Deep secret - probe discontinued by Happy Valley - review by Kayla

The Deep Secret in a Happy Valley silicone toy that seems best suited for anal use or harness-use. It comes in multiple colors, and the measurements on the EdenFantasys product page are accurate. The toy I received is a bit lighter in the grey color than displayed on the pictures, but it has the exact same design.

The packaging for the Deep Secret is basic. It comes in a little plastic bag that is stapled shut with information about Happy Valley and the toy. The packaging looks really basic and is suitable for gift-giving, but it doesn't work for long-term storage.

I'm honestly surprised that I haven't heard more about Happy Valley. Sure, Tantus and Vixen Creations tend to be the big "two" silicone dildo makers, but Happy Valley is doing a darn good job (at least judging by this toy), and I wish I'd hear more praise for them. The base on the toy is very, very stable and thick enough to hold up the item without being uncomfortable. The marbled design looks really pretty and classy without being over-the-top. The neat thing is that, in comparison to Tantus and Vixen silicone, Happy Valley Deep Secret is much more smooth (and much less plushy) than the Tantus and Vixen toys I own. This means that it's easier to insert anally plus it doesn't pick up nearly as much hair. (In fact, looking over the toy, after dropping it on the floor, there doesn't appear to be a single tuft of dust/hair on the surface which is amazing if you love low-maintenence silicone toys).

As I'm sure the picture shows, you can tell that the Deep Secret is a silicone toy (that comes in multiple colors!) that looks like an anal toy due to the bulbed-like design that runs along the shaft of the toy. I have the silver version. The toy is marbled with a dark and light grey really nicely, but it is lighter than the picture shown on the EdenFantasys product page. Aside from that, though, the design and base look exactly the same. As stated before, the silicone is a firm, very slightly-plushy silicone that does not bend as easily as other silicone. The silicone has less drag than other types of silicone, and while it doesn't feel like silky LELO silicone, it doesn't produce as much of a drag which means that you don't have to use as much lubricant to still have a pleasurable experience.

This dildo is harness compatible. It does have a really strong, proportionately-sized base that really works wonderfully. It's one of the best bases that I've seen on a toy. I would really only recommend this as a harness dildo, though, if you have a small body or have an optimum-length sex position in mind. This is because the dildo is a bit short (as far as strap-on harness toys go), so you may only be able to get an inch or two in unless you are of smaller body (for less to get in the way between two bodies) or have an optimum-length sex position in mind. The toy does sit very comfortably with a harness, though.

For us, though, we used this dildo anally on the boyfriend. The bulbed-like design tends to remind of a bit of a less-dramatic string of anal beads. The boyfriend, personally, enjoys the sensation of a larger (for him, this is large) filling toy, but he isn't much for the actual contraction and expanding that comes with inserting the toy. That's why we don't usually use this for thrusting, but instead, he says that it feels really nice to grind up against the toy when the toy is fully inserted. While the toy does take a bit to insert, it's really easy to insert, and the only part that might take a bit of time is for you to get past the bulbs that line the shaft of the toy. Aside from that, though, the toy is very easy to insert. It fits perfectly and just fine into the Liberator BonBon as that's how we usually tend to use it.

This toy could certainly be amazing for you if you enjoy the feeling of the expanding and contracting that goes along with inserting a toy. If anal beads tend to be your favorite type of stimulation, this is going to be a good toy for you. That's because, while anal beads are too flimsy to really "thrust" with them nor can they be added to a strap-on harness for partner-play, this dildo replicates the same type of sensation (the contracting and expanding that comes with insertion) in a way that can be "ridden" or can be added into a harness. The sensation isn't nearly as dramatic as with the anal beads, but it does still have enough of a difference between the two areas (small and large) to allow you to feel the sensation while using the toy.

Cleaning the Deep Secret is really easy. As it is pure silicone, it can just be boiled to sterilize it for multiple-person (or anal to vaginal) use. For regular cleaning, you can use warm water and anti-bacterial soap. We tend to let ours sit in a warm, soapy bath for awhile after scrubbing it down. It doesn't seem to pick up much lint, and for storage, we just keep it sitting on a shelf as it has slowly become one of the toys that we use regularly for anal sex.

Overall, this is a good toy if you want to move past that "beginner" stage with anal toys and want to try a new sensation. The toy is larger than most anal beginner toys but it isn't too large yet. The sensation of the bulbed design gives the user a much different feel than your average dildo, and the toy can feel filling without being too large for most beginners to use. Overall, if you like the contracting/expanding sensation of inserting a toy or just really would like to experience a new type of silicone, I do highly recommend this toy.