I can honestly say that the Byours 12 was not quite what I expected. I was not expecting it to be as powerful as it is. It actually performed better than I expected due to its size (which is just right for my particular body) and for only using 2 AA batteries (it has pretty good vibrations). The way it is designed, it looks like a shaft with balls attached, although not exactly like a real cock, which you can see just by looking at the photo on the product page. It is described as "realistic looking" but I guess that depends on the user. It has decently strong, multispeed vibrations which range from low to high. The actual shaft itself is slim and has some "drag" to it, so I would suggest using your favorite silicone-based, or water-based lube with it. I actually found the vibrations themselves got stronger when I used it for thrusting, as opposed to what normally happens with them getting weaker; I was definitely impressed by that. I actually got off pretty well while using the Byours 12 which surprised me because I took one look at it and didn't think it would do much for me -- but I was wrong! It actually made my upper thighs vibrate as well as my entire pussy, inside and out which just made it feel that much better!

The only downsides I found were the smell and the base. There is a strong rubber odor to it that no matter how much I have washed it, has not weakened at all. I don't know if it's just the particular one I have, or if they are all like that, but it almost takes away from the excitement of using it. The other problem I have is with the twist dial base. It is fairly loose, so if you are not careful when using it, you can bump it and turn it off, or down, which means you have to stop what you are doing and readjust it which is a real pain!

It runs on 2 AA batteries and is controlled on the bottom of the shaft by the twist dial base. I think the placement could have been better, or even had better designed controls. It is waterproof, so you can use it in the shower and/or the tub. I have tried both and it will indeed work for both. It is made from phthalate-free PVC which does not require very much maintenance and has a fairly long lifespan. It should be cleaned with warm water and antibacterial soap, or a good sex toy cleaner. I would suggest letting it air dry because it can pick up towel lint very easily. As a good practice with any toy, always remove the batteries between uses, wash before and after each use, and ALWAYS use a condom if you are going to share your toys with anyone else. It is silicone-based and water-based lube compatible, so whatever your fave is, it will work! I store mine in the original package it came in to keep it clean and lint free. It can pick lint up pretty easily, so maybe you should store it in a silk pouch, or storage bag.