I love many of Womanizer’s products and their suction-based clitoral stimulators are second to none. (Which is probably why so many companies have shamelessly ripped them off since!) But they’re also seriously pricey. Reviewers and fans have been calling for a more affordable version for ages. The ROMP Switch, a collaboration between Lovehoney and ROMP by Womanizer, is a more affordable clit sucker that I recently received to review.
ROMP Switch Clit Sucker: Details
The ROMP Switch is a clitoral suction toy utilising the same trademarked Pleasure Air technology as the rest of the Womanizer range. It came attractively packaged in a branded green box with a picture of the toy on the front:
The Switch measures 5″ in length and features a tapered ergonomic handle. Its body is made of ABS plastic in an attractive lilac purple, and its nozzle is made of body-safe silicone. The nozzle is removable for easy cleaning.
The ROMP Switch is a battery-powered toy, requiring 2 x AAA batteries (included.) You’ll get a seriously impressive 300 minutes (around 5 hours) of runtime out of a set of batteries! For reference, I’ve never had a rechargeable toy last that long on a single charge. The ROMP Switch is splashproof but not waterproof, so bear that in mind if it’s relevant to you.
The ROMP Switch retails for £29.99/$34.99. If you’re specifically looking for a rechargeable toy, you can get the rechargeable ROMP Shine for slightly more.
ROMP Switch Review: Experience
Ultimately, the litmus test for any sex toy is “does it get me off reliably?” In that regard, the ROMP Switch delivers.
The shape is good, and the gentle curve means it was easy to get a good seal around my clit with the nozzle. I found it easiest to hold the toy with the handle pointing downwards, but some may find rotating it 90 degrees (so the handle points up towards your stomach) is more comfortable. Experiment and see what works for you.
The ROMP Switch has six power settings, ranging from a gentle lapping up to “powerful” and then “holy shit”. The two-button interface is simple, and features +/- controls so you can change the setting either up or down. The buttons are easy to press, intuitively placed on the front of the toy in the middle, and easy to feel for without looking.
The ROMP Switch’s nozzle is quite firm. Pro tip: put some water-based lube on the toy’s nozzle and/or your body before you get started.
It’s important to note that if you’re used to traditional vibrators, suction clitoral stimulators feel very different. Some people liken it to the feeling of cunnilingus, though I personally don’t experience them as similar. The best way I can describe it is a kind of very rapid tapping sensation on your clit.
The ROMP Switch gets me off every bit as well as many of the more expensive suction toys I’ve reviewed, and better than some. Yes, it’s lean on extra features (for example, it doesn’t offer additional vibrations, patterns, or a fancy silencing function.) But all those things are just that: extras, not essentials. This is a simple but effective toy that does the job it’s designed to do, and does it damn well.
If I have one complaint about this toy, it’s the noise. It is noticeably noisier than some of the pricier suction sex toys I’ve used, though the noise is somewhat dampened when it’s pressed against the body. I didn’t find it particularly intrusive or problematic, but it’s something to be aware of if discretion is important to you.
Verdict
If you’ve never tried a clitoral suction toy and you’re curious, you could do a lot worse than the ROMP Switch. Likewise if you’re into that kind of sensation and you’re on a budget. Effective, affordable, and cute. What’s not to like?
The ROMP Switch is available from Lovehoney US, ROMP Europe, ROMP North America, Good Vibes, and Babeland.
Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me the ROMP Switch clit sucker for review. All views, as always, are my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.