. Speaking of the silicone, it feels nice and smooth. The PulsePlate has an embossed crown on it which adds a nice bit of texture to the vibrations. Cleaning is pretty standard with a mild soap and warm water then let air dry.