The Lelo Enigma Wave Multi Stimulation Personal Massager is designed to provide effortless, decadent pleasure. Simultaneous clitoral stimulation, g-spot massage, and zinging vibration – all packaged into one toy.

This was my first time using a Lelo “SenSonic” pulsation toy. Spoiler alert: it’s intense in the best way possible! The sensation is richer and deeper-massaging than my beloved Satisfyer air pulsation toys.

The question is, did the Enigma Wave’s other functions match that intensity?

enigma wave features and fit

The Lelo Enigma Wave is the top tier of Lelo’s sonic stimulators. The basic model is the Lelo Sona 2, a clitoral stimulator that envelopes you with rippling “SenSonic” pulsations. Add an insertable vibe (basically turning the toy into an abstract rabbit vibrator) and it becomes the Lelo Enigma. Give that insertable vibrator the ability to rotate, and now you’re looking at the Lelo Enigma Wave.

The Enigma Wave isn’t my first abstract rabbit vibrator. I recently reviewed the even stranger Ultimate Pleasure Pro from Pipedream. Like that toy, the Enigma Wave’s insertable arm/vibrator is firm but very flexible.

Vulvas are as unique as faces; the distance between the clitoris and vaginal opening varies from person to person. The Enigma Wave’s arm flexibility is crucial because otherwise it wouldn’t work with different proportions. That’s why traditional rigid-armed rabbits are so hard to shop for!

The insertable vibrator/arm is 1.5 inches in diameter. That’s about 3 fingers, or average sized for a dildo or penis. It’s shorter than most insertable sex toys.

Getting the nozzle situated can be trickier because it’s narrow and rigid. In fact, something the Lelo Sona 2 and its evolutions get criticized for is how users with larger clits don’t fit. (The original Lelo Sona was, uh, worse.) Lelo has the wide-mouthed Sila, but Sila doesn’t have a suped up sequel with an insertable vibe.

My partner has a smaller clitoris, but it’s “buried” beneath a thick clitoral hood as well as their outer labia. The nozzle is long and rigid enough to tuck between their labia without Buster having to spread themself open. But they still have to be aroused enough to pull their clitoral hood back so their clitoris fits into the narrow nozzle.

But even if you can’t get a perfect fit with the nozzle, the “SenSonic waves” will pummel whatever skin they can reach. A partial fit is annoying but can still be toe-curling.

lelo controls and charging

You get just 3 buttons to control this multi stimulation toy. The buttons are soft and subtly indented (and honestly, pretty hard to use by touch alone.) The vulva-esque middle button controls your 8 setting options. The +/- buttons control the intensity of those settings.

I’m not gonna mince words: I actually really hate the controls. The Lelo Enigma Wave is a triple stimulator: sonic pulsation, vibration, and “WaveMotion” rotations. If you want to control these features separately (like having gentler clit stimulation but stronger internal vibrations), well, that’s too bad! Everything happens all at once.

There are settings where the insertable arm only vibrates if you don’t want the wiggles, or where it vibrates in a pattern. But basically, the Enigma Wave’s features are all or nothin’, baby.

Like all Lelo toys, the Enigma Wave Personal Massager is sensuously svelte, with a powdery-soft silicone surface. The plastic framing is reflective and a blue-purple fade instead of the usual faux gold. (The seam around the plastic is wide enough to fit a fingernail, so make sure you occasionally use a soft bottle brush to ensure it’s clean.) But the Enigma Wave’s overall shape is kinda goofy. The toy’s head/handle reminds me of Giger’s Alien (although we know I have no problem with that.)

Sad to say that the Lelo Enigma Wave has the exact same ill-fitting charge cord situation as the Lelo Soraya Beads. Frustrating, especially considering the Enigma is even more expensive than the Soraya Beads.

our experience: clitoral “sensonic waves”

Good multi-featured sex toys are the masturbatory holy grail. They’re also tricky to review, so let’s go through the Lelo Enigma Wave’s triple stimulation one function at a time.

Lelo’s marketing doesn’t elaborate on what “SenSonic waves” actually are. But the tech is similar to Womanizer or Satisfyer, who use fluttering mechanisms inside the nozzle to pulsate air around the clitoris.

If you’ve never experienced one of these toys before, it’s a difficult sensation to describe. To me, it feels a lot like rapid, fluttery tapping that somehow resonates inside of my clitoris. Some folks say it feels like suction (hence these toys sometimes being called “clitoral suction” or “air suction.”) The Lelo Enigma Wave feels closer to suction than the Satisfyers I own.

In fact, the Enigma Wave’s pulsations feel smoother and massage deeper than Satisfyer. (Like the air pulsation version of buzzy vs rumbly vibrations.) They’re also far more targeted-feeling. Which makes sense, considering you’re encased in a tighter nozzle/channel.

My one complaint is that there are no gentle settings. The Lelo Enigma Wave’s lowest speeds are already the Satisfyer Pro 2’s middle settings. If you’re sensitive, new to the sensation, or you want a gentler warm-up, well, that’s too bad! But if you like your pulsation toys intense, the Enigma Wave (or its predecessors, the Enigma and Sona 2) are waiting to wow you.

our experience: vibration (and hands-free use)

The Lelo Enigma Wave is always vibrating. There are settings where you can forgo the rotating, but the vibrations are non-negotiable. Luckily, my partner mostly likes Lelo’s vibrations.

From my Lelo Soraya Beads review: “I love this toy’s vibration. On lower settings it’s rumbly, shuddery in a way that reminds me of We-Vibe’s motors (on their lowest settings) but faster. There’s definitely a zinging overlay of buzziness (if you’re sensitive about vibration, this can sometimes manifest as itchiness), but it’s much less noticeable when you’re using the toy internally. […] At this price point, I do wish the toy had more power/muscle.”

The vibration travels though the whole toy. If you, like me, get hand cramps from buzzy fingers, keep that in mind. That being said, my partner is able to use the Lelo Enigma Wave hands-free for the most part. This will vary from person to person, but for Buster, the nozzle’s tight fit and the curled angle of the insertable vibrator keep the Enigma Wave snuggled in place even when they roll their hips.

our experience: g-spot “wavemotion”

Not to be confused with the Lelo “BowMotion” (which was just the Soraya Anal Beads’ unique vibration patterns.) “WaveMotion” is what Lelo calls it when the Enigma Wave’s internal arm rotates.

Unfortunately, despite the name, there’s not much motion at all. Lelo describes the internal arm’s movement as “a subtle wave.” I describe it as very mild swaying that – once it’s inside you – barely registers because it’s so mild compared to the zinging vibrations. This is not the sensual, targeted g-spot massage one would hope for when buying a toy that costs more than a handheld fucking machine.

Worse, the wiggling only has one speed. When you press +, the Enigma Wave’s other features (pulsation and vibration) increase simultaneously. The wiggling remains soft and unhurried even when the rest of the toy is literally trembling with simultaneous intensity.

If you like gentle, sensuously slow fingering, you might enjoy the “wave”? When my partner is feeling extra sensitive (usually near ovulation – aren’t bodies neat?), they find the steady wiggling… pleasurable? It’s something happening, at least. But is it worth shelling out an extra $40-$100 (depending on sales) versus just getting the Lelo Enigma classic? I have a hard time saying so when it has absolutely no range.

I understand prioritizing convenience. With the Lelo Enigma Wave, you’re not having to wash, charge, and juggle multiple toys to get off. For some folks, that’s worth the premium pricing. But even then, my suggestion is still to grab the Lelo Enigma classic instead. You’re not missing much.

If motion’s what you want, you can just buy the Lelo Sona 2 and pair it with a separate (and stronger, more versatile) thrusting or rotating toy for the same price or less.

additional realities: noise and cleaning

There’s no getting around it: this personal massager makes quite a racket. Other air pulsation toys get quieter when you have the nozzle pressed against your body, but the Enigma Wave gets noisier! The nozzle – the biggest offender – makes a rumbly clatter. The wiggling shaft gives off a soft but shrill whine. On higher settings, the vibrations hum to a pitchy buzz.

If you’ve used a heavily mechanical sex toy before, you’re probably used to the calamity. Still, this toy is far from discreet. On its highest speeds I’d even call it distracting. If you have nosy housemates, I suggest snuggling under a blanket and putting on some background noise.

The Lelo Enigma Wave is waterproof for carefree cleaning. Which is good, because the stiff, narrow nozzle and the plastic seam can be difficult to clean.

I soap and rinse the whole toy thoroughly between uses, but every so often I dip a cotton stick in 70% isopropyl alcohol and gently swipe inside. (I have to do this for my Satisfyer Penguin and Pro 1 Vibration too.) Make sure not to leave cotton fibers or press too hard on the thin membrane inside. Rinse thoroughly! I also use my fingernail or a soft bottle brush on the seam between the shiny plastic plate and the silicone to make sure there’s nothing loitering there.

After washing, the Enigma Wave’s silicone finish looks smudgy unless you remember to pat excess water off. It’s not a permanent stain or a hygiene concern, it’s just ugly.

final thoughts on enigma wave

The Enigma Wave is a feature-packed personal massager with a pretty high price tag. I think it’s too high.

There’s a lot to love about the Enigma Wave. The clitoral stimulation is fantastic. (I immediately put its un-evolved form, the Sona 2, on my wishlist.) The flexibility of the insertable shaft makes this toy an easier fit for a wider range of bodies. It’s multi-functional but it’s relatively small, so it’s easy to use, store, and travel with.

But there’s also the poorly fitting cord, the noise, the aggravating controls. Worst of all, in my opinion, is the Enigma Wave’s “wave.” This timid little wiggle doesn’t make upgrading from the Lelo Enigma classic worth the cost.

I think the vast majority of folks interested in this toy will be perfectly satisfied with the original Lelo Enigma. You get the same toe-curling “SenSonic” pulsations, the same zinging vibrations, but no gentle swaying – and you can spend the money you save on chocolates and lube.

But if you’re keen on everything plus a gentle fingering, you can grab the Lelo Enigma Wave in black or pastel purple.

Thank you, Lelo, for sending me the Lelo Enigma Wave Multi Stimulation Personal Massager in exchange for an honest review.

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