The Lovehoney Sensual Glass Textured Dildo comes to me through yet another contest winning (remember when I won that Crystal Delights ‘Colors Against Cancer’ plug? That was awesome!). I’m usually the person who never wins anything, so to have not just one but TWO sex toy wins under my belt… well… just roll me over and call me lucky (or some other nonsensical folksy colloquialism.)
The Lovehoney glass dildo is pretty special for another reason. This is my first glass dildo. Before I had the honor of experiencing the Crystal Delights glass plugs, I was one of those people who was a bit wary of glass sex toys. This sounds may sound completely ridiculous, but I honestly had a fear that a glass sex toy would somehow break and shatter inside me. That I would be picking shards of glass out of my vagina for the rest of my life, if I were to put one of those glass dildos inside me. Obviously this is so not true. Most of the glass sex toys on the market are made from borosilicate glass – the same stuff that your grandma’s Pyrex cookware is made from. If it’s good enough for granny, it’s good enough for your vagina. Okay, I’m sorry if you are going to think about grandma every time you masturbate with glass, but what I’m trying to say is that (quality) glass toys are solid, you are not going to break one while masturbating (unless you are the hulk).
I have dropped my Lovehoney glass dildo on our wood floor more times that I’d care to admit to. Each time I’m positive I’ve just broke it, but every time it has pulled through unscathed, no cracks, chips, or fractures of any sort! Obviously, don’t throw it around on purpose, but it will stand up to the occasional “whoopsie.”
My Lovehoney Sensual Glass Textured Dildo (that name, oh my gosh… its the worst… I’d just call it Chad, Chad the Dildo, but that wouldn’t really fly for SEO purposes…) arrived in a discreet brown box, nothing that screamed “SEX TOY INSIDE!” So, definitely feel comfortable in ordering from Lovehoney, you’re neighbors won’t know what you are up to. Inside the box, the packaging was pretty simple. Just another box, and inside that was a black velvety bag which held the glass dildo, which was wrapped in foam to keep is safe and sound during shipping. I really do love any toy that comes with its own means of storage – so this scores bonus points with me, even if the bag does feel a little on the cheap side.
So, one of the best things about having a glass toy (I learned this with my plugs), is temperature play! You can let it sit in a bowl of warm or cold water, or pop it in the fridge 10-20 minutes before you plan on using it. However, I recommend you do not put it in the freezer… just don’t. Having had this toy delivered to me in the middle of Minnesota winter, the toy arrived to me COLD, very, very cold, and of course I had the overwhelming urge to touch my tongue to it… well, guess what… it stuck. Now, imagine having that happen to the delicate, sensitive, fleshy bits around your vulva or in your vagina? Ouch, no thanks.
But, what you are really probably wondering is – “how does it feel?” Well, let me tell you, I’ve sort of become a bit of a snob when it comes to toys. I’m hard to please. But, even with it’s incredibly unwieldy name, right out of the packaging I was fairly impressed with the Textured Sensual Glass Dildo. The weight of it felt about perfect, not so heavy that it tired my hand or wrist out during use, and not so light that it felt cheap. The swirling ribbed texture along the shaft provides a subtle soft rippling, rumbling, feeling across the front wall of my vagina, and, for me it is especially exciting when twisted and combined with a slow thrust in and out, this allows me to really savor the raised spiraling texture of the shaft. But, because glass is so rigid, I find I need to keep the toy well lubricated, otherwise the texture starts to feel a bit overwhelming. On the flip side, the bulbous handled end makes a great popping feeling as it’s thrust in and out, it also hits my g-spot in a most pleasurable way. Although, if I were looking for a g-spot toy, this would not be the first thing I grab for.
Try as I might, I was never able to orgasm from this dildo alone. It just never quite hit the spot, but it came close. When teamed up with a clitoral vibrator however, it was pretty fulfilling!
Glass is a pretty low maintenance sex toy material. It is made from a completely non-porous material and can even be sterilized easily. Clean with warm soap and water, toss it in the dishwasher, or rub it down with specialized toy cleaner. I would recommend you pay a little extra attention to the textured areas when cleaning. Lube and body fluids can gather in between the spirals, but its nothing a quick scrub with a soft toothbrush or q-tip can’t fix.
Another great thing about glass – it is extremely lube friendly! Feel free to use your favorite water, silicone, or oil-based lubes without any worry! In my experience glass can get pretty slippery when really lubed up, so hang on tight!
I am pretty thrilled by the opportunity to add a glass dildo to my collection, but I will admit, it isn’t my most favorite dildo in my collection. But, that doesn’t change the fact that I am impressed with the quality and overall versatility (hello, double ended! Okay, I don’t know if its meant to be used that way… but I did it and survived!), and for the price, it is a very affordable option for someone looking to add a body safe toy to their collection. And, at 6.5 inches of insertable length and 4 inches of girth, I think the Lovehoney Sensual Glass Textured Dildo is a great size for even a beginner user. So, do I recommend it? Yes, it is a solid, basic glass dildo. Also, it looks like a magic wand… so, sexy Harry Potter role play anyone?
If you are ready to purchase a Lovehoney Sensual Glass Textured Dildo for yourself, you can do so directly from Lovehoney’s website for only $16.50! Quite a steal!
