As a beginner to sex toys and insertion, this was definitely a good choice for a first toy. I was a bit wary about buying a dildo as I'd only been used to inserting fingers, (and I have pretty small hands) but this toy is the perfect size for a beginner. It's far too small to cause any discomfort and I've never had a difficult time inserting it, even when first starting out.

Since I've bought this toy, I've also bought the silk dildo in the next size up, but often go back to this one to use during masturbation because it's so nice and simple to use. The silicone is perfectly smooth with no distracting or uncomfortable textures. It's soft and pliable which is nice because it conforms to the shape of your insides better than a more solid toy would. So far, I've only used this toy solo and for vaginal insertion, but I imagine the size would make it good for beginners with anal insertion, which personally I'm not into. The large base makes it safe to use anally.

I always use this toy with a water based lube because it's made of silicone. Cleaning this toy is fairly easy. It's smooth and non-absorbent, so I generally use hot water and antibacterial soap. The small size makes it discreet and easy to store, as well as easy to pack and bring with you on a trip if need be. Whenever I've had to travel and wanted to bring a toy, I've always opted for this one as opposed to something larger and more difficult to conceal.

The only downside to the small size of this toy is that I've had a difficult time hitting my g-spot with it. The width is just perfect for a beginner worried about tightness issues, but I think it could stand to be a bit longer. The base of the toy, while intended for strap-ons, and making it safe for anal insertion, is a huge plus for vaginal use as well, because it gives you a great surface to hold on to while inserting and thrusting. I've never lost my grip of the toy while using it, and you can lube up and insert the toy without getting the base slippery and more difficult to keep a grip on.

I personally bought this toy following a hymenotomy and a suggestion by my gynecologist to invest in a toy to keep myself stretched and prevent from getting tense, as a combination of tenseness and a small pre-op hymenal opening had prevented me from having proper intercourse and being able to insert anything vaginally. I highly recommend this dildo to anyone in the same situation. It's a great, non-intimidating, non painful start to insertion that you can build upon, and eventually move up to inserting larger things and having normal intercourse.

I only say that I don't like it anymore because I've become more experienced with insertion and now prefer a larger toy; I still think that this is the perfect dildo for a beginner, and it's one of the best ways to ease yourself into insertion. However, once you upgrade to a larger toy, there really isn't any desire to go back to this size.