I Nicknamed Him "The Beast".
Although this toy didn't work out too well for me, I'm giving it four stars because, well, it deserves it. The Throb is a great toy for someone who loves veiny texture. I'm just not that someone. Size queens, beware. At a whopping insertable length of 5" and circumference of 4", this toy will be a great disappointment for you. For women like me who enjoy average sized dildos or have somewhat shallow vaginas, this toy will not disappoint, size-wise.Published: January 16, 2011
Pros:
Non-porous, hypoallergenic silicone, low maintenance, size, texture
Cons:
Bulbous head might catch on pubic bone
Follow-up commentary
3 months after original review
I really can't emphasize enough how much I don't want the negativity of my opinion to influence the opinions of those who are interested in this toy. This is a wonderful toy; it just isn't for me.
I ended up giving it away shortly after writing my review (after thoroughly sanitizing it, of course) to my best friend, and she is absolutely in love with it. She says it's the best toy she has ever owned.
Even though the Throb didn't work out for me -- and I'm sorry it didn't because it's fantastic -- at least it makes my friend happy and isn't collecting dust in the bottom of my toy box.
I ended up giving it away shortly after writing my review (after thoroughly sanitizing it, of course) to my best friend, and she is absolutely in love with it. She says it's the best toy she has ever owned.
Even though the Throb didn't work out for me -- and I'm sorry it didn't because it's fantastic -- at least it makes my friend happy and isn't collecting dust in the bottom of my toy box.
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Batty Harlot
(Eden Advanced reviewer) Easy on the eyes, uneasy on the heart
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Forum
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Best type of dildo
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What is the best type of dildo to give to a woman who has never used a dildo before?
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Hmm... I would guess something close to a size she's used to (medium sized if you're unsure on that), with a nice curve, easy to clean, perhaps some texture. The Throb would be a great choice.
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I think it depends on a couple of things:
--what she wants to do with a dildo (e.g., g-spot vs. thrusting) ... what her hopes and dreams are sexually (cue violin music)
--what she likes and doesn't about material/texture, and I'd guess that lots of people don't know for sure, but they do have an idea
--what your relationship is to her
--how she feels about penises (also, if she has a partner, how they feel about these things. Nothing worse than a sex toy you feel like you can only use behind someone's back because their jealous of your dildo.
So, for example, I like my penises to come attached to human bodies, with the whole, y'know, alive thing going on there. That means that I don't particularly like penis-y looking dildos. I'd rather have something like one of the following:
1. Ella, who is stunningly beautiful but intended to excel at one thing, though she can also thrust from the other end.
2. Something glass that shows off a range of what glass can do, so like texture on one part but not another; maybe 2 different sized ends. Maybe something like the Silenzio? Or one of those double-ended ones that have different stuff going on at each end.
--something silicone that seemed just ideal for me and was aiming for a perfect shape to pleasure me but wasn't creating (additional) insecurities in my partner. Like .. God I have been sounding like a broken-record ad for these dildos, but the Tantus O2 Flurry, Cush, or revolution. Revolution is maybe big for a new user; Cush might be too, but lots of people love it. Flurry is more slender.
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You did AN EXCELLENT job on this review despite it being not the best for you. I really appreciate that! I try to do that in my reviews so that others don't have to "interpret" the review as much to figure out if it would work for them. Great job!
Great review!
@~LaUr3n~ Thanks so much! I hate reading reviews where people say that the toy is awful just because it wasn't right for them. It makes it hard for the people who really want it to decide whether or not they should buy it.
@Purpleladybug Thank you too!
I'm sorry this didn't work for you, but kudos from me for not rating based on preferences, too
I think it's a very interesting toy and I might just check it out.
Thanks, Beth! It really is a great toy. You should try it.
Sorry it didn't work out so well for you, but great review!
Thanks for the great review.
Thanks. (:
Great review, thanks! Shame to hear it just wasn't for you.
Thanks for the review!
Great Great review, girly. Sorry you didn't enjoy it. I'll enjoy it for the both of us.. lol
Thanks! lol, Glad its getting some love.
Excellent review, thanks for the size comparison
to bad it didn't work for you, thanks for the video though
Thanks for the review