Bondara have been kind enough to send me a Hephaistos Glass Dildo. It arrived quickly and in discrete packaging.
The packaging of the toy is disappointing. The dildo isn’t held in place, and falls up and down in the box as the length of the box is a lot longer than the toy itself. The only security in attempting to keep it in place is a silver strip of cardboard around it which doesn’t give much support. This deems the box unsuitable for storing the toy in my opinion. This is cheap packaging at it’s best. It does not even feature the name of the Hephaistos. There is a clear window which displays the glass dildo and some writing about the glass toy on the sides which is rife with spelling errors including ‘throngh-out’ ‘frictonless’ and ‘clemand’ – climax? I’m a bit of a spelling obsessive, so to have such incorrect spelling on packaging demonstrates poor manufacturing checks.
A storage bag is also meant to be included, however there isn’t one.
The toy is made of shatter proof glass which is hypoallergenic and a very hygienic material as it isn’t porous. It has 6″ of insertable length and a raised corkscrew pattern down the shaft. The raised pattern feels amazing, you can feel each ridge. The pattern is a dark red, and colored on the outside of the glass but doesn’t appear to rub off at all. It is slightly curved for G spot stimulation, with a large bulbous head which contains a ‘V’ shaped ridge. I found the ridge on the head didn’t make much difference however looks aesthetically pleasing.
The dildo has a flared base which is slightly curved so it does not stand up straight on surfaces very well. The base of the toy means that it could be used for anal play.
You can use silicone or water based lubricant with this toy, however you will only need a little as it goes a long way with glass toys.
The dildo is fully submersible, and can be heated in warm water, or cooled down in cold water or the fridge for temperature play. Clean it with warm water and toy cleaner, you may need to use a toothbrush around the ridge on the ‘head’ and the corkscrew pattern as these areas are quite tricky to clean with a cloth.
This glass dildo seems very solid and wouldn’t break easily. As with all glass toys, ensure you check for cracks before use.
Overall, a great glass toy for those who love textures, despite the awful packaging. Not keen on the corkscrew pattern? Try Icicles Dildo No 9