New comers strap-on kit - harness and dildo set by Sportsheets - review by isafish

The New Comers Strap-On Kit is a good option for those interested in strap-on sex but hesitant to spend a whole lot of money on experimenting with it. This is definitely an "introductory" kit. It is not for advanced users or those who are interested in replacing their existing harness. I am also reluctant to recommend this harness for vaginal use. The size is really more suited for pegging unless one has a particularly small vagina. We chose this kit as we are very inexperienced.

The included dildo is very non-threatening which at first seemed desirable for non-beginners, but in practice, the dildo is also frustrating. When used with the harness, very little length can be inserted, and the dildo slips out VERY easily. This requires much stopping and awkward adjusting far too frequently than one would want to deal with "in the heat of the moment". The dildo is very flexible and completely smooth. The dildo and the harness are waterproof.

The harness is not expensive, and this is reflected in the quality. It seems to stay together well, but it seems like it would not hold up too well to heavy and frequent use. The harness is described as "vegan-friendly" which seems to mean "not very nice materials". The straps are simple webbing which, when tightened to fit, can cut in quite painfully to the thighs. The straps are adjusted with plastic buckles, and adjusting the harness is vaguely reminisce of tightening one's school backpack. Upon first seeing it, I immediately thought "Well, if I went to the craft store I could probably make one of those for $10".

The dildo itself is able to be removed and replaced, but the flexible plastic o-ring is not exchangeable with larger rings without dedicated surgery. This is frustrating when looking for other dildos to exchange with the original as many we are interested in will not fit in a 1.5" ring. The material on which the base of the dildo rests is a thin foam material with a soft covering much like the pads one puts in the inside of a bike helmet. It is machine washable which is a plus because it does tend to pick up smells.

Since the harness is just webbing and buckles, it is simple to adjust and could fit a wide variety of sizes. The ends of the straps do not have anything that would keep them from slipping out of the buckles if adjusted too enthusiastically. However, the harness fits both of us although we are different sizes.

The New Comers Strap-On is a rather bare-bones harness. It does its job with minimal extra bells and whistles (such as an inside pouch for a vibrator or a replacable o-ring). It is not comfortable, but, for the price, it works. It is easy to replace the included dildo with another as long as it is small enough to fit in the ring. The harness keeps the toy fairly secure. Use in a variety positions was limited by the small size of the included toy, but with a larger one, it would likely work quite well.

The kit is very easy to care for. The harness is machine-washable (although, personally, we hand-wash it due to only having access to communal washing machines), and the dildo can be easily cleaned with soap and water. Currently, it is being stored wrapped in a t-shirt in a tote bag in the back of a closet which is probably not ideal, but it is discreet. This is not one for the mantel.

The kit was packaged in a fairly low-budget, inelegant cardboard package. The packaging was not very discreet which required much shredding to dispose of discreetly. Illustrated instructions were included on the box. The packaging is not re-usable.

The dildo was effective when used separately from the harness. With the harness, the toy is more suitable to pegging.