Lovense Lapis Review 2024: Best App-Controlled Strap-On?

Lapis after my waterproof testing

Key Takeaways

I especially loved the aesthetic, innovative design which was both gorgeous and sturdy and gave the wearer clitoral stimulations. I also noted that Lovense made Lapis lighter than most other strapless strap-ons on the market, which is excellent for those new to strapless products as the Kegel-squeezing can be exhausting and challenging. Other features that made it better than other strapless models were the excellent Lovense Remote app (the best app on the market), the powerful motor (the strongest I tested), and the ability to control each shaft independently (Finally! Thank you, Lovense!)

Lapis is not just a product; it’s a reimagining of how pleasure from a double-ended dildo can feel. It could be a whole new world for anyone who wants to explore trans-affirming penetration devices or enjoy independent motors, so you and your playmate can control the different features. Overall, it’s the best strapless model I’ve tested and I can’t recommend it enough!

Who Is This For? Anyone who loves double-ended dildos and wants the best possible experience shouldn’t think twice before buying the Lovense Lapis. This device will live up to the hype for anyone who likes penetrating their lover but wishes it had some pleasure in store for them, people who love sharing dildos but prefer different lengths, or those who want to dive deep into a journey where they explore their desires with their lover. The phone app also makes it an excellent choice for long-distance control and camgirls.

Who Is This Not For?  If clenching your PVC muscles to thrust doesn’t appeal to you, a strapless model may not be the right choice. You may want to consider a dildo with a harness, like the Lovehoney Beginner’s Unisex Strap-On, which will take the pressure off of your Kegel muscles. Further, the price tag may only be justified if you need the extra vibrations, slightly better comfort, and app control. There are less expensive products better suitable for newbies, like Lovehoney Posable. Finally, if phallic-looking toys turn you or your lover off, you may want to find something slightly less penis-shaped, like Desire Luxury.

You Can Buy It on the official Lovense website for $129.

What Is the Lovense Lapis?

The Lovense Lapis is an app-controlled double-ended dildo meant for penetrating two parties at once. One person will receive most of the penetration (5.43” of vibrating length), while the other party has a shorter insertable length (3.43”) that still easily targets the G- or P-spot. Plus, the penetrator has a contour that allows for better gripping and a clitoral vibration spot to grind up against.

Lovense Lapis

What makes the Lovense Lapis stand out is that it is perfect for peggers who want plenty of pleasure, trans and nonbinary folks, and people of any gender who seek the elusive simultaneous internal orgasm.

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First Impressions and Features

Unboxing

The content of the box

Lovense always serves attractive yet no-nonsense packaging. It’s sturdy and elegant enough to be giftable. But the true gem is what is inside:

  • The gorgeous dual-ended strapless strap-on
  • A brief user manual
  • A storage bag
  • A magnetic USB recharging cable

You can see all the items laid out in my image above.

Key Features

The Lapis has lavish features, including:

  • Body-safe, waterproof silicone material
  • The unparalleled app where you can create infinite patterns or try long-distance play
  • A flexible, posable design with an adjustable neck that includes clit pleasure for the penetrator
  • Three motors for clit stimulation and internal vibes

Specifications

Lovense Lapis specifications at a glance:

  • Material: Body-safe silicone
  • Size: 9.06″ x 4.72”; 5.43” insertable for the penetrated, 3.43” insertable for the penetrator, 1.61” width
  • Color: Pink
  • Mechanism: Strapless strap-on double-sided vibrating dildo
  • Weight: 11 ounces

How To Use Lovense Lapis?

After unboxing the Lapis, charge it. Charging the Lovense Lapis is simple since it comes with a magnetic USB recharging cable. The user manual estimated that it would take 105 minutes to come to a full charge and then last for up to 156 minutes, a rather specific estimate. The double-ended dildo died after exactly two hours and thirty minutes on the lowest setting, which is a decent battery life considering how rumbly the vibes are. And then it took an hour and forty-five minutes to charge, just as the manual predicted.

Next, clean the Lapis thoroughly. You should learn about the features before getting started, as having to consult the manual mid-masturbation is the opposite of sexy. Press the power button for three to five seconds to turn it on. With each subsequent press of the button, it will cycle through the preprogrammed settings: low, medium, and high, and then four vibration patterns.

Solo Missionary Masturbation Position

If you decide to use the Lovense app, pair the toy before starting your intimacy activities. The first step is to download the Lovense Remote app. Press the power button until a light flashes, which indicates it’s ready to pair. In the app, press the button that looks like a paperclip, and then tap the plus sign. After you pair your Lapis for the first time, it will pair automatically the next time. To program, find the Lapis under “My Toys” and then press the program button.

When you’re ready to play, lube up both ends of the strapless strap-on with water-based lube. Lube you and your playmate up as well. Then, dive in fingers first, especially if your playmate is tight or has sexual pain. Next, bend the toy at an angle that looks like it would fit you both well, depending on the position you’ll be in, but don’t bend the toy past 180 degrees or the adjustable neck may break.

You can read our how-to-use strapless strap-on guide right here if you still have questions.

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My Personal Experience

Though I was excited to try the Lovense Lapis, strapless strap-ons always make me doubt myself just a little. Would my pelvic floor muscles prove heroic during my next intimacy session? Or would they get tired after several minutes of thrusting, forcing me to get out my harness or use my hand, and lose access to the clitoral stimulation? I was hopeful that the lighter-weight posable redesign of this toy would help me level up my pegging skills.

What I love about the world of double-ended dildos is that the intimacy is unmatched. You’re right up next to each other. Plus, there are other creative ways to play. For instance, if you don’t have a penis but still want a blowjob, consider having your playmate give you one once you’ve inserted the Lapis! This can be gender-affirming for the wearer if they are trans or more inclusive if they are nonbinary. We love a trans-affirming intimacy moment! Or, you can just turn on some music and sink into the vibes.

My partner has a prostate, not a G spot, so using a double-ended dildo can be extra difficult. People who haven’t had much anal sex will take a lot of warm-up, especially when using a toy of this size. It’s not huge, but it is sizeable. Giving them time to open up naturally can help prevent them from squeezing it out automatically. When we tried it, it worked well as long as we were in a position where gravity helped rather than hurt.

Pro Tip: the positions you use will make a huge difference in how long you can use this toy. Lying down and straddling positions are easier as gravity and friction do some of the work for you, yet they yield the same pleasure as other less-intimate positions. It was easiest for us if the person being penetrated could ride the strap-on.

Packaging

As you can see in the image below, the packaging is giftable but not so giftable that you wonder how much you’re spending on the box. It’s thoughtful and comes with a storage bag, charging cord, and user manual. The only thing that’s missing is a sample packet of lube. If you’re buying this toy and don’t keep lube on hand, you’ll want to pick up a bottle of that before getting intimate.

The packaging

Design

The aesthetic, innovative design is gorgeous and sturdy, and I am in love with the shape since it also provides clitoral vibrations. Further, Lovense took great care to make this toy lighter weight than some of the other strapless strap-ons on the market.

The design was thoughtful in so many ways. For instance, the structure of the smaller internal arm is thicker and has more knobs for internal gripping. Next, the on/off button is located in the only spot that will be easy to access once this toy is inside two bodies: the base of the dildo where the clit stimulation is located. Button placement is key when you’re exploring and don’t want to interrupt the moment of pleasure! Also, the strapless design is posable thanks to the flexible neck, meaning that it should be comfortable for prolonged pleasure no matter your body type. (You can see me fully extending the body in the below image).

Lovens Lapis fully extended

However, I’m not entirely sure why the penetrating end is shaped vaguely phallically. This toy is advertised as an inclusive pleasure device that works for heterosexual couples, lesbians, nonbinary folks, and trans folks. The target audience may not want something phallic. I think a more modern, penis-free design would have made more sense. For the same reason, I also wish it came in a couple of different color options.

Material

The Lovense Lapis has my favorite kind of body-safe silicone—silky and plush, yet not malleable. It’s not so soft that the vibrations are muted, but it’s soft enough to feel slightly like skin. This is a top-of-the-line material in the world of intimate toys.

If you’re a fan of silicone as well and you want more choices or perhaps some addition to your collection aside from the Lovense Lapis, here are more silicone dildos to choose from.

Stimulations

Lapis is clearly on the rumbly rather than buzzy side of the vibration spectrum. Even the lower-level vibrations on the Lapis were rumbly.

Lovense Lapis

Sound Level

I was surprised by how quiet this double-ended dildo turned out to be. When I tested it, the decibels ranged from 47 to 63.

Build Quality and Dimensions

The Lovense Lapis’ build quality is phenomenal. Posable toys often have weak joints that will bite the dust with repeated use. However, this feels incredibly sturdy, no matter which angle you pose it at.

Regarding the size. It’s slightly larger than the other strapless products I own. For a better reference, I snapped a photo with Lapis next to Lovehoney Desire Luxury. You can see them in the image below. Lapis on the bottom and Desire Luxury at the top.

Lovense Lapis and Desire Luxury

Lovense Remote App

The Lovense App integration is second to none. Not only is it the best I’ve ever used, but it’s also targeted toward those who make a living off of using apps. Yes, this app is popular amongst sex workers, in particular cammers. I absolutely adore brands that are sex worker-friendly, and it doesn’t get any friendlier than Lovense. The app can also tell you how charged the toy is. If you’ve left it in your dresser and aren’t sure if it’s ready for your antics tonight, you can quickly check in the app to see if you need to plug it in.

When you feel creative, you can invent your own patterns in the Lovense Remote App and store up to ten of them. You can also sync it up to your favorite song, which is great for the music-loving masturbation crowd, of which I consider myself a proud part. Get into a completely new rhythm, or find intimacy for all your senses since you can also sync it to music videos.’

Lovense remote app

What I think is the coolest part about using the app is that you can control the three motors independently. The clit one can be high and the internal vibes can be lower, or the wearer could get the most intense vibes while the receiver gets teased. The options are endless.

It can be a bit tricky at first, so if you want to familiarize yourself quicker, here’s an in-depth guide on how to use the Lovense Remote App.

Ease of Use

Since the Lapis has so many options, it will take a minute to figure out how to get the most out of it. But learning curve aside, this double-ended dildo is incredibly easy to use.

The Lapis itself only has one button. This button functions as the on/off button, and it will cycle you through some basic settings as well. If you don’t want to learn how to use the app, you can stop there and use it with the button function only, though you won’t be able to operate the motors separately.

Anyone who uses this for prostate pleasure should be somewhat careful. The Lapis doesn’t technically have a flared base, though it does have a hooked body which should reduce the chance of sucking the Lapis internally.

Lapis after my waterproof testing

Versatility

This is one of the most versatile toys I’ve tested. I adore that it can be trans-affirming because that is a group often treated like an afterthought by sex toy companies. It’s great for couples of any gender, as long as both halves of the couple enjoy penetration. Since it’s waterproof, it’s excellent for shower play. (In the image above, you can see a wet Lapis after my waterproof testing).

Though it was built for couples, you can use this toy by yourself for G spot and clitoral vibration. You could also use this toy by yourself while interacting with your long-distance lover, of course. However, you can involve your playmates more by handing over control to them and using the app to connect virtually.

The app is what makes this toy nearly limitless when it comes to versatility.

Warranty and Support

Lovense offers a one-year warranty against defects in workmanship or materials from the date of purchase. If you need to activate the warranty, Lovense will repair or replace your Lapis at their discretion. So, don’t expect a refund, and double-check that you are using the toy by the user manual.

Their website notes that they don’t offer a satisfaction guarantee due to the personal nature of the toys. Some brands do offer this, so ensure that you will enjoy a few of the aspects this toy has to offer before purchasing it.

Lovense Lapis

Minor Issues I Found During Testing

There’s not a lot to dislike about the Lovense Lapis, but I had a few minor qualms. For one, I think the design should be completely non-phallic if it’s meant for everyone to use. Next, it’s difficult to use for long periods in certain positions unless you have truly exceptional PVC muscles.

So if you feel like you’re going to have a hard time using this strapless strap-on, you can opt for regular strap-on dildos instead. Here are some of the best strap-on dildos we ranked.

If you want to see what Lapis looks like and how to use it, please watch our unboxing and demonstration video below:

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Review Summary

My final thoughts are that what makes Lovense Lapis stand out from traditional strap-ons is its unlimited patterns, unique grinding grooves, and comfort factor. Highly recommend!

Pros

  • It’s an inclusive device that’s easy to wear for trans and nonbinary people, bisexual folks, cammers and other sex workers, larger bodies, people in open relationships—nearly everyone!
  • Powerful vibrations
  • The app offers customization, versatility, fun—plus pleasure-enhancing features like the ability to sync the sensations to music
  • The lightweight, posable design makes for comfortable thrusting
  • Has clitoral vibrations
  • Waterproof, perfect for water play and easy cleaning
  • Independent motor control for individualized pleasure

Cons

  • It’s expensive, costing $259 when not on sale
  • The phallic design reduces its inclusivity

Who Is This For?

Anyone who already knows they love double-ended dildos and wants the best experience out there shouldn’t think twice before buying the Lovense Lapis. This device will live up to the hype for anyone who likes penetrating their lover but wishes it had some pleasure in store for them, people who love sharing dildos but prefer different lengths, or those who want to dive deep into a journey where they explore their desires with their lover.

Who Is This Not For?

If you or your lover doesn’t like penetrative sex, the Lovense Lapis is a no-go. Further, the price tag may only be justified if you have a lot of partnered sex. If you’re primarily looking for a vibrating dildo for one, you can find something cheaper that will do the trick, though it will likely have fewer features. Though the design isn’t over-the-top realistic, if phallic toys turn you or your lover off, you may want to find something slightly less penis-shaped to enhance your pleasure.

Lovense Lapis Alternatives

In this chapter, you can see a comparison table and shorter reviews of alternative products we tested. As you can see, each row has the test criteria our team used during the testing. To make our testing process even more transparent, we also included the raw test data so you can see how the products performed with each test criteria.

Lovense LapisDesire Luxury StraplessLovehoney PosableFun Factory ShareVibe
NameLapisDesirePosableShareVibe
Average Rating93%96%92%88%
Build Quality90%94%90%86%
Design91%93%92%91%
Size94%91%92%89%
Firmness93%89%88%91%
Comfort91%94%92%88%
Standout Features93%96%94%89%
Settings90%93%89%87%
Noise95%92%91%86%
Price & Value91%93%97%92%
Price Tag$119$119$47.99$127.99
MaterialSiliconeSilicone & ABSSiliconeSilicone
Insertable Length5.43 &
3.4 (pony) inches
5 &
4.5 (pony) inches
6.5 inches5.5 inches

Lovehoney Desire Luxury

The Lovehoney Desire Luxury Strapless Strap-On is another double-ended vibrating dildo meant to double your pleasure. Though these two toys share basically the same shape, the Lovehoney Desire comes with a remote control and doesn’t have app capability. So, you can control the motors separately on the Lapis (one person can skip the vibrations entirely or choose a different intensity or rhythm), while if you purchase the Desire Luxury, you’ll be sharing the same setting for the most part, though two settings allow you to turn off the vibes on one end of the dildo. Thanks to the three motors, the Lovense Lapis stands out as the most powerful by far.

Lovense Lapis and Desire Luxury

The Desire Luxury has a smaller long end and a longer small end of the dildo, which is better for couples who enjoy the same length for penetration. The button is easier to reach on the Lovense Lapis, and the storage bag is way more luxurious. Both toys are posable, but the Lovehoney Desire Luxury is slightly less phallic.

The Desire Luxury is much easier on your wallet, as you can grab one for $120.

Lovehoney Posable

Next on the list of intimate toys is the Lovehoney Posable, winner of the budget category. With roughly the same ergonomic design as the Lapis (including the flexible neck and the grinding grooves for clit vibes), the Posable is a great option for someone who doesn’t need the app for remote play or customizable control and features like the ability to sync the sensations to music.

Note: If you are interested in seeing how good the Lovehoney Posable was and comparing it with other products, check out our Best Double-Sided Strap-On roundup.

Lovehoney Posable Rechargeable Vibrating Strapless Strap On

The primary drawback of the Lovehoney Posable is that it’s powered by a bullet vibrator, meaning the rumbly pleasure will be greatly reduced. However, this is the perfect device for exploring double-ended intimate moments for the first time, thanks to the palatable price tag.

You can grab a Lovehoney Posable for $80.

Fun Factory ShareVibe

The Fun Factory ShareVibe is the ideal purchase for anyone in search of non-phallic double-ended pleasure. You can explore your desires with this purple or pink strapless strap-on that is anal-safe and comes with a two-year warranty. This dildo is easy to use, but it is also powered by a bullet vibe, making the pleasure more buzzy and less rumbly.

Fun Factory ShareVibe Rechargeable Vibrating Strapless Strap On Dildo

A ShareVibe can be yours for $130.

I am Sold! Where Can I Buy It?

Grab your dual-ended vibrating strapless strap-on with app control here.

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And if you love Lovense toys and their remarkable functionality as much as we do, it might interest you to check out more products from them. So in case you want to see more, here are all the Lovense toys we got our hands on.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Is the Best Lube?

The Lovense Lapis is made from silicone that feels fantastic against your skin, so skip the silicone lube which can degrade the toy’s material. Instead, grab a water-based lubricant, which will ensure that its incredibly silky, plush exterior stays body-safe and non-porous for years to come.

A man holding a lube bottle

 How Do I Clean Lovense Lapis?

Lovense Lapis is waterproof, so cleaning up after playtime will be effortless. Use warm water and antibacterial soap or your favorite sex toy cleaner. When it’s time to ensure it’s spotless, use a toothbrush to detail the slight seam in between the dildos. Don’t forget to clean before and after each use.

But if want to go thorough on giving your toy a TLC, here’s our process of cleaning Lovense toys.

Cleaning Sex Toys In The Sink

Is the Lovense Lapis Waterproof?

Yes, the Lovense Lapis is waterproof, so the fun doesn’t have to end when you climb into the tub, pool, or shower for a splashy pleasure moment.

How Do I Store Lovense Lapis?

The Lovense Lapis comes with a luxurious black storage bag. After use, wash it and then store it in the bag until you’re ready for another thrill.

Under the Bed Bins and Boxes

Is the Packaging Discreet?

Yes, Lovense uses discreet packaging! It comes in a plain brown box, and you won’t find the Lovense brand name anywhere on it. Your family or roommates will have to do some intense sleuthing to find out what was inside the box, so you can rest easy that your privacy will remain intact.

If you decide to buy on the official Lovense website, you better have an idea of how Lovense shipping and packaging work. You can do so by reading our guide about it.

Thanks for reading my Lovense Lapis review!

Angela

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