I was very excited when I checked my mailbox and found the plain, non-descript box containing my new toy. I rushed back to my room, blood pumping. Once I got home, I tore open my package to reveal my new Happy Valley realistic dildo. The packaging was odd -- instead of coming in a box, it came in a plastic bag, and it was hard to get it out. The toy is made from silicone which has a slightly sticky texture, and, when out in the open, it tends to attract dust.

Once I finally freed my new companion, which came with a vibrating bullet, I couldn't help but giggle -- it is relatively realistic. The head protrudes from the shaft in a way I can only describe as "oh, yeah," and it even has veins. Jet black, it stands a good seven inches. The balls, which form the base, give it both excellent balance and a good hand-hold. The toy is squishy and fun to squeeze. The bullet packs quite a punch, too. I was both fascinated and amused by the dildo, and could not wait to try it out.

Unfortunately, my new dildo happened to arrive right during my college finals. I was constantly in fear of my roommate coming in at a bad time, so I packed it back up and left it in the corner of my room. I spent the next few days staring at it longingly, itching to play.

Finally I had some time, and my girlfriend offered to try it out with me. If you intend on sharing your toys, I highly recommend using a condom -- it's safe and makes cleanup easy (the silicone of this dildo is safe to either boil or toss in your dishwasher, too). I threw on a Durex condom and added a little extra lube to help; always use water-based on silicone sex toys! The dildo was too big at first, so we had to stop and warm me up more before we could proceed; and even then it was uncomfortable.

We then encountered another issue: The condom started to disintegrate. I found out later that Durex condoms use silicone-based lube, not water. The toy was fine, thankfully, but the experience gave us a scare and we put it aside for the evening.

The next time I tried my dildo was alone. After my first orgasm, brought about by finger play, I encountered no difficulty inserting it. The vibrations are strongest at the base and don't quite make it up to the tip, but it was a pleasant addition. I felt full and wonderful. It didn't take long to send me into waves of pleasure, and once I finished up, I felt incredibly satisfied (and empty).

The dildo also fit into my harness well; while the balls were kind of awkward they didn't get in the way and were fairly comfortable. It's shaped and angled excellently for penetration.

Although I was iffy on the Happy Valley realistic dildo at first, this toy has really grown on me and now I can't wait to play with it some more.

I had some reservations about this product at first, but out of the two years I've been reviewing products for Eden, this one is definitely one of my all-time favorites. I love how thick it is, how wonderful it fits inside of me. I've had many a sweaty, pleasure filled night with previous girlfriends pounding this baby into me, driving me wild. It's a little hard to use with some strap-ons because of the balls base, but it makes for a great handle when used without. I've found that it's best used in combination with my SpareParts Joque harness, because the harness has a convenient little pouch that the base of the dildo fits into perfectly.

Further, silicone is such an awesome material, so it's so easy to clean and maintain. The more dildos I've used, the more I've found that unlike with some smaller products, this dildo is the perfect size for condoms. They don't bunch up along the head and at the base, which leaves the great veined texture free to do its business.

This product is pretty big, so unless you use dildos somewhat frequently you'll really need to get warmed up before use, but if you're looking for something long and thick, something to fill you up and satisfy your cravings, I would without a doubt recommend this product, and if I could go back, I'd probably give it five stars. It definitely deserves at least four and a half.