The Ripple by Tantus is great for both beginners as well as advanced users. The one I have is the small, and I was very pleased with it. It slides in very smoothly with a water-based lube (silicone lubes will degrade the material, so please stick with water based ones for this toy!), and it felt like just the right size.

Something I am always looking for in a butt plug is whether or not it will stay in. I was very pleased with how well this toy stayed in. I was able to walk around without fear of it slipping out, and the smooth soft silicone felt really great. I was also able to crawl around and kneel without this plug feeling even *mildly* like it was going to slip out. Awesome.

The Tantus Ripple is made of soft and flexible yet firm silicone which is phthalates free and body safe. It is SO beautiful. I own the purple one, and it has a very deep pearlescent glow to it. Right out of the package, I noticed a light smell to it, but once I washed it the smell went away. I do not notice it anymore thankfully. The toy has no taste to it.

The silicone is firm, yet you can compress it a bit if you squeeze it between your fingers. It is great for users who are new to anal play, or for more experienced users who prefer a small toy for anal use.

Because the toy is made from silicone, it will collect all sorts of hair, dander, etc. I have cats, but since I wash the toy before and after I use it, this doesn't wind up being a big problem for me.

I really love this toy! The first "bead" is about a half an inch wide, so it is something that nearly anyone can enjoy. The "Beads" graduate up to a full inch wide on the bottom. I would not consider myself an advanced anal toy user, but this toy fit me comfortably. It is 5 1/4" long, with 4 3/4" being insertable.

Since the Ripple is so small, you can easily hide this in a dresser drawer or suitcase. There is no metal in the toy, so you could travel with it without fear of alarms going off at the airport.

This toy is great. I love that it stays in easily, and is soft and flexible. As far as beginner toys go, this one is wonderful because it will ease you from a half inch up to a full inch on the bottom. The Ripple has a flared base and is also harness compatible.

Luckily this item is made from silicone, and can be boiled, bleached with a 10% solution, thrown in the dishwasher, cleansed with mild soap and water, or you could use a toy cleaner on it. This toy would be great to share with a partner, but if you can't sterilize it between uses, then make sure to use a condom.

The Ripple can easily be stored just about anywhere, it is small - so it could fit equally well in a toy chest as it could in a dresser drawer.

Please remember, the Ripple is made from silicone, so it is important not to use silicone based lubes on it since it will degrade your toy. Stick with water based lubes with your new Ripple.

The Ripple arrived in a lovely see-through plastic box. Very chic. It wasn't a particularly sturdy box though, so I really don't recommend using it for storage. You can recycle it though, which is a plus!