I bought this toy years ago on a whim and it's turned out the be the best toy investment I've made in terms of withstanding the test of time.

The "Oh God Yes" good stuff: The ripple is small enough for beginning anal lovers and is user friendly. I love the fact that this is not quite beads, and not quite a plug, but something more in the middle. It feels sturdy and flexible at the same time. The silicone is not only very pleasant to feel, it's also really easy to clean. I love the shape of the ripple, it's ascending beads are just big enough that it's more "Oooo" then "ouch", and my guy says the spaces between the enlarged beads provide a nice time to tease when we play together ... I agree. I like that instead of a hoop at the back there is a flat end. This gives me the opportunity when playing alone and with my partner to grab hold and be as rough as I want. Also, when it's all the way inside me I can slap the flat end of it for a deep vibrating jab that for whatever reason I really like. I also like using this toy as a vaginal tease as well as an anal toy (as anyone who like ass play will tell you, if you're going to use an anal toy vaginally do it only after it's been cleaned and THEN you can move it to anal, NOT the other way around. Going from anal to vaginal is just a sure way to get an infection and is "no bueno". By the way, the same thing goes for any guy who wants to go vaginal after he's gone anal on you... unless you're using different condoms for both, just say NO!)

The not so great stuff: I like discreet public play (that's not a bad thing, I'm just warming you up for the next bit) and this toy is not a butt plug. So, either, the beads are not large enough (on this version) or the last indent is not deep enough for me to place it and wear it for an evening. It tends to slide out (my guy and I have gotten over this by fashioning a rope harness found here: https://www.bondageblog.com/2010/10/22/rope-bondage-harness-instructions/ which keeps it in place. The harness also provides a fun something to wear under my clothes while out to dinner... being naughty is worth the time.

A fun side note: This toy is great for male and female use (try sliding it into his ass SLOWLY while going down on him).