Marital Aid Test Kitchen: Seeing (And Feeling) Sex Through Candy Colored Glass

Until recently, the thought of using the words "glass" and "vagina" in the same sentence struck a fearful chord in my heart. Surely that combination would only be uttered to an emergency room doctor after some freak accident--or, potentially, in some fancy art gallery, which would be a different though no less terrifying scenario). But then I met the Candy Colored Glass Dildo, and suddenly the thought of glass against my ladybits took on a whole new meaning!

If you've never had the pleasure of experiencing it for yourself this may seem like a strange statement. After all, sex toys are generally made of sturdy materials, things like silicone, rubber, plastic, and steel; the kind of materials that wouldn't break if you threw them against a wall. Glass, on the other hand ... well, we all remember the first time we accidentally dropped Mommy's favorite wineglass. And no one wants to have that kind of accident anywhere near the vagina.

But there's no need to worry about any of that. Companies like Phallix have been making sturdy glass sex toys for years, and this example is a likewise a solid affair. Granted, it's unlikely to survive a trip down the stairs, but a trip inside your downstairs won't cause it any damage. Even with all the Kegels you can muster, your vaginal muscles aren't strong enough to shatter this thing.

So, that said: why a glass dildo instead of plastic, metal, or rubber one? For one thing, glass is incredibly smooth and feels amazing. It's also non-absorbent, so a little lube can go a long way. And then there's the matter of its heft: lighter than a steel toy but more weighty than your average plastic, glass adds a nice element of resistance to your masturbation regimen.

That alone was enough to make me a fan of the Candy Colored Glass Dildo. But as it happens, there's more than just material to this toy. With a delicately angled head and a delicious ridge, it's perfectly poised to hit the g-spot--and with an elegant, long handle, it's suitable for use either alone or with a partner.

Best of all? Because these toys are hand blown, no two dildos are exactly alike. So you can sit back, relax, and know that the experience you're having is for you alone. Well, you and whoever you happen to share it with.

· Buy the Candy Colored Glass Dildo (babeland.com)