Perk Me Right Up

Perk is a flared-base dildo made by Happy Valley that can be used in a multitude of ways. It is harness-compatible, so it can be strapped on for vaginal or anal play. It has a hole in the base, in which you can place an included one speed bullet. You can also use Tantus's suction cup in this hole for solo play. The base makes a nice handle as well for solo or partner use.

My partner and I mostly have used this toy in a harness. We have the Jaguar harness and one thing we've both noticed is that the base of this toy can be somewhat uncomfortable against the public bone during even moderately rough sessions. It would probably be more comfortable if using this in a harness to select a harness that has some sort of material or padding between the base of the toy and the skin.

Perk is made of 100% silicone. This particular silicone is soft and has a matte texture to it. You can bend it and squish it, and it's fairly flexible. I was able to virtually bend it in half, but it did take considerable hand strength to do so. It's pliable but in no way floppy. The shaft is totally smooth except for the bulbous head, which protrudes slightly. The texture is suitable for beginners and more advanced users, but those who enjoy a lot of texture may not find this toy particularly satisfying. It does not have any detectable smell, and I don't make a habit of sticking dildos in my mouth, so if you're curious about the taste, you're going to have to try that one out yourself.

Perk is 6 insertable inches long and 1-1/2 inches in diameter, making it a fairly average sized dildo that will be suitable for many. The design is semi-realistic with a totally smooth shaft and a tapered head that's about 1-1/2 inches long. The tapered tip makes insertion very easy, though there can be a bit of a "pop" from the head. I thought the head provided just enough texture to be stimulating without being overwhelming, as I'm a person who does not generally like a lot of texture.



The toy is lightweight, which means it will work well in a variety of harnesses without causing them to sag. The hole in the base of the dildo is pretty deep, meaning two things. First of all, the vibrations carry fairly well throughout. They're certainly stronger in the base but can definitely be felt in the tip as well. Second, it means the bullet can be pushed all the way in so that it does not rub against your pubic bone if worn in a harness without any sort of material between the dildo and your skin. As previously mentioned, the base of the dildo can still rub the skin uncomfortably, but the right harness can solve that issue.

Perk comes in 5 colors: black, red, purple, blue, and silver.

Perk performs wonderfully in a harness. I have been on both the giving and receiving end of this toy, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. The vibrations, while not super strong, feel great and transmit stronger and more consistently than any harness-compatible dildo I've previously owned. Because of the slight curve, I was able to get slight G spot stimulation from using this, though the pressure was very light and probably most people would not get G spot stimulation from this. Perk did tend to pop out easily when used in missionary due to its smooth texture. It performed significantly better with the receiver on top.

The bullet adds a little to the overall experience, but it's nothing to write home about. It's a one speed bullet with a push button and it's relatively quiet but fairly buzzy. I'd give it about two vrooms and two bees when used in Perk.

This should be used with water-based lubes only, please do not use silicone-based lubes on this. It can be cleaned with warm water and soap, an alcohol-free toy cleaner, boiled for 3 minutes, or put in the top rack of the dishwasher with no detergent.

This does attract lint and hair as seems to be an inherent quality of silicone, so washing is suggested before each use. Storage in a lint-free bag such as satin is ideal.

The packaging was a plastic bag with a cardboard top. It is not suitable for storage and can be recycled. No instructions for use were included.