I'll admit it. Years before I joined the lovely online community that is Edenfantays, my boyfriend and I bought this vibrator from another site to experiment with anal play. There I’ve said it. I know, I know you're probably thinking: "What was this girl thinking?! That vibrators only 6 inches in length! She's so lucky that didn't get sucked up into her or her boyfriend’s rectum!" Please allow me to defend myself though, before pelting a barrage of question marks and exclamation points in my direction. My boyfriend and I were new to the anal game. We wanted something small and unintimidating. We didn't know the do's and don't's of anal play. We specifically didn't know that toys without a flared base shouldn't be used anally. We bought it from another site which suggested it could be used for anal play and didn't suggest that if it was being used for this purpose that it should only be used around the exterior of the anus. You live and you learn. I'm just happy we didn't learn by an awkward visit to the hospital as the result of a vibrator being sucked into one of our butt holes.

Why am I writing this embarrassing story, you ask? To spread the word to others that toys like this are not suitable for anal play. What is this vibrator suitable for? Well, this is a great vibrator for beginners who are looking for something to introduce them to the sex toy world. With an insert-able length of 5 inches and a diameter of 1 1/4 inches, this toy is long enough to be pleasurable, but small enough that it shouldn't be intimidating to someone who's new to sex toys. The tip is tapered to help comfortably insert the toy.

Will more advanced users enjoy this toy? Well, this vibrator could be used for foreplay by more advanced users, either vaginally, on the clitoris, on the exterior region of the anus, or on the erogenous zones of the body. The vibrations are controlled by a twist dial on the bottom of the vibrator. There isn't a lot of variety when it comes to the vibrations. There's a lower setting, and a higher setting, and any settings between those two were virtually indistinguishable. The vibrations are average, if you've been around the sex toy block, but if you're new to the neighborhood, then they're a nice introduction to vibrations.

The clear plastic cap on the bottom of the vibrator twists off to remove or replace the batteries. The plastic cap is probably the least durable part of the vibrator. After over-tightening the cap by accident, the cap ended up cracking, and although it still works it needs to be held or taped together to work properly. It runs on one AA battery, which makes the intensity of the vibrations a little more impressive. When it comes to noise level, this vibrator is pretty loud. It sounds like it would be a more powerful toy than it actually is. If you’re trying to be discreet while using this vibe I suggest you close the door, and even if you do that it might still be audible to someone standing right outside.

The Vivid’s Swirl Marble vibrator comes in five different colors: coral, purple, pink, blue and red. My boyfriend and I bought the coral colored one, and it looks like a light reddish orange color with white swirled into it. The marble design is probably my favorite feature about this toy. It’s a pretty design that adds a nice touch to this traditional vibrator.

This vibrator is made out of smooth phthalates free plastic, which means it’s easy to use and easy to clean. It can’t be sterilized, but it can be cleaned with antibacterial soap and hot water, with toy cleaner, or by wiping it down with a little isopropyl alcohol. If you choose to share this toy, keep in mind that it can’t be sterilized, and consider using a condom. It can be used with water, oil or silicone based lubes. It’s not waterproof, so don’t take it with you into the shower or bath, and be careful when you’re cleaning it. It came packaged in a plain plastic box with the name of the vibe, and a picture of a girl on the back.

When lube is applied to this toy it becomes very slippery, and can become hard to hold onto. This is a little bit of an inconvenience when using it vaginally, as it can become difficult to turn the dial. This slipperiness is another reason why it is definitely not a good idea to use this vibrator anally, even if you hold onto it with dear life. Please for the love of god, don’t stick this in your butt.