This toy is best used as a vaginal/clitoral vibe. The vibrations are mild and while they can be felt throughout the entire length of the shaft, at no point along its length are they particularly strong. The vibrations are also rather high-pitched. It resembled the feel and intensity of a small bullet inside a thick dildo, rather than what might be expected of a traditional vibrator of this size.

It isn't safe for anal use, as it is completely straight and doesn't have a wide base.

This toy isn't for beginners. The texture is intense, and can be unpleasant if not used gently. The toy is rather girthy, so the size may not work well for someone with a smaller anatomy. Care is moderate to high-maintenance, due to the material and design. Even though the price is seductive, it could be rather intimidating for someone new to sex toys.

Best use is for someone who enjoys a thicker toy, a lot of vaginal stimulation, and mild vibrations.

The Spiral of Bliss had a very strong rubbery odor when pulled out of the package. It was unpleasant and not sexy at all. The smell faded after it was washed in soap and warm water.

After I washed it I screwed up my courage and gave it a taste. It didn't have any noticeable flavor.

There is a slight texturing to the material which gives it some drag. Even if it were smaller and not spiraled, lube would be a necessity for it to be inserted comfortably.

The spiraled ridges add a LOT of stimulation when thrusting, twisting, rocking, etc. Basically, if this toy moves inside at all, it can be felt. It may be too much for someone who is sensitive or unaccustomed to that much feeling.

The entire toy is very firm, and not flexible. The silicone sleeve does have some give to it which makes it more forgiving than glass or other hard materials.

There is nothing about this toy that is discreet, and being rather large, it may be a challenge to store depending on the availability of space. You would not want to store this toy touching another toy that is made from jelly or silicone, so you may want to slip it in a bag or wrap it in a cloth if you are putting it in a drawer with the rest of your collection.

As I mentioned earlier, this toy is quite large. It is entirely possible that there are those who couldn't use this comfortably at all. When choosing, you definitely want to keep this in mind.

This toy claims to be waterproof, but I wouldn't want to use it in the tub or shower. The spiral part seems like a sleeve that was slipped over a vibrator and glued on. It is not sealed at the base I was able to slip my finger underneath it so water could easily get between the vibe and sleeve and cause mold to form.

I couldn't tell immediately where the vibrations were located, because they felt pretty much the same no matter where I gripped it. They were very weak, though, even at their highest setting.

This vibe is a multi-speed with several patterns. The first few settings simply ramp up the intensity of the vibrations and the last few are patterns. While I am not generally a fan of patterned vibrations, I did enjoy one when the vibe was inserted vaginally. It was still far too weak to really do anything for me.

The speeds are controlled by a button on the bottom. Click the button to move to the next speed and cycle through if you want to go back.

The vibe didn't make a lot of noise, which was a relief. It could barely be heard under the covers.

Since the sleeve on this vibe is made from silicone, then it is necessary to use water-based lubes only. A silicone lube could degrade the material.

As stated earlier, even if this vibe is water-proof it isn't designed well for use in the water. Care must be used when washing to ensure that water doesn't get between the sleeve and vibe or mold could become an issue.

Being slightly porous, you will want to use a condom if sharing this toy, or if you decide to use it anally.

This toy was packaged in a simple blister case. As this was my first toy of this particular material, I was rather disappointed to discover that there were not instructions included on the care and maintenance of the toy.

Despite the tepid reviews for this, I really had high hopes. I thought I would enjoy the size, the vibrations, the spirals...etc. Plus, I loved the price. Gotta love a sale, right?

I'm sad to say, this wasn't what I hoped. I did enjoy the spirals, but they weren't crashingly orgasmic as I hoped. They were merely...interesting. A pleasant sensation. It was impossible to get off with this toy as a clitoral stimulator or vaginally without assistance from another toy. The vibrations were not strong enough and the vaginal stimulation not pleasurable enough to send me over the edge.

Since care for this toy isn't as easy as some of my others, it will never end up being my go-to toy, and will just be held in reserve for when I want something a little different.

I think, used for partner play I could get into it more. If I have the opportunity to do that in the future I will follow-up