My FYP is everything sex (comes with the territory). Lately, I keep coming across reviews for a lemon-shaped sex toy that’s allegedly better than anything else on the market. None of these were ads, but soon, Instagram ads joined the rotation, too. Unfortunately, consumerism won the battle as I had to see what it was all about. The toy in question? Hello Nancy’s Lem. 

If you’re new to all things sex toys, clitoral toys went viral in 2020 when the Rose toy was released. The trend hasn’t died down at all. In fact, I’m currently looking at about 20 clit toys on my bookshelf from past reviews. Every year, a handful are released claiming discretion, and endless orgasms are afoot. Obvi, I had to see if the Lem hype was real – or just branded content. 

Lem is a lemon shaped vibrator that’s supposed to be great for toy newbies. Doctors are also suggesting it as a great tool for re-encouraging the mind-body connection. 

Who’s using this? Lowkey everyone, according to my feed. From the girls that don’t want to wait for a lover to experience good head to people who don’t need, or desire, penetration to orgasm. Also, with the Manosphere making most men unattractive (physically and mentally), a lot of women want celibacy over sex with bad matches. Add in a toy that doesn’t look like it’s a toy, and the internet is sat.

According to sex toy brand Hello Nancy (and Reddit), the Lem clit sucker is better than anything else on the market, while other reviews state it was “okay.” So, I wanted to see why this tiny lemon was dividing the internet so much. 

Hello nancy’s lem at a glance

If you have a sensitive clit, Lem has a range of settings that’ll work for you and leave your legs shaking. Very quickly, might I add. If you tend to use the highest settings and still crave more, this might not be for you. I have a very sensitive vulva and this made me cum very quickly. 

How I Tested

You can’t play with your clit without activating the senses. Or at least, I don’t want to. My Lem came with a few cute cards (s/o them for hiring a graphic designer and not using AI). These cards cover how to care for Lem, best practices for discretion, and also, two playlists for when you don’t care about the aux. One for “frisky feelings” and the other for “soft and slow” fucking. 

So, I lit my favorite massage candle, put on my binaural beats (I know, very hippie of me), and pulled up my fav ebony lesbian deep cut. As someone who’s reviewed hundreds of toys, I like what I like. And with ebony porn, there’s no need to deviate. What I did do differently, this time however, was use my massage candle during foreplay. Typically, I use it for mood lighting but this time, I took Hello Nancy’s advice and engaged all of the senses. 

Next, before putting Lem on my clit, I used it on my nipples which was… fabulous. Perfect. Otherworldly. 10/10. (If you didn’t know, clit suckers can encourage nipplegasms, too). 

Now, onto the next part.

Levels to this

Before trying this on my vulva, I also used it on my palm to make sure the settings were my style. Palm check: perfect. It felt like little kisses on my palm. This gave me the greenlight to do a full-body tour as foreplay. 

On my vulva however, this was so stimulating and put a metaphorical battery in my back. 

By far, my favorite level is 4. I started testing past level 6, and was screaming shortly after. Back arched and all. The first setting was way too tame for me, though.. But levels 3-5? I nutted so quickly I felt like a man who just slid inside a vagina for the first time. 

How to find the “right” position

A common complaint with clit suckers is that finding the right spot is the hardest. Because this area is so small for some, using a little bit of water-based lube will help you easily maneuver and slide back into position if you lose it. The cute guide it came with shared that “generous amounts of lube” will help it “slip and slide,” so you’re not losing steam over positioning. Also, it reminds that you shouldn’t use oil, silicone, or oil-based products as they “degrade the silicone and make your toy sad.”

This lube below worked heavenly for me because nothing’s more disheartening than struggling to find your own clit.

Satisfyer Pro 2 vs. Nancy Lem: WHat’s better?

The Pro 2 (Gen 3) has two pleasure styles: suction air tech and liquid air tech. To switch between the different styles, you swap the toy’s pleasure head. The cap with a hole in the center is for that classic clit suction we all swear by. The covered cap delivers liquid air tech that feels like waves of deeeeeeep pulsing over your clit. 

Although it is larger, that extra suction head is super clutch for people with larger clits and bottom growth. However, if you plan on using this on lovers, that extra suction head and handle will come in very handy. The extra suction head will also help you get the right “seal” around the clit so the suction actually works. If you’ve ever used a suction toy and felt like something was missing or didn’t hit right, this tends to be the pervasive issue. That extra suction head will help you find the perfect fit. For a lower price, that’s a huge plus in variety.

Lem doesn’t have an extra suction head, and its current one is for an average-sized (so smaller) clit. It is, however, much easier to hold when playing with yourself than a toy with a handle. I’ve read some reviews where people don’t like its shape, but for me, it worked well. I do have super long arms, though, like my friends make WNBA jokes type long.

Nerd note: Most Lem’s feature a USB-C charger, so it’s more convenient to charge and care for if you have an iPhone, Mac, or any key product that uses USB-C. Fewer chargers, fewer cords to navigate when you’re trying to nut. 

Now for the true comparison: vibrations, power, and quality of my orgasm.

The winner? It depends on your desires…. but Lem is likely going to be your favorite.

If you’re looking for a more affordable suction toy with variety, Satisfyer Pro 2 Gen 3 is for you. The vibrations are soft, and that liquid air tech will pulse on your clit until you have a deeply satisfying nut. Lem, however, is undoubtedly the stronger vibe. It feels like pinpointed stimulation. Directly on the clit. It’s so powerful in comparison. The difference in price isn’t just the materials; it’s the sheer power of this little lemon. 

Also, Lem is made of medical-grade silicone, hence the higher price point, while the Pro 2 is made of your standard body-safe silicone. 

Bottom Line

Overall, she’s a qualified eater. I know, I know, the girls on Reddit had mixed reviews but my experience left me making sounds I didn’t know I could make. The quickness of the nut also threw me off because, well, I’m no stranger to solo sex, and as a queer woman, I know good head. It’s also very unassuming due to the cute shape. Definitely recommended for beginners and first sex toy buyers. 

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