Echo Vibrator

I bought this as my first strap on in 2002... Now it's 2024 (22 YEARS LATER!) and my tantus echo is still in perfect working order! It has been through a lot ;) and it's still going strong and remains my favorite!

I have all 3 versions of the Echo and all are incredible quality and suit multiple different needs. Highly recommend!!

Some thoughts:
- texture on the silicone could be a bit...smoother? I needed to use a bit more lube than I generally would for a toy of this size.
- shaft could be just a tag girthier, with a bit more of a curve to the shaft, but I really do appreciate the overall build, and it is rather flexible (I think I went with the 'soft' model, IIRC).
- bullet vibe is FANTASTIC, and I say that as someone who generally doesn't care for bullet vibes. Love that it's multimodal and clearly built for what it's being put into.
- suction cup that I bought with it is great. Fits into the base, fulfills its function nicely; very, very solid grip on non-porous and non-textured surfaces.

All in all, a solid toy with a good feel, with or without the vibe in use.

I am so scared to get toys because of how unregulated the market is. If the toy smells like chemicals, I'm not going to put it in me. I was so nervous and considered many different items when I found Tantus. I love their message on their packaging, prioritizing safety. I love that it's silver over a weird skin color (that's a pet peeve of mine. I want my toys to be pretty!)
I've gotten a rabbit vibrator before, but I wanted a dildo I could ride, and this delivers when paired with the suction cup. It's the perfect size and length and the ridges do absolute wonders. The material works well with lube and water when you wash it.
I originally ordered the soft version, but I'm glad it went out of stock and got replaced with this version. It's the perfect soft firmness I was looking for.

This was one of my first toys and it's still my favourite, though the Magic Wand gives it a run for its money. (The two together are <3!) It's so good that my friend bought one after listening to me rave, and she loves it too. The solidity is what does it for me - not as unyielding as glass but not at all floppy or squishy. The ridges look intimidating but feel amazing to bear down on once you get warmed up; you can actually feel them, as opposed to something smaller like studs, which feel sandpaper-y if you get going fast.

Pros:
- Purple!
- Firm silicone washes and sterilizes well
- Harness compatible
- Still good as new after 2 decades

Cons:
- Bullet vibe is hard to remove if you're not careful with the lube. Even after following recommendations, I ended up using needlenose pliers to extract it. Honestly, I prefer it without the vibe (better grip).
- A little thick for anal use on newbies
- Need to remember what lube you're using or have used already - no silicone!
- Can be awkward to pound yourself with; gripping by the base doesn't give the best handhold, especially when lubed up (though it's much better than not having the flared base)