Womanizer Wave: review

Womanizer Wave at a glance — here’s what you get

Womanizer Wave is the odd bird in Womanizer’s range. It is not a vibrator, not an air-pressure product, and not even an electrical device. It is a handheld shower head that screws onto the shower hose you already have, and that — in addition to a normal shower spray — has two spray patterns intended for clitoral stimulation. The manufacturer describes the product as the first combined shower head and water massage device for the clitoris, developed together with bathroom manufacturer hansgrohe.

The specification is short, and that’s part of the point: the dimensions are 88 × 73 × 270 millimeters, the weight is 191 grams, the material is listed as ABS, and the colors are black, white, and chrome. Three spray types — PowderRain, PleasureWhirl, and PleasureJet — are switched with a button, and the intensity is adjusted steplessly with a sliding control on the handle. The warranty period is stated as five years. In Sweden, the item is sold by seven retailers at prices between 1 015 and 1 195 SEK, and five of them have it in stock.

This review is exclusively about the chrome-colored variant with EAN 4251460612548. Womanizer sells Wave in three colors, and each color has its own item number: black is 4251460612524 and white is 4251460612531. Functionally, they’re identical — it’s only the surface finish on the handle that differs. Swedish retailers alternately call the chrome variant “chrome,” “krom,” and “silver,” so it’s the EAN number and nothing else that determines whether you’re comparing the same product.

What is a shower head with clitoral stimulation, really?

Using the shower spray for stimulation is hardly a new idea, and that’s exactly what Wave builds on. The difference from aiming a regular nozzle at yourself is that Wave has two spray patterns constructed for the purpose instead of just incidentally working. According to the manufacturer, PleasureJet and PleasureWhirl stimulate the clitoris, while PowderRain provides a normal shower experience. According to Womanizer, all three spray patterns were developed by hansgrohe.

Technically, it’s a completely different product class than the brand’s other range. An air-pressure product that Womanizer Premium 2 works with uses pressure waves in a sealed air chamber placed over the clitoris without touching it. Wave has no chamber, no motor, and no battery — the energy comes from the water pressure in the property’s pipes. That practically means three things: there’s nothing that can be drained, nothing that can break electrically, and at the same time no possibility to control the strength more precisely than what the mixer and the sliding control allow.

It also has an impact on how the product should be assessed. Questions that are central for a vibrator — battery capacity, charging time, sound level in decibels, number of programs — are simply missing here. What determines whether Wave works for you instead is the water pressure in the shower, whether you have a handheld shower with a standard connection, and whether you’re willing to replace your existing shower head.

Why does hansgrohe appear as the manufacturer in the manual?

An easy detail to miss: in Womanizer’s own online manual, Hansgrohe in Schiltach is listed as the manufacturer, while Lovehoney Group Germany GmbH in Berlin is listed as the seller. Wave is therefore not a Womanizer product with a hansgrohe sticker, but a hansgrohe product sold under Womanizer’s brand. You can also see it on the product: hansgrohe’s logo is embossed in the chrome housing on the handle.

What can be established from this is that the components come from a manufacturer whose core business is sanitary fittings — the same source as the spray-image technology PowderRain and the water-saving technology EcoSmart, both of which are hansgrohe’s own designations and are used on their standard shower nozzles. Wave is documented accordingly: the manual talks about flow pressure in bar, limescale deposits, filter pack gaskets, and citric acid rather than about charging cycles and apps.

The product also has three design awards that Womanizer highlights in its own image material: Red Dot Award 2023 in the category personal care, wellness and beauty design, iF Design Award 2023, and German Innovation Award 2023. Design awards don’t say anything about how something works, but they do say something about the fact that the product is designed and not assembled.

Chrome, black, or white — and which EAN goes with which?

Three colors are sold, and the manufacturer’s own variant table assigns its own item number to each one. Chrome has EAN 4251460612548, black has 4251460612524, and white has 4251460612531. The spray plate is white in all variants; it’s the handle and the trim that change color.

• Chrome — the variant this text is about. A glossy chrome surface on the handle, which is what makes it blend in best in a standard bathroom where faucets and the shower rail are often already chrome.
• Black — the same product with a matte black handle, intended for bathrooms with black fittings.
• White — the same product with a white handle.

Since the price varies between shops and several of them list the colors on the same product page, the EAN number is the only reliable way to check that the comparison applies to the same variant. The manufacturer does not publish a price difference between colors, and neither do the Swedish shop listings.

Materials and build quality: ABS, chrome, and 191 grams

The material question looks different for a shower head than for an insert product. Here it’s not a matter of a material that sits against a mucous membrane for a long time, but of a material that must withstand hot water, limescale, and cleaning agents year after year — and that also gets brief contact with skin.

What ABS means for a showerhead

The manufacturer’s specification lists a single material: ABS. It is a hard, dimensionally stable thermoplastic that is standard in sanitary products, and it is also the plastic that lies under the chrome finish on most shower heads on the market. ABS is non-porous in the sense that the surface is smooth and sealed, which is the prerequisite for it to be rinsed clean.

A supplementary statement is printed on Womanizer’s own packaging, but not on the manufacturer’s product page: there, the material is listed as ABS and body-friendly silicone, and the product is stated to be manufactured without BPA, phthalates, and latex. The silicone is presumably the soft jet nozzles on the jet plate — hansgrohe uses soft nubs of that kind on its regular nozzles, because limescale can be rubbed off them with a thumb. The fact that the material declaration is only on the cardboard and not in the published specification is a drawback, because the cardboard disappears while the product page remains.

Phthalates, BPA, and latex — and why it matters less here

Phthalates are a group of plasticizers used to make plastic — above all, soft PVC — flexible. Kemikalieinspektionen describes them as substances that can affect the hormone system and make reproduction more difficult, and several of them are restricted or banned within the EU. In the intimate product category, the issue comes up again and again, because a large part of the range is made of softened plastic.

For Wave, in particular, the issue is less important for two reasons. Hard ABS doesn’t require phthalate plasticizers to get its shape, and silicone doesn’t require them either — the softness comes from the polymer’s own structure. In addition, contact with the skin is brief and takes place in running water, unlike an insert product. That the manufacturer still prints the declaration on the packaging is a plus, but it isn’t the deciding line in the specification for this product.

What deserves attention, however, is the cleaning agents, and here the manufacturer’s instructions are unusually detailed. The manual explicitly prohibits hydrochloric acid, formic acid, concentrated sodium hydroxide, chlorine bleach, and acetic acid, because they cause significant damage. It also warns against abrasive cleaning agents, sponges with a scouring pad, and microfiber cloths, and points out that residue from liquid soap, shampoo, hair dye, perfume, shaving water, and nail polish can damage the surface. Acetic acid in the shower is therefore exactly the wrong thing — even though it’s the most common home remedy against limescale.

Dimensions and weight: 88 × 73 × 270 millimeters and 191 grams

Womanizer measures 88 millimeters in width, 73 millimeters in depth, and 270 millimeters in length. It’s a full-size handheld shower head nozzle, not a small attachment — 27 centimeters is longer than many standard nozzles, and part of that length is the handle you hold during use.

The weight of 191 grams is the figure that says the most about day-to-day life with the product. A nozzle that’s meant to be held in one hand with an outstretched arm for several minutes gets heavy faster than you’d think, and 191 grams is light for its size. For comparison, Lelo lists 128 grams for the Sona 3 Cruise and Womanizer 141.4 grams for the Premium 2 — but both of those products are a third as long and are held close to the body. The shape is asymmetrical, with the oval spray plate angled relative to the handle, which is the same basic shape as a regular handheld shower and means you control the spray direction with your wrist.

The manufacturer does not publish the spray plate’s diameter separately, nor the connection thread’s dimension, and neither does it provide any flow rate in liters per minute for the nozzle itself. The manual, however, states that the product is intended for automatically compensating valves rated at 1.3 GPM, corresponding to 4.9 liters per minute, or lower. It’s a specification for the in-wall valve, not a measured flow rate for the nozzle, and the two things should not be confused.

Three spray types, one button, and a stepless control

The interface is as simple as it can be. On the lower edge of the spray plate there’s a button that switches between the three spray types with a short press. On the handle there’s a sliding control: slide up for more intensity, down for less. There’s no display, no LEDs, no app, and no power switch — the water is turned on and off with the bathroom mixer just as before.

What you can conclude is that the learning curve in practice is zero. Compare with Womanizer Next, which has four buttons, fourteen intensity steps, three depth levels, and three automation modes: there the interface itself is part of the product. On the Wave there are three modes and a sliding-control scale, and you’ll have tried everything within a minute. Whether that’s an advantage or a limitation depends on what you want.

PowderRain, PleasureWhirl, and PleasureJet — what’s the difference?

The manufacturer describes the three spray patterns like this: PowderRain is the usual shower setting and is described as a soft and relaxing shower experience, PleasureWhirl is a sensual massage, and PleasureJet is a powerful pulsing. It’s also visible physically on the spray plate: the large surface with soft nubs is the PowderRain pattern, the small round nozzle in the middle of the plate, and the three separate holes on the upper edge belong to the two stimulating modes.

Womanizer claims that the PleasureJet technology is patented — it’s printed on the packaging. What is purely technical about the difference between a pulsing jet of water and a rotating one, however, is not something the manufacturer publishes, and there are no details about the jet’s frequency, pulse rate, or pressure at the nozzle on either the product page or in the manual. What’s described is the character of the jet patterns, not their measured values.

A practical point that the manufacturer itself highlights in the manual: you don’t need to switch back to your old nozzle, because PowderRain is intended to be a full shower setting. It’s a significant difference from an attachment that just clips on and does one thing only. Wave is mounted all the time, and that also makes it a product that’s visible in the bathroom—which can be both an advantage and a drawback depending on who showers in your home. It’s discreet in the sense that it looks like a normal shower nozzle.

How does the intensity control on the Womanizer Wave work?

The slider on the handle changes the water intensity steplessly. So there are no numbered settings to count, which is a real difference compared with electronic products where the number of steps is a selling point. The advantage is that you can set it precisely between two settings. The drawback is that you can’t go back to “step 7” next time—you have to find the right position again each time.

The manufacturer’s manual provides two pieces of advice that are worth taking seriously. Angle the jet away from the genital area when you change the intensity, and do the same when you switch the type of jet, to avoid discomfort or overstimulation. It sounds cautious, but it has a simple explanation: both the control and the button change how the water behaves immediately, and there is no soft start like there is with a motor-driven product.

A second thing that sets Wave apart from everything else in the category is that the intensity isn’t just in the product. The mixer in the wall controls both the flow and the temperature, which means that the same slider setting can feel different in two different bathrooms. That’s also why the manufacturer’s pressure specifications below matter: if you have low water pressure at home, you won’t get out what the product is designed for, no matter how the control is set.

The manufacturer’s safety instructions you should actually read

The manual for Wave is unusually thorough when it comes to safety, and some points are the kind that don’t appear in the in-store text. Don’t aim the water jet into the vagina — the manufacturer states plainly that water inside the vagina can rinse away useful bacteria and disrupt the slightly acidic environment. The product is not designed to be inserted, either vaginally or anally.

Other instructions: remove piercings and jewelry from the genital area before use, rinse off any soap residue from the body first, and use only clean water. Start with lukewarm temperature and do not increase beyond what feels comfortable. Check the water temperature with your hand after each change of spray type. Do not use the product on swollen or inflamed skin, and stop using it if you notice cracks or material deterioration. Wave is sold by the manufacturer as a novelty item and not as a medical device.

Installation: how do you mount Womanizer Wave?

The assembly consists of one step. According to the manual, you place the silicone gasket between the shower nozzle and the shower hose, and screw the nozzle in place. The manufacturer states that the connection is a universal connection intended to fit any standard handheld shower connection, and describes the installation as a direct replacement of your old nozzle. No tools are mentioned, no tape, no plumber.

Two notes still belong here. The thread size is not stated anywhere in the manufacturer’s documentation — it is implied that it is the thread size that is standard on handheld shower hoses, but anyone with an older or custom-built installation should check for themselves. And anyone with a fixed overhead shower without a hose cannot use Wave at all: the product is a handheld shower head and requires a shower hose.

A detail from the manual that’s worth knowing before you open the box: there may be water left in the nozzle when you unpack it. The manufacturer explains that some of the quality checks are carried out with water before the product is disinfected and packaged. So it’s not a sign that the package has been returned.

Water pressure: 0.9 bar minimum and 6 bar maximum

These are the product’s toughest requirements, and they’re also the only thing that can cause it not to work in your home. The manual states that the lowest flow pressure required to drive all spray types is 0.9 bar, corresponding to 14 psi, measured before the mixer. The highest permitted pressure is 0.6 MPa, i.e. 87 psi or 6 bar.

What that means in practice: in a normal Swedish apartment or house with municipal water, the pressure is usually clearly above 0.9 bar, and the requirement is no obstacle. If, however, you have your own well with a weak pump, you should check the pressure first—especially at the top of a house with low pressure, or if you have an old water heater with limited outlet flow. The requirements also apply to all three spray types—so it’s reasonable to assume that PleasureJet, which is supposed to be the powerful pulsing jet, is the one that’s affected the most by low pressure.

The manufacturer publishes no recommended operating pressure—only a floor and a ceiling. So there is no information on what pressure the spray patterns are intended to deliver their best performance at, and it cannot be worked out from the published specification.

Temperature: 45 degrees is the maximum for the product

The manufacturer states that the product must not be exposed to temperatures above 45 °C. At the same time, it is stated that the highest outlet temperature of the shower mixer must not exceed 49 °C, with a stricter limit of 44 °C in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The two limits should be read together: the product tolerates 45 degrees, and the mixer must be set so that it never delivers more than that level during normal use.

Practically, that means two things. If you have a thermostatic mixer with a stop, then it’s the stop you should check. And descaling in boiling water is out of the question—the most common home method for standard nozzles is therefore ruled out here, just like vinegar.

Cleaning and descaling: the maintenance question that actually determines

On a battery-free product, it’s the limescale that determines how long it lasts as intended, and the manufacturer provides detailed instructions. Regularly rub off limescale from the spray nozzles by hand—it's the soft silicone that makes it possible. For a more thorough cleaning, unscrew the nozzle from the hose, remove the silicone gasket, and rinse it under running water.

The nozzle itself may be submerged in cleaning solution for up to 10 minutes, and the manufacturer cites citric acid as an example. Afterwards, screw the nozzle back on with the silicone gasket, and clean water should run through it for at least one minute while you switch between all three spray types. Finally, rinse the product off under running water. The instruction to flush through all three settings is not cosmetic: each spray type has its own channels, and a flush that only goes through PowderRain leaves cleaning solution behind in the other two.

In addition, the general instructions apply: never spray cleaning solution directly onto the product—spray it onto a cloth first, because the mist can get into openings and gaps; don’t mix cleaning solutions; don’t use steam cleaners; and don’t store cleaning solutions or chemicals under the product, since the fumes can damage the surface. Always rinse thoroughly afterwards so that no residue is left—residue from cleaning solution on the skin can cause irritation.

Water consumption: what the EcoSmart claim says and doesn’t say

Womanizer states that the Wave uses EcoSmart technology and uses 60 percent less water than conventional shower nozzles, while maintaining performance. EcoSmart is hansgrohe’s own designation for flow limiting, and the principle is simple: a restrictor keeps the flow down while air is blended into the spray so that it still feels full.

Here, though, an honest caveat must be made. The manufacturer does not publish either the product’s own flow in liters per minute or which reference nozzle the 60 percent figure is calculated against. Without both pieces of information, the savings can’t be converted into liters, kronor, or kilowatt-hours—a percentage figure without a basis is not a measurement. The only flow value found in the manufacturer’s documentation is 4,9 liters per minute, and it is an upper limit for the valve the product is supposed to be connected to, not a measured flow rate for the nozzle.

What can still be established, however, is that flow restriction itself is a well-documented technology used in Hansgrohe’s regular range, and that a product mounted permanently in the shower affects the household’s hot-water consumption every day—not just during the use for which the product is marketed. If you’re sensitive to weak shower streams, though, it’s the same technology you should pay attention to: a flow-restricted shower is, by definition, not a high-flow shower.

No electronics: what it means for the lifespan

The single biggest practical difference compared with the rest of the category is that Wave lacks a battery. On a rechargeable product, the lithium-ion cell is almost always the part that gives up first, and in Womanizer’s own range it is also not replaceable—once the cell is finished, the product is. There’s no cell here, no charging cable to misplace, no charging contact to keep dry, and no charging time to plan for.

That also removes an entire class of questions. Wave has no IP rating, and it doesn’t need one: enclosure ratings under IEC 60529 describe how well a housing protects electrical equipment against ingress of water, and a product without electrical equipment has nothing to protect. A specification lacking an IPX detail is normally a warning sign on a sex toy—here it’s simply a result of the product being a fixture part.

What instead limits the lifespan is limescale, mechanical wear on the slider and the button, and the strainer gasket. The strainer gasket is the only wear part mentioned in the manual, and it’s a standard component in the sanitary industry. If descaling is carried out according to the instructions, there’s nothing in the design that has a predetermined service life in the same way a battery does—and that’s an argument that carries more weight the longer you plan to keep the product.

Womanizer Wave compared with the alternatives

Wave actually competes in two directions at the same time: against other products for clitoral stimulation and against standard shower nozzles. Below are three comparisons that cover both. All technical details come from each manufacturer’s own specifications, and all prices come from the stores’ product feeds on July 29, 2026.

Against Womanizer Premium 2 — 149 SEK apart, completely different products

Womanizer Premium 2 costs from 1 164 SEK and Wave from 1 015 SEK. The price difference is 149 SEK, so in practice there’s basically nothing— but the products have almost nothing in common besides the brand.

Premium 2 is an air-pressure product: 155 × 50 × 35 millimeters, 141.4 grams, fourteen intensity levels, 240 minutes of operating time, 120 minutes of charging time, IPX7, and a five-year warranty. It works with pressure waves in a closed chamber that is placed over the clitoris without touching it, and it works anywhere—in bed, on the couch, on the go. Wave works only in the shower, has three spray patterns, and a stepless dial, and requires a water pressure of at least 0.9 bar.

The difference that actually matters is precision. Premium 2 provides fourteen defined levels that can be reproduced exactly; Wave provides a sliding scale that depends on both the dial and the mixer tap. On the other hand, Premium 2 has a charging cable, a battery that ages, and a specification where the manufacturer does not publish battery capacity. If you want control and repeatability, Premium 2 is the choice. If you want something that’s always charged and already mounted, it’s Wave.

Compared with the Lelo Sona 3 Cruise — 498 SEK more expensive and battery-powered

Lelo Sona 3 Cruise costs from 1 513 SEK, so it’s 498 SEK more than Wave. Sona 3 Cruise measures 112 × 51 × 55 millimeters, weighs 128 grams, has a lithium-ion battery of 520 mAh and 3.7 volts, ten built-in modes, charges via a USB cable, and has an operating time of up to two hours.

The point of the comparison is that Lelo publishes things that Womanizer doesn’t for Wave: a battery capacity, an operating time, and a stated maximum sound level. On the other hand, these are details that have no equivalent for a product without a motor—Wave has no operating time, because it has nothing running that could run out. What you can actually compare is that the Sona 3 Cruise is waterproof and therefore can be used in the shower, while Wave can only be used there.

The conclusion is simple: Sona 3 Cruise is the more versatile product and can go with you everywhere, but it has a battery that will one day be drained. Wave costs less, is tied to one room, and at the same time replaces a gadget you already have in that room. That’s why the total cost can’t really be compared directly.

A regular showerhead — what are you paying extra for?

The most honest comparison is probably against a regular handheld showerhead from the same manufacturer. A standard showerhead with multiple spray patterns and flow restriction costs significantly less than 1 015 SEK in regular retail, and the difference is the two stimulation spray patterns PleasureJet and PleasureWhirl, as well as the stepless dial on the handle.

We don’t have a controlled price quote for hansgrohe’s own standard nozzles in this comparison, because hansgrohe’s website doesn’t respond to automated calls, and therefore no number is set for the price difference here. What can be established is that Wave is priced as a sex toy and not as a fixture part, and that it is reasonable to assume a markup versus a plain shower nozzle.

The counterargument is also worth taking into account: because Wave replaces your existing nozzle and, according to the manufacturer, is sufficient as a full-value shower via PowderRain, it’s not a product you add—it’s one you swap out. A comparison with Satisfyer Pro 2 Next Generation, which costs from 219 SEK and does one thing, is therefore misleading in both directions: the cheaper product stimulates more precisely, the more expensive one also provides value every morning.

Price range: 1 015 to 1 195 SEK and five shops with stock

Seven Swedish shops sell the item with EAN 4251460612548. Cheapest is Mshop at 1 015 SEK, most expensive are Blush Me and Taboo at 1 195 SEK each. That’s 180 SEK, or just under an 18 percent difference, for exactly the same item—an unusually small spread in this category, where differences of several hundred percent occur for volume goods.

The stock situation is good. Five of the seven shops had the product in stock during the price check: Mshop at 1 015 SEK, Joyland at 1 016 SEK, Vuxenkul at 1 119 SEK, and Blush Me and Taboo at 1 195 SEK each. The two that were missing stock were Vuxen at 1 099 SEK and Sexonic at 1 155 SEK. Since the two cheapest are also the two that have the item at home, the choice is easy: there is a 1 SEK difference between Mshop and Joyland.

A 1 SEK price difference is, in practice, no difference at all, and that’s why shipping costs and delivery time are what matter. Shipping costs are added by most shops under a certain order value, and in this price range several shops are close to the free-shipping threshold. Always check the final price at checkout—the prices in the table above are updated when the shops’ product feeds are updated, but it’s the checkout price that applies.

For whom is Womanizer Wave suitable—and for whom is it not?

It’s for you if you already know that the shower stream works for you, and you want stream images that are designed for the purpose rather than just happen to work. It’s for you if you don’t want yet another product to load, store, and put away—Wave is mounted in the shower and looks like a shower nozzle. It’s for you if you want the product to be useful even on the days you only shower, and for you who have a normal water pressure and a handheld shower with a standard connection.

It doesn’t suit you if you want to be able to use the product anywhere other than in the shower. It doesn’t suit you if you want exact, repeatable settings—where a pressure-air product with numbered steps is superior. It doesn’t suit you if you have a fixed shower head with no hose, low water pressure under 0.9 bar, or an installation where you’re not allowed to change the nozzle—for example, in a rental apartment with clear rules about fixed installations. And it doesn’t suit you if you want a specification with published measurement values: neither flow, spray pressure, nor savings information is available to read from the manufacturer.

One more thing belongs in the decision. Wave is a product that stands out. It’s discreet in the sense that it looks like a normal shower head, but it isn’t hidden in a drawer, and in a shared bathroom it’s a device that others will use to shower with. Whether that’s a problem or an advantage is something only you can answer—but it’s worth thinking through before buying, because it’s the only product in the category where that question comes up at all.

Warranty, complaints, and right of withdrawal

Womanizer states a five-year warranty for Wave on the product page, and the manufacturer’s general terms specify the warranty period as 60 months from delivery. According to the terms, the warranty covers material, manufacturing, and design/construction defects, and in that case the manufacturer replaces the product with a new identical or comparable product and covers the shipping cost.

There’s one wording here that’s worth noting. Point 9 in the manufacturer’s terms describes the optional manufacturer’s warranty as an undertaking for electronic Womanizer products, and Wave is not electronic. At the same time, both the product page and the online manual state that an optional manufacturer’s warranty applies to this product, and point 8 in the same terms states five years from delivery in general. The contradiction is the manufacturer’s, not the buyer’s—but it’s worth keeping the receipt and contacting the manufacturer in writing if it becomes relevant.

The exclusions are the same as for the rest of the range: the warranty does not cover minor defects that do not affect usability, wear parts, or accessories. It also does not apply in the event of intentional damage, normal wear and tear, improper commissioning, or attempts to repair it yourself. The manual adds a point that’s particularly relevant here: damage caused by improper handling is not covered, and improper handling includes cleaning with the agents the manufacturer lists as prohibited. So if you descale with vinegar, you’ve done exactly what can disqualify a warranty claim.

Womanizer's 100-day satisfaction guarantee applies according to the manufacturer only to purchases made directly in their own web store. It provides a value voucher you can use to shop in the same store rather than getting your money back, and it can be used for one item per order. If you shop at any of the seven Swedish stores above, you are not covered by it.

What always applies, on the other hand, is your statutory rights. Under <span class="law">konsumentköplagen</span>, you have three years to make a complaint for defects in the item, regardless of what the manufacturer promises. For distance purchases, you also have a right of withdrawal in fourteen days under the <span class="law">lagen om distansavtal och avtal utanför affärslokaler</span>. Note that in practice, the right of withdrawal is limited for hygiene products that have been removed from a sealed package—however, the right to complain for defects always applies. If you have questions about what applies in your case, Konsumentverket guides you via Hallå konsument.