Practically speaking, the Tentacle is best suited to more adventuresome dildo users. When it comes to texture and girth, the Tentacle presents a unique experience. This toy tapers out very quickly from the tip. The tip is about 1" in diameter. Two inches down the shaft, the toy is 1-1/2" diameter. It reaches 2" in diameter at 4-1/2" down the shaft. Whenever I have played with this toy vaginally, I can only insert it about 4". I feel very “opened up” when I manage to insert the Tentacle as far as my body will let me. Not only is it very girthy. The Tentacle also has a texture of suction cups that make the sensation more intense while inserting this toy. All that said, the silicone is quite squishy and bendable.

The Tentacle:



Very Flexible:



Horizontal View of Suckers:



The Tentacle is an artisan silicone dildo, hand-crafted in Maine. If you visit the company's website, you can read about how Whipspider Rubberworks is a small company that accepts ideas for future dildo designs, as well as custom silicone molds and casting. They have quite a fascinating line of dildos including designs with jellyfish, unicorn horn, ghost and screw.

And their craftsmanship is beautiful. On my toy there are no seam lines to speak of. The colouring is beautiful. There are two tones of blue, one of which follows the curve of the suction cups and underlays them. The finish is pearly and sparkly like sea waves—perfect for a tentacle dildo. Not only that, but the suction cups glow in the dark after being charged under a light. You can see the individual circles of the suckers near the base, and the whole dildo glows more at the tip. The effect is quite wonderful.

A Little of the Glow Effect:



If you enjoy a girthy and challenging toy, this strange and fantastical dildo might be up your alley. Likewise, if you know that your g-spot is located close to the entrance of your vagina and enjoy stimulation there, the Tentacle could be useful. Really though, the main draw is for those who appreciate the tentacle aesthetic. Fantasies involving octopuses, mutants, sea monsters and aliens can all be enhanced by this beautiful sex prop.

Silicone is a top-rated material for intimate body use and can be found in medical tools as well as in sex toys. It can be sterilized for safe use between partners in the following ways: boiling for a few minutes, washing with a 10% bleach solution, or running though the top rack of the dishwasher with no soap. If you are not concerned with sterilization the toy can be washed with warm water and mild soap. Keep silicone away from sharp objects and silicone-based lube, both of which can degrade the material.

The Tentacle was the first dildo I ever bought. For me, this toy does not work well for penetration either vaginally or anally. Orally, however, the Tentacle proves to be much more fun. My lover held the Tentacle on top of his crotch while I gave it a blow job. This fit in perfectly with our fantasy play and our own quirks. Used creatively, the tentacle can be a lot of fun.

I do still like it. And, I don't use this dildo often in the practical sense. It's more of a decoration in my home than something I use all the time. In fact, it's more like fine China that I break out for special events. It is a gorgeous decorative piece. And if you're looking for something practical, I would not recommend this one.