You have to blow this one up. So it's best to blow it up, and have it ready before you decide to use it. It's kind of a turn off to have to say "Wait, I gotta blow it up first!" It's not very hard to blow up, so it should be easy for anyone to do. It has a velvet-like material, but I don't think it is actually velvet.

My favorite quality of the item is that it can be used for more than just sex. I like to use it when my feet hurt, to prop them up. I also use it to rest against when reading a book in bed. Sexually, my favorite thing with it is when we do doggy - it just adds that extra 'umph' that really just feels.... great! The handles are nice for me to hold onto if I am lying on it, and they're even great for use during doggy for him to hold and just get deeper. There are handles on the wedge which can be used for such things as being tied up, or any other kinky things you can think of!

When you pull it out of the box, it has kind of a vinyl smell to it, but that goes away pretty quickly. It is black in color. And it is actually quite comfortable when using it sexually or otherwise. I generally don't like the feel of velvet, but this feels pretty nice. It feels to be a sturdy material, and feels pretty strong. My only fear is that I may get carried away and rip the handles off of it!

As far as cleaning goes, it needs minimal cleaning. A lint roller, or tape, can easily get any lint off it. If any body fluids or lube gets on it, a simple wet washcloth/towel would work just fine. This should not be put in the washer at all.

My only issue, since I am a plus sized gal, is that when I am trying to lie on my back with my butt on the highest part, it is a bit tricky to get up there. Though, that may not be a problem for a slim person.

When not in use, if you cannot leave it out, I would suggest to deflate it. You can roll it or fold it up, and place in a drawer, or in a closet. If you can leave it out, it would just appear to be one of those bed pillows, or maybe mistaken as something to lift your legs up after a long day on your feet. I can never seem to get it back into the box it came in; I have no idea how they fold it that small!

The box is not discreet, so if you do not want others to know, you may want to throw the box away, or put it somewhere where no one will look. The box shows some suggestions of what you can do with it.

Included in the package is a repair kit, in case you come across a small tear. Also, it comes with a blindfold. It's not the best, but it's do-able if you have nothing else. It does the job. But may not last too long.

I still like it, a lot. Mostly we use it when my husband performs oral on me, but I have also used it for anal, to help me relax the rest of my body while insertion is taking place. Once we get the "green light" we're good to go, and that may end up on the floor, but it's still getting a lot of use. I think it has quite the life expectancy.