There are several things that could have been done better in the design and manufacture of the Ruby Pussy, but it still offers decent performance and a unique masturbation experience.
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Pros
Great suction, rings in the rosebud are magic, visually attractive toy
Cons
Stays thirsty for lube as it's prous, needs more texture, thrusting past the rosebud is frustrating
The Ruby Pussy is a masturbation sleeve that is best held by the thicker "bud" portion of the toy. This provides the best stability during use. One of the things that I really enjoy about it is the suction that the rings inside the rosebud provide. I'm really able to feel this thing cling onto me as I'm stroking, and I haven't had this type of suction with any other masturbation device that I've tried. Notice how far the toy is stretched by the suction created by my inserted finger:
On the downside, the toy is a lube hog due to it being made of a porous material. I've never had to reapply lubrication so frequently during masturbation as I do with this thing. I haven't tried using the sleeve in the shower yet, mostly because I'm thinking that the running water would only exacerbate the problem.
The sweet spot for this toy is the head of the penis. The rings really grab and hold onto it well. Here's a picture of the interior of the Ruby Pussy. The first two left most rings are where all the bliss will be found:
Once you insert into the stem, the suction diminishes and I'm often left feeling frustrated. The texture in the stem is pretty weak, and it does little to stimulate me beyond what my own hand can do.
Overall the sleeve is pretty noisy, and definitely wouldn't be my first choice for "stealth" masturbation.
The sleeve is made of Senso Plus, which is basically a brand name of jelly rubber. The Ruby Pussy is very squishy, and if you squeeze it in your hand the lips will stick together for a few moments before separating, which looks pretty cool.
While handling the toy I feel as though my hands are slimy, but after I put the toy down and check, they're dry. Also, while masturbating with it there are times that I'm certain my hand is covered with excess lube and that I'll need a wet washcloth to clean it up. After climax, I'm surprised to find my hand fairly dry. This greasy feeling is due to the phthalates within the toy leaching out during use.
It's an interesting and fun texture to hold and squeeze. If I run my fingers across the inside or outside of the toy with moderate pressure, it feels like it might tear if I were to press just a little harder. The material kind of "grabs" skin and holds onto it surprisingly well.
The toy has a lot of stretch to it, and returns back to its normal shape even after some pretty severe stretching. I can grab on of the "petals" and stretch it out to about seven inches in length and it snaps right back into place.
There is a little bit of texturing on the outside of the sleeve, mostly on the stem. It does provide some traction and slip resistance while masturbating. I feel that the inside texture is what makes or breaks a masturbation sleeve, and that's where the Ruby Pussy looses a star. The nubs that line the interior are just too short and too few. The rings located in the "bud" feel great on the head of the cock, but when I penetrate deeply I find the texture wanting and almost slick.
When my girlfriend and I initially opened the package, there was a light odor that was not unpleasant. It was reminiscent of strawberries. After several cycles of use and washing the odor has faded a little. In the name of science I fought my better judgement and decided to lick this jelly toy to see if it had a taste. It feels very slick on the tongue, but has no taste that I can discern.
I like the shape of this toy. My girlfriend describes it as "friendly". A fair amount of detail such as leaves and creases were put into the design to give it the look of a rose.
The toy was too short for me, though. I'm about 7.5" long, and the first time I tried to get a full stroke into it I tore through the bottom of the stem, where the material is terribly thin. I found it worked better being ripped, as I was able to push the sleeve all the way to the base of my cock. Ripping through the bottom also provides the ability to either ejaculate into the toy itself, or outside of it.
The Ruby Pussy is small enough to travel with, and can easily be smashed down into a crowded suitcase. I would say that this toy is not discreet. One look at the lips and most adults would know what this is used for.
The sleeve cleans up with hand soap and water. Harsh cleaners should be avoided, as they could degrade the jelly rubber and destroy the toy. Jelly rubber tends to attract and retain dirt and microorganisms. It can't be sterilized and thus should not be shared unless a barrier device such as a condom is used.
Any jelly toy should be stored by itself, as jelly has a tendency to absorb most things that it touches. Before I knew better I once stored a jelly toy in a drawer where it was touching a silicone toy. Both toys were ruined by this "leeching" tendency of jelly. I store the Ruby Pussy in the plastic bag and box that it came in.
Jelly Rubber should only be used with water-based lubricants. Avoid silicone and oil lubes as these will likely damage the toy beyond use.
The Ruby Pussy comes packaged in a clear plastic bag that is inside of a small cardboard box. The box is colorful, and has both a picture of the toy, and a nude photo of porn star Kaylani Lei on all sides of it. The box is effective for storage, and even as a gift box, but it's not at all discreet. There were no instructions for use included.
My girlfriend and I were together when the Ruby Pussy was delivered. After opening the package and cleaning the toy, we nestled together on my bed. I was laying on my back and she stroked me with the sleeve while on top of me. As we kissed she quickly found that the toy worked wonders on the head of my cock and began making short strokes to focus her attention there. I climaxed within about ten minutes, and later that evening she used the Ruby Pussy on the head again before we had sex. This toy works really well with couples. The suction is terrific for foreplay, and the squishy texture and outer traction lends itself to being used by a partner in various positions.
Follow-up commentaryI still like it2 months after original review
I've added some more expensive masturbators to my toy lineup, the most recent addition being a Fleshlight. After using these other masturbators, I have mixed feelings about the Ruby. On one hand (pun intended), the lackluster quality of the Ruby seems even worse. The tacky, jiggly jelly is really an eye sore next to a high-end sleeve. On the other hand, I like that the Ruby is so short that I can penetrate through it. The lack of that penetrating feeling is sometimes frustrating to me when I use other types of sleeves.
The Ruby is still in one piece and usable, but it's already showing signs of splitting and tearing. Still, it gives me an experience that is unique from any other that sleeves I own, so overall I still like it, and would still recommend it as a decent "budget" masturbator.
This product was provided free of charge to the reviewer. This review is in compliance with the
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