Icicles No. 2 - double ended dildo by Pipedream - review by ERW

This is a dildo, and a very nice one indeed. Because it's glass there are, of course, additional possibilities for sensation play if you heat or chill it, and it makes a reasonable wand or pointer for drawing sensation patterns on a partner. A few seconds in the microwave or a few minutes in the freezer can make things much more interesting, as long as you're careful not to get it too hot or cold. In general, I'd say this one is optimized for sensual play.

It could also have limited anal applications, if you're very careful. I could see someone who likes it large enjoying having their anal entrance worked with just the largest sphere, but this dildo has no natural stop on it for anal play. Your partner would need to keep a solid grip at all times, with a clean, dry hand, and know what they're doing. I would really recommend looking for a different toy for anal play, something that's designed for it.

The trickiest part of this dildo is not just that it's glass, as other reviewers have noted, but that the narrow end starts quite narrow. Using it solo you may not realize how deep it's gone before you hit your cervix, so take it a little slow.

It's solid glass, which gives it a nice weight. I was impressed by how easy it is to heft, though; it isn't the kind of weight that will tire you out over a long session. The slickness is very appealing, especially since it means that you might not have to bother with lube for it. My favorite part, though, is the texture of the spheres; the 'ripple' of them on each stroke is noticeable without being too bumpy, even if you're thrusting fast.

As noted above, though, the narrow end is pretty small. If you're tight, you'll feel it sliding in, but if you're already stretched you might not. Of course, that might be a good moment to turn it around and use the large end instead.

The shape is definitely the draw; it's very versatile. Despite what I've already said about the narrow end, I actually don't mind it at all; it makes a very good warm-up stretch. The large end, on the other hand, requires a warm up, unless you want a pretty sharp stretch right away. The rounded shape stretches you faster than the "bullet" head of a more realistic dildo. Someone who enjoys fisting might like to have this one for light play or gradual warm-up.

It's also very handsome in and of itself, if you're at all fond of glass art. It isn't especially discreet, though, unless the viewer is really quite naïve.

Mmm, yum! I'm very fond of glass toys, and I love a wavy texture, so this dildo hits a lot of my buttons. If you angle it right, it can make a good G-spot stimulator, and the texture doesn't "disappear" when thrusting fast the way a lot of ridged textures do. When using the narrow end the large end makes a good grip and, when using the large end, the weight of the glass adds a real sense of solidness inside you. I enjoyed that very much indeed.

The very first time it took a few strokes to get a good feel for how far in it could go, but after that everything was fine. If this is your first glass toy, just be sure you go slowly at first, because glass is very unforgiving and a bruised cervix does not brighten anyone's day. People used to glass shouldn't have any problems.

Glass is easy; a little soap and hot water and it's clean. This one is even dishwasher safe! I had thought initially that the joins between the spheres might make hard-to-clean crevices, but the joins curve smoothly enough that they're really quite easy to clean. I was impressed with the thought that went into that design.

The packaging is quite handsome, but not at all discreet. It's a sturdy, smooth cardboard box with a front that opens to show the dildo on a bed of faux velvet. It has life-size images of the dildo on the box. It's very tasteful, but still a little obvious. If you're not concerned about discretion or space, the box would make a good regular storage box.

This isn't necessarily the dildo to use for a vigorous fucking; for that you might be better off with something more pliable, just for safety reasons. But it's just the thing for sensual play, either solo or partnered.

I just have to reiterate: the large end is really scrumptious if what you want is something big and solid. Mmm-mm, yeah. This dildo glides in and out like a dream, too, and I found the texture extremely stimulating when used along with a clitoral vibrator. That combination of sensations really worked well together. It worked even better when lightly chilled; the coolness heightened the sense of texture.