Dichroic glass dildo by Phallix - review by Coralbell

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Dichroic glass dildo

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Our Price:$249.99
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The Most Beautiful Toy I've Ever Seen!

If you have some extra money to spend and want to invest in a beautiful, high quality, luxury toy that should last a lifetime, the Dichroic Glass Dildo by Phallix certainly fits the bill. It's one of the most expensive dildos available on EdenFantasys, but could make an amazing centerpiece to a glass-lover's collection.
Published: August 28, 2011
Pros:
Gorgeous, strong and non-porous material, curve and texture provide g-spot stimulation, flared base.
Cons:
Very expensive, may not have enough curve or texture for some users.
Rating by reviewer:
4
extremely useful review

Use

The Dichroic Glass Dildo by Phallix would be a great choice for someone who loves glass, wants to treat themselves to a luxury toy, and knows they don't need a deep curve or intense texture. That lack of intensity combined with the moderate size would make this a good introductory glass toy, but the cost will most likely drive anyone but a hard-core collector away. The design lends itself to g-spot or prostate stimulation, and the flared base makes it anal safe. Since glass is a hard material you should be careful during use (especially if a partner is controlling the toy) since overzealous thrusting could cause bruising. Glass retains temperatures well, and can be heated in warm water or cooled in cold water to provide some interesting sensations.

Material / Texture

This dildo is made from Pyrex glass, which is a brand name for borosilicate glass. It is less dense than ordinary glass which makes it strong and shatter-resistant. Pyrex glass gets a 10/10 on EdenFantasys' material safety scale because it is non-porous and can be sterilized. Glass is very hard and smooth. It can provide intense pressure and requires little to no added lubrication.

Dichroic glass contains micro-layers of metals like gold or silver that are vaporized. The vapor condenses on the glass, forming crystals. This is what gives the dildo its irridescent quality, causing it to change colours depending on the angle of view. According to the Phallix website, NASA helped to develop this technology and uses it as a protective coating on helmets and spacecraft windshields.

The only texture on the Dichroic Glass Dildo is a series of 3 bumps located below the head. The nubs are about 1/2 inch wide, and are raised about 1/4 inch above the shaft. During use, the texture won't be felt by the vaginal or anal opening, but will rub up against the g-spot or prostate providing extra stimulation. It is intense enough to be easily felt, but shouldn't cause any irritation or pain to even the most sensitive users.

Design / Shape / Size

The design is gorgeous. The dildo is made up of thin stripes of blue and white glass, and larger stripes of dichroic glass, swirled together around the shaft in a spiral design. The iridescent blues, greens, purples and golds remind me of a peacock feather. The base and nubs are clear. It is obviously a dildo, but it's so pretty that you might want to eschew discretion and put it up on your mantlepiece.

The dildo has a total length of 7 inches, and about 6 1/4 inches can be inserted. The head is 1 1/2 inches wide, or 4 3/4 inches in circumference. The shaft is 4 inches in circumference. Since each one is handmade, size may vary slightly between dildos. The size will be suitable for most users. It's similar to an average sized penis.

The shaft has a subtle S-shaped curve. Combined with the bulbous head, and the texture located just beneath it, the design will offer g-spot or prostate stimulation for most people. This dildo has plenty of length to reach the right areas, but the curve might not be deep enough for those whose special spots are more tucked away. Holding the dildo on an angle during thrusting can help.

The flared base is 2 inches wide. It fits nicely into my palm and makes the toy easy to hold on to, while also preventing over-insertion.

Performance

This dildo worked pretty well for me, but I wasn't amazed by the performance. The tapered tip and smooth material made it very easy to insert. It's large and heavy enough to provide me with a satisfying full feeling, but doesn't make me feel stretched. Normally I hate any sort of texture because it irritates my vaginal opening. I actually enjoyed the texture on this dildo because it stayed inside of my vagina during thrusting. I was able to get some good g-spot stimulation between the texture, the curve, and the shape of the head. The g-spot stimulation wasn't as intense as the stimulation I'm used to from my favourite glass g-spot dildo, the Amethyst, but it provided more stimulation to the other parts of my vagina. I haven't tried this toy anally because it's a little larger than what I can comfortably take in a hard material.

Care and Maintenance

Glass is compatible with any type of lubricant, and you don't have to worry about it reacting with any other toy materials. A quick wash with soap and water is sufficient for cleaning. If you'd like to sterilize your dildo you can use a 10% bleach solution, boil it for 3 minutes, or run it through your dishwasher on the top rack with no soap. I recommend storing the dildo in a padded pouch to protect it from scratches or falls.

Packaging

The packaging is nowhere near as luxurious as one might expect for such an expensive toy. Clearly Phallix puts a lot more effort into designing their toys than their packaging. The dildo comes in a clear plastic clamshell. At the top of the package a pamphlet with a picture of a blonde woman is visible. When you open it up you'll find pictures of the other toys in Phallix's lineup. It includes a storage pouch which is made from satin and isn't padded. It can help protect your toy against light scratches, but you may want to purchase a padded pouch to offer a higher level of protection.
Follow-up commentary
This dildo was gorgeous, but it didn't do a lot for me. I prefer either more of a curve or a little more girth. I ended up sending it to someone who would appreciate it more. I see that it is now discontinued on EF. I'm not very surprised because I don't think a lot of people are willing to spend $250 on a dildo.
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NuclearTeapot (verified)

This toy is gorgeous but your review confirmed my suspicions that I would find it unsatisfying. Maybe I will just buy it for a piece of art?

08/28/2011
Owl Identified (verified)

This is BEAUTIFUL but the little bumps look like they'd annoy the crap out of me Great review!

08/29/2011
Jimbo Jones (verified)

Wow, that is a LUXURY toy! At that price it better merit 5 stars or it doesn't seem worth it. Great review, thanks!

08/29/2011
Coralbell (verified)

Owl- I was surprised that the bumps actually DIDN'T annoy me, since pretty much any kind of texture does.

Jimbo- A big part of why I knocked a star off was because of the price. But I agree, if I paid that much money I would expect something totally mind-blowing.

08/29/2011
wetone123 (verified)

Awesome review on an awesome looking toy Thanks for the info. Wow! It is expensive!

08/29/2011
Chaotic Rantings (verified)

I saw the price and did a double take. For that much money, I would expect it to do all the work by itself lol

08/29/2011
Kindred (verified)

That is simply gorgeous. I would definitely buy it just to display if it were cheaper. Thanks for the review.

08/30/2011
Kynky Kytty (verified)

I know, the price is high, but depending on the toy, I don't usually have a problem with paying more for something. But for this one, since it does not have some unique texture like the Crystal Cut I tried, you get more the impression of paying for the looks. It's still on my wish list, but I'd have to have purchased all my other toys before that one. But I wish... Great review, by the way.

08/31/2011
Antipova (verified)

Thanks for the extra description of the dichroic manufacture! I wish the bumps on this were at the base instead of inside, myself.

08/31/2011
Coralbell (verified)

Kindred- I wish I had somewhere to display it, but I live with my parents and they would be mortified.

Kynky Kytty- I agree, it doesn't have the most unique design, other than it's appearance. I haven't heard of the Crystal Cut but it sounds interesting. I'll have to check that out. Glad the review did you proud

Antipova- I had no idea what dichroic meant before I got this toy, and once I got the dildo I was really curious about how they created that irridescent effect. Glad you enjoyed reading my description of the process.

08/31/2011
Jenyana (verified)

Thanks for the great review! It was very informative... I, like Antipova, didn't know what the dichroic bit actually meant.

09/01/2011
LoveDove (verified)

Great review! I love this toy! (It appeals to the glassmaker in me, with all the time I knew had to go into making this by hand.)

Jan 17, 7:12 pm
Coralbell (verified)

LoveDove - You're a glassmaker? That's awesome!

Jan 19, 7:59 pm
jeangel246 (verified)

Thanks for the review

Jan 21, 9:29 am
Coralbell (verified)

No problem!

Jan 21, 11:32 pm
BobbiJay (verified)

It is so beautiful, I wish it was cheaper. Thank you for the review.

Jan 25, 1:30 am
Tangles (verified)

It's a beautiful design, but it's a bit much. Thanks for the review!

Mar 20, 1:31 am
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  • Most beautiful glass piece I've ever seen!
    • Oh man...I am so sad to see that this is discontinued! When I stumbled across the review, I saw it and it looked so beautiful! I am a -huge- fan of dichro glass, and this would've been a gorgeous addition to my collection!

      I just had to share my disappointment with everyone. If anyone will understand being sad over not being able to get a certain sex toy, it's the group on Eden!
    • I didn't realize it had been discontinued! :( that IS one gorgeous piece!
    • I love the colors, they had a pink one similar to this that is pretty too but I think it was discontinued too. I like the way they look but not the price, but I do understand why they cost so much, I just would never get one because of it.
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    • crazyG
      This is so cute! Does it come in others colors? Is it hard to clean? Is is safe & it being glass? Never had a glass one before!
    • There are other Dichroic glass dildos, but that one is just that color. It's totally body safe. Glass can be cleaned easily with toy cleaner, soap and water, toy spray, or wipes. You can usually boil them for a short period of time, but with something that expensive I likely wouldn't subject it to extreme temperatures just to be extra safe. That's just me being paranoid probably.

      Glass is really hard and rigid. If you've never had glass I would recommend trying a cheaper one first!!
    • Glass is one of the safest and easiest to clean materials you can find. You can wipe it down with your cleaning solution of choice, and don't worry about it breaking during use (unless your planned "use" constitutes dropping it off a tall building).

      But I agree with stainedclear, there are less expensive glass toys out there that you might want to try first before you invest in this one. Unless it's the look of it that you like, in which case I'd go for it. In my opinion glass toys are some of the most aesthetically pleasing out there.
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