The Amethyst from SSA Glass is meant for g-spotting. This little gem will help the user seek out and massage the often elusive g-spot with great precision, and is excellent at delivering the firm pressure this area so craves. Both those completely new to g-spot stimulation and experienced users will benefit from this excellent toy.

Overenthusiastic thrusting of any hard, inflexible toy can bruise, but this is especially true of a curved toy like the Amethyst. Therefore, when it comes to partner play, it's probably best that the receiver hold the reins, especially for the first few rides. Regardless, slow exploration will prove more rewarding than awkward thrusting on this treasure hunt.

Since the Amethyst has a rather extreme curve, it is safe for anal play. However, I've noticed some variation in the shape from one individual toy to the next, so use common sense if you end up with a smaller, straighter toy. If you're shopping for a toy primarily for anal use, I'd recommend looking at other options.

The wonders of glass are many and various, but it's especially ideal for a g-spot specialist like the Amethyst. The hard, firm material provides the pressure that many women enjoy most when stimulating the g-spot, and for those who have yet to find it, a firm toy is the best at pinpointing the exact location.

Glass is odorless, non-porous, phthalates free, and easy to sterilize, all of which makes it a very safe material. Pyrex glass, in the event of a heartbreaking accident, will break into chunks, rather than dangerous shards. Inspect all glass toys for chips or cracks before use for worry-free playtime. The body is not strong enough to break Pyrex glass through force alone.

Set the Amethyst in a glass of ice water for a few minutes before play to experience a thrilling chill, or warm it up to body temperature before use. Glass is ideal for temperature play.

The Amethyst is sleek, smooth, and free of texture on its primary business end.

The Amethyst is a petite toy which even the most nervous of beginners will probably find easy to insert. It's bent neck will help guide the way to the g-spot, while the bubbled end makes a very comfortable handle.

When I received my Amethyst, I held it up to my computer screen, to compare it to its picture using the 'view actual size' feature that Eden provides. This is the first time I have received a toy that varied from what I expected to receive. The neck has significantly more curve than the picture, and the size didn't line up.

Compared to the Bent Graduate from Don Wands, however, my Amethyst matched within millimeters in every way. Either there's a difference between a photographed prototype and the actual production run, or there is some variation between individual toys, or perhaps SSA Glass has made a change in the design. Regardless, the one I received works brilliantly, so I'm certainly not complaining.

When setting out on a magical quest, it's absolutely essential to prepare first. Or, actually, it isn't, because the wise old wizard will explain everything on the way, while completely failing to apologize for springing the whole thing upon you suddenly, instead of training you from childhood as he was honor-bound to do. However, the hunt for the g-spot rarely involves any wise old wizards, so preparation is once again key.

The g-spot is made of erectile tissue, and therefore requires some level of arousal to be discovered. Once that has been achieved, by whatever means, it's time to grab the Amethyst and work some magic. Inserted slowly, it practically leads the way to that fabled oasis. Once there, it is more than capable of inspiring all of the magical sensation of a g-spot style happily ever after.

In use, I found that the Amethyst compares surprisingly well to the smaller end of the Pure Wand, lacking only in weight, and it has earned a permanent place in my g-spot questing arsenal.

The Amethyst requires much less care than the average magical gemstone. Or sex toy. After use, just wash it in hot water, using a mild soap or toy cleaner. To avoid any tragic dropping incidents, I use a washcloth to pad my bathroom sink when washing a glass toy. If only I'd thought of that when I washed my grandmother's china at age ten! To sterilize glass before switching between orifices, or partners, you can boil it, clean it with a 10% bleach solution. or run it through the dishwasher, sans dish detergent. While the Pyrex glass can weather the harshness of dish soap, I'd advise against trusting the health and comfort of your nether regions to the rinsing abilities of the average dishwasher.

Glass toys work beautifully with any lubricant.

The Amethyst can be stored in the included velvet pouch, or moved into a more padded bag. Due to its shape, I opted for a slightly plusher bag myself. Regardless of your storage arrangements, take care to ensure that it won't bang into any other hard toys, especially those heavier than itself.

The Amethyst is shipped surrounded by a thin layer of bubble wrap inside a red velvet pouch. I received two previous SSA Glass toys without any packing material, protected instead by a purple faux-suede bag with a satin lining. The original bag gave the toys somewhat more padding, at the expense of taking up more room in my toy box. I am therefore a bit conflicted as to my opinion of the change, but either way, the toys arrived safely and I was pleased to have the storage bags.

The red velvet separator bag, despite not providing much in the way of padding, is extremely attractive. The other thing I like about this bag is that I can tell the individual glass toys apart without opening the bags. The shape and texture can be felt through the thinner material.