Throb - strap-on dildo by Tantus - review by Vanessa Jade

The Throb by Tantus was my introduction to Tantus's high quality silicone toys. When it arrived, unassuming in its box, I wondered if I'd ordered the wrong size, until I held it in my hands. Average on all counts, in terms of size and girth (about five inches long and an inch and a half wide) it seems by all means to imitate the size of the average human penis - and that's a good thing! I enjoy toys of all sizes, so I excitedly examined my new treasure.

Boy, is it veiny. Veiny and textured in velvety silicone. The veins give what would be a rather realistic dildo a fantastical feel, with their deep ridges and valleys. The upward curve at the end showed promise that it may indeed "hit the spot" when used for solo g-spot play. I gave the surprisingly heavy toy a squeeze and met some give and then resistance - looked good so far!

And then the time came to play with it. I got out my favorite water-based lubricant (do not use silicone on this toy, as silicone lube will damage silicone toys) and got to it. Going inside, I could feel those interesting ridges - I am rather muscular "down there" and when I gave a good squeeze I could feel the firm resistance of the toy and was pleased that it didn't just bend around too much.

The girth was plenty, not the most I've enjoyed but certainly not lacking, and the veins added a whole new level of internal stimulation when thrusting in and out. The base is not enormous, but is big enough for a harness, to grip whilst using solo, or to make anal play safe.

I found that the curvature of the head led to some decent g-spot stimulation - not the most intense but definitely enough for a fun, hot solo session with the Throb. I recommend, if you are adept at using two hands, a clitoral vibe with this excellent dildo, for added WOW! At orgasm, I could definitely feel all those veins caressing my insides and it felt marvelous.

The material, pure silicone, is body neutral and incredibly easy to clean - toss it in the dishwasher for best results (on the top rack only). If you must wash by hand, you may need a sponge or a brush to get in the deep crevices that can hold on to lube and body fluids, but while this isn't as convenient as just running it through a cycle in the dishwasher, it isn't THAT inconvenient.