This kit is made for stretching. However, if you aren't interested in that, you can always pick it up to use the separate sizes. While it's mostly for anal, a woman shouldn't have much trouble with using this vaginally to increase the size she can comfortably accept. There is no worry about these plugs slipping fully inside you, as the base on each is fairly wide.

The material is silicone, so there is no inherent smell to it. It is also smooth because it is only meant to move during the initial insertion and subsequent extraction. The main stimulation source here is the feeling of fullness you get from having one of these inside you. Each plug is somewhat firm to the touch.

The design is almost perfect. I say almost because really these plugs would benefit from an additional inch of length, with a tip that is thinner. This would help tremendously with insertion. The current shape is a bit too bulbous, which can make anal insertion something more of a challenge. Especially with the larger thicknesses.

Overall, the plugs performed adequately. A few design flaws keep them from being great. But they can get the job done during usage. The base can function as a suction cup, but this is really only useful if you want to stick the plug on something firm when you sit down, or back up, onto it. Personally, I just held on to the base with one hand during insertion.

Cleanup is easy, as you can drop these in boiling water for a few moments to sterilize them. If that isn't an option, it is always easy to use hot water in a bathroom sink, along with soap, clothes, and toy cleaner.

For lube, you are going to have to stick with water-based. Naturally, you will need more for the thicker sizes, to aid in getting them inside you when you reach that point.

Storage is as simple as dropping them into separate bags and placing them in the toy chest, a cabinet, or your closet.

A beginner to anal should look at a smaller kit to start out with. More newbies will not be able to handle the smallest plug without some discomfort and should lead up to it. If you can't find a kit, other smaller plugs can be added. I would say start with a plug of 1" and then go to 1.5" before you try the smallest one in this kit.

Keep in mind that the largest plug is nearly 3" thick, and can induce tearing if you try to force yourself onto it. This can lead to rectal trauma and bleeding. So you really want to take it slowly and work yourself up through the sizes.

I would also suggest looking into dildos that are 2" thick and possibly 2.5" thick. The first can help get you accustomed to taking the 2" and 2.25" plugs in this kit, while the second will act as a bridge between the third and final plugs in this kit.