Review summary:
It’s highly stimulating both internally and on the clitoris for the wearer. You can change the angle of the bulb to suit your position and your body shape.
In my testing, it never fell out during play, and it performed well. You can get a harness for it if you’re having trouble keeping it in while playing.
Overall, a fantastic strapless strap-on dildo with all the features you could wish for.
What I love about it:
I recommend the Lovense Lapis if you’re after a strapless strap-on dildo, because of its high quality and great feature set.
I’ve had a blast testing and reviewing the Lapis strapless strap-on dildo over the last couple of months. This is my experience and the things I’ve learned during that time.
You’re getting the Lapis itself, a USB-A charging cable (no power brick included), a storage pouch, and that’s it. I’ve got to be honest, I don’t remember if they included a couple of small lube packs; normally, they do, but I might have used them before taking pictures of it.
Plug the included charger into a USB-A power brick and snap the charging head on the two metal dots under the Lapis.
A red light should turn on when the device is charging and turn off when it’s fully charged. Mine came with a bit of juice, but it’s always advised to charge it to 100% before using it. Running out of power while playing is a massive turnoff. You can charge it fully in 1 hour and 45 minutes.
One small note – The world is quickly turning to USB-C, and it’s not always given that you have a USB-A charging brick. It may not be a problem now, but it could become a concern in the near future.
The Lapis is fairly average in terms of size; you could roughly say that it’s the size of an average penis. It is a bit heavier than similar products I’ve tested. It’s properly due to the many strong vibration motors and a fairly large battery, so the added weight is for a reason.
It has a vibrator in front that also adds vibration to the lower part of the dildo, which stimulates the wearer’s clitoris. There is also a vibrator in the bulb, so both get plenty of stimulation during play.
Put a bit of water-based lube on your Lapis dildo and bulb before use, even if you feel the smooth platinum-cured silicone is smooth enough. I just use whatever lube I have, but you can get some from the Lovense store if you don’t have any.
You can angle the bulb 45 degrees in each direction, which makes it very versatile and leaves room for lots of different positions and experimentation 😉
The mechanism that creates the bend in the part between the bulb and the dildo feels very sturdy, and it holds the angle pretty nicely.
You might have to rearrange it a bit during play if you do some crazy positions, but it holds in shape remarkably well.
I personally love the vibration patterns and the different stimulation levels you can choose from. There is something for you if you’re new to sex toys and want to take things slow and easy, and there are settings for you if you can’t get enough stimulation!
There are positions where the Lovense Lapis struggles, but that’s more of a general problem for that category of dildo. The dildo part of the Lapis is quite stiff, so you’re limited to direct thrusting. This is just me nitpicking, but it’s something to consider if you’re into fancy positions.
I find it easy to change vibration patterns during sex, even with my fingers covered in lube.
Yes, the bulb is a great handle if you wish to use it solo. It is bendable, so you can’t put as much force on it as a “normal” dildo, but it should be plenty of force for 99% of users. I’ve used it a couple of times during my test, and I can only recommend it.
I’ve tested the Vive SATU in the past with great joy; it was the best strapless strap-on dildo for a while, so it would only be natural to compare the two.
How well do they fit?
The Lapis shines here. It’s adjustable, flexible bulb makes it super easy to angle and contour to your body—whether you’re packing it or taking it. The SATU, on the other hand, is a bit firmer and less forgiving. It tends to slip out easily if your anatomy doesn’t match its curve.
A clear win for the Lovense Lapis in the fit and flexibility category.
Vibrations
Both toys pack a punch, but the Lapis has that unmistakable Lovense motor: strong, rumbly, and oh-so-targeted. SATU leans toward buzzier vibes, which some love but others find numbing over time. Plus, Lapis’ app control lets you sync to music, patterns, or even long-distance partners—SATU just can’t compete there.
Yet another win for the Lapis.
Overall quality and feel
The Vive SATU has several seams along its parts from the molding process. This is not a sign of bad quality, but a sign of lower attention to detail. A perfect seam does require a higher-quality mold, which Lovense has invested in. When you hold both dildos in your hands, it’s even more notable than in pictures and videos. The Lapis simply feels more premium compared to the Vive SATU.
A clear win for the Lapis
Price
You’re paying for that premium built-quality, strong vibrations, and advanced remote features. The Vive SATU is $119.99 while the Lovense Lapis is $259, a clear win for the Vive. Lovense does run special promotions, and it’s worth the wait if you ask me 😊 It’s always worth checking their site before choosing.
The Vive SATU gets a clear win here.
Overall
The Lovense Lapis is simply a higher-quality strapless strap—on dildo, and I’m sure you’ll be happy with it, even with a higher price.
Well-designed strapless strap-on dildo from Lovense that beats all other products in that category that I’ve tested before here on Kinkycow. It’s beginner-friendly in size and features, but the price is high for a first-time purchase. I would still recommend it to you if you’re in the market for a nice strap-on and don’t want to deal with a harness.
I’ve put single button design both as a pro and a con, because it’s a bit of a double-edged sword to me. On one hand, I love that I’m able to change everything with one button, but two buttons would give me so many options to adjust speed and power without cycling through a lot of settings. It’s a minor thing, and you can just use your phone, but it’s still something that I feel could be improved.
It’s made from silky smooth silicone, so you don’t need a lot of water-based lube to make it super slippery.
Overall, a fantastic strapless strap-on with plenty of power and features that I’m sure you’ll be happy with.
I recommend the Lovense Lapis if you’re after a strapless strap-on dildo, because of its high quality and great feature set.
