Ryder - butt plug discontinued by Tantus - review by ~LaUr3n~

The Ryder butt plug is nearly perfect for me. From its easy to insert shape, gorgeous color, wonderful material and density, to its slim neck and flexible base, it has all the right parts of a great anal plug. The size won't fill the advanced anal player but it is perfectly suited for the intermediate and is even a good plug to work up to if you are a beginner. It stays put during sex and is good for longer term wear. Every good has its ending point though and for me the base eventually became irritating enough that I had to remove it. Regardless, I enjoy this plug more than many and it is a great way to warm up for larger toys or anal sex.

Tantus has some of the best silicone out there. They call it 100% ultra platinum silicone and I can see why. It is completely non-porous, has no smell, hypo-allergenic, phthalates and latex free. The silicone is semi-plush but yet firm when squeezed which makes it great as a butt plug material. The thinner areas of the plug, the stem, and the base are much more flexible which also makes the plug more comfortable to wear. The surface is smooth, but it has a lot of drag so anal lubricant is a must.

The bulb of the rider is the about 3" long and at the largest part, 5" in circumference. The stem is about 2 3/4" around which makes it nestle nicely. The base is small also and is flexible. It fits between the cheeks for easy extended wear. What is unique about the Ryder is that the top of it is not the much smaller than the thickest part of its shape. The end is very rounded. Don't let this discourage you if you are a beginner. The material and shape combined make it very easy to insert. The size is great for warm up for larger toys. Advanced users will likely find the size short of filling. Regardless of your needs in size, there is one small flaw. The sides of base are unfinished which can cause irritation after a prolonged time.

I wasn't sure that the Ryder's shape would be good for me since I had not tried such a rounded plug before. I swear...I'm never going back! I found that insertion was easy with a little bit of lube in a squatted position. It took very little relaxation and was completely painless. Sometimes the anal sphincters will have normal reaction and start to tighten which can cause pain. But with the Ryder I had none of this. It felt amazing going in and the sweet feeling of the muscles accepting the plug was very rewarding. I also usually have to relax after insertion before I can move. This can take 5 seconds to a minute depending on how large the plug is and how relaxed I was to begin with. With the Ryder, I stood up immediately and was able to walk around.

I used another toy to finish and liked applying pressure on the plug in the process. For me there seemed to be no risk of the soft base getting pulled inside my body. I felt completely safe using this toy in various positions, including sitting down. Even after finishing twice, I just didn't want to remove the sucker! I ended up doing mundane tasks around the house for almost an hour with it in. I have never worn a plug that long or even wanted to really. Even though there came a point, where I no longer felt full and almost could not feel the plug anymore, my vagina let me know I was still having pleasure. I was very highly lubricated and after removing the plug (which was also easy and painless by the way), I was ready for a larger toy or anal sex. This plug is win almost all the way around. The chaffing occurs after an extended time, usually an hour at which point I remove the plug. Even with this small draw back, this plug is an A-lister in my opinion.

Since this is solid silicone it is easy to sterilize. You can boil it, bleach it in a 10% bleach solution, or put it in the dishwasher. It can also be cleaned with hot water and soap. The material does retain smells slightly so you may want to use a fragranced soap. If you don't want to keep it in the plastic box it comes in, I would make sure to rinse it before use since it collects dust. When choosing lubricants, don't use a silicone lubricant since it will destroy the beautiful plug.