I was not someone who meaningfully experimented with penetration before experiencing PIV/intercourse--not because of shame or fear, but because I simply wasn't interested. The ways in which I explored my body (and I started at around 11 or perhaps a bit earlier) were very outside-focused, and I derived enough pleasure to just not really care about my vagina. At the behest of a pseudo-ex, and the comments from a friend, I put one finger inside myself while I took a shower when I was about 14 or 15. I was entirely underwhelmed, and decided that I wasn't interested in going that route anymore.
Fast forward to now: I'm a HUGE penetration enthusiast. What exactly changed? Who knows. My body definitely goes through stages of what it finds most pleasurable, and somewhere along the line, in 2009, I found that penetration was no longer underwhelming. In fact, it was very, very far from underwhelming. Still, the thought of putting something hard and completely rigid into any orifice other than my mouth (and there we'd be talking about toothbrushes, cutlery, and things of that nature) seemed...unappealing. Hard, heavy toys like the njoy Pure Wand, while lovely and shiny, were a little intimidating and seemed like they might be uncomfortable.
If that was so, however, why did they get SO many amazing reviews? Was I really missing out on something? Should I just go for it?
The answer (surprise, surprise) was YES--do it! This summer, I received a Pure Wand for my birthday. It was shiny, heavy steel. Gorgeous. Sleek. Fun times ensued, and so I decided my next frontier would be glass. There were so many glass toys in a ridiculously wide variety of textures, shapes, and colors. As a sucker for all things shiny, shimmery, and glittery, I was overwhelmed and didn't know where to begin. I already owned two beautiful glass toys I'd won in contests, but they were medium to fairly large buttplugs, and that wasn't a frontier I was ready to cross just yet. So what was girl to do?
Enter the sexy folks at Fascinations, who sent me the Icicles No. 8 glass wand to review.
Success! I could now begin my shiny, shiny journey into the world of glass.
"Elegant, upscale, and hand-crafted with amazing attention to detail, this luxurious line of glass massagers will leave you breathless. Each hand-blown Icicle glass wand is sleek, unique, and made to play hard."
Packaging:
Ooooh, pretty. The packaging looks great, which I appreciate. I may love bright colors and eye-catching things in general, but when it comes to design, I'm more a fan of well-done simplicity. In this case, it's all about elegance.
When opened, it's kind of like a book, one of those with the secret compartments. I LOVE SECRET COMPARTMENTS WHEN THEY HAVE SEX TOYS INSIDE!
It's protected inside the packaging by a foam casing.
And this is what it looks like completely out of the box. It's a bit thinner than I imagined, for some reason. Perhaps we should chalk that up to me being terrible at imagining measurements, though.
Closer up. I'm in love with the colors of this glass dildo. The swirled blue pattern inside makes it much more appealing and beautiful than a plain glass wand. Doesn't this look like something out of a fantasy story?!
Specs/Important things to note:
This wand has a clear body with a lovely blue swirl inside. It's also iridescent, which makes it look magical and beautiful. I love that this toy is not only useful, but also aesthetically pleasing.
The body--crafted in gentle, sloping waves--is on the thinner side, but you can use the ball at the base to get a thicker penetrative experience. Instead of using the ball for a grip, you can insert the wand ball-first instead. If your hand is covered in lube, and/or you have poor grip, however, that might not work out too well because you'd be trying to hold onto the thinnest part of the wand while engaging in some type of penetration. To get around this potential slippery issue, either clean your hands, wipe the thin end of the toy off before insertion, or use gloves (especially nitrile gloves, which usually have textured fingertips).
My measurements may not be exact (yay, onscreen rulers!), but this toy's around 7ish inches long from tip to tip (remember you'll lose some length when you insert it because you'll have to hold it), and at its absolute widest (the ball-grip), around 1.5/1.75 inches. Most of the body is much thinner, though, so never fear.
What's it made out of?:
This baby's made out of pyrex glass, which means it's hypoallergenic, non-porous, and body-safe.
This is primarily a penetrative toy, so...you stick it in somewhere! You can be more sensual and creative with it, though. Drag it along the skin to tease yourself or a partner; the glass is very sleek. You can also use it for massage by placing it parallel to the skin and rolling it along or by using it to apply direct pressure to certain areas of the body. If you want to make the massage go smoother, add some lube or lotion and go wild (but remember to not penetrate a vagina if the wand is covered in lotion!).
This is also a good toy for temperature-play, which is something I hadn't really done much of before. If you want to get the wand hot, run the glass under warm water or put it in the microwave. Conversely, if you want to chill it, put it under cold water or in the freezer. If you're playing by yourself, you can close your eyes and touch the wand to various parts of your body, feeling the temperature change. If playing with someone else, you can bring a blindfold into the mix and surprise your partner by touching them with the wand in a variety of places.
If you're into vibration and want this toy to vibrate, directly sticking a hard, plastic vibrator to it might be a mistake (CLACK CLACK CLACK!). However, if you place some sort of barrier/buffer between the glass and the vibrator, you can make it work. Remember you'll lose some of the power of the vibration when using a buffer/barrier, so make sure to crank up the setting higher that usual if you're aiming for equally-strong vibrations.
Finally, I wouldn't particularly recommend this for solo anal stimulation (the base isn't flared enough, I think). If you're playing with a partner, though, as long as the penetrator has a firm grip on the toy, it should be fine. Read: be aware, and have non-slippery hands! In this case, I'd encourage insertion of the thinner side, so that the penetrator can grab hold of the ball-end and be more secure.
Keeping it clean:
You can just wash it with soap and water! How simple is that?! Or, to be more thorough, you can run it through a dishwasher (on the top rack). You can also put it in a pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes and let the water work its magic.
Other uses:
- Weapon to defend yourself against an assailant (as pictured above)?
- Shiny microphone for those days you want to sing in front of the mirror.
- Aid in fantasy role-play or LARPing...or something. Seriously. It looks like some magical wand. Perhaps it's a wand that has been lost for many years and you can role-play that you're on a quest to find it? Just a thought.
- Sexy paperweight (be careful of it rolling away, though).
- Massager
- For those creative folks out there, you can make it a part of an art installation!
This is one of the toys I brought home for the holidays. It's fairly easy to pack, pretty to look at, and fun for play. If you're looking for something with a lot of heft or girth, this is probably not the toy for you, but if you're looking to foray into the world of glass and are a bit nervous, this is an excellent toy. It's simple, but not boring; beautiful and curvy, but not intimidating with a million colors and nubbies and extreme angles. I'd definitely recommend this toy for anyone looking to get into the world of glass!
You might also want to check out:
- ANYTHING in the Crystal Delights line by Virtually Adult
- Icicles No. 4 for one that vibrates!
- Icicles No. 5 for something with a slight curve and texture
- Icicles No. 10 or No. 11 for more girth and texture
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