Over the past couple of months, I have been on a more serious quest for fun anal toys. I have plenty of vaginal toys in my collection and as I really enjoy anal play, getting more items dedicated to this seemed like a must. The Emerald Explorer is made of glass and is such a beautiful shade of green (a color lacking in my collection) that I just had to have it.

It is designed for and listed as an anal probe. It works best for some slow thrusting or for inserting it and using some other types of motions (such as twirling it around). Although I was able to insert it and leave it in while laying in my bed, the handle will not work for leaving this one in and sitting.

Made of glass, this toy is extremely safe, easy to care for and can last a lifetime. Glass is so smooth and only needs a little bit of lube (any type is compatible with this material) for a lot of fun time! Even though this one has bulbs, the addition of enough lube made use very comfortable. It can be washed with toy cleaner or soap and water or sterilized by boiling or using a 10% bleach solution. It comes with a black velvet pouch for storing. The pouch does not offer much for padding, but it works for keeping it from banging against other hard toys.

Another reason that I was so set on trying this one for anal use is its non intimidating size and shape. It is a total of about 6 inches long, 4.5 are insertable and the rest makes up the ring that works as a great handle. The entire shaft is made up of five bulbs that increase in size as they get closer to the handle. I find that I do not enjoy using toys that are too long for anal play and this length is very nice. I am able to insert it fully without any discomfort. The diameter of the first bulb or two is about an inch and then increases to about 1.25 inches. This size is ideal for me because it allowed me to feel each bulb as slid in and out, while not being overwhelming during thrusting.

I think this size would work well for those who have have a little anal experience. Although the size is not very large, it is important to remember that glass is firm and a toy that has no give may feel larger than it really is. However, it could also work for a beginner because you can choose how much you want to insert and slowly work your way up the shaft to the larger sized bulbs.

I feel like I can say that I have moved more toward the "intermediate" level in regards to anal use. I didn't need any warm up before using this one anally. With that being said, the Emerald Explorer felt great for thrusting, as I could feel each bulb as it slipped in and out. This toy has been the most pleasurable in my collection for anal thrusting due to the size and texture. I also enjoyed laying on my stomach with this one inserted. It felt good to clench around it and just feel it in there. With my other anal toys I have also tested how they worked with double penetration. I did not try that with the Emerald Explorer because it is firmer and longer than the other toys I have tried this with in the past. If I do decide to try this at one point, I will make sure to include it in the follow up review.

Even though I bought this one for anal play, I feel like I had to see how it felt for vaginal use a few times. The bulbs felt really nice vaginally as well, but the diameter was not ideal. The bulbs also felt good when rubbed on my clit for external stimulation. It lightly rubbed on my g-spot, but nothing that was going to take me over the edge. Overall, the Emerald Explorer, when used vaginally, worked best for warm up.

The Emerald Explorer is a great anal toy and I still love it! In addition to using it for penetration I also like rubbing the bulbed texture along my perineum for a different sensation. As I have gotten more experience with anal play, I find that this one works great for really getting warmed up for something larger. I highly recommend it!