When I first laid eyes on the Joe Rock butt plug by Happy Valley, I was in turn elated and alarmed. I had played with some very small plugs, as well as anal penetration with gloved fingers, but I had never considered something this size might be thought of as "beginner" plug.

My fella had given me carte blanche when it came to anal play but I wondered: Could he possibly take something this big? Could I possibly subject his ass to what appeared to be such a significant endeavor?

We examined it together, me expressing my un-surety and he seeming surprised that I Joe Rock too big. He obviously didn't share my alarm and gently assured me that not only could he take it, but he looked forward to it.

I reassured myself as I examined it, noting its flexibility and smooth texture (due to the high quality silicone used, which also, conveniently, makes it hypoallergenic and easy to clean) as well as its gentle shape. The next time we had the opportunity for some extended play, I held my breath and dove in.

Using a few good squirts of my favourite lube, I gently toyed with it. By the time I got the plug all the way in, he was moaning with a kind of pleasure I have rarely heard from him. As we played and fucked, he kept me in the loop as to how this new toy was working out for him.

His favourite thing seemed to be the shape of the base, which prevented over-insertion as well as providing a level of control over the angle. We particularly enjoyed when he sat on it as I straddled him. With each rocking of his hips, we were able to stimulate in a range of different ways.

The Joe Rock plug strikes a wonderful balance between firmness and flexibility. My fella experienced no discomfort of any sort. And he would seem to have been right about the size not being nearly as daunting as I had initially thought.

This toy has unequivocally become a fast favourite. My fella loves the way it feels and I love the way he cums from it. I'm now looking very forward to obtaining a dildo harness, to take this sex toy, and my guy even further.

I'm not sure I'd recommend it for a nervous or absolute beginner. Though, for someone who has engaged in some light anal play and is definitely interested in further incorporating this kind of play to their regular bedroom activities, I can't think of many better.

This plug began as a toy for my partner; I had decided some years before we met that I was not a fan of anal play. My prior review, therefore, dealt only in the myriad of different ways Joe Rock brought on mind-blowing, earth shattering orgasms in my man. Hey, I wasn't complaining. I did indeed love the way his cock twitched and danced as he came harder and longer than ever before.

It became clear over time that I needed to experience something of the intensity my partner clearly drew from this toy. I was assured that if anal play had hurt before, I must be doing it wrong and with patience, time, and lots of lube, I worked my way up to accepting this new experience. My partner was right. This toy is loads of fun.

I won't say I'm an utter convert, I'm still much more fond of the things my partner can do to my pussy than the things he does with my ass, but it's clear to me now just how much I've been missing out on all these years. Joe Rock was a perfect introductory plug precisely for the reasons he makes a great regular addition to sex: he's smooth, he's tapered and he sits firmly in place. When I come with him inside me, I love to feel each muscle rippling over his unyielding surface and I love the way the flared base presses against my cheeks in rhythm with my orgasm.

As evidence that the simple things are best, the Joe Rock butt plug holds its proud position as a favorite toy in our chest. He can often be found hanging out in the shower, waiting to enhance a morning wank, or on the nightstand, next to the lube for the next time the mood strikes. After much use, this product remains in perfect condition, as smooth and firm as the day we received it.

Easy to wash and requiring no batteries, Joe goes where we go and we couldn't be happier about it.