when the tantus alumina was provided for me to review courtesy of Tantus Inc via sextoys.com i found myself not at all attracted to it in spite of the utter loveliness of the finish and the excellent construction.
my bum she just wasn’t into it.
and since i don’t think it’s fair to review toys that you aren’t into at all i passed it off to naughty cherub and her partner innocent imp (who were very excited) and here are their reviews of this lovely piece of aluminum.
naughty cherub:
i had my eye on tantus’ alumina revolve for a while before i got the chance to try it, and i was really hoping it would live up to my expectations. i was intrigued by the aluminum – i haven’t gotten a chance to play with any aluminum toys before, and i was excited by the prospect of a new material, not to mention the toy’s shape (three bulbs in gradual sizes, with another bulb for the handle). i tried it as a g-spot toy, while my partner tried it anally.
the revolve has some very cool product features, not least of which is that the material used is anodized, 100% aeronautical grade aluminum. tantus makes most of its toys using 100% medical grade silicone, so it does make sense that when they chose to make an aluminum toy it would be of a comparable quality. as well, tantus makes several other aluminum toys which separate into two parts, allowing for mix and match ability between the toys.
another noteworthy feature is the fact that the revolve is definitely a “green” toy, as aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust. eco-conscious folks can feel proud of themselves for using this toy.
when i began playing with this toy, the first thing that struck me was the temperature. like all toys that take on the temperature of their surroundings, it was both exciting and required a bit of getting used to on insertion, being quite cold. it took several minutes to warm up to my body temperature, and regained its cold temperature very quickly when i was done using it. though i didn’t try, i would imagine that the toy takes on heat very quickly as well if exposed to it, leading to a very versatile and enjoyable tool when playing with the effects of temperature on the body.
once the toy warmed up to room temperature and i was able to focus on more than just the sensation of temperature, i really enjoyed the feeling of the aluminum inside me. the material was smooth and felt solid, without actually being heavy. the shape of the toy was really excellent for g-spot use.
while being fucked with the toy, the topmost bulb was directly angled to my g-spot, while the other two continually rubbed my vaginal walls and my pussy lips, leading to intense, multiple orgasms. at several points i had to stop moving the toy, as it was almost too intense for me. used vaginally and for g-spot stimulation, this can be a really powerful toy.
this is not an appropriate toy for those who want something which feels natural – this is anything but. likewise to those who want a flexible or more malleable toy. but if solid, hard-as-a-rock toys with beautiful smooth finishes and lovely shapes are your thing, this is a truly excellent one. i would gladly recommend it and will be using it myself lots more in future.
innocent imp:
when i first saw the alumina revolve by tantus, i couldn’t wait to get my ass around it. it just looked so pleasurable. luckily, i was not disappointed.
the revolve comes in an attractive box with a molded foam pocket for ease of storage, and is finished in an eye pleasing anodized purple finish. one of the finer design points of this toy is that it is a modular design, and can be broken down into two pieces via a screw set into the middle of the toy and sealed with a rubber “o” ring. other modules can be purchased separately and attached to the handle to make a seemingly endless variety of new toys.
cherub and i used this toy with a condom on it because we wanted to keep it as safe as possible for vaginal play after being in my ass. that being said, it was a great toy. the anodized aluminum finish is well machined and makes for a smooth, comfortable insertion. the shape is very well designed and teases and toys with the nerves around the anus in a very pleasing way. as the toy moved deeper into my ass it managed to find my p-spot with no trouble at all, and i had to exercise extreme control to prevent myself from cumming right then and there.
my only concern with the toy is its length. i was unable to fully insert the largest of the three bulbs, not because of the width (which i enjoyed), but because it reached the limit of how deep i can take toys into my ass. this problem might be a personal one of my own that others will not experience. however, as i mentioned previously, the width of the toy is great and when i had it in as far as i could take it, i felt pleasantly full without being stretched too much.
while i have no issues regarding the design or manufacture of the toy, one thing that comes into mind is the reliability of the “o” ring. it seems possible, maybe even likely, that bodily fluids and the accompanying bacteria can get into the toy through the “o” ring, particularly as the toy ages and the “o” ring rubber degrades. however, with a proper toy cleaning regimen, and replacement of the “o” ring when it begins to show signs of wear, i believe one can alleviate this concern. overall, the alumina revolve is a great toy that provides intense anal stimulation and a smooth finish for ease of the ol’ in and out.
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so when asked imp gives this an eight and a half (minus one for the o-ring) and cherub gives it a ten but kinda wishes there was an eleven. a pretty excellent score for a non vibrating insertable toy! so if you want this or any other tantus products please head over to sextoys.com!
