I would highly HIGHLY recommend this product! It is pretty darned close to the real thing, in terms of physical sensation, flexibility and overall pleasurable experience. Others have commented on its rather pungent aroma when it's new, and although it does admittedly take some getting used to, that will diminish in time (and washing.) Speaking of which, this product is also remarkably easy to wash & keep clean after each use (which I would recommend.) For usage, I would recommend (a) soaking it in a basin of lukewarm water prior to use, to warm it up to a lifelike temperature (as well as to soften it & make it more malleable) and (b) use a sufficient amount of the recommended Smooth & Slick water-based lubricant with it. The only possible drawback/criticism I could make of the item is its durability. Because it's so enjoyable to use, you'll want to use it every day (or more) and it's quite possible to literally wear the thing out in a relatively short period of time (I'm ordering my second one now.) Other than that though, I would give it a high recommendation as an item well worth its quite modest price.