The product’s name, First Time Anal Vibe|First time anal - lavender, says it all. This toy is really meant to ease you into anal play. If you’re a seasoned pro, I doubt it will do much for you. But if you’re a nervous beginner, you can’t go wrong. It’s gentle and cheap enough that it won’t hurt you or your wallet.

For the longest time, anal play had intimidated me. I didn’t think I’d ever bother with it. Then I tried my pinkie finger whilst masturbating and found that it enhanced the sensations. Once I met my girlfriend and began amassing toys with her, my intimidation had turned to intrigue. I was still a bit worried that I might end up disliking anal toys, but I was determined to give it a go. The First Time Anal Vibe appealed to me because of its petite size, the softness of the jelly, and the light-powered motor.

The vibrations won’t get you off, but rather they relax and excite you. The gentle, teasing tickle is an enticing accompaniment to clitoral and/or vaginal stimulation. It is also a good prelude to other anal play. I prefer to use it for a few minutes, and then switch to my butt plug|Anal Plugs. That way, plug insertion is much easier and my arse is more receptive to the sensations. After several uses, I still enjoy it, though I’m also looking forward to trying out some new anal goodies.

You do have to be careful with this vibe. If you leave the batteries in, the dial switch can get turned in your drawer or toy box. The batteries will die and you won’t even know, because it’s too quite to hear. What’s more, jelly is a mite tricky to clean. Harsh cleaners can eat away at it, but mine has remained intact, even while some of my other jelly toys|Vibrator materials have been damaged. For safety, you do need to use a condom on it if you share it. And most importantly, when it comes to anal play, don’t forget the lube!