Mantoy - strap-on dildo discontinued by Whipspider rubberworks - review by Carrie Ann

I am not sure where to even begin with this dildo, it's that wonderful.

I suppose the place to start would be it's appearance. It is, in a word, beautiful. The silicone is soft, easy to manipulate, squeezable yet firm, nestling into your intimate areas rather like it was created just for you. It has give, quite a bit of give, yet enough strength to be a breeze to insert and thrust with.

The pictures onsite do not give you even a hint at how gorgeous this toy actually is. Mine is slightly less marbled in appearance and a lot more shimmery. Shimmery? Yes, shimmery. It is a deep gray, a charcoal gray with an amazing glittery appearance along its entire surface. I hate to say glitter because it is not large flecks of the stuff we normally think of when we think of glitter. It is more like the shimmer that you see in womens make up; it is radiant despite its dark color.

The tribal designs carved into the toy provide a decent bit of stimulation in use and make it appear to be almost a sacred object of some sort. It's ridges are subtle, just a few bulges along the length of the shaft that are barely noticeable but which aid in giving it a mysterious, masculine appearance.

Between the shimmer and the designs and the bulges, it almost appears to be a throbbing penis ready to be used in some old sexual ritual or something.

Sound ridiculous? I know. But it's true. I could simply stare at this all day long, it's that beautiful.

As for the technical aspects it is 100% silicone, easily cleaned by either using soap and water for a basic cleaning or a mild bleach solution or boiling for sanitizing. It should only be used with water or oil based lubes.

This is a large dildo. It measures a modest 7 inches in length, 6 of those being insertable, the other inch being taken up by the harness compatible flared base. (Which means it is, indeed, safe for anal play) However it does reach a maximum girth, after starting with a thinner, easily inserted head, of 2 inches in diameter. I hadn't paid much attention to the specs when I ordered it. When I got it, it seemed about the same as most of my toys, which are usually in the 1.5 inch diameter range. Upon use, I immediately recognized that it was larger than that so that half inch makes a pretty big difference. Be aware of that if you like a more slender toy. This baby is thick and filling.

The Mantoy does have a slight curve to it as well as a slight point to it's tip. I found the tip to be a little uncomfortable against my cervix if I thrusted too vigorously so be aware of that and use caution. The curve, while noticeable on sight, is not super noticeable in use and may not be enough for those who need a deep curve for g-spot stimulation. For me it was plenty but I'm easy that way. It's girth does ensure that it rubs nearly every surface of the interior of your vagina, the tribal carvings and subtle bulges adding to the sensation.

I am quite in love with this dildo. It's actually, if you look at it, not even all that phallic. The head isn't penis shaped, it has no bulge to it. This is an excellent toy for those who prefer a more abstract look.

And yet, when I look at it, I cannot help but feel like it's some sort of sacred penis meant to be worshiped.

Pardon me while I get the candles ready...

The Mantoy. So masculine. So girthy. So darkly swirly. So bulgy and well muscled. So lovely.

The Mantoy is still one of the nicest dildos I own and, like all Whipspider stuff, hand made with premium materials and built to last. It has taken much abuse from me, from accidentally using the wrong lube (with no ill effects) to being tossed in a bin with all my other silicone (again, with no ill effects) to just plain insane usage.

I go on Mantoy sprees, it seems. Use him exclusively for a week or so, then forget to pull him out for a month. He's a bit neglected sometimes but when he does come out, he is well, well loved.

I recommend everyone own at least one Whipspider toy. Their silicone is quite unlike any other.