The Smiling butt plug in red is meant to be worn anally. This plug would be best for beginners to anal play. It can be used solo or with a partner, although initially this reviewer suggests that you insert it into your own body so you know what to expect. The only safety precautions that come to mind when talking of anal toys are: always use lubricant that is compatible with your toy, and only use items with a flared base, so you're not making a surprise trip to the emergency room. On second thought, there is one more rule that you should be aware of when using a toy anally: when thrusting, be sure that you and/or your partner are comfortable - don't thrust too hard or fast so as not to puncture things that ought not be punctured.

The plug is made of silicone, which is awesome for anal toys and carries a safety rating of 10. It is food grade material, hypoallergenic, latex free, non porous, and phthalates free. It is very smooth to the touch and is slightly flexible, though firm. It is seamless. This would be great for those uninitiated in anal play, like myself. The smoothness of the plug actually helps it to slide in better, while the bulb near the base helps to hold it in place.

The design was perfect: it fit exactly where it should, and the bulb and flared base held it in place. The pointed tip made it easy to insert even without lube, although lube is recommended for new and advanced users alike. It was small and slid right into place, although this reviewer had to give a slight push when the bulb was reached. It should work well for those new to using toys anally, like this girl is. The fit should be just what a newbie needs to get started anally: it is small enough that it doesn't hurt, while giving the "full" feeling, that some users say they have wearing plugs. It doesn't have a realistic look, but not many people want to use a realistic looking plug their first time using anal toys. It is very discreet and, looking at it, most people would not realize that it was a butt plug. Traveling should be a breeze. Just put your plug, some water based lube, and toy wipes into a Ziploc bag, then toss it into your suitcase and you are ready to go.

The plug is 4 inches long, with 3 1/2 inches of that able to be inserted. This size would be a good fit for new users and even advanced users who prefer smaller plugs. The base is wider on one end: this girl placed the smaller end facing the front, where it was most comfortable. The "smiling" curved base of this plug fits easily between one's cheeks and is held there firmly, for the most part ( this reviewer found that when she wiggles the plug also wiggles).

For someone who had never used an anal toy before, this girl...rocked it! It was very comfortable while inserted, it only had to be readjusted once ( and that was only because the other toy kept bumping it when special "me" time was going on) and was comfortable to walk around while wearing it. This reviewer must confess that having this inserted while using the Snow Bunny (aka Vr10.5) made for some very unexpected, but equally enjoyed, playtime. The orgasm just burst upon the scene; it caught this girl completely off guard.

The best use of this toy, for those that are able and not bothered by the base, is to use it for double penetration. Insert the plug while using a toy or your special partner, and enjoy the ride. Never has there been an orgasm for me this fast. This is definitely moving to the bedside table.

With this toy being made of silicone, it is very easy to care for. Clean it before and after each use with toy wipes or soap & water. I found that after using it the first time and cleaning it with wipes, that it retained a bit of smell to it. I then washed it with hot soap and water and the smell is completely gone, so from now that is how it will be done. It can be boiled as well, but should only be done so for less than 5 minutes. It is small enough that it fits just about anywhere: just don't store it with other silicone toys because they may degrade if kept together. To keep it in good condition, only use water based lubes, since silicone lube may cause the toy to degrade. After using and cleaning, place it in a small storage bag or box of its own to keep it safe and sound.

The packaging was very minimal. It was cardboard with a plastic see through "window". The packaging is pretty much ruined when you are finally able to take the plug out of it. Although it did have writing in several languages on the back, one would need a magnifying glass to be able to read what any of it said.

I found this to be a very enjoyable experience that I will be repeating in the future. Since it was my first time ever inserting a toy anally, I was very liberal with the lube when I used it, but the shape and smoothness of the toy makes it easy to insert anyway. Although The Man isn't one for using anal toys or many toys for that matter, he welcomes me finding new toys that I enjoy, because new toys mean more sex ( at least for us).