A note: The Feeldoe series is advertised and sold with a vibrator, but the vibe itself is not waterproof and we were more looking for a strapless that is easy to use. We do not use the vibrator and this review is not written with it in mind. Bath/shower/pool play would have to involve only the dildo.

We purchased this toy several years ago to be used on him for anal play. I insert the bulb vaginally and hold in place with Kegel muscles... which has variable success, depending on how well I've been keeping up with Kegel exercises. It is also harder to keep in place after I'm warmed up and stretched out, which is when we tend to switch to pegging. There have been several times I've wished the bulb was larger, both for stimulation and logistical purposes. We have been meaning to use it for double penetration, with him inserting the bulb anally, but we have not gotten to that point yet.

The smooth texture is ideal for my boyfriend, who claims to "not be wired" but enjoys the dynamic of anal play. The length of the bulb is comfortable, although the flexibility of the stem makes it difficult if not impossible to maneuver the bulb for G-spot stimulation. It's comfortable, not stimulating, on the giving end. The ridges, which I guess are intended for clitoral stimulation, are completely unnoticeable to me; the weight of the toy and flexibility of the bulb stem cause the body of the Feeldoe to drop when inserted, leaving little opportunity for contact unless you're buried to the hilt (literally). On the receiving end, the head and shaft are comfortably sized for both of us in anal play (beginner to intermediate level), but leave me wanting if I use it for vaginal masturbation. If we do end up starting to use it for DP, we will probably upgrade to the Feeldoe or Feeldoe More.

The Feeldoe is 100% silicone. The non-porous material makes for easy cleaning. As with all silicone toys, we use water-based lube and wash with simple soap and warm water (or it can be boiled or placed in the dishwasher). As a chemist I am leery of harsher cleaning such as bleaching. Since we share the toy and sometimes switch between vaginal and anal insertion, we adopted the habit of using condoms to make cleanup even easier.

The toy needs a lot of lubricant for comfortable anal play as there can be a lot of uncomfortable friction if the silicone catches on moist skin. I don't tend to need vaginal lubricant but if you do, a little can reduce friction quite a bit.

While the silicone toy is travel-friendly, it does show up in the carry bag scanner. Our TSA encounter was humorous but somewhat embarrassing for my boyfriend. As with any sex toys, if you're going to carry it on your person, be prepared to explain what it is before they go handling it (particularly since this is penis-shaped but has an additional protrusion). They'll thank you after.