Ryder - butt plug by Tantus - review by ShimmyShake

I purchased this toy for some vacation play with a partner. I wouldn't consider us anal "pros" by any means, but this was not our first go-round with anal toys. I purchased this toy specifically for her to wear in public, as we visited a museum.

We played for a little bit before we left the hotel room so that she was very relaxed and we used plenty of lube to insert the plug. The museum was about a 15 minute car ride from our hotel and we spent about an hour walking around the museum. The toy did give her some discomfort after that period of time, but I believe that was due to the design of the base.

The most discomfort she experienced was when sitting with the plug in place. Walking and standing were not uncomfortable, but I did notice that it changed her gait somewhat. When we would pause to look at different artwork, she preferred to lean and favor one leg, or the other, to provide some additional stimulation.

This plug is very firm but also has a good amount of give to the surface of the material. Squeeze the fattest part of your hand gently; that's a pretty good estimation of the texture. Of course, internally it feels quite solid and is rather hefty. It definitely provides a "full" feeling. It has quite a bit of surface drag, so extra lube is beneficial. I didn't notice a smell when I removed it from the packaging, or after use.

My main concern with the design is the base. I considered a base that had more of a curved edge, but went with this. If the wearer's, um, cheeks, are quite perky and close together, then they might experience discomfort with extended wear or sitting because the base will rub against their cheeks. Nothing that can't be fixed in bed with added lube or a position change, but something to consider if you plan to use in public.

The size is nice for wear during play or sex, but I think that it might be a bit heavy for extended wear. This is definitely not a plug I would recommend for first-timers, but if you're comfortable with extended periods of anal penetration, go for it. It's easy to travel with because it can hide nicely in a small box, or bag, and it doesn't vibrate, so no worries when your luggage is jostled! However, I can see how it might resemble a small missile on an x-ray scanner, so unless you want to let the entire TSA screening line know what you did in Vegas, I'd pack this in the checked bags!

The plug performed as expected, but I wish the design didn't put the base so chaffingly close between my partner's cheeks. Perhaps a plug with a longer stem would be better for those with bulbous butts.

My chief complaint about the care of this toy is how much lint it seems to attract. It could be that I picked the black one and that the hotel sheets and towels were white, but I really noticed a lot of lint on this toy after the first few uses. It's very easy to clean (soap and water between uses, sterilizing between partners), but I have to store it in a small bag by itself so that it doesn't get linty.

The packaging is a clear plastic box with a molded inner shell to cradle the plug. Really not discreet but extremely tasteful and mildly informative. No naked people, just information and a description. If you like to keep packages for storage, this is definitely one to keep. It seems to be a very durable container, despite being bulky. I didn't receive any instructions, but, it's pretty self-explanatory.

I very much enjoyed playing with this and found it easy to use. I like to sanitize my toys (even though I don't switch partners) and threw this one in the dishwasher a couple weeks ago to get it squeaky clean. I can't wait to get it dirty again!

I most enjoyed watching my partner's gait and posture change while in public with this toy and she enjoyed the sensations she got as she walked with it inserted. If we use it in public again, I'll try to avoid 30 minutes in a car! It definitely performs in private, but depending on you/your partner's body, extended public wear might not be an option.