Well, it finally happened. I finally own my first non-vibrating dildo that is not made of glass, stainless steel or wood. It is, in fact, made of the fabled VixSkin, a polymer that possesses many of the superior qualities of silicone. It can be boiled, run through the dishwasher (top rack, no soap), or sterilized with a 10% bleach solution. Please use water-based lube only with this product, as silicone lubes may destroy it.

The VixSkin is truly amazing. It a soft layer of polymer over a harder core for a very realistic feeling. The Raquel|Raquel has a thicker layer of polymer than many dildos with a solid inner core, giving it a softer and more flexible feeling. Be warned, though, the VixSkin can get slightly tacky and tends to attract lint, dust and pet hair.

The Raquel is a lovely rose color, with a very wide white base, making her safe for anal play, and ideal to use in a harness. The base also makes a wonderful handle when using this dildo for thrusting purposes. It *can* have somewhat of a suction cup effect on a flat, horizontal surface if you smack it on firmly enough, but I would not rely on this for vigorous play. There is no hole in the base for a bullet, but you can easily use your Hitachi|Hitachi Magic wand massager or another strong vibrator against the base if you want to experience vibration.

The Raquel is fairly long and rather slender, except for the pronounced bulb of her head. This is a head that is just made for g-spot arousal! It is not firm or textured, but made rather to caress the g-spot with every thrust.

Though it measures in at 7 ½” insertable length, the Raquel is slender enough for beginners, except maybe for the bulbous head. The material is incredibly smooth, however, so insertion should not prove to be too difficult; and once you have it inserted, you will be glad you made the effort!

I am definitely quite pleased with my first “regular” dildo, and although I love vibrations, I will not be as hesitant to use them in the future.

Despite its very flexible texture, the Raquel just calls out to be used with a harness! I hope to use it with one in the near future (just looking for that perfect harness!), and will post a follow-up review as soon as I do!