[Review] Echo Dildo by Tantus

So I had been seeing this dildo in shops and online for a while. I didn't buy it, but oh how it tempted me. The gorgeous copper, the delicious purple, the...well, I don't really love the gold... But copper and purple, oh copper and purple! The dildos were so pretty! And girthy! And the swirls/swells looked terribly promising. So, before this dildo drove me crazy by popping up everywhere without me owning it, I finally decided to get it with the help of the wonderful folks at Fascinations. Now I'm the proud owner of a midnight-purple hunk of awesome.

Behold: the Echo dildo (with bullet-vibe!) by Tantus

Packaging:

The little vibrator!

Here's where you insert a bullet vibe...or a finger! Am I the only one who loves dildo finger-puppets? Anyone else? Anyone?

These pictures really don't do justice to the lovely color of this toy. Check out the images on the Fascinations site, definitely.

How does this contraption work, anyway?:

Depends on what you want to do with it, of course. To use with a partner, you can use it manually or put it into a harness for some strap-on fun. For playing with yourself, since it's somewhat flexible, it can work from pretty much any angle. For maximum stimulation of the G-spot or prostate, though, make sure that the ridges are facing in the direction of the person's front (same as if one were trying to manually stimulate the g/p-spot through a "come-hither" motion).

Other uses:

DILDOPHONE. (This gives new meaning to Lady Gaga's song "Telephone" and the line "Sorry, I cannot hear you / I'm kinda busy.") Also, dildo finger-puppets! Add some googly-eyes and voilá. I didn't take a picture to show you, so use your imagination.

Also, I wonder if it's doable to make Jell-O molds out of the plastic casing, or perhaps makeshift chocolate-lollipop molds if the plastic is properly treated/greased/something...? Someone should try this and let me know if it worked. Heck, I might just try this for Brown's Sex Week in March and report back on my findings!

Specs/Important things to note:

This toy is made out of Tantus' wonderful "platinum silicone" which is pliable yet sturdy. The dildo has some give, but it's not as soft and squishy as other toys (e.g. the Raquel). Super easy to clean, and very smooth (especially once lubed up), though the ridges provide resistance when using the toy in a penetrative fashion. Because it has the little hole for a bullet-vibe, it's a dual-action toy: you can use it as a vibrating dildo, or a non-vibrating dildo.

Total length is around 6.5 inches (insertable length: 5.5 inches) and the diameter is 1.5 inches. It's O-ring compatible and looks delightful in a harness (I'm partial to Spareparts harnesses because they come in lovely colors, feel like a dream, and are available in sizes that fit a wide range of people).

Since this is a silicone toy, use water-based lubricant with it OR slide a condom over it if using silicone-based lube.

Keeping it clean:

As with all silicone toys, there are a few ways you can clean them. In a pinch, just wash it with soap and water. To sanitize it for maximum cleanliness or for safely sharing with a partner, boil it for 5-10 minutes (remember to pull out the little vibrator if you do this!), wipe it down with a 10% bleach solution, or pop it on the top rack of your dishwasher.

Final Thoughts:

I FINALLY HAVE IT. VICTORY IS MINE.

You might also want to check out:

• Tantus Charmer - Similar, but smaller and thinner.
• Tantus Throb - Ridged, but in a vein-pattern instead of screw-like ridges