Review: Crave Vesper 2

Crave first launched the Vesper back in 2014. At the time, the world had never seen anything like this vibrator necklace, and because of its originality, it garnered fans worldwide.

When I first got my hands on one shortly after Vesper hit the market, I was blown away by the concept. Slick and sophisticated, Vesper wasn’t simply about looks. It was a symbol of sex positivity, a reminder that owning our sexual pleasure is an essential facet of being human—plus it's a great conversation starter. It also made me feel like I belonged to a private club, especially if I ran into someone else rocking one around their neck. From the moment I slipped it on, I was in love and wore it all the time.

Now we have the Vesper 2—born out of a Kickstarter campaign in late 2022 and officially launched in the summer of 2023. When it arrived at my doorstep, I had mixed feelings. Could it live up to my expectations? How could Crave upgrade something that was already close to perfection? Well, let me just say if you’re a fan of the original Vesper, you’ll love this one too.

Intense Upgrade

Visually, there’s no difference between Vesper and Vesper 2. Both products are the same size, shape, and weight, meaning the second generation is just as elegant as the original. Your color options are monochrome black, rose gold, and the same 24-karat gold plating option as its predecessor. One new thing is the Vesper 2 is fully submersible, and that’s great news for those of us who constantly forget to remove their jewelry before getting into the shower.

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While both the Vesper and Vesper 2 have four vibration intensities to choose from, the pattern setting on the newer model is now a wave-like sensation as opposed to the original's pulsing. I usually have no interest in patterns, but the wave is better than the pulse, if only because it’s a continuous sensation whereas the pulse felt like someone playing staccato on my clit.

Where Vesper 2 stands out is in its intensity. Granted, my original Vesper is 10 years old at this point, so I imagine some of the magic has been lost, but using them both back-to-back (it’s called due diligence!), the Vesper 2 is significantly stronger. Thanks to its shape, it’s perfect for precise stimulation of not only the clitoris, but also nipples, perineum, frenulum, or other specific external spots on the body that love a good buzz.

In fact, on the highest intensity, the Vesper 2 doesn’t even have to be directly on whatever erogenous zone you’re looking to stimulate because it sends vibrations that run deep enough to result in an orgasm—at least that was my experience when I was experimenting with direct versus nondirect contact around my vulva. This can be a great technique for anyone who has a sensitive clitoris or body parts that can’t handle too much stimulation.

Plain Sight

As I said in my review of Unbound Flick, jewelry is for everyone. Jewelry is a fun way to express yourself and decorate your body, and it can make people feel more attractive and confident.

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I’d be doing all of us a disservice if I angled this review toward only people with vulvas. If you have a penis and like to enjoy vibrations either solo or during partnered sexual activities, then there’s no reason why you can’t rock the Vesper 2 outside the bedroom. Then turn it on for some orgasmic fun inside the bedroom. (Or in the bathroom at your favorite seedy bar. It’s whisper-quiet so you can use it anywhere.)

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try Vesper 2 with my penis-wielding partner, but that’s fine. For me, the Vesper has always been about empowerment. Every time I wore it, I was expressing my sexuality in a way that would have had me burned at the stake in 17th-century Salem. Because the Vesper 2 makes me feel the same way, it’s not something I even wanted to share with my partner. I wanted the discovery, the pleasure, and the orgasms to be on my terms with my brand-new vibrator necklace—a sentiment, I’m sure, some people will understand once they get their hands on Vesper 2.

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The Vesper 2 is great. I stand by the fact that it didn’t really need an upgrade in the first place, but the waterproof design is especially welcome. The 40-minute battery life just isn’t enough some days, but I might be greedy. Frankly, I don’t need more than a couple minutes with the Vesper 2 to orgasm, so unless I’m making it a whole hour-long sexual self-care session, 40 minutes is enough.

This sex toy does have a higher price than the original, but considering that my Vesper from 2014 is still working—it’s a worthy investment. You’ll also get to be part of a club of bold and fearless people who know that sometimes, the best place for your favorite vibrator is around your neck.