You can't help but smile from the sound of a candy cane. With the holiday season around the corner, it seems like a need to have--a great stocking stuffer for any woman.

Similar to what it is named after, this glass vibrator, cleverly named Candy Cane, is built with a swivel design of ridges and about a 120 degree bend for g-spot stimulation. It's waterproof with multiple speeds and the added bonus of also usable on your clit. So whether held stationary, or gently thrust to really work your g-spot, from its wide center to its narrow tip, the Candy Cane packs a lot of potential for an extremely sweet ride. But does it live up to its potential?

Let's see.

This glass dildo is extremely smooth (with the exception of the ridged design) and comes without any smell or taste. Although the ridges are on middle and lower portion of it, I hardly noticed them when inserted. If you have a strong aversion to textured toys, however, I wouldn't recommend purchasing this product. Otherwise, it's great for beginners and advanced toy fanatics alike. Beginners, be aware of its girth. It isn't the slimmest toy around, especially towards its center.

For those unfamiliar with glass toys, especially with it having a bend for g-spot stimulation, understand that it isn't a flexible material by any means. To use vaginally, you may have to consciously maneuver it to avoid discomfort.

The fact that it is glass can make it more difficult to keep hold of, especially when lubricant is used. So proceed with caution and try to keep the bottom portion dry to help keep your grip.

This toy is designed with a lot of potential. The bent top opens the possibility of g-spot stimulation for some, although I personally didn't experience any. Although it's 5.5 inch circumference left me with a very full feeling, the length was a serious hindrance. With a size of 5 insertable inches, it only allowed for very shallow g-spot stimulation. Honestly, I'm not convinced that either beginners nor advanced users would be satisfied. Between myself and my girlfriend, neither of us felt it did much for our g-spots.

One major problem I had with the design was that the on/off/speed switch is at the bottom of the toy. With that location, and there being no other way to grasp the toy, my fingers frequently either changed the speed or turned it off altogether.

The Candy Cane requires one AA battery for use. Thus far, battery life seems decent considering I used it for nearly 45 minutes the first go-round.

Coming equipped with three different speeds, the vibrations run smoothly throughout the entire dildo. To change the speed/intensity, you simply cycle through them by pushing the on/off button located clearly on the bottom of the toy. Despite having the three speed options, none of the speeds are that observably different. Differences in intensity are very subtle. The controls are easy to use, but not very convenient because you have to cycle through the speeds before you can even turn it off.

Noise wise, the Candy Cane offers a relatively quiet experience. You might be able to hear it while standing within a few feet, but it would be impossible to hear behind a closed door or through a wall.

Glass is considerably easy to clean. Get some soap and warm water and you are set to go. The toy isn't sticky, so it doesn't collect much dust or lint. Virtually any lubricant will partner well with the Candy Cane, also!