Bandit - sex toy by Vixen Creations, Inc - review by Jaycey

While I prefer to use the Bandit for vaginal play, it is also very easy and enjoyable to use for oral play since it has no nasty taste to it. It could very well be used anally, as well, but I would not recommend that for someone just starting their foray into anal play due to its size.

This dildo can be used for solo play, but the lack of a good suction cup means you will have to use the balls to handle the toy. Thankfully, the design was very well thought out, and the balls on the Bandit make it very easy to do that or to use the toy with a harness, as long as your harness can accommodate its girth.

Because Vixskin is a silicone material, I would recommend using a good water-based lubricant. I personally use Wicked's Aqua Sensitive water-based lubricant and have never had any problem with it.

As there are no batteries in this toy, this means the Bandit is also adequate for use in the bath/shower. This toy easily retains heat, and if you run it under cold water for a while, it will retain that coolness for a bit. This makes for some interesting scenarios in that setting.

The Bandit really does feel like a real cock. The Vixskin material allows it to be plush while retaining a rigid inner core that keeps it from being too floppy. The flared head of the toy is actually very squishy, as it doesn't have the inner core until about halfway down. This makes it very easy to insert even if you're not used to a toy of this size.

I had read some conflicting information about the odor of the Bandit and wasn't sure what to expect when I opened the packaging. So I was very pleasantly surprised that this toy not only has no discernible odor, but also no unpleasant taste to it.

As for veining, the Bandit has a few nice veins on it but nothing incredibly pronounced or unrealistic. In fact, you may not even feel the veins half the time, depending on your level of arousal.

The Bandit is a realistic looking (and feeling) dildo, albeit one on the large size. So if this is not something you care for, this toy may not be for you.

With its dual core, the Bandit is plush enough to be enjoyable and not too stiff to the point of hurting when you thrust; but its harder inner core gives it some backbone so it's also not too flexible to make it difficult to insert--the perfect balance.

The head on the dildo is very well-defined but since it's very squishy, it allows for easy enough insertion. And I say easy enough because of the dimensions on the rest of the Bandit. At 8" tall (7" of which are insertable) and 1¾" in diameter, the Bandit is not for the faint of heart. It may or may not qualify with the size queens and kings, but it's something that you work toward rather than from.

When holding it against your body with the balls in their correct anatomical placement, the Bandit tends to droop a little and most of the squishy silicone can be felt under the Bandit. But being as it is a very flexible toy, this does not interfere with partner play.

The balls are not overly big and have a flat surface underneath to accommodate use with a harness, but this also makes it very useful to grab onto them for solo play. Just be careful to not accidentally scratch the surface with your nails as this will leave a mark or even could make small tears in the material.

I'm no size queen or anything, but the Bandit was just the right size for me to be filling and exciting in all the right places. I usually require a lot of stimulation to achieve orgasm, but not with the Bandit. Just the thrusting action can get me there in under five minutes.

The Bandit is made of premium, non-porous silicone, and is one of the safest materials you can purchase, so caring for it right will insure the longevity of your toy. Make sure to ONLY use water-based lubricants with it.

It can be washed with warm water and antibacterial soap (or just a gentle soap), 10% bleach solution, or can even be boiled for three minutes for sterilization. There is no need for special toy cleaners, though of course you can use those as long as they are safe to use with silicone toys. You can also put this toy on the top rack of the dishwasher with no soap, but this could make for some entertaining conversation if you forget it there and someone else goes to empty the dishwasher!

One thing to keep in mind when it comes to drying the toy though: use a lint-free cloth to gently pat the toy dry. While I wouldn't say that Vixskin is tacky, it DOES attract lint and dust like crazy. I own a cat, and, if it weren't for the fact that I store the Bandit in its box immediately after cleaning it, I wouldn't be surprised to find cat hair stuck to it. I strongly suggest rinsing it before use just to be on the safe side.

And like any toy, if you are going to share this toy or alternate between anal and vaginal play, use a condom.

The Bandit comes in a clear, plastic box that can be used for storage, but since you can see the content inside, that's not what I would call a discreet-looking packaging method! It's also a tight fit for your toy to keep it from flopping all over the place, so you need to bend the Bandit slightly to get it in the box.

There is some information on the back of the package, mainly on how to care for your toy and some of its features, but that's nothing you absolutely need to keep around. So if you were to dispose of the packaging, you'd still be good-to-go with common sense.

You may require a lot of lubricant at first especially if you are not used to big toys. I know I did the first time me and my boyfriend used this toy but already by the second time, it wasn't as bad. I knew what to look forward to I guess and that did most of the work. :)

We've had such a great experience with the Bandit that we're now looking for a Vixskin toy for my boyfriend to enjoy as well!