Sex toy trends come and go. Some of them make sense, while others are anywhere from “wait, what?” to utterly unhinged. And right now, it seems that toys shaped like fruits and vegetables are having a moment. Well, in a world where we’ve all collectively decided the aubergine emoji means “penis”, I suppose it was only a matter of time. Anyway, all this to say that following my Lem lemon vibrator review, I’m back with another Hello Nancy review: this time, we’re looking at the Berri.
Hello Nancy Berri: Details
The Hello Nancy Berri is a clitoral toy shaped like… well, a berry. Specifically a raspberry.
It features something called TapSphere™ technology (patent pending). The top of the toy has an opening a little like the nozzle on a suction toy, with a stalk in the centre that stimulates the clitoris via a rapid tapping motion instead of traditional vibrations.
The Berri measures a petite 6.9 cm (2.7″) in height and width. Its surface is coated in body-safe silicone in raspberry pink/red. The Berri is IPX7 certified waterproof, meaning you can safely submerse it in water. It comes with a USB charging cable, and a full charge takes 90 minutes and gives you up to 2 hours of runtime.
Interestingly, this toy is specifically marketed as a toy for edging—getting close to orgasm and then backing off. As this is a pretty significant kink of mine, I was curious to say the least.
What I Liked About the Hello Nancy Berri
As usual, let’s start with what I liked.
The Berri’s tapping stimulation is genuinely excellent. I don’t often agree with sex toy marketing fluff, but I have to hand it to Hello Nancy: they’ve nailed it with this one. The Berri is very much a slow-build toy for me. It’s not something I’d reach for on a low sensitivity day or when I want to get off quickly and get on with my day. But when I want to take my time and let sensation build slowly, this toy is ideal.
The six constant speeds are well graded, starting off feather-light and building up to rapid and intense. There are also six patterns, if that’s your thing. The sensation is targeted and precise, a little like a suction toy. But, unlike a suction toy, you don’t need a “seal” over your clit to get the full effect. This means you can move the toy around more easily, if you like.
Another thing I loved about the Berri: it’s quiet. Genuinely quiet toys are hard to come by, and whenever a company claims their toy is “whisper quiet” I laugh and roll my eyes. The Berri genuinely is, though. Even on the highest setting, it doesn’t get above a low hum.
What I Didn’t Like
Though it’s cute to look at, the shape is also the most annoying thing about the Hello Nancy Berri for me. The round, bumpy body is a pain to hold and angle, particularly for the long sessions this toy is designed for. Much as I’d like to use this toy for an hour or more, my hand starts to cramp up in a quarter of that time.
All the little ridges also make it a pain to clean, and the bulges around the nozzle means I have to press it quite firmly against my body to get reliable clitoral contact.
The button is difficult to find, particularly once you’re mid-use. It’s small and blends into one of the toy’s bumps. I also hate the single-button interface, particularly since Hello Nancy cites “smooth transitions” as one of the selling points of this toy. There’s nothing smooth about struggling to find a button, and then having to press the damn thing 12 times to go back one setting.
Hello Nancy Berri Review: Verdict
Mixed, but ultimately more positive than negative.
This is not a toy I can get off with quickly. And, to be fair, Hello Nancy does mark this very clearly as a “slow build” toy. While this can feel a little prescriptive, especially with the suggested time intervals given on the product page, it beats the hell out of “ORGASM IN 60 SECONDS GUARANTEED!” The actual sensation, though? 10/10, no notes.
Next, I want to see this glorious clit-tapping technology put into a more ergonomic toy so I can really take my time with it without needing to take breaks to deal with hand cramps. Cute aesthetics shouldn’t take priority over the actual user experience.
The Berri retails for £85/$95 and is available directly from Hello Nancy. My readers can get 25% off this or any other Hello Nancy order by using my referral link.
Thanks to Hello Nancy for sending me this toy to review. All views, as always, are mine. Affiliate links appear in this post.