I received the Digit from Hot Octopuss in 2019 in exchange for a review.
After enjoying the Queen Bee and writing for Hot Octopuss once, I jumped at the chance to review the Digit, their answer to a bullet vibrator.
Hot Octopuss describes the Digit as:
“At Hot Octopuss we believe in everyone’s fundamental right to sexual pleasure and expression. Too often we remain silent, unable to seek out the sex – including masturbation – that’s most enjoyable for us without fear of judgment. With that, we are proud to debut DiGiT – a sleek and wearable finger vibe that looks more like a custom piece of jewelry than a sex toy. Great solo or you can let your partner take control. DiGiT is set to supercharge your solo or partnered sessions. Coming in at 69 USD, 69 Euros and 59 GBP, DiGiT, as with all Hot Octopuss products, is set to change people’s perceptions of how sex toys should look and function.”
The toy is black and made of both silicone and plastic. There are 5 vibration modes and 5 speeds. It is waterproof and meant to be utilized only with water-based lubricants. Being relatively small, it charges via a USB-to-aux cable. The aux end plugs directly into the toy. After roughly 2 hours of charging, it can run for 40 minutes.
Now, let’s dive into my thoughts about the Digit and some overall information about Hot Octopuss.
The Good
Hot Octopuss is a company that I really enjoy. As a part of a site redesign, they’ve built a button where you can see their site without gendered terms. They’ve also built pages for accessibility-related issues, erection issues, LGBTQIA, and aging.
The Bad
This particular toy has these rings that go around your fingers when you use it. For me, these rings – which are plastic – were very hard. They have a little give in their size but not much, making it not super accessible.
One way to address this would be to utilize a different type of material for the rings, perhaps one that’s poseable.
On another accessibility note, this toy is not the easiest to maneuver. It’s not built for someone who struggles with reach at all. It’s also very difficult to change the speeds and patterns. My left shoulder regularly dislocates, and I really don’t need toys that can easily make that happen, you know? If you look at the picture above, those small indents near the handle are the controls. I would have really preferred something with raised buttons, if not something that could connect to an app.
I also feel like another drawback to this toy is the charging mechanism. Plugging something into a hole in the actual toy, especially one this small, feels like a recipe for potential disaster.
As far as the function of the toy itself, it wasn’t awful but I also didn’t find it anything incredibly wild or wonderful.
The Verdict?
If you are hypermobile or struggle with hand dexterity, I suggest you skip this one. There are bullet vibrators that are easier to control if you’re looking for something similar.
You can pick up the DiGiT from Hot Octopuss.