This thing really packs a punch! Even with the small size and at the lowest setting, the sensations are powerful enough to finish in just a few minutes! The sensation might not be for everyone, as it's more of a firm "tap" than suction or vibration, but the sensation is DEEP, not at all superficial, so it might be too intense for some. Also, I'd highly recommend the Cruise option as it gives better performance, and I don't see too much extra drain on battery life. I guess I'm what you would consider a "novice" user but I can enjoy this on very low speeds, so it might be worth a try if you have a few bucks to spend.