Dual sided swirled mediocre
Published: January 16, 2009
useful review
I've been around the block with glass toys, and the Dual sided swirled rib failed to impress me. While its two bulbs do provide some sensation, its swirls do not, and I ultimately found the dildo too thin to satisfy. The Dual sided swirled rib does not live up to its price tag.
Pros:
Beautiful, bulbs provide some light stimulation
Cons:
Overpriced, too thin for my taste, not much texture, thin bag
I've finally become jaded. After a plethora of impressive glass toys, my standards for glass have been raised quite a bit. A pretty piece of glass is not enough to turn me into a blubbering idiot anymore. I expect serious function. Texture, perhaps, or an innovative shape. Especially if a toy is priced up the wazoo like this one is.
Unfortunately, although the Dual sided swirled rib appears to be unique in its shape, that uniqueness does not translate to its function. Not enough, at least.
It feels nice, as nice as glass always feels. Using it the traditional way (holding the bulb at the end), the middle bulb massages the opening of my vagina well. Using it the other way, the slightly larger bulb massages my G-spot a little. But nothing spectacular. And twisting the dildo does nothing in terms of stimulation. I thought it would, because of the swirled texture, but it just feels like any other straight-shafted glass toy. Disappointing.
I'm also docking some points on this one because it's too thin. About 3/4" in diameter at its thinnest points. I want a little more than that.
Because of the swirls, manual cleaning is a little tricky. But, as with all glass, it can be easily sterilized by wiping (then rinsing!) with a 10% bleach solution, or boiling it, or putting it in the top rack of the dishwasher with no soap. I don't share my glass toys, so I just use the old fingernail to dig into the swirls when I clean this one with soap and water.
Oh, and it came with Phallix's telltale thin satin drawstring bag. This one was a shade of soft sky blue, with white lace. It may be the nicest color of telltale thin satin drawstring bag I've received, but that doesn't help it protect my dildo any more. I wish Phallix would try a little harder and realize that for this kind of money, a padded bag should be included.
In the end, this is just a mediocre glass dildo masquerading as a highly-stimulating glass dildo. Glass, stop being a slacker and get off my couch.
Unfortunately, although the Dual sided swirled rib appears to be unique in its shape, that uniqueness does not translate to its function. Not enough, at least.
It feels nice, as nice as glass always feels. Using it the traditional way (holding the bulb at the end), the middle bulb massages the opening of my vagina well. Using it the other way, the slightly larger bulb massages my G-spot a little. But nothing spectacular. And twisting the dildo does nothing in terms of stimulation. I thought it would, because of the swirled texture, but it just feels like any other straight-shafted glass toy. Disappointing.
I'm also docking some points on this one because it's too thin. About 3/4" in diameter at its thinnest points. I want a little more than that.
Because of the swirls, manual cleaning is a little tricky. But, as with all glass, it can be easily sterilized by wiping (then rinsing!) with a 10% bleach solution, or boiling it, or putting it in the top rack of the dishwasher with no soap. I don't share my glass toys, so I just use the old fingernail to dig into the swirls when I clean this one with soap and water.
Oh, and it came with Phallix's telltale thin satin drawstring bag. This one was a shade of soft sky blue, with white lace. It may be the nicest color of telltale thin satin drawstring bag I've received, but that doesn't help it protect my dildo any more. I wish Phallix would try a little harder and realize that for this kind of money, a padded bag should be included.
In the end, this is just a mediocre glass dildo masquerading as a highly-stimulating glass dildo. Glass, stop being a slacker and get off my couch.
This product was provided free of charge to the reviewer. This review is in compliance with the
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I am glad that someone with so much experience with glass toys was able to give this toy an objective evaluation. I am assuming, from you saying that it feels like a straight shafted toy, that the swirl texture wasn't very raised. Thanks for the honest and funny review!
They're raised, but since they run in fairly straight lines, I can't feel them. :/
It's gorgeous, I can't believe it wasn't a hit!
It probably wouldn't have been a hit with me either. Straight is too boring, give me a curve to stim my G and I am all smiles
Haha "Get off my couch!" Get a freaking JOB!
Great review! I know I would feel the same way about this. Straight and narrow does nothing for me, even if it is glass. I could probably develop tunnel carpel in my right wrist if I played too long with this one, LOL.
So pretty...... such a let down.
Great review.
The shape of this product is similar to the kegelcisor. How do you think it would work for exercising PC muscles?
Tuesday: Sorry, I really have no idea. I only have the Luna Beads and I use them for pleasure rather than exercise. The balls on this dildo aren't very big, not as big as the Luna Beads anyway. That's about all I could tell you.
What is the deal with no padded storage bags? Ugh! I hate that!
Too bad it wasn't a hit though. Thanks for the warning!
This definitely is one of the prettiest glass dildos I've seen, very unique. I am not a huge fan of swirls either so unless I have some money to throw away, I think I would stay away.
So pretty!