This is my first experience with a prostate massager. I don't know why I waited this long to try this out :) In this respect (as a newbie to this, but not to anal sex in general), this is a very nice tool to use as a starting point. The massage and vibrator functions operate independently from each other, or can be used together (which is better). Each have their own power settings as well, so you can try out several combinations instead of going to max power all the way. This is much more fun if your partner has the remote, because you just don't know what to expect next! The remote control comes with a button battery installed. On the downside: 1) Fully charging the toy (with the included USB contact charger) will take around 2 hours, so plan ahead. 2) A full charge, using both massager and vibe functions, will last about 40 minutes. 3) My plug came with a black drawstring pouch for storage, not a zippered case. The pouch has the word 'RIMMERS' screen printed on it in large, bold, white lettering. Nothing inconspicuous at all about what could be inside, right? 4) The remote control is kind of flimsy. The buttons aren't very responsive, so you may need to press a bit harder sometimes to change settings. I bought this with a 40% discount on top of the current sale price of $109.99. Considering the plug is silicone, waterproof, and seemingly well-made, it's a pretty good value with all the cons factored in.