This was my first butt plug and since it is a medium width and 5 inches in length, I would say, it appeared that trying out the Radiant gems round plug was going to be a bit of a challenge or at least an interesting experience. It definitely has some pros and cons to it.

One thing that could be considered a pro and a con is the smell of the plug. It states on the package that it is softly scented. Let’s just say the smell isn’t the latest and greatest cologne or perfume. It has a bit of an odd/stinky plastic smell to it that isn’t entirely pleasant. The scented aspect of the toy and the fact that it’s anti-bacterial hides unwanted odors relating to the use of the product really well. In fact, after a few uses, it still smells like it has never been used. These factors, combined with the Sil-a-Gel that it is made from, make it very easy to clean after use. But if sucked on, it tastes really bad and leaves a lingering taste in the mouth that reflects the odd smell; mint gum helped me get rid of it.

A pro that I thought was really a highlight of this plug was that it’s slightly squishy yet firm, as well as flexible, just like a real penis is in feel and texture. It was flexible for moving around as if “riding” someone. The base can act like a suction cup, which can be attached to a chair or shower wall; this really assists in helping create the illusion of “riding” someone.

A big con and something I didn’t terribly enjoy was the area around its base, more specifically, just above the base. Where the plug meets the base, it is almost as wide as the second lump/hump of the plug. So it would be perfect for harness use or to suction to something to “ride” it. Though, inserting this toy and getting it to stay put, as butt plugs are generally made to do, is quite tricky/difficult. Normally stays in because there’s a significant difference between the diameter of the base and the neck of the plug. Inserting this plug takes some adjusting, flexing of muscles, pushing back in slightly, until you get it to where you can keep it in. This requires further adjustments if you want to get up and walking about. But you eventually get used to it. Though, in my opinion this is too much extra work for something considered to be a “toy.”

Now, I would say this toy is for not beginners, except if you are really ambitious, or maybe experimented with fingers and are used anal penetration. Otherwise this is for people with a bit more experience. This is because the end of the plug does not narrow down very much, so it is quite blunt. As a first timer with a plug, this took some work; using lube of course, but more importantly mentally preparing and relaxing my body. I had a few failed attempts but finally got it. I found that with this plug, sitting in a few different positions were more comfortable than others while it was inserted.

All in all it is a good anal plug. Depending on what you want to use it for, it could be better or worse than others out there on the market. So for that I will give it 3 stars.