Over the last year, I’ve tested plenty of LED products on my face. I’m happy to say it really works – of all the skincare advice out there, LED therapy has been proven to boost cellular repair and, on your face, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
But (news to me) apparently that’s not the only area you can benefit from LED therapy. Clearly, 2026 is the year of exploring uncharted areas of skin: we’ve conquered scalp health, and now we’re moving onto vaginal health.
According to Vogue Business, the new luxury flex is your vagina – from biome testing to skincare down there, we’ve now graduated from optimising every other area of of our bodies to our most intimate areas.
While this might be news to you, when the news of this vibrator landed in my inbox I barely flinched.
Having reviewed every kind of lube and sex toy you can think of over the last year, I knew it was only a matter of time before the industry moved into the wellness world.
Ever the innovators of the intimate industry, LELO has created the very first sex toy to implement LED therapy in the UK.
As well as the usual deliciously deep vibrations, this G-spot vibrator promises to improve your intimate wellness, from supporting elasticity, to increased lubrication and blood flow, and thus improved sensations.
The only question was, does it really work? I tried it for six weeks to find out.
First impressions
Upon unboxing the Mona Spectra, it felt just like any other LELO toy: luxurious black and gold packaging, a silky silicone vibrator packaged in a storage pouch, and a QR code to connect it to the LELO app.
So far so normal. But when I managed to sync the toy with my phone and turn on the light show, I realised this would be a different experience.
As well as boasting eight vibration modes (and an extra two via the app) at 16 intensity levels, the entire length of the Mona Spectra is covered in LED lights.
Using the LELO app, you can change the wavelength of the lights from blue to green or infrared. LELO says that the blue light provides anti-inflammatory benefits, while the green light helps calm the complexion and reduce hyperpigmentation.
Infrared, of course, is the most far-reaching wavelength, and can help improve cell turnover and boost relaxation.
It might sound gimmicky (at least it did to me) but the idea behind the toy is that it enhances your overall wellness practice. We do so much to make sure we stay well – from luxury gym memberships, to LED face masks, 10-step skincare routines, and cold plunges or peptide shots – so why not include our vulvas in the mix?
As someone who’s been writing about sex for six years, this is a completely unshocking question, but for those who are new to the world of sexual wellness, this might seem novel. Which is exactly what we want if we’re going to normalise pleasure as essential to our overall wellbeing – which, as I’m sure you’ve guessed by now – is my main goal.
How does LED light impact sexual wellness?
According to a consumer study of the Mona Spectra before launch, it seems to work: when used two to three times per week, around eight in 10 (78.9%) of women reported a noticeable increase in intimate moisture.
Plus, nearly seven out of 10 women reported feeling sustained intimate moisture most or all of the time after 4 weeks –almost double the rate before use.
It also helped improve pelvic floor comfort, with 78.9% of regular users reporting feeling lighter and more relaxed throughout the day.
And an unexpected result: 70% of women reported feeling greater body confidence over the 4-week trial.
It sounds promising, huh? If true, this device could revolutionise the world of sexual wellness, especially for those in mid-life, when oestrogen and testosterone levels decline and lubrication and sensitivity decreases, meaning it can take longer to orgasm.
On top of that, though, there’s also the societal impact on our sex life to overcome: stress and the amount of time we spend on our phones is impacting the frequency at which people have sex.
Women, or people assigned female at birth, also struggle to feel connected to their bodies during sex – especially given the prevalence of GLP-1 and antidepressant use. So having a tool that can remind you to slow down and prioritise your pleasure (just like an LED mask can be popped on while you’re watching TV) can only be a good thing, if you ask me.
My honest review of LELO Mona Spectra
As a 26 year old cis woman, I’m not yet at the age where I need to worry about peri-menopause. My libido in general is pretty high, but I have been experiencing some hormonal changes and vaginal discomfort as of late that mean I don’t feel anywhere near as ready to drop everything (literally) and get it on as I used to.
I was intrigued to see whether Mona Spectra could help alleviate those symptoms.
The first time I used it, I couldn’t tell what the big deal was about. I’m not always down for penetration when I’m masturbating, so luckily the toy can be used externally as well as internally, as the lights extend to the tip of the shaft.
Unlike with other LELO toys, I didn’t orgasm, so I was inclined to write it off. But being the brave writer I am, I persevered.
And I’m not ashamed to say I was wrong: even on the second time using the toy, I noticed a dramatic increase in lubrication.
Sure, this can be impacted by where you’re at in your cycle, or simply whatever else you’re thinking about that day, but I really have to put it down to the LED.
I won’t lie, even though I use them on my face, I’m unclear about the difference between the different wavelengths on your vulva, so I skipped straight to infrared.
And the longer I used the toy for, the more I noticed my vulva relax and increased sensitivity while I was using it.
Although it’s not hot, the toy is supposed to generate a gentle thermal energy via the LED lights, which can help to relax your muscles and make you enjoy the experience – not that I had any trouble with the latter.
While I can’t say it’s solved any of the issues I’ve been having (it’s not a medical device) I definitely saw an increase in lubrication and relaxation while using the toy and after.
Final thoughts
In general, I’m pretty open to anything that will improve my sex life: lube, vibrators, massage oil, you name it.
But I have to admit, I was a little sceptical of the Mona Spectra at first. It couldn’t hurt, I thought, but I wasn’t sure if it would truly make a difference.
I was also wary of the anyone pushing LED therapy on our vulvas, lest it be mistaken for a new way of shaming AFAB people into making their vulvas look nice – because can we catch a darn break already?
However, when I started using it and understanding its purpose, my feelings about it changed. It’s safe to say that my overall lubrication has been much better since consistently using the toy one or two times a week for the last six weeks. Not to mention, it’s a fantastically versatile vibrator in general.
If you’re experiencing dryness or approaching peri-menopause, it could be beneficial to use a toy like the Mona Spectra to build a routine around your pleasure and see if you can maintain your overall sexual wellbeing over time.
My main qualms with the toy are: 1) its price point – obviously the toy uses advanced technology, which justifies why it’s so expensive, and LELO toys generally come with a higher than most price point attached to them.
However, I wonder whether it’s really accessible to people who are experiencing ongoing problems with their sexual wellbeing – diagnosed or not – because of that.
2) The toy is also not a medical device, and although it’s been safety tested to meet the ISO 3533 Safety Assurance, meaning it’s definitely safe for use, I would take its promises with a pinch of salt.
There is something major to be said for adding a sexual wellness device into your routine that will force you to consciously think about pleasure though. It’s true: we think about our faces all the time, but what about pleasure?! (I’m screaming this from the rooftops, in case you needed a visualisation).
If there’s anything we should be throwing money at, it’s not how we look, but how we feel. And if there’s something that can almost definitely bring you pleasure, if not potentially safeguard that pleasure over time, it’s a win in my book.
