An electrical device such as an electric toothbrush that comprises a handle and a head portion. The head portion comprises a bristle bearing portion and an optional neck portion. The handle includes a housing having a housing exterior. First and second conductive contacts are located on the exterior of the housing. The first and second conductive contacts form part of a high impedance touch sensitive circuit configured to operate a motor to drive the bristle bearing portion when the handle is gripped by a user.
