Red and Black
Superhero or Supervillain; these two colours are synonymous with power. Think of Darth Maul from Star Wars. Or perhaps conversely, Spider-Man. This silicone dildo from Tantus is an unyielding silicone phallus. The silicone is very firm. I do not know its rating on the Shore Hardness scale, but I do know that it is similar in firmness to the Tantus Vamp and Echo. If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say about 60-70 on the Shore A Hardness scale.
The Tantus Paisley Limited Edition silicone dildo is not as wide in circumference as the Vamp (5 ¼ inches), and has slightly less girth than the Echo (4 ½ inches). The circumference of the Tantus Paisley is 4 ¼ inches. In terms of length, it is 6 ½ inches from base to tip. It has a flared base so is harness compatible and suitable for anal play. It cannot be used with a suction cup, as there is no hole in the base. The colour is a gorgeously rich red and black marbled striping pattern traversing the shaft. Tantus © 1998 is etched into the silicone base. The texture resembles ‘muscles bulging out of a superhero costume.’
Using the Tantus Paisley
The silicone is pretty draggy, and will attract lint so copious water-based lubricant is required for playtime. In use, despite, not being as wide as the Echo, I find the Tantus Paisley a bit more awkward to insert into my vagina. I have not used it anally. I find the texturing a bit overwhelming in certain positions. Twisting the Paisley around inside my vagina can either be ‘ooh!’ or slightly ‘arrgh!’ It depends on how the bulges hit my inner walls.
In this respect, it seems like the Paisley cannot decide whether it wants to be superhero or villain. It has a dichotomy about it. That makes for an interesting feature in a toy, as you may fancy more gentle self-exploration. Or you may require a more vigorous fucking. This can be good. Though if the Paisley delivers the inappropriate stimulation for your mood, it could be a bit uncomfortable potentially.
I cannot orgasm through penetration alone, so I normally use the Paisley in combination with a clitoral vibrator. During orgasm, you really notice the bumps in the Tantus Paisley’s texturing as your vaginal muscles clench around it. It gives you something to ‘work out on’ as you can clench your kegel muscles to intensify your pleasure.
Though I do not partake in pegging, I think the Tantus Paisley will make a stunning pretend ‘cock’ for use with a harness. It is really easy to maintain as well, since it can be boiled, washed with antibacterial soap or toy cleaner or bleached using a mild bleach solution.
Final thoughts and where to buy
Overall, I’d rate the Tantus Paisley 8 / 10, based on its appearance, texture and value. Sadly it is not currently available to purchase as it was a Limited Edition dildo for Valentines Day.
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