The Small Silk by Tantus is a great beginners toy, both for vaginal and anal penetration. Not only is it good for solo play, but the flared base makes it great to use with harnesses. I think one of the best applications of this would be for couples who are exploring pegging or for trans people with vaginas who want to be penetrated but want to take things slowly.

The material is a beautiful pearly pink, high quality silicone. The Silk is textureless, which makes it a good toy for beginners. It's pretty firm, but still has a nice squish, and can be bent and easily manipulated to find just that right spot.

The one complaint I have about the material is that the brilliance of silicone has faded over time. It's not a huge difference, but it's definitely noticeable.

The Silk is very, very slim with a 3/4" inch diameter, which is no bigger than a finger. This is probably not ideal for someone who likes thicker penetration, but I would whole heartily recommend it for beginners. It does have a decent reach at 4 3/4" inches, but, again, the length would not make it ideal for advanced users. The curve of the Silk makes it ideal for G- or P-spot stimulation, and the flared base is good for use with harnesses.

The Silk performs exactly as you would expect from a Tantus product. I have very little in the way of complaints.

Because the Small in particular is - as it says - small, I could not recommend it to someone who was well traveled with anal or vaginal penetration. You would likely not get the most ideal degree of stimulation, though you may find that the degree of curvature of this product alone makes it enjoyable in its own right. If you do want a more substantial toy, I would recommend the larger options of the Silk line of Tantus products.

If you're a beginner this is the perfect starter toy. With proper maintenance, its high quality will ensure that it's a part of your toy box for years to come.

Because it is silicone, the Silk is easily disinfected by placing it in boiling water for 10 minutes, which is good because the Silk Small is definitely too thin to be used with a condom.

The Silk should also not be used with silicone-based vibrators, because it will compromise the integrity of the toy.

Unlike many other silicone toys, this toy does not attract large amounts of dirt or lint when stored outside of its original packaging. I still recommend giving it a thorough rinse before use.