There was no odd smell or odor when we opened this. It's very firm and still sizable enough that it can be felt when it goes in. We first used it without lube after some stimulation to open up my anus. It felt completely fulfilling when my girlfriend put it in me. Even better was the feeling of when it would squeeze out. Because of the included ring and the flared base, my girlfriend was even able to fuck me using it. It was super easy to clean simply using soap and warm tap water, and overall it's a wonderful little plug.