The Big Man by Doc Johnson leaves little doubt in its design that it's meant to be inserted in the ass and enjoyed by those who are experienced players in the world of large butt plugs. It's a safe toy with a wide base to prevent loss inside the anus and could also be used vaginally for a thick filling sensation with the base providing a good handhold.
Anyone with a butt relaxed enough to accept this plug will enjoy it but the ripples definitely are there to give the prostate a rubbing and men are likely the biggest target audience for this product.

Odorless and tasteless, the luxuriously smooth finish of this toy is delightful against the body and lacks any uncomfortably pronounced ridges or seam lines. Unfortunately, like most silicone toys, the Big Man tends to be a lint magnet even though its finish is not tacky to the touch.
A very firm squeeze will cause slight deformation to the product but it is comfortably yielding during the insertion process while being firm enough to not be uncontrollably floppy.
Three ripples are on the shaft of the toy and my husband does say they feel delightful and aid during the insertion process.

Choosing silicone material for the construction of any insertable sex toy is always a wise choice due to its many benefits. Hygienically superior, it makes for easy cleaning/disinfecting and allows sharing between partners. It also allows for some great molding possibilities and is firm yet flexible, closely mimicking real flesh. The shape of the Big Man gives the user an incredibly full feeling and the quick transition from the thickest point of the toy to the neck means that it's unlikely to fall or be pushed out of the body easily. The wide base also prevents it from being completely sucked inside and the following nightmare of having to get it medically extracted with all the accompanying embarrassment. The base is a tad excessive though and does prove slightly uncomfortable when nestled between the cheeks for extensive periods of time.
Lastly, and most importantly, this toy is huge! The size is delightful for those experienced enough to handle the sheer volume of this plug but is certainly not meant for everyone. The insertable length is just over 5 inches but the diameter is just over 2 inches. With a circumference of 7 inches this is a big volume toy. Don't let your eyes be bigger than your ass and expect a learning curve with this product.

For me personally this was a teaser toy, something that frustrated me with my body's inability to completely accept the whole thing. The tapered end and gradually enlarging ripples do aid in easier insertion but there is a limit to what my butt-hole will ultimately accept. My husband also had difficulty taking the whole plug but did accomplish the goal and loved the entire experience. He even managed to stroke it a little with the ridges turned towards his prostate and found it enjoyable. After orgasm it does take some time to relax enough again to remove the Big Man so don't be in a hurry and expect a challenge about as difficult as the initial insertion. For him the full feeling was awesome and he likened it to what a persons fist may feel like inside but he did say the wide base felt a little big on his ass cheeks. Safety features sometimes prove to be uncomfortable and a longer narrower base design would be a better bet.

You just can't beat 100% silicone material when it comes to care and cleaning of any sex toy especially those that go into the ass and especially if you plan on sharing. The Big Man is top rack dishwasher safe and can be bleached or boiled to fully disinfect it after use. This means you don't have to waste cash on covering it with a condom if you plan on sharing but there is only one caveat. Never use silicone based lubricants to slick this bad boy up or you'll wind up with a sticky, dissolving, worthless mess of a toy. Water or oil based lubes are the name of the game and the thicker the better if you stand a chance on ever getting this plug inside you. The lack of really deep ripples means that lubricant and bodily fluids don't get caught up in any grooves as well.
As for storage ensure that it doesn't come in contact with jelly material toys because the same dissolving issue may result or at best color transfer will occur. We personally recommend individual zip-lock bags for each toy in your tickle trunk to prevent such damage and they also prevent lint pick-up.

The Big Man comes in a not-so-big molded plastic clam-shell package that thankfully hasn't been heat sealed around the edges which could result in broken fingernails when opening. Thank you Doc Johnson! It's also recyclable for the tree-huggers out there if you don't mind your garbage man seeing the mold of a ginormous butt plug in your trash.
Absolutely no instructions are provided for this toy and I'd say at least a warning about its size would be a nice public service. The only statements made concern the products ease of cleaning, premium hypo-allergenic silicone, and great design features.
There is also a line about its life-like feel but I don't know how this plug can be called anything close to life-like due to its monstrous size!

Despite several honest attempts with copious amounts of thick slippery lube and gradually working up to the Big Man I still haven't managed to take the toy completely inside me. The last thickest ripple is still too much for me and I've had quite a few toys inside me in the past. This plug has challenged me more than I would have guessed and has become somewhat of an obsession or test I must pass. To make matters worse my partner has been able to swallow the entire volume but not without lots of effort and when coupled with a nice sloppy blowjob he is an extremely happy hubby! I do have a jealous streak which means I'll be making more attempts.