I have always been interested in anal play, but I'm not exactly what you would call an expert. My partner and I experiment with beads and small toys, but I wanted to step it up in hopes of someday having my partner be able to use a strap-on from behind. We purchased this toy in hopes that it would get me used to the girth of our strap-on toy.

What I loved most about it is that it vibrates and that really helps me to relax. Also, the first few beads are pretty flexible, which is great for a beginner. But then there are the last few beads. I only ever managed to get it all the way in a few times. Once it was in, it felt spectacular, but if you're just starting out in anal play, the bigger beads can be kind of uncomfortable. Definitely warm up first before even attempting to use this toy if you are not familiar with anal play! Lots and lots of lube, too!

This is a pretty great toy to put in and leave during sex or other play or as a precursor to bigger toys once you've adjusted. It takes time to adjust to this toy, which is why I would say it is certainly not everyone's first toy. My first toy was quite a bit thinner, very flexible and small. I think this toy can be kind of intimidating at first because of the girth of the lower beads. I had to keep stopping my partner from pushing it in all the way because the lower beads seem way bigger than the first three.

Also, this toy is made of jelly, which isn't the most hygienic of materials. Be sure to clean this toy really well after use and I wouldn't recommend putting it anywhere else but where it is intended. It also picks up bits of hair or dust very, very easily.

I still enjoy this toy though we don't use it as often as our others. The base is just too thick and inflexible.