Tested: Lovense Lush Anal Review

Tester: H&A

Would I recommend the Lovense Lush Anal? Absolutely. I would recommend it both to people who are only flirting with the idea of anal play and to those who already know their way around it. It works for couples and solo explorers too. Keep reading and you will understand exactly why, I promise.

Before we get into the details, a little context about why we wanted to test it in the first place. We had been curious for quite a while about how much an app-controlled anal toy could really add compared with a traditional vibrator controlled by buttons. The answer, spoiler: quite a lot.

But let's take it from the beginning, because there is plenty we want to share about this little addition to our toy collection, from the packaging and first switch-on to the app, cleaning and who we would genuinely recommend it to.

One thing is important to say from the start: we are not "professionals". We are simply a couple who enjoy exploring our sexuality openly and honestly, and sharing what actually worked for us. So this Lovense Lush Anal review is not a dry product description. It is an honest account of what using it was really like for us.

First impressions, packaging and what's inside

I loved it at first sight, although that is obviously subjective because not everyone has a soft spot for shiny things.

The packaging feels premium without trying too hard. Everything is packed neatly and securely, so even after travelling a fair distance, ours arrived completely undamaged and without a scratch.

Once you open the box, you find a surprisingly compact little toy with an incredibly silky surface. And silky really is the right word here. The silicone feels so smooth and velvety that you almost want to stroke it for a while before doing anything more interesting with it.

There are no noticeable seams, sharp edges or anything else that feels uncomfortable. That matters especially with anal vibrators, where the quality and smoothness of the surface can make a real difference to comfort.

One detail I particularly liked is the iconic Lush tail. It lights up pink in time with the vibrations. At first I assumed this would be nothing more than a fun little design feature, but in the dark it actually adds a surprisingly nice touch to the atmosphere.

And if glowing pink is not really your thing, you can simply switch the light off in the app. It is a playful extra, not something you are forced to use.

The physical controls are also refreshingly simple. It takes almost no time to work out how to switch the toy on and move between its saved vibration settings. Let's be honest, carefully reading the instruction manual from cover to cover is rarely the first thing on anyone's mind when a new toy arrives.

You do get a manual, of course, along with a magnetic charging cable. The magnetic connection is practical because there are no tiny charging port covers to fiddle with.

The really interesting part starts with the QR code in the instructions, which takes you to the Lovense Remote app. Pairing through Bluetooth was genuinely easy: switch on the toy, open the app and within a few seconds it finds the device.

That was it. We did not need to hunt around online for extra instructions or spend ages trying to connect it. The whole process felt intuitive from the start.

If you already know the Lush family but are not sure how the different models compare, the Desirel guide to choosing the right Lovense Lush vibrator is also worth a read. You can also explore other LOVENSE vibrators if app-controlled toys have caught your attention.

What was the Lovense Lush Anal like to use?

This is the part where it becomes clear why I would recommend the Lush Anal to several different types of users.

Its size feels very well judged. It is not tiny, but it is definitely not trying to impress you simply by being large. For someone who is new to anal play, I think that makes it a very approachable starting point and gives you a much better chance of making the first experience a comfortable one.

The shape is probably my favourite among the similar toys I have tried so far. It has just the right amount of flexibility for me. I never had the feeling that it was stretching or pressing uncomfortably anywhere, and I also did not feel as if it was constantly trying to slip out.

That feeling of a toy moving out of position can be distracting for some people, but the design of the Lush Anal meant it was not an issue for us.

If you are still at the beginning of exploring this kind of play, Desirel's anal sex beginners guide is a useful companion read before you start experimenting.

As for the controls, there is only one physical button. You use it to switch the toy on and off and to move through saved programmes when you are not using the app.

It is almost impossible to get confused, even in low light with slightly less steady hands.

It is also impressively quiet. Behind a closed door in a normal home environment, we had no concerns about it being clearly audible in another room or out in the hallway.

The stated noise level is around 33 dB, which really is very quiet. This may be especially useful for anyone who values discretion at home or simply does not want the sound of a vibrator becoming part of the evening's soundtrack.

I tested it with my husband, and this is where the app control really became fun.

He could control the Lush Anal through his phone, turning foreplay into something much less predictable. He sat on the sofa with the phone while I had no idea when the next wave of vibration would start or how intense it would be.

That uncertainty and the feeling of giving someone else control can be incredibly exciting. It felt completely different from adjusting every vibration level myself.

We also experimented with the music sync feature. We put on a slower song with a strong rhythm and let the vibrations follow the music. It gave the whole experience a completely different character.

For couples who spend time apart, the long-distance control is another particularly interesting feature because the toy can be controlled through the internet even when your partner is far away.

One practical piece of advice for anyone trying anal play for the first time: use plenty of lubricant, and I really do mean plenty, and do not rush.

Relaxation takes time. For us, starting slowly, talking and paying attention to each other made a huge difference to how enjoyable the experience became.

The Lush Anal is also a good option for beginners because you can build the intensity gradually rather than suddenly jumping into vibrations that feel stronger than expected. A good water-based lubricant is the natural partner here.

For women exploring on their own, another big advantage is that you are not limited to a set of pre-programmed vibration patterns.

Inside the app, you can create your own patterns by moving your finger across the screen and changing the intensity in real time. Once you find something you really like, you can save the pattern and even give it a name.

I think that is a genuinely useful extra because you can return to your favourite pattern whenever you want instead of trying to recreate it from memory.

And one personal tip from me: lie on your back, press your bottom comfortably into the bed and start making slow circles with your hips. For me, that combination worked very, very well.

Overall, my experience was extremely positive, and this is definitely a toy that will be coming out of the drawer again because it manages to be both comfortable and exciting.

For people who are already more experienced with anal pleasure, I can also see it working very well as a warm-up or preparation toy.

When it came to orgasm, the experience felt much more unpredictable than with toys I control myself, and that unpredictability made it more intense for me. My husband was controlling the rhythm and strength, so I was not building towards orgasm at my own familiar pace.

Instead, I had to let him lead.

For me, that resulted in a different kind of orgasm, deeper and more physical than what I usually experience with a simple vibrator that I control entirely by hand.

The Lovense Lush Anal ultimately did what we expected it to do, from gentle stimulation through stronger vibrations and teasing all the way to orgasm.

Our experience also matched the Desirel product description very closely. We did not feel disappointed by any of the functions. If anything, we found more possibilities in the app than we had expected.

There are still plenty of other features hiding in there, but I will leave you something to discover for yourself.

How easy is the Lovense Lush Anal to clean and store?

Cleaning is straightforward, partly because the surface is so smooth.

The Lush Anal has an IPX7 waterproof rating, which means it can be submerged in water up to 1 metre deep for up to 30 minutes. That makes it easy to keep clean with lukewarm water and mild soap, and you can also rinse it in the shower after use.

Dedicated sex toy cleaners are also available, and personally I like using products designed specifically for this purpose because they make the cleaning routine quick and easy.

Look after the silicone surface if you want the toy to stay in good condition. We use water-based lubricant with it and avoid silicone-based formulas, as silicone-based lubricant can damage some silicone toy surfaces.

Storage does not require much space either. Thanks to its compact size, the Lush Anal fits comfortably in a drawer.

I would still recommend getting a separate storage pouch, although one is not included in the box. It keeps the toy protected from dust and means you can store it separately from your other silicone toys.

Battery life is another strong point. One full charge gives you roughly four hours of continuous use, while standby time can reach around 120 hours.

So it can sit in the drawer for several days without immediately demanding another visit to the charger.

Charging was surprisingly quick too. With the magnetic charging cable, ours was fully charged in around 45 minutes.

Our final verdict on the Lovense Lush Anal

At this point, I am not sure there is much left to say if I have not convinced you already.

Maybe just this: give yourself permission to enjoy your sexuality and explore what feels good, whether you are doing that alone or together with your partner.

We are happy to recommend the Lush Anal to beginners because its size and gradually adjustable intensity make the experience feel approachable rather than overwhelming. For more experienced users, the depth of the app and its customisation options leave plenty to experiment with.

For couples, remote control can turn it into a completely different kind of shared experience. For solo explorers, creating, testing and saving your own vibration patterns gives you just as much room to play.

If you have been wondering what could be a good first step into vibrating anal toys, or you simply want to bring something new into your sex life, this might be exactly what you were looking for.

For us, the Lovense Lush Anal delivered exactly what we hoped it would: comfort, excitement, simple controls and enough possibilities to keep us curious long after the first test.