If youve ever searched the interwebs for sex toys, youve probably seen silicone, silicone, and... more silicone. The majority of toys are made of this material because its soft (but not too soft) and nonporous (meaning it wont harbor icky bacteria). Don't get me wrong, silicone toys are great and all, but it's time to break out of your silicone-molded box and try a dildo made of-wait for it-glass.

Yup, glass. Maybe that word brings to mind a loud CRACK and 1,000 tiny shards cutting up the inside of your vagina or butthole, but dont worry, glass dildos are totally safe. (Just please throw your glass toy away if you drop it on a hard surface, Dr. Carol Queen wrote for , because there may be a tiny crack you cant see.)

With that concern out of the way (phew), Thien-Kim Lam, the founder of Bawdy Bookworms, is here to introduce you to all the wonders of Mr. Swirly, a festive AF glass dildo. In case you didn't know, is a subscription service that pairs romance novels with sex toys (a match better than peanut butter and chocolate, amiright?). Mr. Swirly is at the top of her favorite sex toy list.

Why People Love Mr. Swirly

• Its hard (because, ya know, its made of glass)
• Its gorgeous
• It has a flared base
• Its easy to clean
• Its cheap

Mr. Swirly is a slightly curved, clear glass dildo with a strip of red glass swirling around the surface from head to base, hence the name. Its made by Gls, a sex toy company that makes handcrafted glass toys. And because its made of glass, it has less give than your typical silicone dildo. "Its a very different feeling-and hard to describe unless you try it," Lam tells Womens Health. "Glass is smooth, but its also firm."

Because its glass, its also a breeze to clean up. Lam suggests using a silicone- or water-based lube, then cleaning with soap and water when you're done. You dont need to worry about drenching Mr. Swirly, because there are no motor parts that water can mess up. "I like to tell people that you can put it in your dishwasher," Lam says. Glass is also naturally nonporous, so don't worry about little critters (a.k.a. bacteria and germs) getting into your toy and setting up shop.

Plus, if you wanna be super open about your sex life, Mr. Swirly also makes for pretty awesome home decor. Its so attractive, Lam says, that you could plop it on a coffee table and pretend its art. And at just $35, its some of the cheapest art youll ever buy. Of course, its totally fine if youd rather keep Mr. Swirly tucked away and only pull it out when necessary.

Once you do, there are lots of ways to use it (yay!). Glass toys are perfect for trying out temperature play, so stick Mr. Swirly in the freezer for a while, or dunk it into a glass of warm water before you start using it. The icy or hot sensation can bring a whole new experience to your sex life-with or without a partner.

If youre a fan of vibration, you can also hold a bullet vibrator against Mr. Swirly while you use it. The vibration will transfer seamlessly into the glass, Lam says, and make the whole thing buzz. She tends to use the toy with her partner, and gets him to hold the vibrator.

Then, of course, you can use Mr. Swirly without all the bells and whistles. The raised line of red glass running around the toy also makes it more interesting than all the totally smooth toys out there. And because the dildo has a flared base, it can be used both vaginally and anally (a flared base is important for anal play so nothing ends up where it doesnt belong).

Overall, Mr. Swirly is a fun time no matter how you use it.

Where It Falls Flat

• Things can get slippery

There isnt too much downside to Mr. Swirly...unless you dont like penetration. Then, theres a small chance youll like this dildo because its even harder than the toys youre probably used to.

Your sexytimes using Mr. Swirly can also get a little slick, Lam says. Because youre using lube (if youre not... you really should consider it) and the toy is made of glass, it can be slippery to hold onto. If that sounds unappealing to you, or if you worry that you wont be able to hold onto it, you might want to stick (ha, get it?) with silicone toys.

The Game-Changing Features

• Its ribbed (for your pleasure)
• Its curved to hit the G-spot

That ring of red glass that makes Mr. Swirly "swirly" isnt just there to look pretty. Its designed to add some texture as the dildo thrusts in and out of your vagina or anus. "I come back to this toy again and again because of the shape and texture," Lam says.

She loves the swirl around the shaft and the fact that the dildo has a slight curve, meant to hit the G-spot. Glass and metal toys ( ) are especially nice for G-spotting because theyre so hard and rigid. "Its hard," Lam says. "A nice, firm pressure on your G-spot, like a firm, smooth finger."

The bottom line: Mr. Swirly will make you fall in love with glass toys and give you an off-the-wall G-spot orgasm in the process. Just be careful since things can get a bit slippery.