When I heard I was getting a dildo, I have to admit that I was a little intimidated. I’ve never used one before and really, the only ones I’d seen were in pornos; basically huge and scary, and didn’t look particularly comfortable (do women ever look particularly comfortable in porno’s? I digress).

The big day arrived, and there it was! The Downunder Toy Girl 1. It was not at all what I expected. First of all, the Girl 1 doesn’t look like a dick, and it wasn’t huge, and it wasn’t scary. Instead, a slim purple soft toy lay in front of me; it felt malleable and flexible in my hands, smooth with a stylised ‘head’ on top; this could work…

So where should I start? I’m used to a vibrator, using the vibrations to get me all worked up and sliding it in; clearly that wasn’t going to work in this case. Lying back, I slowly rubbed my clit. Sliding in the Girl 1 was far easier than I first imagined. The smooth silicone worked easily with my own juices (although I did use lube on other occasions), and while it is slim, Girl 1 still made me feel full. The head increased the sensations as it rubbed against me.

The length was great for me; since it wasn’t the scary dildo I imagined, I could push it in all the way without any discomfort, and as I moved it against my g-spot, the silky soft silicone felt hard enough, yet soft enough to work perfectly.

The packaging did leave a little to be desired. As an Aussie, I was impressed with its ‘Australian Made’ status. It is packed in a great little plastic box, but the product card is printed cheaply on bad stock, and is slightly out of focus. The information itself is useful, highlighting that this product is pure silicone and the resulting benefits – it’s not porous and easily sterilized (a definite plus). It also points out that Girl 1 is ethically made and the reason that it doesn’t look like a dick is because it’s designed for maximum pleasure, taking into account the psychological effects on women. Unfortunately, some of the writing ran off the bottom of the card, and the trimming left a little to be desired (some of the print was on an angle).

The name also threw me a little; “Girl 1?” For something that is, in essence, a cock substitute? I couldn’t see me introducing it to any partners using that name. I shall instead call it “My Purple Friend” (I like to name my toys, anyone else?).

These downsides clearly don’t have an impact on the effectiveness of the product (several explosive orgasms), they just doesn’t help give the impression that this is a ‘quality’ product, despite its claims.