The Tantus anal plug was my introduction to anal play. I was a bit hesitant to do anal at first, but I wanted to try for my partner. After some time of looking around and getting his input, I finally decided on the Tantus Ripple. I had owned other Tantus products before, and have always been happy with the quality, so it made choosing this one very easy.

When I first got it, it was packaged in a clear box with an insert holding the toy in place. For about a month, I used this to store the toy in. I was very surprised when I took it out - the size was not intimidating, and though the toy was slightly firm, it did have give to it. At this point, I was excited to try it, so after washing it, I decided to try it out. Though I recommend working your way up to anal plugs, especially for a beginner, I was so excited that I skipped over starting out with fingers. Since it was my first experience with anal, I was expecting a little discomfort. I was surprised when I had none whatsoever. I have used it on several occasions and have found that I can wear this for long periods of time without it slipping. I found that I can also wear it while having sex with my partner without it slipping.

The Tantus Ripple is 5 1/4 inches long, with 4 3/4 inches being insertable, and is made of pure silicone. Since it is made of silicone, it is phalates-free, hypoallergenic, and can be sanitized. To clean it, you can use mild soap and warm water, you can use a toy cleaner, or you can boil it. Since it is made of silicone, it does collect lint and dust very easily. I would recommend cleaning it both before and after use. To keep your toy in the best possible condition, you do not want to use a silicone lube. You also do not want to store it where it is touching other silicone toys, as this can warp your toy.

Overall, I am very pleased with this toy. It is a very high quality toy for a reasonable price. It is good for beginners as well as intermediate players. Though this could work for someone who is advanced, it may not be suitable if you like a sizable girth.