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Sometimes, what you really need is a great big dildo. Maybe you need it to accessorize for your next party, maybe you need a little something masculine for your altar, or maybe that special someone just knows what they like! No matter what, you’ll be ready to give it to ‘em with the Tantus T-Rex and a lot of lube.

Toy: T-Rex (sent by Babeland.com for review)
Type: (Very big) Dildo
Manufacturer: Tantus
Material: Silicone
Price: $99
SMT rating: N/A

The Tantus T-Rex lives up to its name

Let’s get the obvious, most important point out of the way first: the T-Rex is big. This high-quality silicone dildo by Tantus measures 2-1/4″ across and 6-7″ insertable length. I think that numbers don’t really communicate the massive-feeling girth of this toy, so you’re well-advised to check out the video above so you can see how it looks in relation to other objects, like a hand (I can’t even get mine all the way around it!).

So, other than its hulking presence, what else is there to know about the T-Rex? Well, it’s by Tantus, and that means it’s high-quality. It is also quite lovely, and could be considered a functional piece of art. It’s nicely detailed, with some well-formed ridges, ‘veins,’ and other flourishes, enough to make it semi-realistic, but not enough to make it uncannily so. Since it’s made from high-quality silicone, it’s easily cleanable (like most Tantus toys)–you can boil it, run it through the dishwasher without soap or bleach, or wash it with antibacterial hand soap. It’s also fairly heavy, around 1.5-2 pounds. Since it’s got some attached balls, it’s harness-compatible, but be aware that you’ll need a larger ring than most other harness-compatible dildos, and a stretchy one at that. It has a nice bit of flexibility, but is still firm enough to be usable for anal play.

Bottom line, make sure you’re really looking for something this large and get a sense for how thick it is. If you do want a large toy, this is a fantastic one, because it is difficult to find high-quality toys in this size. If it’s what you’re looking for, you’re very likely to be happy with the T-Rex. And, hey, even if you don’t know anyone who can take it, you can wear it around to make one hell of a first impression.

There’s something to be said for the simple things in life. Sure, sometimes we want a toy with lots of attachments or tons of moving parts, but sometimes we want the comfort of something that only does one thing and does it well. That’s the joy of bullet vibes: these compact little vibrators are easy to use, versatile, and affordable. If the only experience you’ve had with these small packages of buzzing pleasure is the cheap metal ones that are handed out like candy, however, with the little button that’s hard to push and their lackluster vibrations, you may be a bit underwhelmed. Good thing Babeland is here with the Obsession, a powered-up bullet vibe that’s entirely waterproof. So whether you want some buzzy fun in your bed, in the shower, or anywhere else, the Obsession’s there to make sure you’re not left wanting.

Toy: Obsession (sent by Babeland.com for review)
Type: Bullet vibrator
Manufacturer: Babeland
Material: ABS Plastic
Price: $28
SMT rating: 0 (Nice and rumbly vibration)

The Obsession is a Powerful, Waterproof, and Affordable Bullet Toy

The Obsession is a plastic bullet vibrator with a small hand-held control unit. The bullet, cord, and control unit are all totally waterproof. It runs on 2 AA batteries (not included). The bullet is about 2 1/4″ long and 1 1/4″ wide at its widest point; this means it’s slightly larger than the more common metal bullet vibes you tend to see.

While some people may prefer the compactness of a cordless bullet vibe, I tend to find that the ones with a control unit have better control and are more powerful than self-contained bullet vibes. The Obsession has a nice, rumbly buzz at its higher levels, and has 7 different speed/patterns. The controls are simple: one button to turn it on/off, the other to scroll through the different settings. One nice touch is that the toy has function memory–when you turn it off and then on again, it will restart on the same setting it had when it was turned off. So if you find a particular speed or pattern really hits your spot, you don’t need to scroll through to find it again next time you play. On its low levels, it is quite quiet, and on the highest setting it has an audible buzz, but not as loud as an electric toothbrush or similar item. When it’s under the blanket or pressed up against/inside a body, it’s nice and quiet. The control unit makes it easy to adjust the toy without having to remove it or stop the stimulation, which is nice. It’s an excellent toy for clitoral stimulation, and since it’s plastic, not silicone, it’s safe for use with silicone lubricant as well as the other usual lubes. It can also be used vaginally, and tends to nestle nicely against the G-spot for many women. As with any other toy that can only be really retrieved by the cord, I do not recommend the Obsession for anal use. While the cord seems nice and strong, an embarrassing emergency room visit can await the unlucky vibe-user who happens to have the cord pull out while trying to retrieve the toy.

You’ll recall that with the Honi, another bullet vibe I reviewed a couple months ago, I was troubled by the places on the toy that were difficult to clean. Thankfully, the Obsession has no such problems; it’s nice and smooth with no weird crevices for stuff to build up. And since it’s totally waterproof, it’s particularly easy to wash without having to worry about hurting the battery case.

There’s few negatives about the Obsession. Other than the aforementioned warning about anal play, the only other real qualm is that if you pass by a setting you like, you have to scroll through all the settings to get back to it, since it only has a single function button. But this is a trade-off with the simple nature of the toy, and those who want a toy with very few buttons to figure out will likely be happy to do a little extra scrolling in return.

Overall, the Obsession is a high-quality, enjoyable bullet vibe. It’s affordable, but not of cheap quality, it’s easily cleanable, it’s waterproof, and it has a nice buzz for a toy its size. If you’re looking for a simple bullet vibe that isn’t a wimpy disposable, the Obsession makes a great choice.