This was the first glass toy I ever purchased or played with. A friend of mine is quite enamored with glass toys in general, and speaks highly of the ones she has. So I was curious to try one for myself. Glass has a list of benefits that makes it one of the top materials for penetration/insertion toys. It's completely inert, body safe, compatible with any lube and even though it may sound intimidating, it is very safe. The glass used is the same sort as in labware or kitchen measuring cups, which means it has been tempered to be very strong and resistant to breaking. Even if it does break, it won't shatter and make lots of dangerous small pieces. Instead it breaks into large chunks that are easy to clean up.

When it arrived I was so impressed. This is a glass toy with substance, it has a real artful quality to it. All glass toys are heavy, and very firm. But this one seemed especially solid, with a very pleasing density. I really enjoyed the feel of it in my hand. I washed it with soap and warm water to get a feel for how the texture would be, and was really thrilled to try it out.

That being said, my experiments with vaginal use of this toy did not go as well. I never did consider it safe or appropriate for anal use. It was quite nice for oral exploration. Like all glass it is wonderfully cold feeling, which makes sense given the difference between room and body temperatures. I found it took about 5-10 minutes to warm up enough to where I didn't notice the temperature difference anymore, and the process was very gradual. This dildos are also perfectly safe for temperature play, just adjust with warm or cold water.

This toy is a bit wider around than many glass dildos. I certainly do not consider myself a size queen, but I do like a toy to give a feeling of fullness, and this one delivers in that regard. I found the "actual size" picture to be exceedingly accurate, though of course as hand made items there will be some variation between each one. Mine was about 3.5" around for most of the length, though the head swells to a pretty impressive 4.5" around. Overall length is 7", of which about 5" is insertable. It is double ended, and with the nubs running the entire length, the texture is similar from both directions.

Really - this dildo would have probably been a perfect first choice if not for that line of little nubs down the shaft and under the head. The bulbous head is really lovely for Gspot stimulation, the slight curve makes it very user friendly. But the nubs add a specific texture that I found overwhelming. It actually took me three times trying this dildo to decide it was not for me. I tried a variety of ways of using the toy, just exploring the sensations it could bring. But after awhile, no matter what form of thrusting/twisting I tried, instead of stimulating those nubs would hurt. Especially as they dragged over an engorged Gspot, each one was a moment of discomfort for me.

I will say this is an intensely personal quirk. Since I knew this was too beautiful a toy to sit unloved, I ended up gifting it to a friend of mine. One of the best things about glass is how easy it is to wash and sanitize. In this case I washed it with soap and water after my last use, and then I tossed it into my dishwasher to make sure it was sanitized. Once I took it out of the dishwasher I inspected it for any chips or cracks, put it back in the nice velvet carrying bag the dildo arrived in originally and passed it on to her. So far her reports back to me have been glowingly positive.

I found this to be such a near miss that I ordered three new glass dildos to try out. Knowing how I reacted to the nubs I ordered a smooth, a twisted, and a bulbous one. So far all three have been big hits with me. I am definitely a fan of glass as a dildo material now. It's easy to care for, offers a wide range of temperature and texture options, can be sanitized for use among multiple people (or even to allow for both anal and vaginal use.)