b-Vibe Snug and Tug — Test & Review

Personal Experience

The Tug

The Snug

A Dangling Despair

Have You Paid Attention To Your Perineum Today?

Design

Visually, the Snug and Tug is great. The rounded curves look very pleasant and friendly. Functionally, the specific depth at which the plug is designed to rest is the biggest issue for me. However, every butt is different, and I won't fault the design too much for this. Everything else though, the elasticity of the ring, the geometric shape, the bump on the connector, is very well-designed.

Ease of Use

This is one of the easiest toys to use that I have. It's immediately apparent how to use it, and there's very little resistance or complication. The ring is generous enough that I can put it on with one hand. The flat base of the plug is easy to grab and hold. This really is as easy as it could possibly be.

Quality

The silicon that b-Vibe uses for their toys is of exceptional quality. It's so smooth and soft, while still being firm, that it feels great even to just hold it in my hand. Whatever process they use, (I'm not sure if it's a mold or not) leaves no seams or ridges. Every part of the toy can be flexed and strained with no visible signs of stress. I'm convinced this is the best quality.

Price

At 55$, this thing is very expensive for its size. You can get lower-quality anal toys of similar sizes for under $10. Heck, you can get a set of beginner plugs for $12. They won't be good, of course, but it puts a heavy burden on the Snug and Tug to justify it's price tag. It's difficult to say whether or not it shoulders that burden well. It really depends on how much value you put on the ring (and connector), how affected you think you will be by the drawbacks I mentioned, and how willing you are to pay more for higher quality. I personally don't think the price is so egregious, all considered, but it's pushing it.

Performance

The Snug and Tug passes here. just not with flying colors. Looking at it, I had 3 expectations. It delivers on the ring, being a gentle added pressure that stimulates just enough. It delivers on the connector, transferring motion and giving attention to the perineum. It mostly delivers on the plug, but as stated, really feels smaller than it looks. Overall, I think it performs well more than it doesn't.

Packaging

The packaging was a little strange. They probably should have shipped the box without the plastic covering warning to remove it before selling it. I do wonder if it shipped like this because I obtained it through Bedbible, and maybe other customers won't have this error? Inside the box is more plastic. There's an inset designed to hold the toy upright to display it better. That's four layers of packaging. All the plastic is really unnecessary. Regardless, nothing about the packaging really impacted my experience with, or attitude toward, the Snug and Tug.

Materials and care

The Snug and Tug is made with body-safe, non-porous silicone. While it is weighted, there isn't that much added weight to the small toy, so the whole thing remains quite light. It is of exceptional quality, and can be easily cleaned with antibacterial soap and warm water. While it comes with a box, the box doesn't really seem meant for storage, as the plastic inset inside is meant to be disposed.