Lovense Max 2 Review: The King of Contractions?

The Lovense Max 2 is a multi-faceted stroker, but whereas some competitors also have multiple features or modes, they don’t pull them together quite as cohesively as the Lovense Max 2 does.

The defining feature is the dual air-pump system that delivers 360-degree contractions around the shaft of your penis. The contractions can be set to three power settings and they are not subtle caresses, the Max 2 will give you a good hard squeeze. On low, the contractions are more of a gentle rhythmic pressure that enhances your stroking and pairs well with low vibrations. This is great for a nice long warmup or edging session, especially paired with a great pattern on the Lovense app. Medium adds a longer, stronger squeeze that I found myself using the most. The high setting gives a long, strong gripped squeeze, so hard that sometimes it can start to force your member out. It’s almost like a few pumps of a penis pump. I found it nice to mix it in with the other settings but overall it was the setting I probably use the least.

The vibrations come from a motor built into the cylinder that targets the underside of your penis, roughly around your frenulum area (obviously this will depend on your size). I found the vibrations rumbly and they resonated effectively through the TPE sleeve. They are not as powerful as wands like the Domi 2 or We-Vibe Wand 2, but I found them more powerful than some other vibrating competitors like the Gush 2 or the Arcwave Zing. I frequently use the Max 2 without the contractions at all, just vibration patterns mixed with stroking, and this is a far safer option for people who worry about their roommates as the contractions are the loudest part of the toy.

Inside the Max 2’s cylinder.

The sleeve is frosted thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with a textured interior of ridges and oval nubs. The texture is moderate rather than aggressive, not as intricate as a Tenga Flip Zero, but still feels amazing, especially while it is squeezing and pulsing. The material is soft, stretchy and body-safe, striking a good balance between grip and comfort. One thing to note: like most TPE sleeves, it drinks lube, especially if you are doing a lot of stroking, and you will find yourself reapplying several times during longer sessions. Also, don’t forget to warm it up for maximum pleasure.

The Max 2 is roughly the same size as a Fleshlight — 9.5 inches long, a hair over 3 inches across, and 1.65 pounds. It’s outer shell is solidly built in white ABS plastic and it is very sturdy in your hand. While the Max 2 isn’t extremely heavy, a long stroking session can get a bit tiresome on the arm. Unlike a Fleshlight, the Lovense Max 2 is the same circumference the whole length of the toy and it does not come equipped with any sort of mount. The outer shell is white ABS plastic with a deliberately plain finish and no branding to speak of, and the edges are scalloped just enough to give you some grip.

The Lovense Max 2 is outwardly simple in the the right ways. It manages to maintain a premium feel while also avoiding looking like an overt sex object purchased from a shady sex shop. I wouldn’t exactly put it on my bookshelf and use it as an art piece but if someone saw it in a passing glance, they may not instantly think you’re some sort of pervert.

Modern but discreet enough to survive a passing glance.

As mentioned before, the sleeve is clear, frosted TPE with a neutral gender opening. I found the sleeve silky, soft and had a high-end feel but wasn’t much of a fan of the opening. The round hole was a bit hard to get used to, especially if you weren’t fully bang-on erect. Fortunately, I’d been forewarned of this online before I bought the Lovense Max 2, so I ordered the vagina sleeve as well. I found the vagina sleeve a much better experience and have used it as a replacement sleeve ever since.

This is my least favorite part of the Max 2. Cleaning the Max 2 is a bit of a chore compared to some other competitors. The sleeve itself follows the standard routine for any TPE sleeve: warm water, no harsh soap, and a dusting of renewal powder once it is dry to keep the material from going tacky. With proper care, a sleeve should last over 6 months with frequent use, longer if you aren’t overly aggressive and don’t use it daily.

The shell is the harder part to clean. Make sure the vents at the top are closed, and then run warm water through it to rinse out your special sauce and any lube that came out of the end of the sleeve. Unlike Fleshlights, the interior of the Max 2 isn’t hard-plastic, it’s lined with a material that holds the air in for the contractions and it’s a bit tedious to clean properly. The vibrator is also housed inside the cylinder and you have to be careful not to damage it with any scrubbing or rubbing. It is much easier to clean if you have a shower head or kitchen sink with a spray handle to shoot water inside with a bit of pressure.

Make sure these vents are closed when cleaning

The routine I actually use

The physical controls on the Max 2 are relatively straightforward. Using a long press on the top button will turn the power on and off, while subsequent presses will cycle through the different vibration modes. There are three different intensity levels for the vibrations (low, medium, and high) and then four preset patterns to cycle through. The second button activates the contractions and has three levels (low, medium, and high). On the top of the device is a vent for the suction, you can leave this open or close it for tighter suction.

While the physical controls are simple to use, like all Lovense products, the Max 2 really shines once you connect it via Bluetooth to Lovense Remote. The Lovense Remote is currently far and away the industry leader in teledildonics and is absolutely packed with features (most of which you’ll never use, but hey, at least you have options). The Lovense Remote gives you manual control, with sliders for intensity and separate channels to control multi-functions toys like the Max 2’s contractions and vibrations. You can build and save your own patterns, use presets, or pick from the hundreds of thousands of patterns in the pattern library.

Lovense Remote’s home screen: remote, saved patterns, Control Link and the pattern library.

Solo control

• Manual control. Slider or tap control for intensity, with separate channels for the Max 2’s contractions and vibration.
• Patterns. Build and save your own, use the presets, or pick from the community library.
• Sound and music sync. The toy reacts to music or to sound picked up by the mic.
• Motion control. Shaking or tilting the phone changes the intensity.

Partner and long-distance

• Remote control by link or chat. A partner anywhere can control your toy, with built-in messaging and voice and video calling.
• Toy-to-toy sync. Two interactive toys mirror each other. Pair the Max 2 with a Nora, another Max 2, a Calor or the Lovense Sex Machine for the full effect; any other Lovense toy works one way.
• Group sessions. Supports up to 100 participants.

PC use

• The app also runs on desktop. On Windows it needs Lovense’s USB Bluetooth adapter. This is also what powers the cam-site and game integrations.

Measured by us, not the box

Our unit, our desk, our photos

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