The Ophoria Rapture #5 is the perfect probe for the anal noob! Even more experienced anal lovers will be delighted. It's soft and flexible, and the handle makes it great for solo sessions! It's 100% silicone and therefore can be easily cleaned and sanitized, which is a must for anal toys!

Out of the box, the Ophoria Rapture #5 has no discernible odor. It's 100% silicone, so it's very safe. It can be bleached, boiled, placed in the dishwasher, or washed with soap and water. It's soft and firm but has enough give to it for it to be comfortable to beginners. The one downside is the seam. There is a noticeable seam from the molding of the toy. It isn't pronounced enough to be painful, but you can feel it slightly. For me it is not at all irritating, though, so I wouldn't be too concerned with that.

I really enjoy the bead-like shape of this probe. You get the fun feeling of anal beads without the hassle of cleaning strings! The balls are graduated, so even a beginner can use the Ophoria Rapture #5 without a problem. At 7 total inches in length, it is large. Only 5 3/4 inches of it is insertable, though, so it isn't too large. The handle has a hole that makes it very easy to hold. Even using it solo, it's very easy and comfortable to use.

I think the best part of this toy is the graduated size. When I first got it, I could only accommodate the first 3 balls, but as we used it, I was able to accommodate more and more with time. Now I can get all of them in, and it feels great. You don't quite get the same "popping" sensation as you would with beads, but it is a very nice feeling nonetheless!

This toy is a breeze to care for! As long as you use water-based lubricants and keep it clean, you will be able to enjoy the Ophoria Rapture #5 for many years! Because it is a silicone toy, you can boil it, bleach it, and even place it in the dishwasher! Just be mindful not to use silicone-based lubricants with this toy as it can degrade the silicone of your toy. Because of its smooth, velvety finish, I find that it doesn't require as much lubricant. After I clean it, I lay it on a paper towel to dry, then store it in a satin pouch. You'll want to store it in a pouch or something like that because it is a lint magnet! So be sure to wash it before and after each use.

The packaging was simple yet elegant. It did not come with storage, although you could use the box to store it in if you had to. There wasn't much in the way of instructions, but you don't really need them ... it's an anal probe!

I'm not an anal beginner, but I'm no pro either ... That being said, I think this toy would be fantastic for someone looking to get started with anal play. There's no learning curve at all; just insert as much as you comfortably can, relax, and perhaps try a little more. Even if you can't accommodate the whole thing, it still feels amazing. It would be great for someone who likes anal beads but who desires a bit more control. I enjoy the feeling of it coming out better than the abrupt "popping" sensation you get with beads.