"Enjoy good sensation by stroking. A comfortable and compact masturbator made from safe materials. Feel free to enjoy good pleasure." Yes, that is what the small amount of English on the packaging says. Although this may be a bit humorous, the fun my fiance, Kevin, and I had with this toy are no joke. Since I don't have a penis, I will be writing down the experience he had with this toy in in his words. First, a little background details.

The SI-X (Sexual Intercourse-X) Type H is a stroker type toy that simulates a hand job, hence the "Type H." The nubs on the inside are supposed to simulate fingers, which, according to my fiance, it doesn't, unless you go really slow with it. However, they do still add quite a bit of stimulation. His favorite part? All you have to do it turn it in whichever direction you like, and it changes the location of the nubs, creating a whole new feeling.

The material is TPE, a "Fine Cross Foam" version, coming in at a 6 out of 10 on the EF material safety chart. It's plushy soft, to the point where I exclaimed after we pulled it out of the box "IT FEELS LIKE A LITTLE GREY MARSHMALLOW!" That's actually pretty much what it feels like - the inside of a marshmallow, without the stickiness. The material doesn't harbor any smell to it at all, which was a relief. The inside, as mentioned before, has nubs that are supposed to simulate a hand. The top nub is the thumb, and the bottom nub is the pinky finger. The images I have of the packaging further down will help illustrate this better. The material is a bit of a lint magnet, so be careful where you store it.



A nice added feature was the fact that it came with a little sample of water-based lubricant. In my fiance's words, "this lube is VERY thick; it almost reminds me of what hot glue looks like when you dispense it out of the gun, complete with the little trails you get when you pull it away from the surface." Despite this odd image, it still performs very well, and last quite along time. As with any water-based lube, it starts to absorb into the skin after some time, but with a few drops of water, the viscosity returns back to normal. The lube comes in a little chocolate-brown package with silver kanji (Japanese lettering), and the brand name "Vanessa & Co."

Kevin - "The outside design is simple, and looks ever so slightly like a grey hot dog bun. I know, that's a really funny thought, considering what the toy is. It has grooves along the sides, giving it almost an ergonomic feel to it. The fit is perfect for average users, and the material is stretchy enough to accommodate most guys, but men with more than 7 or 8 inches may have a problem, due to the closed end. It's discreet enough to ignore at a quick glance, but I wouldn't leave it out for someone to study. It wouldn't take too long for someone to figure out what it is.

Due to the light amount of texture, this would be a perfect start for beginners, and would be a nice change of scenery for the more advanced users."

Kevin - "Of course, no toy can replace a real hand job, not even this one. This is a nice alternative if a hand job from someone else isn't available, though.

The closed end provides a suction feel. The way you activate this suction is by closing your hand over the top of it to squeeze out the air before entering. After you enter, release your hand from the top. If there's not a lot of suction going on, just squeeze the top a few times to get the air out. (Unfortunately, this can and likely WILL cause a bit of a farting sound.) Once the air is all out, you're ready to go! The suction is pretty moderate; not too light, and not strong enough to cause any discomfort. Of course, you can easily use this without activating the suction feature. It does make a tiny bit of noise though, no matter which way you use it. No worries, though, it's not something anyone would hear outside the room.

Now, this is not a toy you want to do bare. To avoid discomfort, you really need to, at the very least, lube yourself up before using it. I personally like to put lube on the inside of the toy as well, to give it that nice glide to it."

Cleaning this toy can be a bit difficult, thanks to the closed end. We found it easiest to turn it inside out to clean it, but this may put stress on the material after a while, and may lead to tearing. The best method we found to keep the material safe is to first rinse out any left over fluids with warm water, in a similar way that you would do to rinse out a cup. Then, use a bit of antibacterial soap and wash the inside with your fingers, focusing around the nubs. Rinse and let air dry, or use a lint-free towel. As mentioned earlier, the material is a bit of a lint magnet, so be careful where you store it. For the moment, we have it stored in its original packaging, until we find a better, safer place for it.

About lube compatibility - the packaging on this toy, as well as the company's site state that this toy should only be used with water-based lube. We couldn't agree more. If you are unsure if your favorite lube is safe, try testing it on an inconspicuous area of the toy. If there's no reaction after waiting at least 30 minutes, then you're good to go!

The packaging is a simple, light-weight cardboard, covered in Kanji, so if you left it out, no one would really know what it was for unless they ready the tiny print in English. The box is marked (in Kanji) for recycling. (If you ever get bored and you have a smartphone with Google Translate, have fun translating the Kanji all over the box. Some of it gives a bit of insight to the toy, but a lot of it doesn't translate well, so what it comes up with is actually quite humorous.)









The toy itself is also wrapped in a thick plastic bag, not marked for recycling.