Ok, first thing's first. This is without a doubt the single CUTEST toy that I own, and I own a lot of cute toys. I actually made an audible "awwww" when I opened the box and saw this little guy all curled up inside. That is a first. I may have done an "ooo" in the past, but never an "awww". You wouldn't think an anal toy would elicit that reaction, but he's just that cute. In addition to the practical features of the toy, small antennae and eyeballs have been added to enhance the impression that's he's a cuddly creature.

The Flexi Felix is a set of anal beads consisting of five small beads connected by silicone, and a face shaped handle containing two finger holes to grip it. The entire toy is one molded piece of silicone, totally 12 inches in length. The bead area, or insertable length, is right around 10 inches. The five beads do gradually increase in size from the one at the tip to the face shaped handle, but it isn't a dramatic increase. The handle is small, but the holes should fit anyone's fingers. The entire toy is very strong and sturdy, and even some serious pulling on it won't break or damage the silicone. The beads themselves are very tapered on each end, so they are smooth to insert and remove, with very little resistance or popping sensations. The silicone itself is standard Fun Factory, so it isn't smooth, shiny or tacky. It's lightly textured and matte, but I don't get a lot of drag while using it.

Anal beads are meant to be inserted anally. The sensation of the beads being inserted, and the sensation of the beads being removed, usually during the moment of climax, is the main focus of bead use. They aren't very filling, so if you enjoy a feeling of fullness when it comes to anal play, the Felix may not be your favorite toy. Once the beads are inserted, there is little to no sensation just from their presence, as the silicone section between each bead is quite slender. These beads could easily be used by anyone, regardless of gender or anal experience. Of course, I don't feel these beads have any other function aside from anal use. For vaginal use they would fall short, and be much too small to make an impact for sensation purposes. I suppose they would work for Kegel exercise purposes, in a pinch.

The Felix itself is made of only silicone, so caring for it is quite simple. You can clean it with soap and water or your favorite toy cleaner. To sterilize the Felix, you can boil it for three minutes or run it through the dishwasher on the top rack. You could also wipe it down with a 10% bleach solution to sterilize it, if you prefer. Be sure to clean the Felix or cover it with a condom if you intend to share this with a partner.

The Felix picks up its share of lint or hair, so you will want to look it over before using it to make sure it's clean. If you find some fuzzies or lint, give it a rinse to make sure it's ready to go. There are no nooks and crannies to collect fluids or dirt, so cleaning it doesn't require scrubbing or a brush. You will want to avoid silicone lubes. You can use any water based lube you like. Silicone toys should not be stored touching any other silicone toys, to avoid damaging them.

I enjoy small diameter anal toys, and this toy is my new favorite. When used solo, the beads are easy to insert and smooth to remove. When used in conjunction with a dildo or a partner vaginally, you get a reasonable amount of sensation from the beads.

I'd say the Felix is a great way to introduce yourself to anal play, or to bring anal play into your relationship. He's certainly cute and innocuous, and I can't imagine anyone finding him threatening. You always have the option of using just one or two beads as a starting point, and building up to more beads. You could also choose to leave the beads in places during other activity, or remove them for additional stimulation. The flexibility you get with the Flexi Felix is a great selling point.

He may be small, but he's a powerful little guy. I pull this out when I want a little something extra, but not the whole anal shabang. He's cute, and will stand the test of time.