XtoysMina Astral 10 Function Love Egg Review: Remote-Controlled Silicone
Editor's opinion
The Mina Astral is a silicone, USB-rechargeable love egg paired with a wireless remote that works up to six metres away. It suits couples who enjoy handing over control and anyone who wants ten settings without fiddling with the toy itself. The main caveat is the AAA-powered remote, which needs a spare battery kept to hand.
The love egg is one of the more discreet categories in this shop, and the appeal is straightforward: a compact vibrating body with the controls placed somewhere else. The Mina Astral leans into that with a wireless remote rated to six metres, which puts it squarely in the shared-play bracket rather than the solo-only one.
What a buyer should be weighing here is the split power arrangement, the size relative to the egg category, and whether ten functions is genuinely useful or simply a number on the box. The silicone coating and waterproof build are both practical positives worth understanding properly before you decide.
The good and the bad
What works
- Silicone-coated body is body-friendly and simple to keep clean
- USB rechargeable egg, so no batteries to hunt for in the toy itself
- Wireless remote to six metres suits handing control to a partner
- Waterproof, so bath and shower use and rinsing are both fine
- Ten functions give real scope to change pace and pattern
What to be aware of
- Remote still needs a single AAA, so keep a spare in the drawer
- At 18 cm total length this is larger than many pocket-style eggs
- Silicone body rules out silicone lubricant
- No stated noise level, so quietness cannot be assumed
Buy it if
Couples who want to pass the controls back and forth across a room, and anyone who prefers a rechargeable egg with plenty of vibration settings and an easy-clean silicone surface.
Skip it if
Those wanting the tiniest, most discreet egg for wear-out use may find 18 cm total length more than expected, and anyone who dislikes managing batteries should note the remote still needs an AAA.
Design And Materials
The Astral is coated in a silky soft silicone, which is the material most buyers of this style prefer: non-porous, comfortable against the skin, and easy to wipe down. The manufacturer notes a smooth exterior with no seams or ridges to catch, which is exactly what you want in something designed for close contact.
One practical consequence of silicone matters at the point of use. Silicone lubricants can degrade silicone toys, so stick to a water-based lubricant. The stated dimensions of 18 cm total length and 10 cm circumference put this at the roomier end of the egg category, so if you picture a tiny bullet, adjust expectations accordingly.
Remote And Power
The wireless remote is the headline feature, cycling through all ten vibration functions at a stated range of up to six metres. That distance genuinely enables partner play across a room rather than just at arm's length, which is the main reason to choose a remote egg over a simple wired one.
The power arrangement is split, and it is worth understanding. The egg is USB rechargeable, so you charge it before use and there are no batteries to buy for the toy itself. The remote, however, runs on a single AAA. Keeping a spare to hand means a flat remote battery never ends the evening early.
Care And Cleaning
Because the Astral is waterproof, it can be used in the bath or shower and rinsed clean afterwards. Wash it with warm water and a mild toy cleaner, dry it thoroughly, then store it somewhere cool and dry out of direct sunlight.
The seamless silicone surface makes this genuinely low-effort to maintain, which is a fair point in its favour. Do treat the remote as the less rugged half of the pair; while the egg is waterproof, sensible care around the battery compartment is always the safer habit.
How It Compares
Against a basic wired bullet, the Astral's remote and rechargeable body are clear upgrades, and the ten functions offer more variety than the one- or three-speed budget options.
Against app-controlled eggs, a physical remote is simpler and more reliable but lacks long-distance and pattern-customisation features. And against the smallest wearable eggs, the 18 cm length makes this less of a discreet all-day option and more of a purpose-led play piece. Which matters most depends on whether you value range and simplicity or maximum discretion.
The bottom line
If you want a rechargeable silicone egg with a genuinely usable remote range and enough settings to keep things interesting, the Mina Astral is a sensible, well-specified choice for couples in particular. Just go in knowing it is on the larger side for its category, that the remote needs an AAA, and that only water-based lubricant should touch the silicone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the egg need batteries?
No, the egg itself is USB rechargeable, so you charge it before use. The remote, however, requires a single AAA battery, so it is worth keeping a spare.
Can I use it in the bath or shower?
Yes, the Astral is waterproof, so it can be used in water and rinsed clean afterwards. As always, dry it thoroughly before storage.
What lubricant should I use with it?
Because the body is silicone, use a water-based lubricant. Silicone lubricants can damage silicone toys over time, so they are best avoided.
How far does the remote work?
The remote is rated to work from up to six metres, roughly 20 feet, away. That range makes it suitable for handing control to a partner across a room.
How do I clean it?
Wash with warm water and a mild toy cleaner, dry it fully, and store it somewhere cool and dry away from direct sunlight. The seamless silicone surface makes this straightforward.