Glass wand - glass wands by WHK GmbH - review by Red Riding Hood

Fairly traditional in style, this glass wand offers many versatile options. I will start by saying that I don't think this is a product for beginners. I will be giving reasons and specifics later in this review, but for those who are experienced, feel free to read on! This product can be used for all over body massage, but is a dildo intended for penetration. It's super easy to experiment with and totally body safe material, so handling and cleaning the product is super easy. There is a bulbous handle that allows for easy gripping and a gently curved shaft that allows for easy movement. All toys do have their limits, however and if you properly care for and use this product you should be able to enjoy it without incident. More details are to come! Since this toy doesn’t have mechanics it means that you can use this anywhere without worrying about water, lube safety, noise or any of those other worries you may have.

This product is made of hygienically superior glass which is tempered for utmost safety. I was intimidated by the idea of glass toys and finally got brave enough to try this one. What a difference! You can do so much with this material within reasonable limits. The basic idea is to treat this like you would your heirloom glassware. It's nice and strong, but just like anything else, it requires proper care. Taking the product from extreme cold to heat or vice verse is an example of where things could go wrong. Just like anything else, dropping from a high place could cause damage. Also, be sure to inspect the product for any chips or imperfections before using. There is no harm in being cautious. I inspect all of my toys before using them no matter what the material is. As far as it being realistic, it's not even marketed for that purpose. It obviously won't feel like a real penis or real skin. The idea is that it can be easily cared for and allows for temperature play and a firm shaft. If you're looking for something more realistic, it's best to move along.

There is literally NO odor to this product nor is there any greasy/oily feel. The safety is also top notch due the non-porous material. This is ideal for those sensitive types (as it's latex and phthalate-free) if they can't gamble with other materials. The material itself is smooth and handles lubricants (natural or manufactured) very well; prolonging the use of the lube and making it last forever. Unlike other materials which tend to just soak up lube and leave you needing more and more, the glass material just maintains a smooth and slippery feel. I've never needed any extra help with this material.

The design also allows for some versatility. It can be argued that this is a dual-ended toy. I personally think that it can be used with either end for penetration; it really just depends on the individual and what they can handle and prefer. I personally could NEVER make the bulbous end work for myself. That said, I think the design would be pleasurable for someone who is better trained and likes products of that size. The texture on this end is absolutely insane with a tip that comes to a fairly angular point. This tip is not only pointed (imagine a Christmas tree), but is VERY textured with little nubs and bumps all over it. This tip leads into three very round bulbs which are fairly thick in my opinion and feel absolutely amazing when slightly chilled and gently brushed up and down over the vulva. This may be an ideal penetration device for some folks, but as I said, it would absolutely not work for me. The size, rigid material and texture just won't agree with my naughty parts.

The other side is a little less intimidating. It is a slender, straight-line shape that curves at the end with a little bulb. I cannot tell you how much I ended up LOVING this. I'm normally not a fan of Gspot toys because the size and shape and depth just don't work with my anatomy. This product nailed it. The curved end is just round enough without making the size uncomfortable, yet it avoids the "pointy shape" that I tend to hate with most Gspot toys. It stroked my Gspot so comfortably that I didn't need any other stimulation to bring me over the edge. This product has an absolutely amazing design! I'm actually not going to bother with listing the specific stats, as EdenFantasys lists them accurately on the site.

All of these great things said, I must clarify that I would not recommend this design for beginners. The rigid material and extremely textured end just don't fall into what I would consider "beginner friendly". They could get the same benefits from the slender end and glass material without springing for this wand right offhand. I also wouldn't suggest it for size queens who really need that fullness to bring that "Big O". The bulbous end may deliver this fullness, but it really just depends on the person shopping. Be sure to examine the stats closely if you are picky about the size of your toys.

With the possibilities this toy holds, I cannot see how someone could get bored of it. Even if it's not what I'm in the mood for, I'm never bored of it. Sometimes I just need a softer material. However, this thing holds temperatures well, endures a lot of abuse and offers firm and direct stimulation to whatever area you wish. Let's begin with the temperature play, since that's one of the top things that glass products boast. Being glass, this thing not only adjusts to temperature fast, it holds it for a fairly decent amount of time. Now, some products can do this in other materials, just not as well. You can refrigerate or freeze this, allowing for extreme cold temps. I also like to take very cold water and submerge the product. My body responds best to this level of cold. You can also depend on it to warm to your body temperature with a little bit of time. I noticed this during my first play session with it. It seemed to take no time at all before the shaft was comfortably warm, like my body.

As far as the general performance, it doesn't take too much for a firm dildo to work if you have an experienced hand doing the work. I did notice a big difference with the shape of the slender end of this toy. The Gspot curve was just right for my body. I don't typically get off on Gspot stimulation alone, but I loved how this felt. It's just round enough and the perfect size. I've never felt a Gspot product that got it right on the money before. This one certainly did. Since this thing has no motor and it's just a standard dildo, you can't expect vibration or anything of that sort. I will say that the bulbous texture on the bigger end feels AMAZING when run over the body. I personally enjoyed gliding it over my vulva. I don't mean to sound too tacky, but I simply want to point out that it is great for massage as well. It's also fun to run over other areas of the body. Combined with temperature play, this can be an awesome sense device, playing up to "touch".

It's not overall discreet in my opinion. I suppose someone might think it's just a glass wand, but this day and age, I think someone could put two and two together if they saw this thing in your luggage. For this reason, I wouldn't say it's discreet, even if it does have an artsy design. I also don't think it's small enough for travel, so you may want to look for something a little more compact for that purpose.

After reading the examples of irresponsible use, we can now consider the general care of the product. Being glass and non-porous, it's super easy to care for. On a day to day basis, you can easily wash this toy with soap or toy cleaner and rinse well. The material's safety allows you to leave behind the worries of bacteria and nasties that make themselves present on porous materials. If you want to totally disinfect this toy you can use a dishwasher (top shelf), boil for three minutes, wipe with alcohol or clean with a %10 bleach solution (be sure to rinse well). It works with all lubes and cleans up easily with such a smooth surface. Even the textured end is easy to clean with few creases to go around where some toys tend to hold onto junk.

Storage is simple. I personally store it in the box that it came in, but you can always purchase a velvet back or make one specifically for this toy. It's really easy to wash off dust and lint so there are no worries about storing it in cloth material. You also don't have to worry about it coming in contact with other toys. The storage possibilities are endless.

The packaging isn't tacky, but it also isn't the prettiest. If you plan on giving this as a gift, be sure to wrap or bag it in something nice. Otherwise you'll be toting around an obvious sex toy box. This toy comes nestled in a block of Styrofoam and is held in place with little twist-ties. This block of Styrofoam is inside a plastic box that adds to the security of the product, keeping the toy from rattling around too much if it happens to break free of the twist ties. This plastic box is inside yet another box, which is mostly black in color and has several cutouts allowing you to see the product inside. There are no leaflets or informative tidbits on the box aside from the box boasting with text like "hygienically superior" and suggestions for heating it up and icing it down. It's not tacky, but it's certainly not pretty or informative. I personally store my toy in this box, since it doesn't come with a bag to store it in. This has worked out just fine so far.

The price for such a versatile and beautiful product is beyond reasonable. I personally consider it a "must have" due to the possibilities with textures, shapes and the fact that it's glass. This is my first glass product, so I can't really compare it to others, but I can say I am completely happy with this purchase. Who know something as simple as glass could feel so luxurious and look so posh? I must say I feel like a million bucks every time I use this toy. There's something about the smooth feel and movement that seems so fancy. Although it's a wonderful product, I will leave a few precautions/warnings that should be considered when using this toy.

For one thing, although it's amazing for temperature play, be sure not to use extreme hot or cold. The extreme hot would seem obvious, but I learned the hard way with freezing that this can stick to the skin. I froze this toy with the intent on letting acclimate a bit more before use, but it had come into contact with my slightly damp skin anyway (this was on my arm). Yes, it froze a bit. Just beware! You'll also want to keep in mind that the extreme temperature changes can up the chances of the glass breaking so be extremely careful! You'll also want to be careful when using this product. Thrusting and odd angles can bruise or cause internal damage. As far as anal goes, I used the product anally myself and loved it. However, I can't suggest that for other people because there is no real protection from the toy getting lost in the anal cavity. I personally feel confident that the bulbs will keep that from happening, but this toy isn't marketed for this purpose and if you decide to try it anally, do so with caution. The material can get very slippery when wet and you don't want to fill out that cause of injury form at the hospital, I'm sure.

I initially decided to keep it simple and use the slender end as a regular dildo. This was a quickie and I didn't spend a lot of time getting to know the product, so I was unimpressed. I later decided the draw of glass was to use it for temperature play and I should experiment with this. I ran hot water into the basin in the bathroom and let the wand soak for a bit. When I retrieved the wand from the hot, but not too hot water, I was astonished at how well the glass had held the temperature! I used it all over my body during this session, running the textured tip over my neck and shoulders and over my breasts. This was pure bliss, as the smooth nubs tickled at times and stroked my skin gently at others. I occasionally pressed the tip into sore and achy muscles and the pinpoint massage was awesome. After experimenting with my body, I was astonished even further when I felt the toy and it still felt warm! I tried to see how the textured end would insert and figured out really fast that it wouldn't work for me. It was a bit of a bummer, but I decided I should get used to the other end before getting so adventurous.

The second time I used the slender end, I took my time. I also ended up really learning how to use this with my body and had an amazing Gspot orgasm. I'm not one to usually orgasm with Gspot stimulation alone, so this was quite an accomplishment for something that didn't have vibration. I absolutely love the way the small bulb rubs my Gspot. It's firm, but not too harsh. This toy went from being "okay" to one of my favorites in two uses.