When I took the Janine harness out of the box, I was actually impressed. It's prettier and sturdier than it appears in the photographs. I really like the mint green color, which I think looks good on me. The clear jelly dildo, on the other hand, was a bit shocking. My girlfriend and I were rather intimidated by how huge it is. She can handle bigger cocks than I can, but even her largest dildo is dwarfed by this one. The description on the site gives the diameter as 1 3/8 inches. I can only assume this refers to the Vac-u-lock plug it attaches to, as the dildo is 2 1/4 inches by my measurement. (The length is 9 1/4 inches, about 8 inches of which can be inserted.) Try as we might, she simply could not take it. And if she can't, there's certainly no way I'd be able to!

The harness is quite nice. The PVC is soft and smooth, though the edges dig into my skin a little. Both the dildo and the PVC have a rubbery smell, yet it was not enough to bother me. I like that the Vac-u-lock plug has metal snaps to connect it to the harness and that it has a foam backing. The former holds it in place nicely, while the latter makes it a little softer against my pubic bone. All the straps are adjustable, which is a must with my wide hips.

It also came with clear instructions (on both usage and maintenance) as well as the special powder lubricant you need to attach the dildo to the plug. Cleaning is simple enough. Just use mild soap and water on all three parts, then wipe dry. We are storing the parts in plastic bags to protect them, as jelly has a tendency to erode when it touches other materials, like wood. The instruction page also features images of other Vac-u-lock attachments, a few of which are a more appropriate size for my girlfriend and me. I will definitely invest in one of these smaller dildo attachments for the harness, as I would like to be able to use it. It would be a shame to let it go to waste. I feel guilty enough about not being able to make use of the dildo.