This was my second dildo and I liked it much, much better than my first, which was just a bit too big. It is indeed slim which makes it really easy to use for beginners and those beyond beginning. It doesn't really fill you up much, but the ribbing tends to make up for that. The ribbing is a very nice feature. It is enough to feel it inside you, but not so much as to feel like you've got a washboard going in and out. It has a firm feel, but is very bendable. I don't think it is firm enough to bend to find the g-spot or something like that, but I have a suggestion later of a great use for that bendability. It is nice and long to get a grip on, but it has no flare on the base; so probably not for anal use unless VERY careful.

It does have a persistent scent. It's not so much as to put you off while playing with it, but I left it on the sheets for a few hours because I forgot about it, and the sheet still had a slight smell the next morning and a ghost of one for a couple of days. Keeping it in its packaging or whatever you store your toys is a really good idea (as well as for its upkeep.) It has a corresponding taste, kinda like strong, black licorice. Not really nice, but not horrible.

For upkeep and safety, Sil-a-gel is semi-porous, limiting the risk of passing bacteria. It is also non-toxic and can be used by most anyone. Just as a basic precaution, if sharing, you still might want to use a condom. It has a tendency to attract dust and lint; try to keep it well covered and wash it before and after using with warm water and soap. Use water and silicone lubricants.

While playing with my husband, I also discovered that it has the flexibility to have inside you and bend up to have the ribbing run along your clit. Very nice as well. Not a lot of penetration while doing this, but enough that you can still have the feel of it. It is also slim enough that if you like being stretched some then it fits well with your partner inside too. Both participants quite liked this.

Still love this. Smell hasn't really gone away, but I love this well enough to overlook. Again this is a great slim toy with a fair possibility for imagination.