Fresh+ has one simple control that controls everything from the power to the patterns. The Leaf Fresh+ is rechargeable an has a lithium-polymer battery. You get a USB charging cable that you can plugin to your computer or you can plug it into the wall via a USB wall adapter. The initial charge didn't take more then an hour to hour and a half however, the Tabutoys website states to charge for 3 hours on initial charge. The manual is pretty much a universal manual for all the Leaf+ toys, an it states that the charging time may vary depending on the battery and the toy. When you plug in your Fresh+ you will see a red light appear this means that your toy is charging. You cannot use your Fresh+ while it is charging, there is a setting inside that locks the toy while charging. Once the charge it complete the red light will disappear. Your Fresh+ will be locked once removing it from the charger. To unlock you will want to hold the power button down for 4 seconds an it will unlock.
How long will a charge last?! That is a good question and it also depends on what setting you use the most. I use the 3rd setting which is the highest steady vibration setting. I am sad to report that with in 5-10 minutes of playtime I felt a MAJOR decrease in power. If you need a long play session this might not work so well for you as the power dwindles quickly.
Packaging
Like with the previous Leaf line the Fresh+ comes in a sturdy cardboard box. In no way is the box discreet as it shows photos of the Fresh+ as well as stating that it has "Stronger Vibrations" and has the Leaf Vibes link on the front. It has lime green and purple lettering. It will come wrapped in clear shrink wrap plastic. If you open the magnetic flap that helps hold the box closed you will see a removable velcro "folder" like insert, inside that you will find your owner manual. Remove this "folder" to reveal your Fresh+. Underneath the manual you will find your Fresh+ in a plastic bag with a lubricant warning label on it (see care instructions for photo), storage pouch and USB charger. Everything you need to store and charge your Fresh+ is in this little package. If you don't want to keep the packaging since it comes with a storage pouch that will hold both vibe and charger you can recycle the box that it arrives in. If you plan to give the Fresh+ as a gift the packaging is great for that as well. The box works well for storage too, even though it does come with a storage pouch I prefer to use original packaging. I love the Leaf packaging as it isn't flimsy like I have seen some companies use, you won't have to worry about getting a crumpled plastic or thin cardboard box.
Care & Storage
As with all silicone toys the Fresh+ is pretty simple to care for especially since it is waterproof! There are a few ways you can clean up your Fresh+ and make it all fresh an clean for your next session. It is highly recommended to clean your toys before and after each an every use or before sharing with someone else. I will list the ways below only one of these ways will fully sterilize your Fresh+ for sharing.
1.)Antibacterial Toy Cleaner-Follow the directions on the bottle
2.)Warm Water & Antibacterial Soap-Washing in the sink or the shower making sure you clean and rinse thoroughly. Let dry completely before storing.
3.)Toy Wipe or Baby Wipes-Wipe down your toy thoroughly with wipes and dry before storing.
4.)10% Bleach Solution**-Mixing 10% bleach to a sink of water let your vibe soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly an dry before storing.
While I am sure you have seen it around the net and I have mentioned it in posts before boiling and the dishwasher can sterilize your silicone toys. Do NOT boil or place your Fresh+ in boiling water or the dishwasher even though it is waterproof. Extreme temperatures can damage your motors making your Fresh+ worthless and not operable.
Several people need the help of a personal lubricant when using toys especially silicone if they are draggy. When using a silicone toy it is recommended that you use a water based lubricant. Silicone lubes can damage your silicone toys. As you can see to the right the folks who manufacture the Leaf products states not to use silicone lubricants as it will damage the finish of the Fresh+ an voiding your warranty. If you MUST use a silicone or hybrid lubricant you can spot test on a part of the vibe that will not being coming in contact with your sensitive parts. If you wipe away the lube an see a reaction to the material use a water based lubricant.
Storing the Leaf+ is made simple since it has its very own toy pouch that was included inside. The pouch is big enough to hold vibe, user manual and charger. Make sure that your silicone toys aren't touch as they can have a reaction to other materials causing a melted toy mess.
My Experience
I had a decent experience with the Fresh+, the controls were easy to use and it didn't put off a lot of sound. One a 1-5 scale with 1 being the lowest I would say that the Fresh+ has the sound level of 1. Power on the Fresh+ is pretty decent an has some rumble to them as well as some buzzy feeling but not horribly bad. On a 1-5 power level with 5 being the highest I would give this around a 4 in power. I am most disappointed in the fact that the power decreases rather quickly that could be a setback for some people and it could work just fine for others. Again the power lasting depends on the setting and how long the session is. I used mine on the highest steady vibration setting an power started to decrease within 5-10 minutes. I love that the Fresh+ has an ergonomic shape and it is pretty simple to hold. The almost heart-like shape fits so perfectly in the hand. Very easy to hold and maneuver to get it where you want to feel the vibrations. I would say that even though the power decreases rather fast I will be getting use out of my Fresh+even if it is saved to use on a partner.
Pros:
Rechargeable
Easy to use controls
Easy to hold
Locking mode
Multiple settings
Cons:
Loose power way to quick
Would love to have more deep rumbly vibrations
Think the Fresh+ might work out great for you or you as well as your partner you can checkout Tabutoys to get your very own Fresh+.
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Please note that this review is based off of facts as well as my thoughts.
Thanks so much to Tabutoys for providing me with the Fresh+ free of charge in exchange for this review.