I used to wonder why glass toys get so much hype. However, after trying out this wand, I've converted to the glass toy faith.


Use:

This toy makes a great body massager. The bulbous tip on the narrow end is great for kneading out kinks, while the pinecone end is great for a stimulating massage. After a week of almost no sleep prepping for finals, this was exactly what I needed. This wand worked me up and down until I became putty in its metaphorical little hands.

The bulbous tip feels wonderful on the clit. I first tried the narrow end for insertion, which was good at stimulating the G-spot, but I wasn’t blown away. Inserting the pinecone end resulted in the most pleasurable stimulation I've ever experienced with a toy. I could feel it warm up to my body as I played. The longer I played, the better the sensations became. It felt great moving it slowly so I could feel every curve of it. The pinecone end looks intimidating, but really that's where the action is.

It lacks a flared end, so I would not suggest this toy for anal.

Be careful when you play. Glass is hard and not malleable at cold or bearably warm temperatures. This stiffy is not going to budge, so avoid hard thrusting because it can bruise your cervix. Ow!

If you decide to indulge in temperature play, avoid extreme temperature conditions. It is glass, so it is not invincible and can therefore break. Never heat it up in your microwave or oven. Just because there's kitchenware made of Pyrex doesn't mean you should treat it like kitchenware. This is for your genitals, not casseroles or cookies! Heating it up in the oven or microwave can result in hot spots which is damage to the glass that can result in random areas being hotter or colder than intended. That is not safe for your privates.

For Coldplay, (ha), it is acceptable to freeze for a few minutes, but allow it to defrost a little before play. You don't want freezer burn on your privates, do you? That's an embarrassing hospital visit waiting to happen. Cold play is great for staving off engorgement and instead causing the blood vessels and muscles of the recipient to contract a lot, which can feel awesome.

For a warm up, run warm water over the toy or place in a warm bin of water for a few minutes. Warm toys can add an extra level of fun. It'll help guide blood flow towards that area to increase engorgement and arousal. Can you say hell yeah?

Test somewhere, such as a thigh, before using this piece on your genitals to ensure it is the right temperature.


Material/Texture:

The wand is composed of Pyrex, a non-porous and sterile material, which is hypoallergenic and doesn't provide a place for icky bacteria to hide. Glass toys are relatively durable if treated with care so if you and this number hit it off, you can expect to keep it around for years to come.

The toy is seamless and extremely smooth so it doesn't require a lot of moisture (either personal or bottled lube) to get it smooth and slick; really, a dab will do it. Glass toys are compatible with any lube, so feel free to use water, oil or silicone lube.


Design/Shape/Size:

The product name is “Hygenically Glass Massager.” It was made somewhere in Europe, I presume, since it specifies that it complies with the European Standard for toy safety.

The shape is ergonomic and fits easily in a small to medium-sized hand, but it might not work as well for larger hands. It’s sturdy, lightweight and well-distributed in weight. The overall length is 8.75,” and the insertable length is 7.75." The diameter is 1 3/8", with a 4 1/4" circumference at the bubbly end; and a diameter of 6/8” and a 2 1/2” circumference at the narrower end.

It looks pretty and whimsical, but you could easily deal damage if you swung it around at someone, i.e. evil exes or home invaders (Eden Fantasys does not condone this as a literal use for this toy).

At first I found this toy intimidating, but I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. I usually have a hard time staying in the mood when I’m playing by myself, but this toy made me never want to stop. I didn’t even care about the gratification of an orgasm. This glass wand easily puts my vibrators to shame.


Care and Maintenance:

I was surprised at how easy it was to clean this toy. I expected the pinecone end to be difficult to clean, but it was just as easy to clean as the rest of the toy. It only requires soap and water, a rub down with rubbing alcohol, or a sex toy cleaner for cleanup. Many glass toys can be cleaned through boiling, but I did not try it because I didn't want to risk accidental damage.

If you want to lengthen the life of your glass toy, remember the following.

1. It is made of glass! Glass can break if dropped on hard surfaces. It isn't likely to shatter into a million pieces, but Pyrex can break into large chucks if dropped.

2. Do not expose the toy to major temperature changes i.e. from very cold to very warm and vice versa. Doing so can also result in cracks or breaking, or *GASP* nefarious hot spots as mentioned earlier.

3. If a plush bag or container was not included with your purchase, consider investing in one. Don't let your toys clank around and knock into one another. They can scratch or chip and who wants that? :(


Packaging:

When the package arrived, It took me awhile to break through packaging tape and packing paper before reaching my toy. The box containing the toy held it snugly in place with well-fitted Styrofoam. I was pleased that someone had put so much care in ensuring that my toy arrived quickly and safely.

I enjoy it, but I've noticed that I'm moving more towards realistic dildos, however, I still adore this toy. I think of it like a special occasion toy, or like candy. It's decadent and I have to be in the right mood to enjoy it, or it simply isn't as good.