The Handcrafted wooden dildo #278 is a double ended dildo, which should really only be used vaginally. If you choose to use it anally, you could run the risk of having it sucked into the anal cavity, so you should be sure to keep a good grip if you choose to do so. When using wood you should be careful since it is hard and it could potentially bruise your cervix, if you thrust too hard.

This wooden dildo is a great introductory to wood, which is from experience, since this was my first "Woody". The size is beginner friendly, but the material has no give, so it will feel hard and rigid. Advanced users may feel like this toy lacks in texture, but it could work well for an advanced user who likes light texture. This dildo would probably not work well for DP, but it can be used for masturbation (Solo and Mutual).

The Handcrafted Wooden dildo #278 is made of wood, which has a level 9 safety rating. Wood is considered a green material, even though it does require cutting down trees, the companies do make sure to replace the trees they cut down. Wood is a strong, hard, and fibrous material that over time absorbs liquids and usually has a protective finish on it. This protective finish leaves a smell and a taste to this wood, which is very unpleasant to taste, not so much to smell. It is very light weight, which was not what I was expecting. I was expecting nice solid wood with weight like glass or steel, but instead it is almost weightless. The feeling to the outside of the shaft is a lot like what a wooden table would be like. The wood has a nice shiny coat on it, which helps it guide easily in and out. This dildo is available in two colors brown and beige, but most woods have more variety than that.

There is mostly no texture to this dildo, except for the knob/knuckle, that is on the shorter end.

When this first arrived my husband and I agreed that, this wooden dildo looked like a Mini cane. I called it the Smurf cane. This is due to the smaller cane like design; it is 7 3/4" long, without taking into consideration of the curve, which makes this dildo 9" long, however is only insert-able on both end 7 1/2" . The majority of this dildo has a 4 1/4" circumference (1 1/4" diameter), but there is a knob/knuckle located at the very end closest to the curve, which is 4 1/2" circumference (1 1/2" diameter). These dildos are hand crafted, so they can vary slightly in size.

The design is very old fashioned, but in the classic way. It is also very ergonomic to the G spot, since there is a curve with the knob/knuckle, which is meant to rub directly onto the G spot or the P spot, if you wish to attempt this anally. This design is great for beginners to wood; which I have to say is a unique material and it does require getting use to. If you are an advanced user who prefers light texture this will fit your needs as well. I do think this is discreet, it has no realistic or toy like appearance at all, so I do not think you really have to worry about someone knowing what it is. It is suitable for travel, since it will hardly take any space and even if you did get search, I doubt they will have any idea it is a dildo.

My first use of this toy was very awkward, which I think was due to the material, so I tried it multiple times and found that come the third use, I liked it. The material does require you to be well lubricated to guide on the skin well. It is best to use extra lube or use a lot of spit before using this toy, otherwise it is rough on the skin. The best end, for me, is the end with the knob/knuckle, it rubs the G spot with rocking strokes, which feels nicely. The curve acts like a handle, which is comfortable for your partner or you to use, on you. It is not suction cup or harness compatible, at all.

I did not take this dildo in the shower or tub with me and I am not sure I will. When I was reading about wood, I read that wood absorbs liquids if left into the liquid too long, so I do not want my Woody to absorb any liquids. I recommend against taking wood in the shower or tub.

Wood can be easily wiped down with toy wipes or soap and water. You will want to dry it completely before putting it away. This dildo comes in a purple pouch that is suitable for storage, then you should store it where you store your other toys.

Wood is recommended to be used with water or oil based lubes, however previous reviewers have said silicone lubes did not have any reactions to this material.

The dildo comes packaged in a purple velvet non-padded pouch. It has a white, thin, silk ribbon to pull it closed, but watch, since this ribbon is not completely attached, you could easily pull it completely out of place. On this ribbon is a tag that marks what your dildo is; mine says:

"278MA Mahogany Brown"

This is telling me the product number and color.