The ribbed texture of the toy was actually pretty good. Sadly, it fell short for what I had wanted to use it to do. While it looked good, with its ribs, the vibrations weren't strong and didn't really quench my thirst. I really like strength, and this was an utter let down for me. The smell was silicone, not strong, but not nonexistent either. The color is really pretty to me, but then again, I am all about the color blue. Did you know the color blue relaxes you? Sorry... random, but I think your sex toy should be a color that excites you or calms you. Sex is all about the letting go and release right?

To really make the experience amazing, I had to use other toys in conjunction with it. I am more of an experienced toy player, and well, I wasn't sure why I pulled the trigger for this one. I would suggest the basic bullet along with it, for double stimulation of your g-spot while this toy fills you up.

It was hard to keep clean, and the material began to deteriorate a little bit over a period of a year. I have experienced this with most of my Doc Johnson toys, however. The material isn't made to last. It's your one night stand hooker, not your lifetime mate. I am sure if you used just a basic toy cleaner, unlike me and my standard need to wash it with soap and water, it would last a tad longer. It depends on how long you use it.

HOWEVER, for beginners, I would probably recommend this. If you are looking for something that is in between somewhat weak and somewhat strong, this would be the go-to toy. It's strong enough that you feel it, and it gives you those tingly sensations, but unfortunately, you become numb to them eventually.