Heats up well but difficult to position
Generally, I really like heating pads with jade and tourmaline. Although they're slower to heat up because they need to heat stones and not just wires, they hold the heat well and disperse it to ease you into and out of the heating session. That prevents any cramping from a too-fast cool-down, which I really appreciate. When it comes to that, this heating pad is no different from the other stone pads I've used. I love the way it provides heat. And it's larger than other similar pads I've used, which I really like; it can cover my whole back and not just my lower back.<br /><br />However, the material is stiffer than in similar pads I've used. At first, I thought that would be a good thing and help hold it in place. However, it's not quite stiff enough to hold up to the weight of the stones, so it still needs to be held in place, and it does not come with a belt to help with that. At the same time, it's too stiff to drape and fold around my curves properly. And it gives off a chemical/plastic smell, especially once it heats up.<br /><br />For those reasons, this is not my favorite jade and tourmaline heating pad. However, it also costs less than others I've used, and the heating is very good, so I consider it a decent deal.
Rating: 4 stars