When I got the Couture Seduction, I took one look, and was like 'What, exactly, is the intended use of this toy?' It looks like a cross between a butt plug and prostate massager, yet was found under the vibrator category on EF. Well, here's the thing. It works. For ALL of them. More on the specifics later.

The Couture Seduction is made from silicone. In case you've never owned a silicone toy: Silicone is a firm, yet rubbery substance. It is food-grade material, Hypo-allergenic, Latex free, Non-porous, and Phthalates free. It absorbs temperature well, making it perfect for temperature play. It isn't a dust collector as much as other softer materials are. It is smooth, and not porous, and it repels dirt and bacteria, putting it at the top of the safety scale. You can wash it in the top rack of the dishwasher (not this toy though, due to the remote) or you can boil it for 3 minutes.

When I opened the package, I didn't notice a smell, but if I put it really close to my face and sniffed, there was a slight sweet but plastic smell. I gag when I taste rubbery stuff, so I didn't taste it.

The Couture Seduction is a very smooth, soft (in texture, not flexibility) yet firm toy.

It is about 4.5 inches long, but only about 3 inches of that is insertable, and I promise, that is all you need. As you can see from the pictures, it has a very curious shape to it. It has a nice sized, curved base, making it safe for anal play. In a way, I'm glad that we didn't know much about it's intended use before we used it. That caused us to be very creative, and we tried lots of different things. I would now deem it as sort of an 'all-purpose' toy.

The controller is WAY cute. It's mostly white, and it has these purple swirls all over the front of it. The buttons, which normally look kind of gray, light up red when you turn it on. There are two buttons. One turns it on, and the other cycles through the various functions.

This toy would be great for beginners. I think that as time went on, you'd probably find more and more uses for it, and it would be one of your favorites. Likewise with advanced users.

It looks like an adult toy, so it isn't discreet by any means. I wouldn't put it in any bag that was going to go through the X-ray machine unless you want them knowing what you are packing in there... LOL.

I can't tell where the vibrations are coming from. The whole thing, including the base, vibrates equally. There are 7 variable functions. There are a few levels of just straight vibration, and then an escalation setting, a pulsating setting, a roller coaster type setting (think 'up the hill' then 'down the hill'), and then one that seems to be kind of random. The higher vibrations are pretty intense. The lower ones are still pretty powerful. Even on the highest vibrations, this toy is virtually SILENT. It is the quietest toy I've ever heard. I've never bought any of the super high-end toys, so I can't compare it to those, but I don't know how any toy could be quieter. It is waterproof, but I didn't test that.

Silicone is about the easiest thing to take care of. As I mentioned before, you can boil it. As with every toy, you should take the batteries out when it's not in use to prevent corrosion. You should only use water based lube with this toy. Storage in a plastic bag, after air drying would be the best option. You could keep the box and store it in there, but I don't think it would hold up for too long.

The package was very cute. It was clear plastic, so you could see the toy through it, but there are no obscene images on it. It has some information about the various functions, and pictures of the controller both lit and unlit. There were still no clues about what the intended use was on the package. It just said it was a personal massager.

I promised more on its varied use, so here it is:

Clitoral Stimulation: I'm more of a fan of harder toys like plastic for this, but this toy just blew my mind. With the varied functions and intense vibration, I would give it a 4/5 rating for this use.

G-Spot: I've never used a G-spot toy that worked as well as this one. While the little nub on the end isn't that large, with help from my husband, it hit the right spot. It totally sent me over the top. I would give it a 5/5 for this use.

P-Spot: I've been wanting to get something to stimulate my husband's prostate for a while now. Given that we didn't know the intended use for this, we figured we'd try it out. He said that even without the vibrations, this was one of the most pleasurable toys he's had in there. He said he would give it a 5/5 for this use. I agree with him from the female aspect, even though I don't have a prostate.

(A note of caution: When going from orifice to orifice, be it your own or someone else's, with a toy or body part, please make sure to clean thoroughly to prevent infection.)