At first glance, the Ryder appears to be a very standard plug. In my mind, there are three things by which to judge a butt plug. In no particular order, these three things are: the material of the plug, the dimensions of the insertable portion, and the attributes of the base.

First off, we’ll look at materials. As with all Tantus toys, the Ryder is made out of high quality silicone, and all you toy lovers out there know the benefits of silicone by now. The Ryder I received is a very attractive dark purple with a barely perceptible marbling within the silicone. I like this color, because although it is adequately subdued, it still stands out from all my black toys.

Now, if you have read my review of the Severin plug, there are certain attributes of that plug that I enjoy. Although the Ryder doesn’t have the sexy curves of the Severin, the rounded head is very comfortable going in and I found it very easy to insert. Although the 1 inch diameter probably precludes its use for novices, it is enough to satisfy intermediate to expert anal players. The 3 inch insertable length is perfect for a plug since it is enough to allow for a decent size “neck,” while not being too long to cause discomfort during extended wear. I personally found the size to be very satisfying.

Finally, the base of the Ryder is where it really shines. The edges of the base are very rounded and the width of the base is smaller than the Severin. The attributes of the Ryder base make it very comfortable to wear for long periods of time or during different activities. It is also compatible for use with an o-ring harness. I really appreciate the thought that went into the base of the Ryder.

Overall, the Ryder is perfectly normal. It is made from perfect materials, it is perfectly insertable, and it has a perfect base. What it may be missing in terms of bells and whistles that other plugs might have, it more than makes up for in its overall functionality. If you haven’t figured it out by now, I really like the Ryder plug. In fact, I will go so far as to say that the Ryder provides better functionality and comfort than any other plug I have owned. I now have a new favorite plug!

After getting the Ryder, I almost stopped looking for new butt plugs. I have added a few to the collection since then, but the Ryder still holds its own with any of them. Its still my "go to" plug if I just want to stick something in my ass for a while. It works well for some anal stimulation while we're having sex because it is so easy to get in, and it stays in place well. I realize that I've just been singing the praises of the Ryder this whole time, but it's hard to find fault with something that works so well. If anything ever happened to it, I would definitely be looking for a new Ryder right away.