This happened to be the first dildo I ever owned, and I must say you get what you pay for. It's a soft squishy little dick, with little going for it other than it being "nonthreatening" to beginners. It's also a pain in the ass to clean (pardon the pun) due to it's realistic looking head and a small urethral groove on the tip, which have a tendency to grab any feces you may have. This dildo has turned me off from realistic dildos altogether, even though I've enjoyed the real thing on many an occasion.

Even after a long period of time, it still has a very noticeable, almost fruity-rubbery odour and taste. I wouldn't call this a drawback per se, as after a while of Pavlovian training that smell alone can turn me on; but it is certainly noticeable.

The first time I used it I found it disappointing; and after a period of time I moved on to a girthier, firmer toy. One would think that that would be the end of my use of the Crystal Jelly Anal Starter, but instead it in fact increased it's use. It found itself being used to warm myself up, allowing penetration with a smaller dildo allowed me to get used to the sensation of being buggered.

It's great for the beginner on a budget; and thanks to the cheap cost, one could buy it for a relationship that you're unsure of. If you're feeling particularly frisky, you could even consider it as a one shot toy during a one night stand where you really want to stick it to the other person.

All in all, I would certainly not recommend this for a pro. The material isn't good, it's too soft and short, and after sampling the real deal I found the Crystal Jelly Anal Start disappointing. Buy it if you're just wishing to tentatively try out anal, but otherwise steer clear.

Final Note: This toy is NOT for sharing. Once you use it on one partner, please do NOT use it on anyone else. You can not be 100% sure that you've sanitized it, so this toy could pass on STIs if shared.