Have you ever walked into a toy store and wondered why in the world there's a case full of glass? Are the glass pieces art, knick-knacks or perhaps conversation pieces?... Maybe even large swizzle sticks? Let me assure you lovely ladies that although most pieces fit nicely into the categories listed above (and other places), they are, in fact, wonderful functional pleasure members.
With the huge (no pun intended!) variety of shapes, colors and sizes, there's something for everyone! And because of its hard, smooth, non-porous, temperature-retaining qualities, a glass dildo makes the most exceptional toy.
If the idea of glass seems scary to you and you're a newbie, you might want to start with a basic straight shaft with spirals or bumps or both - or if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, might I suggest one of the curved shapes with a g-spot tickler? When rubbing either of the aforementioned dildos over your lips and clit, the sensation is positively... um... orgasmic! There's so little friction from the glass that you'll be amazed at how easily these toys slip and slide around, inside and out.
If, however, you like that scrumptious slithery feeling of a really wet cunt, a silicone lube is especially nice. Try heating the dildo up in a sink of really hot water, then lubing it up and slipping it inside for a most pleasurable experience - coupling it with a his/her bullet style vibrator with the penis ring over the shaft of the glass and the bullet part over your clit makes for a wonderful evening of explosive fun indoors. This combination is really the best of both worlds - penetration and vibration; the undulations of your body against the shaft moving in and out and feeling the gentle vibrations from within coming from something so incredibly hard - and then the wonderful, pronounced vibrations as the bullet presses up against your clit is enough to make me want to take a break right now for a quickie! Mmm...
If you like leather, you can even find glass with bases that fit nicely into most harnesses. Perfect for fucking your lovely partner - you can be in charge - heat it up or cool it down and s/he'll never know what hit him/her! Listening to his/her gasps, moans and groans of pleasure from something so hard will delight and amuse you! Most stores can even special order for you if you don't find something in stock that suits your fancy. Personally, I find it hard to wait for a special order to arrive especially when I'm dying to try something new!
And for those of you who are looking for some anal play (whether or not you have experience in it), there's a wide assortment of glass available for you too! One of the most important things to remember with anal toys, including glass, is that they really should have a very wide base so that they don't accidentally slip inside. I have used my straight-shaft glass for anal play, but only with partners that I trust immeasurably or by myself... I am not, however, suggesting you do the same.
On a final health note, please remember that although most glass dildos are made of a material similar to Pyrex™ and are nearly indestructible (I've dropped mine a few times), they are still glass and even a small nick can make them unsafe to use.
In closing, prices for glass can be steep, but considering all of the wonderful uses that you'll get out of this fabulous toy, the investment is well worth it.
Go forth and enjoy glass, oh yes!!
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Originally Published July 2005 - "Coming With a Bang"