Tristan 2 - butt plug by Vixen Creations, Inc - review by ScottA

The Tristan II is the second result of the collaboration between Vixen Creations and Tristan Taormino, and the it's a good large-diameter plug that's very different from most other large plugs. While most big plugs provide a large bulge that fills up the rectum, the Tristan series are short and devote a large chunk of their length to a long neck, almost 2” of neck on the Tristan II. The long neck and short body makes for a very different “butt feel” when the Tristan II is inserted, but also make retention easy.

The long neck is a big factor in the unique feel of the Tristan. The neck length on most plugs corresponds closely with the length of the anal canal, providing a tight fit. The Tristan's long neck provides more of a looser fit, so if you're familiar with the classic plug fit you might worry that the Tristan II will pop out for a while. You don't need to – the head is well designed and does its job well, holding the Tristan II in securely until you take it out. In my tests, the Tristan II stayed in through several rounds of “squat and cough”, a feat matched by few other large plugs.

I was initially concerned with the base, which Is fairly large and built like a circle with two bites out of it. I was concerned it would poke and chafe. Once I opened the package and felt Vixen's soft silicone I realized I didn't have to worry about poking, and once I got the Tristan II where it belongs I realized that this base was built big for a reason. The cutouts allow the base to sit comfortably between the cheeks, cradling the lower buttocks. When you move, the base picks up movement from the legs, translating it into twists and wiggles of the Tristan, a highly pleasant and stimulating experience. The size of the base makes it visible under tight clothing, though, so it should be worn with baggy pants if you're going to be out in public while wearing the Tristan II.

The Tristan II is not only for long term wear, it's good for other types of play as well. While the design isn't ideal for thrusting play where it's completely removed and reinserted, the neck allows for about 1/2” of thrusting play with the head inserted, and if you're male you can be happy that the Tristan II is long enough to graze the prostate when fully inserted.

Tristan II is easy to take care of and safe, too. The slightly phallic bump-on-a-stick design is rendered in Vixen's soft swirly 100% silicone, so it can be cleaned and sterilized in many ways, as well as used with many different oil or water based lubes.

There's only one problem with the Tristan II. It's a big plug – 2-1/8” across at the bulge, and the short body means that it gets wide fast. You'll probably want to get another toy that tapers gradually to use as a warm up to the Tristan.

The Tristan II is a great toy for those who are more advanced. It offers a different and pleasant feel in a plug that's secure enough for long-term wear.