The Crystal Tulip is a toy meant to be used anally. I purchased the toy so I could use it on my girlfriend as a precursor to anal sex. It is definitely one of the kinkier toys that I have owned and it definitely turns the heat up in the bedroom. The first time I surprised my girlfriend was when she was tied to the bed with silk ties and blindfolded. Initially I was kissing her body all over and then moving down and licking her clit. Once she was wet, I used her juices to rub her pretty little butt. I also previously snuck some lube next to the bed, which I use with my other hand in combination with a pump bottle to get the tulip ready for entry into her rosebud. At first when I started she twitched because of the smooth and cold feel of the toy, but once I started to push it in she couldn't stop moaning. Once it was in all the way, I entered her and was using my free hand to move the tulip around to give her extra sensations. Afterwards, to this day she tells me that was the craziest, wildest, kinkiest orgasm she had ever experienced. Maybe one day she will decide to return the favor.

The material is Borosilicate glass; it is a little scary, especially if it is one of the first plugs you try out. The fact that it is glass definitely worries me a bit, because if the toy was dropped, it does have a chance of breaking. However because it is glass it is definitely easy to clean and hygienic.

It has a flared based with a thin neck in which the toy will rest during play position. The toy flares nicely which is good for a slow insertion. The toy shape is definitely reminiscent of a classic butt plug, but maybe longer which allows it to be a little "thinner." I think the size makes it somewhat of an intermediate anal play toy unless you go very slow and get used to it.

Overall the toy is a great design, very comfortable to use for long periods of time. Sometimes I like to make my girlfriend wear it for a few hours before we get to the bedroom so she is ready for me. I also have plans to make her wear it while out and about shopping or going to a movie theater, adding a bit of kink to ordinary life events.

Maintenance is quite easy. The toy is dishwasher safe and you can also use warm water and soap. You can also boil the toy if needed, but do not dunk it in cold water immediately for obvious reasons...

The toy comes in a small white box. Inside of the box there is a red bag with the toy which is bubble wrapped. The bag is a nice little velvet bag for storing the toy to make sure it does not get scratched. The bag is the perfect storage solution for this toy! Not really any instructions with this toy, but the idea is that if you bought it you probably already know what you are going to do with it.