Best use? Definitely back support, whether reading in bed or having fun solo or with my husband, no doubt about it. I was amazed at how well I remained at just the right height consistently during play time. Oh and the ease of thrusting in counterpoint to my husband, easier and more fun too! Even my husband asks most of the time now to use it, feeling me tighter at a higher angle.

Using it solo, certainly here too, vibrators take on a whole new range of sensation especially the ones you don't have to hold like the Jopen Intensity and Vr6.5, just lay back and let it happen. Pleasure just awaits you around the corner especially when you don't have to work at it.

I can't wait to try other positions now, perhaps next time supporting my chest when I'm on my knees? Yes this is a definite next step.

The Mini-Column while providing great support is indeed well made. The foam cushion inside wrapped securely around the firm inner core is double covered by an inner waterproof cover keeping the foam odor and moisture free. The outer decorative black velvet cover fits snugly over the inner one and is soft to the touch. Both zippers on the two covers are firm, interlocking plastic zippers and just because they're plastic doesn't mean they're cheap or decrease their strength, not at all. Just the opposite, these zippers are not only strong but durable.

I'm 5'9" tall weighing in at 180 lbs, okay, I'm not afraid to admit it and laying down on my back, my butt under resting on the pillow I figure I have a maximum of 75 lbs pressure on it. Of course that is dependent if my feet are on the bed, on his shoulders and just how active we are. Even though the pillow does give a little after my weight rests on it, especially for the length of time we enjoy it, the Mini-Column springs back to shape as though it had a memory. In each case when we used the Mini-Column the cloth seams have not split and the zipper has never broke apart. Matter of fact I don't even feel the zipper even with my back against it, no pinching from it at all.

The design of each zipper of each cover overlapping one another was ingeniously executed, though I would like to have seen it longer, perhaps down each diameter of the pillow? Removal of each cover would be easier for cleaning purposes with a longer zipper. We've found a way around that too, using the time tested old fashioned terry cloth towel, maybe after all, this is why it was invented.

But alas, I'm somewhat talented and am already thinking of creating my own protective designer covers, even for the holidays with drawstring ends for easy removal over both existing covers. Towels after all can take away from the pleasurable "mood" experience.

Once you pull the Mini-Column out of its protective plastic carry-all case it's ready to use. No assembly required at all, just get in your favorite position or even get ready to try new ones. As far as enhancement of our regular positions, it has without a doubt and now I'm addicted to it. It's opening more possibilities of obtaining positions I never thought possible.

This is extremely portable and I wouldn't be afraid at all to take it traveling, the cloth handle on the side of the protective case makes it as easy to carry as a suit case. Only 2' wide along its horizontal axis and 9" high and deep, I find it fits most anywhere inconspicuously. Of course I did take out the advertisement picture shown through the see-through plastic, after all, I know what the pillow is for.

The box it came in was plain brown, very sturdy cardboard but did display the words "The Mini Column" in bold black print at the bottom of one side. Oh well, that could have meant anything, maybe even a holiday decoration? The box is just big enough for the pillow, no extra filler is needed since the pillow is not fragile and I use the box to keep it protected from my cats claws in my closet. Not only that, my closet is deep enough to store the the Try-Angle pillow right behind it right under my baby-dolls and camisoles.

Yes of course, wash the cover first, that is if you can get it off without ripping it, I guess I'll have to eventually anyway. As I stated above, towels are my first option, removing the pillow cover is just too cumbersome. My next thought is to make some designer pillow cases for it, even seasonal ones, something with a drawstring end on each side, yes, that's my next course of action.

So in all honesty, I can't vouch for the strength of the covers during the wash cycle and if I could I would probably just hang them to dry, not wanting to shrink them further. Not only that, I found the dryer ages material that much faster.

The Mini-Column actually makes me feel like a gymnast and I don't exercise at all, don't even like taking the stairs. But using this pillow, I feel as energetic and flexible as I was at 25 and at 59 that is everything to know I can perform well with great enjoyment.

When my husband and I first used the Mini-Column new positions were so much easier and natural with positive results the first time. Now we just can't get enough of it even me solo. We first used the Try-Angle pillow for support but was unsuccessful with it the first couple of times. Okay, so it was new for us, it took a few times until I was able to angle myself just the right way with it. With the Mini-Column new positions are so much easier and natural and now we can't get enough of it.

Using it both for intercourse and cunnilingus makes it all the more enjoyable for both of us. I often use glass eggs for additional pleasure sensation and the ability to rock on the pillow enhances that effect.