The Tantus A-bomb is a big toy, measured with a tape measure, the circumference comes out to be 7.5", a diameter of about 2.4". Clearly, this is not a plug for beginners; this is an advanced-user toy. That said, if you can work your way up to inserting the A-bomb you will be reward with a toy that is of supreme quality and comfort.

The material of the A-bomb is Tantus's high-quality silicone. Most of my toys are made of pure silicone, and it is my preferred material for anal toys. In general, silicone is great because it's easy to clean, it doesn't give off or retain odors, and because it doesn't irritate sensitive tissues. The silicone used to make the A-bomb is especially nice. The feel of the material is great for anal insertion, it's rigid, but has a bit of give. It's not as squishy as O2 or Vixskin, and is a bit firmer than some of my other Tantus toys. It's somewhere in between that just works great.

One of the things I really like about the material of the A-bomb is its matte finish. As a opposed to a gloss finish, the matte finish is much easier to apply lube to; it spreads out evenly without beading up. I also think the matte finish holds lube better while inserted. Just this morning, I took a shower with the A-bomb inserted; after 15 minutes (and a ridiculously good orgasm) it was still well-lubed and easy to remove. I've had toys that just seem to "eat" lube, requiring regular reapplication, but the A-bomb is not one. On the subject of lubricants, please remember not to use silicone-based lubes on your silicone toys.

On to the construction of the A-bomb. I think I can figure how Tantus named the plug. Fortunately, though, Tantus decide to taper the top of the A-bomb so it's not as blunt as the top of a mushroom-cloud. However, it is still a steep taper; I usually can get to about 3/4 of the way to the largest diameter section without any trouble, but the last little bit always requires some deep breathing and twisting to get in. Once past that point, though, the A-bomb quickly goes in the rest of the way. This is one of the best feelings with a butt plug: the insertion where you go from all of the stretching and tension at the largest point to the quick draw-in which switches the feeling of stretch with a full feeling where every movement or contraction of the anal muscles is stimulating. I'm generally nothing but smiles at this point.

And at this point is where the A-bomb really burns bright (in the good way, of course). It is incredibly comfortable to wear! I attribute most of the comfort to the neck/base design. The secure base is narrow to allow it to sit between one's butt cheeks. Additionally, there is a slight taper between the top of the base where it meets the neck; this curve matches well with the curve from the asshole to the perineum and surrounding skin. The result is that as you move around with the plug, it moves in and out a bit, stretching your hole slightly with each movement. In combination with the sensation internally, this feeling is almost overpowering. It can be a lot of fun to wear around the house, making walking sensational. With the narrow base and my cyclist butt (medium-sized and firm) the toy does not stick out much when worn. One could feasibly wear the A-bomb under clothing. Likely the only thing people would notice would be your flushed face and the occasional smile and pant of pleasure.

The last thing I'd like to mention about the A-bomb is the quality of its workmanship. There are no seams to be found anywhere on the A-bomb. Unlike some other toys in its price range, the A-bomb has no defects. No seams, bumps, or even any indentations (somewhat common with molded silicone toys). The Tantus logo is neatly imprinted on the side of the base. Also, the coloration of the A-bomb is well-saturated red with even tone. It matches several of my other red Tantus toys and complements the black ones as well.

Clean up is easy with the A-bomb. An anti-microbial soap and hot water wash does well to clean it. For more thorough sterilization, I put it in the dishwasher. You can also boil it for 3-5 minutes or dip it in a 1:10 solution of bleach:water. Silicone is non-porous and doesn't hold any odor, which is why it's one of the few materials which meets my requirements for ass-play.

The only thing that's really missing from the A-bomb is the option for inserting a bullet vibe. I could understand that it would make the base a little less secure; but it would make for an even more incredible inserted experience. However, I did find a work-around. Silicone transmits vibration well; I've found that holding a vibrator to the base of the A-bomb does a pretty good job of making the whole plug vibrate. The only downside is that it takes away from the hands-free advantage of plugs. But it does feel very good.

On the subject of hands-free operation, I really had a good time wearing the A-bomb while having sex with my partner. She likes to mention how I came with the plug in. I only vaguely remember, but apparently I yelled "Oh Shit!" when I came. Usually I come like a schoolgirl during anal play, with a lot of moaning and some whimpering, and "oh shit" isn't common to my vocabulary; however, the A-bomb did a number on me and I exploded as I embraced the delight.

Another thing I would recommend doing with the A-bomb would be to insert the plug and then slowly spin it 180 degrees at a time. The soft base puts pressure around the anal area, and when it hits your butt cheeks, it pulls out just slightly, and stretches your ass just a bit before the base snaps back into place. It's a great feeling, and the way the A-bomb holds its lube make it a nice and slippery experience.