I have had Monsieur Felix here for about five years. He's one of my favorite backdoor toys, and I expect many more years of fun out of this little guy. Felix is a flexible little dude who is composed of five small, tapered beads that are arranged from smallest (which is quite tiny) to largest (which is still quite small) as a continuous (about 10" insertable) string of silicone. He has a sweet and perky little face, which also doubles as a handle. His two eyes are the holes by which you grip and remove the toy, and he is easy to grasp even with the slipperiest of lubed-up fingers.

He's very small and delicate, with a fun, whimsical design; nothing about him screams "Anal Destroyer", which may be a plus for those who are looking for a low-key, non-threatening way to incorporate backdoor play into their sexy time. If one inserts all the beads, there is a pleasant sense of fullness, but definitely not a feeling of being stretched.

As opposed to inflexible, wand-like anal toys, which are meant for some degree of delightful and repeated thrusting action, toys of this design are generally inserted sometime before one intends to climax, and are withdrawn during or just before orgasm. It really adds an amazing additional dimension to climaxing, which I find to be just fantabulous.

Now, as you might imagine, this kind of remove-at-orgasm play requires a good degree of awareness and timing to pay off, but oh, is it worth it! For me, as I am admittedly a big fan of backdoor stimulation, this is a delightful and intensifying effect, but one I'm really only able to enjoy with a partner. I've managed to coordinate my efforts one or two times when enjoying some solo pleasure, but the net effect of all that focus and effort left me feeling like I had just orchestrated the storming of an enemy beachhead. So, I like to let someone else do all my focusing for me when using toys like Felix; it allows me to just lay back and enjoy the fun.

A couple of other pertinent sensation-related differences between Senor Felix and other types of anal toys, to help you decide if he's for you…

Because bead-like toys are, for many, a one-try-per-encounter deal, you either have to be able to multitask in your self-pleasuring or employ the help of a partner who will enjoy being assigned a last-minute duty during your O-time. Also, since Felix is very small and delicate overall, in both size and weight, he is not well-suited to those who are looking for more of a challenge, a feeling of heaviness or fullness, or delight in sensations of stretching. He's a fantastic choice as a first-time buy for those who want to start exploring backdoor sensations, those who are completely satisfied with just a little something adding dimension back there, or those who really enjoy a quick whip of beads during orgasm.

Comrade Felix is made of firm, velvety, matte 100% silicone. This means he is non-porous, hypo-allergenic, and latex-free. This is the same silicone used in other Fun Factory products, and I am a fan. It has just enough give to be comfortable, but not so much that it feels like putting jello into your butt! It warms nicely, and I have in the past soaked him in a bowl of warm water prior to use. Though the material is matte, I don't find any sensation of drag or overt texture during use. Little man Felix has no off-putting scent, and that's always a big plus in my book.

The only downside to the silicone used on this fabulous little toy is that it does attract particles like a beast. Fuzz from my toy box inexorably finds its way to him, along with stray pet and people hairs. Because of this, I always make sure to give him a good once over before deploying him to service in my nether regions, and usually have to rinse off the aforementioned detritus.

The design and shape of Citizen Felix is phenomenal. Each bead is gently and softly tapered for velvety smooth insertion, with no popping in or out. There are no unpleasant seams to worry about, and he's easy to grip even with lube-slicked hands. He is covered in a continuous layer of silicone, which means there are no crevices to trap lube or any other undesirable substances. He coils up into a small little ball, so he is easy to store and travel with. And while most people would probably not be fooled as to his purpose in life, he's definitely on the more discreet end of the butt toy spectrum. He's easy to clean, easy to use, and easy to love.

My favorite aspects of Sir Felix are his ergonomically designed handle, the shape of the beads, the feel of the silicone, and the easy clean-up.

Because The Honorable Felix is 100% silicone and without sneaky little crevices, he is super easy to clean and care for. He can be washed in warm soapy water, boiled to sterilize, tossed in the dishwasher, etc.

It is important to make sure you use a water-based lube on our friend here, because silicone lube will melt his little face off. You have been warned.

I highly recommend this toy. It's durable, pleasurable, easy to use, and good for beginners. I really have no complaints!