The Satisfyer Pro 2 was probably the first air-pulse vibrator to be both waterproof and affordable, a year before the Womanizer Pro 40. The German brand is continuing in the same vein with a pocket-sized model: the Satisfyer Pro Penguin.
Far from looking like a polar version of a vibrating duck, the Satisfyer Pro Penguin is a small, rechargeable clitoral air-pulse vibrator with a stylised fuchsia look and a shape that very vaguely suggests a plump little bird.
Much to my delight, this toy was in the parcel Satisfyer sent us.
Here is my review of the Satisfyer Pro Penguin.
Sex toy packaging
The Satisfyer Pro Penguin comes in a thin cardboard box, much like the one that holds the Satisfyer Pro 2, except for the picture of the toy.
Satisfyer Pro Penguin design
The Satisfyer Pro Penguin is shaped like a highly stylised penguin (in French, manchot; pingouin refers to an auk). With a little imagination, you can make out a round-bellied body topped by a small head with a beak. It is a fuchsia penguin with a pink-and-white belly and a white beak that is wide open and slightly flattened. You could say it looks like a bulldog penguin in the middle of barking.
It does not particularly try to look luxurious, but its understated style is ultimately more elegant than Womanizer’s bling-bling excesses. No sparkle, no leopard-print background, no nod to a haute couture brand logo—in short, no bad taste, just soft curves. It has a cute design.
As with the various Womanizer models and the Satisfyer Pro 2, its tip (its “beak”) is removable. The shape of the tip is different, though: instead of being a somewhat bulky gadget, it is a simple little soft ring.
It is small—smaller than the Womanizer Pro 40 or the Satisfyer Pro 2, at any rate—even if I would not go so far as to call it a mini vibrator. Its body fits in the palm of your hand, and it measures about a dozen centimetres in total. You might say that size does not matter, especially for a vibrator designed exclusively for clitoral stimulation. But being small enough to fit in a handbag is an advantage worth considering.
Texture and materials
The Satisfyer Pro Penguin is made entirely of silicone.
The body of the sex toy is firm, but very soft. Its silicone is quite similar to that used in Lelo toys such as the Smart Wand and the Gigi. It feels pleasant to the touch and sits securely in your hand without slipping. The tip and the control area are made of smoother, but softer, silicone.
The tip’s material seems similar to that used for the Satisfyer Pro 2, but because this tip is thinner, it feels less soft and squishy. It is closer to the flexibility of a Womanizer tip.
Power supply for the Satisfyer Pro Penguin
The Satisfyer Pro Penguin is rechargeable.
Its cable is identical to the one supplied with the Satisfyer Pro 2: USB at one end and a proprietary magnetic connector at the other. The magnet attaches to two small contacts at the base of the sex toy.
Controls and modes
The Satisfyer Pro Penguin has two buttons. One switches the sex toy on and off; the other cycles through the vibration modes.
There are eleven intensity levels. As with the Satisfyer Pro 2, you cycle through them: after the most powerful level, it goes back to the second-to-last, then the previous one, and so on until it reaches the lowest level, before increasing again. This setup is not ideal, but it does avoid interrupting the toy or causing an unwanted, abrupt change in intensity as you move between modes.
How the Satisfyer Pro Penguin works
The operating principle behind Womanizer-like toys is no longer new, but I will briefly explain it again for anyone who missed the previous models.
The toy’s head has a hollow tip that you place like a dome over the clitoris, completely enclosing it without actually touching it. The toy then applies a gentle suction along with some vibrations. For more details, I recommend reading our review of the Womanizer W100.
How effective is the Satisfyer Pro Penguin?
I find the Satisfyer Pro Penguin a little less effective than its big brother, the Satisfyer Pro 2, for two reasons:
- First, its vibrations are a little less powerful.
- Second, its tip is thinner and therefore less squishy.
But I am nitpicking a little: it is still formidable when it comes to orgasms.
It gets the job done in under two minutes, with intense sensations similar to those produced by other Womanizer-like toys.
The sensations start gently, barely perceptible in the first few seconds, then build very quickly. You stay on the brink of orgasm for a few moments. The feeling is quite distinctive; you might compare it to the moment when you are about to climax during cunnilingus. I am repeating myself a little, but the sensations are quite similar across all air-pulse vibrators of this kind… And then the orgasm arrives, long and intense. For a small, portable erotic toy, it really packs a punch.
Like all air-pulse vibrators, this is a sex toy I would recommend more for solo use or for low-key use with a partner.
During penetration, movement in some positions (doggy style, for example) can make it difficult to keep the toy pressed against the clitoris. And in the heat of the moment, you do not always want to focus on keeping a sex toy in the right position. In short, if you are looking for a sex toy that lets you move around freely with your partner, choose an ultra-powerful vibrator, which will be more forgiving of jolts.
Conclusion on the Satisfyer Pro Penguin
The pros:
- The Satisfyer Pro Penguin is clearly effective, with intense and distinctive sensations.
- Its small size means you can take it anywhere.
- It has a cute, understated look.
- It is waterproof.
- It is less expensive than any Womanizer model (for example, it costs around €40 at Rue des Plaisirs).
The downsides:
- Nothing to report, apart from the fact that it is a little less powerful than the Satisfyer Pro 2. If you want the most powerful option, choose the Pro 2.
Note finale du test
Les plus
- Intense and unique sensations
- Compact size
- Nice, understated look
- Waterproof
- Reasonable price
Les moins
- Less powerful than the Satisfyer Pro 2
The Satisfyer Pro Penguin is a very nice air-pulse vibrator: portable, waterproof and affordable.
If you enjoy—or want to discover—the clitoral suction effect typical of Womanizer- or Satisfyer-style sex toys and are looking for a compact device, choosing a little penguin is probably a better option than splashing out on a Womanizer 2Go and sacrificing your good taste (I will tell you about that one very soon).
