It is no secret (at least I would think, by now!) that I am a fan of ridges… particularly deep, soft, silicone ridges. When I saw the Echo, therefore, I was just dying to try it out. The silicone is smooth and silky, but has a nice amount of give to it. It is a small enough size not to be intimidating (5 ½ insertable inches and a 1 ½” diameter), which is important for a toy with ridges as deep and prominent as this one (at least in my opinion--do not want any tearing or bruising!). The color on mine was supposed to be “gold,” but it really looks more like a “pewter.” No big deal, though--it is still an attractive toy, and I am not complaining.

The Echo has a slightly tapered head that is not too small, but makes for easy insertion. The upper side is covered with deep, twisty ridges that feel just wonderful sliding in and out. Be warned, though--this is a toy for those who are used to and enjoy texture, not for newcomers! The bottom side of the dildo is also molded, and features a very prominent vein running the length of the shaft. I actually took great joy in turning this silicone dildo|Echo Dildo by Tantus from side to side and enjoying the different sensations on my front and back vaginal walls!

The Echo is 100% silicone, and thus can be boiled, run through the dishwasher (top rack, no soap), or cleaned with a 10% bleach solution. It has a flared base, which makes it compatible for anal or harness use, but the base is rather small on this one. It also comes with a removable bullet, to add some vibration to the mix. The bullet is moderately powerful and runs on 3 watch batteries. It is somewhat different than most of the other dildo-insertable bullets I have in that it is operated by a dial control instead of a push button. The bullet MAY be multi-speed--it seems to start out with a more gentle vibration. If it is, however, the difference in speeds is slight enough to hardly be noticeable. The vibrations carry well enough through the shaft, though are not as powerful at the tip as I would like. The bullet is also louder than most mini bullets I own, so be warned if you need to be discreet.