On an angle like a pen or paintbrush. Zumio is intended to be used more parallel to your body so both the tip and the stem can be used to excite surfaces you touch. You vary intensity feeling by varying a gentle pressure on the tip and stem. The pressure control works best at the lowest speed settings. Zumio is not intended to be used perpendicular to your body, we do not recommend using the product like a pointer to push the tip directly into surfaces. Using Zumio products at an angle gives you complete control over where and how to use the tip and stem for targeted and precise stimulation.