Anal starter - anal probe by Doc Johnson - review by wiccania

This particular toy is great for use solo or with a partner. The small size makes it ideal for someone who is just starting to get into anal play. It's particularly nice when used during cunnilingus to prep the anal region for the real thing later on. It also has a suction cup base that you can use to secure it to a smooth surface for solo play. Personally, I have a good deal of experience with anal play, but sometimes there's a significant lapse between anal encounters. I've found that this particular toy is a great tool to help loosen the area a little for the real thing, and to make everything more comfortable.

The material is nice. Very soft and smooth, quite slippery when lubed up. It's a little more "bendy" than I expected, which makes it difficult to insert sometimes. Overall, the shape and texture were quite nice. The smoothness allows it to slip in and out quite easily—ideal for someone just beginning anal play.

My only real complaint about the product is the smell. No amount of washing or soaking has taken the smell out of it. It also makes anything around it smell the same way. My solution was to wrap it in an old pillowcase with a dryer sheet tucked inside. It keeps everything else in the drawer from taking on the smell.

As I said before, the shape, size and texture of this dildo make it ideal for someone just beginning to explore the pleasure of anal play, but it can also be enjoyed or made useful by those more experienced. It's very much like a mini-cock, and can be a lot of fun. The suction cup base makes it great for solo adventures. The color and size make it not very realistic, but that's fine. It adds to the fun and adventure.

The first time I used this toy, it had been quite a while since I'd had anal and I was solo. This is where the bendiness is detrimental. It was very difficult to insert on my own, since I was so tight. But once I got it in, it was incredibly pleasurable. The suction cup on the base made it incredibly easy to ride it and enjoy myself, particularly since I had the use of both hands.

I would not advise using this solo the first time; it's much easier when you have a partner to insert and manipulate the dildo. Try it while receiving oral. You'll be incredibly relaxed and it will take your pleasure to a whole new level.

This one is simple to clean up. Mild soap and warm water is all it takes. I tend to let it air dry before wrapping it in the pillowcase I mentioned earlier. I also give it a rinse before using it, to get rid of any dust. As far as lube goes, I generally stick to water based, though I've been told silicone is also compatible, as well.

Packaging was relatively simple, no real bells and whistles. While the product didn't really come with instructions (apart from cleaning recommendations), it's a very easy-to-use item and doesn't really need instructions.

Just to sum up, a great toy for beginners to the world of anal exploration, but also a great toy for more experienced players. Good for solo, though perhaps not the first couple of times. Great size, shape and texture. Unpleasant and strong smell that will saturate anything else you have in that drawer, unless you take steps to prevent that. Easy to use, easy to clean, easy to enjoy.

For you beginners out there, let me share some details of my first experience with this toy with a partner. Anal was something I'd had plenty of experience with, but hadn't had any in a while (except for a solo test run with this toy a few days before). I was on my back, on the receiving end of some fantastic oral. My partner inserted this dildo into my pussy and worked it a bit to lube it up (not recommended if you've never been anally penetrated—use a good lube instead), then inserted it slowly. It felt great. Just enough to warm my ass up for the main event. Let me tell you, it certainly helped to heighten the intensity of the first orgasm I had that night.

The only real complaint I have is the smell, seriously. As I said before, just wrap it in an old pillowcase or something with a dryer sheet or two inside (not against the dildo), to help keep the smell from spreading to other things in your drawer.