This toy definitely earns points for being interesting, in many ways. Whether these are points for or against it...

First off, it's made of a material that Doc Johnson calls "UR3". EF has it listed as "New Supersoft", which is a PVC-Silicone mixture. Unfortunately, this material does not have about 98% of the good properties of the two materials of which is it made. It's extremely porous, which is very bad for sharing condom-less and ease of *thorough* clean up (it is easily washed though, and waterproof, so safe for shower/tub play).

It also smells heavily of... something. Not chemicals, per se, but it has a sickeningly sweet smell that is unmistakable coming out of the toy drawer and passing by one's face while that person is blindfolded. In a sniff test, I bet you five bucks I could pick it out of a blind line-up. The smell is S-L-O-W-L-Y dissipating over time, but even with scented soap and scrubbing, it's not going anywhere. Also, you need to dust it with cornstarch before storing, making sure it doesn't come into contact with, well, just about anything. And finally, it's incompatible with just about any non-water-based lube.

The big thing about this UR3 material is that it's supposed to feel like real skin. I will agree it did feel real... really dead. I can barely stand to see it left out on the sink as it dries because I feel kind of Lorena Bobbit-ish about it. As a person who a) doesn't have other dildos for comparison, and b) definitely doesn't have anything else made of this kind of material or as realistic, I was kind of freaked out by it. Eventually, I was able to get past my "fears", but my even-less-familiar husband was not as lucky.

The packaging is totally not discreet. Not even the slightest. Clear plastic clam-shell package with the words "Raging Dong" on it, as well as several pictures of other toys in the line, just doesn't scream "discretion". Keep that in mind for gift-giving occasions. Plus, the package is ginormous. For storage, you're better off with a larger freezer bag than this monstrosity.

The toy arrives with a pink tip. I'm not sure about the aesthetics of this choice by the manufacturer, or even what they were "going for" with it, but I wasn't a fan. I turned out to be even less of a fan when I noticed after several uses, the pink started to wear off. I'm kind of worried where it wore off *TO*, because the difference is noticeable before and after playing. I'm guessing the dye isn't super-duper safe either, so that was extremely bothersome for me.

Now, the size is definitely of the larger end of things. I'm sure, of course, that there are much larger toys out there, but this one definitely isn't for the faint-of-vag. Because of the skin-like texture, it really did take some warming up on my part before I could get it in me. Length-wise, it was perfect for me. Just enough to really get some deep thrusting play without loosing a hand-hold on it (as there are obviously no "balls" or base of any sort to hang onto). The baseless-ness of it makes it not compatible for harnesses, however, as well as not suggested for anal play.

The "veins" are VERY pronounced on this toy as well. Initially, I thought this would be problematic because I'm not super fond of too much texture in my toys. However, the material is soft enough that they didn't cause any discomfort. Actually, it had quite the opposite effect, and it's really fun feeling them as you move the toy in and out.

My husband was a little squigged out by this toy. Having disembodied realistic male genitalia just laying around the bedroom was more than disturbing to him. He was a good sport though, and incorporated it into our playtime like a trooper. He felt it was easy to control from his end of things, and he did enjoy how much I was enjoying it.

I will say one plus for the material is that it does hold temperature surprisingly well. Our bedroom doesn't have the best heat, and my toy drawer is awfully cold during winter months, but it made for some interesting sensations. Of course, if you're not expecting it to be cold right off the bat, you might be in for a bit of a shock. As far as warm temps go, it takes time to warm the toy throughout, so be prepared for a lot of work in that endeavor.

Overall, it is a toy that gets some decent orgasms from me, and thus it will stay in my rotation for now. Most likely, it will only get used when the hubby isn't home, since he was uncomfortable with the appearance and realism of it. Since I don't share my toys of this nature, I'm pretty sure that cleanliness of it won't be an issue for me until much further down the line. There are plenty of improvements I would make on this toy before giving it an absolutely glowing review. Basically, it works for that which it is intended. Case closed.

First of all, the pink color on the tip is completely gone. I don't know how I feel about that part.

The smell has dissipated to almost non-existence. That part is definitely better than when I first got it.

I do find myself using it more than I initially thought I would. I think the lack of strong smell has helped, most assuredly. I still wish it had some sort of base, because hanging onto it is still kind of a challenge, especially when it gets slippery from use.

It does have a few nicks in it after being stored, played with, and cleaned. That could pose a problem for germ control. If you're careful with it, I would imagine that this wouldn't happen, but know that it can become damaged if not properly stored (I'm bad, I just chuck it in my toy drawer).

I still wouldn't call it a favorite toy, but I use it more than I thought I would when I first opened it and smelled it. If you're really serious about caring for it, it will be a fun toy to play with down the line.