I mostly use this toy for solo play, but it is fun with a partner as well. This toy is great for couples of any gender as the flared base makes it harness compatible and safe for anal play. The flare is hefty enough that I never had an issue with it slipping out of the harness, but I only tried it with a harness a few times. It is great for handheld use, and the base makes a decent grip. Silky is safe for both vaginal and anal play, but because elastomer is somewhat porous, I would recommend using a condom for safety, especially if sharing between partners.

Silky lives up to its name with its smooth, silky feel. It does have a light plasticky smell, but this is not very noticeable and has not bothered me. It is realistically shaped and has a veined texture that when used with lube, feels fairly realistic. Both water- and silicone-based lubes are safe to use with this toy.

The elastomer material has a squishy give to it while still being firm enough for stimulation. A stiff, bendable wire runs through the shaft, which makes it very easy to bend the toy to an angle that feels good for you. It holds a given position well.

Silky has a realistic shape and texture with raised vein-like ridges across the entire shaft, save for the back, which is smooth with one slightly raised vertical ridge. I got a surprise when I glanced at the back of the glans and saw a little smiley face looking back at me! It's a silly, barely noticeable detail that I found rather adorable.

There are no seams, which makes the toy's texture pleasingly smooth when touched or inserted. Its realistic shape is believable, but the color is solid pink, so this may not be the one for you if you're shopping for something that looks like the real deal.

I would estimate that Silky has an insertable length of about 5.5 inches and a thickness of 1.5 inches in diameter. The head is wider than the first inch or so of the shaft, but it has a very slight flare throughout until the bottom of the shaft broadens to the same thickness as the head. This subtle change in thickness feels great.

Silky's hefty flared base is a nice feature that fits securely in a harness or works to keep the toy upright if you want to straddle it on a flat surface, such as a mattress or the shower floor. The base also provides pretty good control as a grip and makes Silky safe for anal play. I'm not sure if this is standard or not, but mine has a slight inward curve on the bottom, which gives it some suction on a flat, wet surface like in the shower or bathtub; however, it is prone to slipping due to its own weight.

This toy is made of elastomer, which rings a 7/10 on the safety dial. Because elastomer is somewhat porous, using condoms is recommended when sharing. I use condoms with it anyway because I think it adds to the fun. This material is safe to use with silicone- or water-based lube. To clean it, simply wash with toy cleaner or soap and warm water—Silky cannot be sanitized in boiling water.

I haven't had an issue with lint or dust clinging to this toy, so it's fine to towel dry it. I store it in a fabric-lined box, but I imagine it would do fine in a dresser drawer.

The toy comes in a pink box with a clear window on the front and is identified by text as a "vibrator," which it is not. It's actually a dildo without any vibrating parts, but you could put a vibrating ring on it if you wanted. Due to its packaging and obvious phallic appearance, it is recognizable as an adult toy. The box is pretty flimsy and is not a great storage option.