You always remember your first.
The Hexxus
In a world where you can buy a sex toy to do just about anything and go just about anywhere you can think, it is becoming increasingly hard to stay ahead of the game and develop new and exciting products that are both original and innovative. Odyssey Toys was the first company to design and sell a strap-down insertable grinding toy – the Kraken. We then brought you the first 3-part grinder, the dragon, Lor’Dan, which has a head, back and insertable tail grinder all designed for different grinding styles, which can be bought separately or as a set. Single colour, two-colour marble, highlights, signature colours. Customisable with different coloured and length straps and vibe holes (with which we send you our tried and tested bullet vibe). It’s a choose your own adventure of personalised pleasure. The market is becoming ever more competitive with cheap, mass produced (and not always body safe) toys being manufactured often copying elements of small, independent businesses and sometimes outright ripping the designs off entirely. That is why we are so proud and excited to be launching yet another first in the industry; The Hexxus.
The Hexxus is the very first grinder compatible with your wand vibrator. Specifically moulded for the Doxy Original, the head fits perfectly in place so you don’t need to worry about holding it in position whilst you are using it. However, if you are a fan of the Hitachi Magic Wand, that also fits comfortably in the indent in the skull and will provide much the same effect as will nearly all other wands. So far, we’re off to a good start. I am thrilled to be the first person in the world to try this toy and report back to anyone considering what to add to their collection. A small disclaimer: firstly, I am a huge fan of my Doxy. It is my go-to toy. It is reliable (a friend of mine once said that a Doxy could get an orgasm out of a stone and I am inclined to agree), versatile (sometimes I even use it as a neck massager as it was ‘intended’) and best of all, it plugs in, so it never dies on me. Secondly, this is actually my very first time using a fantasy sex toy, let alone reviewing one. I think I have not ventured into this realm because they seem pretty niche. Like I should have some sort of kink or fetish around mythical creatures or aliens or something. Ultimately though, it is just a sex toy. It is no different from any other ‘vanilla’ toy in my collection really except it was made by my own fair hands and happens to look incredible.
What are you getting?
Aesthetically, it is gorgeous. Maybe I am biased because I helped to design the colour scheme for the signature pour and created the colour for the skull especially for this toy – the Hexxus is the only toy to use this colour and you will not find it anywhere else. The toy comprises of a solid skull, with an indent for your wand head, with an insertable tentacle set on a textured background much like the Tenox grinder. The tentacle is 6 inches long, which is our longest insertable grinder, beating the Kraken that comes in at 2.6 inches and the Lor’Dan Part III (The tail) at 5 inches. Unlike the Kraken and the Lor’Dan, the Hexxus insertable is curved, and the curve is the bit that interests me the most. The base of the tentacle protrudes out of the skulls mouth and leaves a short, textured gap. This allows for pressure at the front of the entrance to the vagina whilst the vibrations from your wand of choice flutter the nasal cavity to stimulate the clitoris. It then serpentines it’s way up and back so that when it is fully inserted it hits the back of the vagina wall. So, if you’re a person with a vagina who is fan of positions like reverse cowgirl or doggy then this toy might hit the right spots for you. As someone who does not always enjoy these positions much, I am intrigued as to what it will do for me.
As always, the toy is made with Platinum cured silicone which is medical grade and completely body safe. I am testing the 0050 ‘soft’ which is the most popular firmness with our customers. It gives some rigidity, which is perfect for an insertable toy as it offers some rigidity without being too hard and will make the vibrations from the Doxy more focused and intense. It weighs 850g and comes with 80cm black straps as standard in a plastic pouch which we recommend you use for storage to keep it clean and from sticking to other toys in your arsenal. All Odyssey Toys purchases also come with a soft bristled toothbrush for cleaning all the fine details of the toy. We do not sell ‘toy cleaner’, but a mild, non-fragranced soap is sufficient for washing and as we use high grade silicone, they can be boiled for 5-10 minutes (in their own separate pot, don’t go cooking pasta in it afterwards). You could also use sterilising tablets/liquid such as Milton or a quick soak in vinegar and cold water. If using either of these last 2 methods, please thoroughly rinse your toy with running water to wash any residue off.
The test
Cue me, finding some time when there is nobody around so that I can give this my full attention and without disturbing anyone. Doxys offer a powerful, intense experience, but not a quiet one. As I was going to be using this alone, I strapped Hexxus onto a V shaped pillow and placed the vibrator into the skull and found that it did indeed hold itself in place in multiple positions. The only time it moved (ever so slightly) was when I moved from an upright ‘cowgirl’ style position to a ‘reverse missionary’ style position. Anyway, I am getting ahead of myself. The tentacle offered enough flexibility to manoeuvre around so that I could grind against it and the sucker texture was enough to stimulate the labia whilst the skull was focused on the clitoris. I am generally a big fan of grinding, I don’t think I have ever really grown out of the adolescent ‘making out and dry humping’ phase, so the penetrative part was already secondary in my mind. However, when I did get there, I found the insertable part of the toy, not only easy and comfortable to use but to be a good length for me. The way the toy has been designed, so that the tip is directed towards the back of the vagina, was a concern as I know where my sweets spots are and so I didn’t think it was going to do a lot for me in that respect. However, as the silicone is still pretty soft and the vibrations were so powerful hitting the front of my body, the tentacle actually felt thicker than its circumference (which ranges from 5.5 inches at the base to 4.5 inches mid shaft) as it was pushing against the back of my vagina wall. As it is quite thin and pliable, it allowed me more control, as opposed to a dildo, which even in the same firmness, has less flexibility due to its girth.
The final verdict
I am not going to pretend that I don’t have a vested interest in selling this toy. I am completely biased. I know that my opinion of my own integrity goes very little distance when I am speaking to people who do not know me whatsoever. Having said that, I was a complete newbie to this having never used an insertable grinder before let alone a fantasy themed one, so I hope that that goes some way to convincing you that that this is well worth the investment. It looks intimidating, yes. It weighs a fair bit and there is a bit of prep work to do what with straps and getting the placement of your wand just right but once I got going, I found it very easy to find what felt right for me. The pay-off is worth it and I cannot wait to use this toy with a partner. It is easy to change position and figure out what you need it to do without disturbing the toy. It will definitely be used again. Did I mention my die-hard love for my Doxy!?
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Written by Sophie Evans
Silicone Wizard @ Odyssey Toys
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