I can only give this toy three stars due to a few flaws I've found. Though the toy is excellent for beginners, prolonged use may be minimal, and just as it's described, it's a starter anal dildo.

The texture of the toy is smooth, without grooves or bumps that could possibly be uncomfortable for some. However there are ridges and detail to the toy that help enhance your pleasure.

I'd advise using a condom with this toy, as after some time it will begin to accumulate an oil across the surface. Though it can be washed off, I've always found that I'd prefer never to use a toy that gets all greasy after I've cleaned it and properly stored it. (This product does contain phthalates, which can be harmful to your body!)

Due to the material used to make the toy, it is also rather smelly. Though, at first whiff, the smell isn't too bad, though a little strong. After some time the smell becomes unpleasant, and eventually fills the entire room; though it doesn't appear to stick to anything, the scent just lingers for some time.

I do enjoy the give to this toy. It's firm enough not to wobble and bend away from you during hands-free insertion, but it also doesn't feel like you're inserting some unforgivable object into your body.

However, this may not be the toy for the experienced anal enthusiast, as it is very narrow, and even for a beginner, one may find this toy too small. Unfortunately I have discontinued using this toy due to the materials and size. The first month of purchasing this, it was one of my favorite toys, and was used almost every night. For a while I was using this to warm myself up for something bigger; and it was completely perfect for such use.

If you're new to anal, and want something cheap enough to poke and prod yourself with, this will probably be the toy for you, but it may just be tossed aside and forgotten about after some time.