Steel Rainbow plug: the iridescent jewel that changes colour

The jewelled plug is the sex toy that owns its accessory side: a polished teardrop-shaped metal body, a slim stem, and a base set with a crystal. The Steel Rainbow adds an iridescent finish over all the metal: purple, blue, green or gold depending on the angle and the light. No two have exactly the same reflections.

Why metal?

Two good reasons:

• It isn’t porous. No bacteria can settle in it, and it cleans perfectly.
• It works with every lubricant, including silicone-based ones, which last longer for anal play.

This one is aluminium, not steel. You notice the difference straight away: it’s light. You gain comfort and discretion, and you lose the weighted feeling that gives steel plugs their charm.

The flip side: metal doesn’t bend. Where a silicone plug forgives, this one imposes its diameter. Which is why size matters so much.

First impressions

It comes in a small round metal tin that doubles as storage: a good point. The object is beautiful, truly. The polish is perfect, without the slightest rough spot or mould line (always run a finger over every part to check: it’s the number one criterion for a metal plug). The crystal is firmly set.

It’s cold out of the tin. A minute in your hands or under warm water sorts that out, and you can make a game of it: warm or cool water before putting it in place gives a completely different sensation. Test the temperature on the inside of your wrist first.

In use

With time, relaxation and plenty of lube, inserting the size S goes smoothly: the teardrop shape does the work, and the slim stem then lets the muscle close comfortably around it.

Once in place, it’s almost forgotten, thanks to its lightness. Worn during other play, it adds a discreet but very real feeling of presence.

The round, rigid base, however, reminds you it’s there when you sit down. For longer wear, the T-shaped bases of silicone plugs are more comfortable.

The non-negotiable rules

• A flared base, always. That’s the case here, and it’s what makes the toy safe.
• Never force it: if it won’t go, breathe, add more lube, or stop.
• No numbing lubricant: pain is information.
• Clean before and after, and never go from anal to vaginal without washing.

It’s all covered in the safe practices guide.

Care

Top of the class: hot water, soap, done. Dry it well and keep it in its tin to protect the iridescent finish from scratches.

My verdict

Four grapes for a simple, body-safe and pretty object. I’m keeping the fifth for a model with a more ergonomic base.