Strap-less Strap-ons, Harness-less Strap-ons, Double-enders or Doubles.
I’ve seen them referred to as all of the above. There are a number of manufacturers who makes these babies and they vary quite a bit. Let’s take a look at what’s out there….
Feeldoe
The Feeldoe is perhaps the most well known and has a smooth shiny finish. They also manufacture the Realdoe, which basically looks more realistic in color and shape and has a matte finish. The Feeldoe is offered in varying sizes; Classic, Slim, Stout and More. The Realdoe is offered only in Classic and Slim (same measurements). Both models are offered with vibes and without. The vibes are not strong but some women enjoy them. The material used is 100% silicone. These dildos are quite firm – too firm for some users who prefer a softer, more gentle anal experience. The firmness of the toy does make penetration easier, however and can also make it easier to stimulate the prostate effectively. Some say the angle is not quite right for pegging. (Some say the angle is better for lesbian strap-on sex.) Other users have no such complaints and love their Feeldoe!
Fun Factory Share XS
- Fun Factory Share
- Fun Factory Share XL
Fun Factory Share
The Fun Factory Share comes in 3 sizes, the regular size as well as XS and XL. The matte finish on these toys means that when it’s time to reapply lube – don’t wait because it can be irritating on the tissues rather quickly. These toys are softer, have more give to them and are a bit heavier that the Feeldoe line. Some users complain about the floppiness. They are 100% silicone. The bulb insertion is larger which presents a problem for some women but is exactly what others prefer to keep it in more effectively as well as have more sensation on their G-spot. The XL seems to be quite a challenge size-wise for most receivers!
XS – Lengths of inserted parts: active part: 3.9″ passive part: 5.5″
Diameter – peak active part: 1.7″ toy-peak passive part: 0.89″
Share – Lengths of inserted parts: active part: 3.4″ passive part: 6.3 inch”
Diameter – Toy tip active part: 1.5″ Toy tip passive part: 1.38 ”
XL – Lengths of inserted parts: active part: 3.4″ passive part: 7.1″
Diameter – Toy-peak active part: 1.49″ toy-peak passive part: 1.37″
Nexus Senior
Nexus Junior
Vixen Nexus
Another softer and more flexible double-ender, the main difference between this toy vs the Share and Feeldoe is that it was never intended to stay in without a harness. It was always intended to be used with one. The Nexus is offered in 2 sizes; Senior and Junior. A vibe option is not offered. Criticisms are that it is too floppy, but some say this can be a good thing for positions that are not a “straight shot”, so to speak. This is another toy made of 100% silicone. The base of this toy where the dildos are joined can provide nice cushioning for those hard thrusting couples.
Senior: Curved side: 5-¼” x 1-¼” Straight side: 6″ x 1-¾”
Junior: Curved side: 5″ x 1-¼” Straight side: 5-¼” x 1-¼”
Happy Valley Tango
Happy Valley Tango
Tango – 6 3/4″ x 1 3/8″ and 4 1/2″ x 1 5/8″.
Love the name. I had not heard much about the Tango, but find that it’s sold in a couple of big name on-line retailers. Described as firmer than the Nexus but softer than the Feeldoe, some people say that the Tango takes all the best parts of the other models and puts it into one toy. This toy is 100% silicone and comes with a vibe. Can’t wait to hear more..
Update: It was time for Ruby to get a double-ended dildo and she chose the Tango. Partly for the reason that it is touted as taking the best parts of all the others. I used it with the Spare Parts Joque harness. My partner enjoyed the feel of the Tango and it was not either too firm or too floppy. The size was good for him, even though he tends to be somewhat tight.
The bulb end fit nicely inside me, not too tight or too loose. Felt great. The vibe placement was excellent. Between the G-spot stimulation from the bulb and the vibe I had a lovely time. I did remove the weak bullet vibe and replace it with a WeVibe Salsa (below). Pricey choice but an excellent one. Love that little vibe; it packs a punch! Plus it is easier to get out of the dildo because it’s a little longer. The Salsa is totally rechargeable, too. Forget about the batteries.
WeVibe Salsa
Slimline Bullet Vibe
Controller
A Word About Bullet Vibes
The bullet vibes included with these toys are not very powerful. One toy store recommended replacing the regular bullet vibe included with these toys with a stronger, corded bullet vibe. (2.2″ x .6″)When I say corded I mean connected by a cord to a controller battery pack – not plugged into the wall. You can find some that have different speeds and are fairly inexpensive. That way the control for the vibe is easy to reach for on and off or changing the intensity. Just make sure the vibe that you buy is the same size as the one included. An experienced pegging couple recommended the rechargeable WeVibe Salsa bullet vibe (3″ x .625″)as much more powerful. The Salsa is a tad larger than the standard bullet (2.25″ x .5″) and will stick out a bit, but that does not seem to get in the way, according to a couple who have done this. The Salsa sounds like a top of the line bullet vibe – with rechargeable batteries, 8 different vibe patterns and it’s waterproof!
Not Strapless!
You have probably heard me rant about this a fair amount – but I can’t write an article about double-enders without mentioning the “strapless” part. For heterosexual couples who are using double-ended dildos for pegging, which I assume most of you reading this here at Pegging Paradise are, it is very rare to not need a harness. (This apparently is not the case with lesbian strap-on sex.) So if pegging is what you are doing, just ignore all the ‘strap-less’ or ‘harness-free’ claims…and feel free to admire those fetching pictures of women wearing a double-ended dildo and nothing else, but do not take them for reality.
Why is this so? Kegel muscles, no matter how strong, cannot compete with anal sphincter muscles. In addition, when a woman gets turned on and juicy – that is one more challenge to holding the toy in. Do not fall for the “if she has strong enough Kegel muscles she can keep it in” reasoning. The vast majority of women cannot use these toys without a harness so there is no need to feel less-than or like you don’t have strong enough muscles. Needing a harness for pegging with a double-ended dildo is completely normal.
A Word About Lesser Doubles
I am not going to give serious discussion to toys like a long large jelly worm that you are supposed to stick in both people. Those toys are toxic and cannot be sterilized. Do not waste your time or money…and your health. There are a few others out there that cost less but you will likely find they are made of sub-standard materials. Do your research well if you are considering buying one. Make sure it is 100% silicone, phthalate-free and can be sterilized.
Whichever toy you use – please write and share your story…contribute to the collection of knowledge about pegging equipment so the next group of beginners can benefit from our trial and error.
As always – happy pegging!
© ♥Ruby Ryder♥
Double-ended Dildos,
Tags: beginners, bigger is better?, dildos
In your experience, does the either the two strap (one around each leg) or the g-string (one strap thru the legs) provide more stimulation to the pegger than the other?
The double looks more secure, but the g-string provides more direct contact to the vulva/clit/anus (unless it irritates this region more LoL). Thanks.
The double is definitely more secure, which is why you will see it in the amateur videos but more often the g-strap style will be in the professional pegging videos because it frames the ass nicely for the camera.
In terms of providing stimulation for the pegger – I have only found one mention of a g-strap style harness getting a woman off because of the direct stimulation and that was on a lesbian blog in an article about strap-on play. I am of the opinion that it gets in the way more than it stimulates, but I have honestly never tried a single strap. For hard thrusters it doesn’t have the same stability as a two-strap model, I do know that. I have heard mention that the single-strap model can actually get in the way of stimulating your lady parts, but in my experience I’m not doing a lot of stimulating of them if I’m fucking my partner…although taking a break once in a while and receiving stimulation is indeed a possible scenario.
There are also way cool accessories like this that can take a double strap harness and turn it into a harness that will hold a butt plug in the woman or even a dildo. Although this link goes to a specific company – a few other places are selling these now so shop around if you want one. I keep meaning to try this with a vibrating butt plug. Sounds delicious…
Ruby, Excellent post as always. The Happy Valley Tango does look interesting. There is a review about it on the Internet that was worth reading. One note, my feeling so far is that the textured matte finish on the Fun Factory Share can potentially be irritating on the anus regardless of making sure it is well lubed. A condom over the cock end of the Share helps alleviate the problem with the textured matte finish not sliding/gliding very well compared to the shiny smooth surface of the Feeldoe.
Love_is (btw – one of my favorite movies ever)
During my research I did come across similar feelings about the Share and its matte finish – that it could get irritating after a while. The reviewer stated that the moment you needed to add more lube it became very uncomfortable basically resulting in little margin for error in terms of lube application. Condom use sounds like a good fix.
I’ve received the Tango and really like the way it fits inside me. Actually used it for G-spot play while masturbating. it has the shiny smooth surface like the Feeldoe. Soon I will get a chance to try it out and I’ll let everyone know how it goes (in him, in me, in and out, etc.).
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