I purchased the Echo Handle while I was in a 14-month "dry spell." After my second girlfriend and I broke up, I lost all interest in dating and decided to throw myself into my writing, taking care of any carnal needs myself. The Echo Handle seemed like a great choice for solo play. It's clearly designed to be held, even though you could put it in a harness if you really wanted, thanks to the flared base. Truthfully, I mostly wanted this toy for anal play. It's not that hard to use most toys vaginally, but it can be a little awkward to get a good speed going when you have to put your hand behind you, or reach way between your legs, or-- you probably get the picture!


So, with that context in mind, the Echo Handle was a little disappointing. Sure, it's slightly less awkward for its intended purpose, but the silicone is so incredibly hard that it's not the most fun to use. I'm sure it needs to be that hard due to the extreme length, but it's just so uncomfortable! When used anally, the toy feels like it's bruising my bowels, even when used very gently. And when used vaginally, the nubs are really uncomfortable and it feels like the toy is seriously bruising my cervix. All I can think about is, "Geez, is this thing going to shove my IUD into my ovaries?!"


The best use I can come up with for it is bludgeoning people with it, a la Saints Row. Mine is purple, too, so that's even better. Since purchasing the toy, I have entered a new relationship, so I've let her use it on me to see if it's any different. It's still painful, but if you roleplay that your partner is going to violate you with, say, a broom handle, it's a little easier to get into it. I'm sure I'll still keep the Echo Handle around, if only for Saints Row cosplay purposes (and because its length is hilariously impressive), but every time I grab it from the toy box, I end up putting it right back. If you get off on really firm toys, this might be a dream come true. For most people, however, I imagine it's going to be more painful than fun.