'Classy' is not a word often used to describe sex toys, but when it comes to the products made by Pyrexions, it's entirely appropriate.

The Groove Tip Wand from Pyrexions is a small, slim pyrex 'wand' with a rather ambiguous purpose. It's delivered in a beautiful white box and delicately wrapped in pink tissue paper - making it rather perfect as an intimate gift.

The Groove Tip Wand doesn't come with instructions, so it's a little difficult to tell exactly what it is you're supposed to do with it. Imagination normally solves that problem, though!

At only a few inches long, it's not really long or thick enough for very satisfying vaginal penetration, while the 'grooved' bulb at the base is a rudimentary (but not totally convincing) flange which would (hopefully) prevent the wand from 'disappearing' during anal play.

There are two ridges on the other end of the wand, which add a bit of sensation to the shaft, but are totally smooth. It would be very easy to penetrate just about anything with this end, as it's smooth, small and would be frictionless with a dab of lube.

The wand itself is made from pyrex - a strong, glass substance. It's absolutely rigid and fairly clunky - there's certainly no feeling like you could break it. The smooth texture is wonderful and, because it's made of pyrex, you can heat it, chill it, boil it and sterilize it completely - making it a very safe sex toy and one you can use with any lube imaginable - even silicone or oil based ones.

It's a surprisingly heavy wand and the most beautiful pink color. It's really rather lovely - and would look totally fine on a coffee table even if the pastor comes round for tea (as most people would think it was entirely innocent, and if they didn't, they either know better or have a very dirty mind!)

I wasn't entirely sure how to use this toy, but my wife and I combined our imaginative efforts and tried two methods.

The first was as a clitoral stimulator. My wife lounged back on the bed, her thighs spread. I lay between her legs and gently parted the lips of her pussy. With just a drop of water-based lube, I slid the cool pyrex wand between her labia.

The wand itself is too short for penetration, but using the grooved bulb at the end, we worked out a unique and effective technique for giving my wife pleasure. Slick with lube, I rotated the wand between my fingers, 'rolling' the grooved bulb over her clit like a spinning big-wheel. The grooves and the frictionless motion was very stimulating - although my wife claimed it was torture as she neared orgasm, as it wasn't quite stimulating enough to get her off (and I had to intervene with my lips and tongue.)

After giving her a very satisfying orgasm, she admitted that she was just being impatient. If she was tied up and helpless (she shivered when she said that) she'd have loved to have been teased mercilessly with the grooved wand as she knew she'd have come eventually (and drawing it out would have made her climax devastating.)

Next, we tried the wand on me - slathering it with lube and gently pressing the smaller end against my ass.

It popped in effortlessly - the small size and smooth texture make it perfect for anal penetration. The two 'bumps' on the shaft itself were lovely, giving me a rather exciting sensation as my wife fucked me with the wand.

We were careful - I guess the large grooved bulb would make an effective flange - but it's actually only as thick as some of the strap-ons I've had crammed in my ass. Therefore we didn't slid the wand in all the way and my wife kept a firm grip on it.

Being so small and short, it lacked the 'oomph' needed to get me off - but as far as anal foreplay went, the wand was fine. Best of all, it was SO easy to clean. We washed it with soap and boiling water and popped it back in the box for next time.