Icicles No. 2 - dildo by Pipedream - review by Jess.McCleod

Icicle #2 is a wonderful dildo with extreme versatility. Whether you're a beginner trying to figure out what you like or a more advanced user, you will not be disappointed.

It's great for both vaginal g-spot stimulation and anal prostate manipulation. The fact that this dildo is double ended really comes into play here. Whether you're into a large head that fully covers your g-spot or prostate or a smaller tip that you can angle to massage and stroke the surrounding area, this dildo has an end for you. The straightness and obvious hardness of the toy may make exploring a tad more difficult, but the short length does make this a little easier.

Being made of glass makes this toy perfect for temperature play. Simply leave the icicle in warm or ice water depending on your preference for a few minutes and you're ready to go.

The small size and light weight of this toy does make it fairly travel friendly. Definitely small enough to fit in a decent size purse, messenger bag, or backpack without taking up too much space. You will want to take care in making sure it's properly wrapped and secure in whatever it's traveling in to avoid chipping.

Icicle #2 is made of Pyrex glass which is wonderful as it aids in resistance against breakage compared to other glasses. I've actually dropped mine from waist high onto the floor of the bath and the dildo survived with no damage at all. I definitely don't recommend trying this yourself, but it's definitely nice to know that this product has some serious durability to it.

The glass is extremely smooth. Mine had absolutely zero imperfections despite being hand blown. It's also non-porous which is great for cleaning, lightweight, and very hard.

The rigidity could be a little intimidating for the newest of beginners, but the hard bulbs feel wonderful when dragged along your g-spot and make it very easy to move it for maximum stimulation.

This toy is definitely on the smaller side and may not prove to be enough for more experienced users or those for whom size is a big concern.

The smaller end is just 1 1/2 inches in circumference with balls that gradually increase in size to the biggest on the other end which is 4 1/2 inches in circumference. The toy is roughly 8 inches in length, most of which you're able to insert depending on how much you're comfortable with using as a handle.

This dildo is hand blown so dimensions can and probably will differ from product to product. I have, however, owned several toys from PipeDream and they're all very consistent with the measurements listed so you're not in for a huge surprise when you open the box.

Being glass, the icicle is extremely pretty and I know some have talked about leaving it out as a piece of art. In my mind, there's no way around it - this is a dildo and it looks like one. More power to you if you want to display it but don't buy it thinking people are going to mistake it as anything other than a dildo. Plus, lacking a base, I would find showcasing it fairly difficult.

My favorite aspect of this toy is probably the same aspect that others find it lacking in: Size.

I think this is a wonderful warm up toy to stretch your partner out with or tease while still being an effective way to reach climax if you want to take it all the way. It's extremely versatile and I find that makes it very easy to use and enjoy no matter what type of play you're looking for.

Being made of glass makes the Icicle #2 extremely easy to clean. You can stick to basic soap and warm water, use a cleaner specifically for toys, throw it in the dishwasher, boil it, or use a 10% bleach solution to sanitize it. Very low maintenance.

You do want to take care storing it. It's very durable despite being glass, but you should be careful that it doesn't get bumped around because chipping is possible. Buying a velvet lined or padded drawstring bag would be my best suggestion for keeping your dildo lasting a lifetime.

All PipeDream products come in wonderful packaging. It comes in a very pretty box showcasing pictures of the toy and some instructions on how to care for and store your toy with a little bit of product information and tips on how to use the toy (like temperature play). When you lift the magnet front flap, the actual dildo is displayed under a clean plastic window and some additional information is given inside.

The dildo is stored in laser cut styrofoam which holds the toy very securely and tells a lot about the constancy in size and shape from product to product.

I do have one bone to pick and that is that this dildo comes with no real way to store it. The box is small enough that it's not a huge inconvenience to store it in that, but the packaging is not discreet at all. This product is on the cheaper side, especially for glass, so I'll let the lack of bag slide, but it's a nice feature that most toys do come with so I was disappointed not to receive one along with Icicle #2.