First off, this is definitely not a beginners vibrator. That being said though this is a great toy with a huge variety of uses for anyone a little more advanced. While it's listed for anal usage, by no means are you constrained to this. Keep in mind, this toy doesn't have a flared base to make is safe for anal use, but instead the handle is supposed to be substantial enough that you'll have a grip on it not to worry. Other than anal play, it can also be used vaginally (after a thorough cleaning). Keep in mind though this is a pretty hefty toy. If you think its girth is too much to handle either way, the strong vibrations feel great stimulating the clit or any other erogenous zones male or female. Of course, like almost every other toy this can be used alone or with a partner. In fact the handle in a way definitely caters to partner play. It can be awkward to hold at certain angles solo but will always give your partner great leverage. Keep in mind, it cannot be used with a harness. Because of its size and noise level though, this is pretty much a bedroom exclusive. It's not good to use in a situation where someone may overhear, it's definitely not travel friendly.

Lastly, it is in fact waterproof so feel free to bring it into the shower.

This toy is made out of plastic which makes it super easy to take care of. Plastic is totally non-porous, which means you just need to wipe it down with soap and water in between uses or use any antiseptic toy wipes. The plastic material also gives it a super smooth and hard texture. There's no seams on the insertable end so you don't need to worry about any possible discomfort in that area. The plastic definitely doesn't have any noticeable taste or texture. While the near perfect smoothness of the toy is definitely nice, I wouldn't say that it adds any extra stimulation in any way. As for skill level, because this toy is totally rigid I would again recommend it for more advanced users who know how to handle an inflexible toy though. This is a huge plus for some though, who like to angle their toys just the right way without having to worrying about it bending in the wrong direction.

Also, this material is safe to use with water, silicone and oil based lubes.

This can definitely be an intimidating toy at first glance. As some other users have stated it kind of looks like a baton. Not to mention it's well over 10" long (including the handle) and 1.5" in diameter. While that diameter might be totally manageable or even normal for some for others, especially new users, coupled with the length, this can be a big challenge. That might be exactly what you want though. If you're looking to role play or just like the rougher stuff, this can be a great probe to intimidate your partner a little bit with.

Remember though, that only 6" of this probe are actually insertable, so it's not quite so unmanageable as it seems at first glace.

Overall, I would say this is a pretty nicely sized toy. The probe has a very straightforward design but does its job well. The length and diameter give a nice full feeling during insertion, but if that's too much for you its vibrations feel great outside as well.

This is not remotely discreet, easy to hide or very suitable for travel though, because of its large size and overt design.

Finally the best part. This probe functioned extremely well, the vibrations were very very strong and can be pretty precisely controlled. I don't know about you, but I have few requirements from my toys beyond strong, deep vibrations. While some massagers are stronger, for a wireless device this is pretty hard to beat.

The controls are easy to use. It's just a single dial at the base of the handle which controls the speed. This knob lets you increase the speed gradually instead of at predetermined intervals. Personally I love this, it lets you choose exactly what strength you're looking for and lets you change that just as easily in the middle of use.

This toy is pretty awfully noisy though, so you need to make sure that isn't an issue before you get started. Also, it does use batteries faster than normal (which you can hardly blame it for, considering the power of vibrations). But that's far from a deal breaker in my book; nothing a few rechargeable AAs can't solve. For the record, this toy uses three AA which are stored in the handle.

As stated above, this is waterproof and as far as I can tell its performance doesn't change while it's in the water.

Again, the fact this toy is made from 100% plastic makes care and maintenance are extremely easy. Plastic is nonporous, so you can simply wash it down with soap and water or any toy wipes/cleaner. Also because it is to rigid; you can store this toy standing up or lying down or really any way without having to worry about it bending out of shape. This toy is fine to use and store with any of your other toys, and can be used with any kind of lube (water, silicone or oil based)