Throb - sex toy by Tantus - review by Merridia Sylar

Throb by Tantus is an amazing silicone dildo. With its wide base, the Throb is easily used inside of a harness and will fit through most rings. It has “veins” that run through it, giving it a more realistic feel. It comes in black and midnight purple. As mentioned, this toy is silicone and veined. Silicone is a soft material, as opposed to the hard plastic or rubber of other dildos on the market. The veins give a thrilling experience for vaginal play. I believe that anyone could enjoy this toy. It has several uses and with little care this dildo will last a long time. This toy is also safe for anal play.

The Throb is designed to look like a penis. It has nice, deep veins that add to the pleasure of inserting this toy. Even though this toy does not have any vibrating features or such, it will not let you down. The curve to the dildo can caress against the g-spot, which feels amazing. This is a great toy for just about anyone, and it is very safe. It is approximately 5 ¾ inches long, with about 5 inches of that insertable. The circumference of the toy is four inches, and the diameter is 1 ¼ inches. This toy is made of food-grade materials, and for those allergic to latex, note that this toy is also latex free. It is hypo-allergenic, phthalates free, and also non-porous.

Pros to this toy are the flared base, which makes it very compatible for a harness. Being silicone, it is a soft toy. The veins on the Throb add to the pleasure of using it. It is relatively easy to insert into the vagina, and the veins are pronounced well, so you will definitely feel it as you use it. This toy worked wonders for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The only con to this toy that I could find is that cleaning it can be a bit of a hassle. You have to be very careful when cleaning the Throb to get down in the grooves of the veins to make sure any juices are not hiding down inside.

I did use this toy in a harness. The o-ring supplied with the harness fit the Throb well. However, the overall performance wasn't fantastic, but this was most likely simply due to the harness. The harness was awkward and did not fit quite right. I would not call this a pro or a con to the Throb, at least until I can use it with a proper harness.

The easiest way to clean the Throb is to simply use a mild soap and warm water. As mentioned above, when cleaning, be sure to get into the grooves of the Throb to ensure that all juices or lubricants are fully removed. When sharing, always use a condom or other form of toy cover. After all, safe sex is very important, even when playing with toys. Other cleaning options do include the fact that this toy is dishwasher safe, also boilable, and bleachable. However, these options do not ensure that the toy's veins will be completely clean.

The packaging of the Throb is very basic. It is a red and clear box, with a form-fitting box inside of it to keep the shape of the toy. Storing this toy inside the box and the protective plastic casing is a good idea. The plastic casing inside the box will keep the toy from bending out of shape.