Icicles No. 24 - dildo by Pipedream - review by Stapleton99

This toy is designed for vaginal use. The different faces and textures, in my opinion, are a bit too aggressive for anal play. With that being said, I think this is a toy for the slightly more creative types who like to be creative with their bedroom play. For the first time user, it might be a bit overwhelming with so many sensations all at the same time. My partner was a bit hesitant when she first saw it and got past initial look and feel of it. When I say the look and feel of it, I mean the sheer coolness of the many different shapes all going on at the same time. The way it feels in your hands, the nice balance, the solid feel, it makes you curious about how it will feel to use and be used on yourself or partner.

This item presents differently than other glass products I've used in bed before. It's kind of like a blank canvas; it wants to challenge you to figure out the best way to use it. It is made of Pyrex glass. It is sturdy in your hands and the curved handle does not feel delicate. You can grab it and not worry about snapping it off inside of your partner. The tip of the toy is shaped comfortably for vaginal insertion. The girth was a nice set-up for the inches to follow. Once you start to insert the toy, you will encounter the bump/ridges along the top. These bumps then split, and form a "V" along the top, this "V" will actually start to funnel your partner's wetness as you penetrate and withdraw the toy. If you follow the bottom of the toy, as you move from the tip, you will find a raised pattern similar to veins running from left to right. Then as you get to the back of the toy, the shape tapers down and forms the hook/curve/handle which also has the same bumps/ridges on it.

The design really is creative with all of its many textures. It provides a lot of external stimulation to the lips of the vagina, and the "V" grove down the center actually seems to avoid clitoral contact. Although this can be changed by simply turning the toy slightly to the left of the right and then an entire row of "bumps" will be in line to bump into the clit as you insert it. But straight on, as you insert the toy, you can actually see the two rows of bumps/ridges rubbing against the lips of the vagina almost making it quiver. As for the tail of the toy, it screams, "Use me as a handle!" Loop a finger in and you have a great spot to hang on to for turning, twisting, and pulling this toy in and out. The third time I used this toy with my partner, I actually pointed the toy upward and inserted it hook first and the brought the toy downward to bring that hook face-to-face with my girl's g-spot. The bumps really did their job as I tugged the toy slightly to almost try to pull it out. But keep this in mind when pulling the toy out of your partner: you will have to point it up to pop it out.

The great thing about a solid material like Pyrex is it will not soak up any lube. A little lube goes along way with a toy made out of this. I have used it during oral and a slightly wet vagina + a Pyrex toy = a slippery and fun time. Hot or cold play is also great with Pyrex toys. We have not tried heating any of our Pyrex up, but I will say that the heat from your hands is retained in the toy after it has been used a bit. As for cooling things down, about 10 minutes in the fridge gets this toy nice and cold, which is great for nipples and a nice shock to the vagina, after it has been inserted after a nice long tongue lapping.

This toy is great with a lot of lube. A little saliva and a wet partner makes the insertion and withdrawal of this toy a cinch. If you want to pick up the speed and get the thrusting to an aggressive state, I suggest lube, lube, lube! My partner gave me some great moaning reactions when I would insert the toy one way, give it a twist to the right and then pull it out of her. The many different textures makes this toy seem like different toys going in and coming out.

On to the fun facts. This solid material can be sterilized. Can you say dishwasher safe? Keep it in a seperate area of the top rack. You don't want stuff banging into it while the dishwasher does it's work, but no detergent! For a more hands on cleaning, I like antibacterial soap. On this particular toy, that center "V" groove provides a surface for a little build up from your partners juices or additional lube that is used. Take care to inspect the toy for areas that need more attention when cleaning. Keep in mind that it's a clear, pink glass, so everything will show up if it's not crystal clear. Aside from that, it looks great once it's clear and gleaming under the light!

The toy comes in a cool box with a Styrofoam insert that hold the toy snuggly inside. Once the toy is cleaned and dried, I can't see why the original box would be a great storage place.

This a great tool for those who are creative in bed. Its design provides options that are fine-tunable once you get to know how your partner reacts to certain motions and ways of inserting it. Be adventurous and pick up this bad boy!