Bad Dragon Sofia - A Unique Silicone Stroker
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- Price3.5/5
- Noise3.0/5
- Pros
- Unique design and customizable colors
- More durable than TPE strokers
- Easy to clean
- Cons
- Silicone is very firm
- Relatively high price tag
This stroker has a somewhat unique look, but this is probably the most mild of Bad Dragon's offerings. It is supposed to be modeled after a water nymph, and the bright blue and shimmery coloring definitely gives it that fantasy vibe. The whole stroker is about 8 inches long, with a roughly 3 inch diameter, though the cross section is slightly oblong. The entrance has a small molded labia and a clit fixed slightly open. Across the body of the stroker it has gentle curve in the middle that makes it easier to hold when in use. You can get this stroker in almost any color, but the "natural" coloring is what I have here. The signature color scheme is a marbled white and blue, but there are a lot of other patterns or even a surprise option. It does not come with any kind of plastic casing like many other strokers (Fleshlight, Main Squeeze, etc.). If you want something in the sci-fi or fantasy realm, definitely take a look at Bad Dragon's other offerings which often have more bold design choices. I personally am not a huge fan of those, and so I wanted this more basic option, and for anyone else in the same boat as me they have a pink flesh colored option as well.
Unfortunately I wasn't a huge fan of how this stroker actually feels. The silicone they used while labeled as "ultra soft" just cannot compare to TPE, especially the formula that companies like Fleshlight use. This isn't a failing on Bad Dragon's part, silicone as a material just cannot be made that soft without falling apart. There is heavy texture on the inside which feels nice for a little bit, but quickly becomes overstimulating to the point of numbness. The first half of the stroker has a ridged spiral pattern followed by a wavy ridged section, with a slight indent between the two. It does have a bit more room internally which means it will work for people with more girth. Because there is no plastic casing you can squeeze slightly to make it tighter or for more texture. I found that covering the exit hole can also induce some suction which allowed for extra stimulation, and had the added bonus of cutting down on noise. Compared to other strokers I would say it is maybe a little bit quieter in use, but still by no means discreet.
Silicone is also quite a bit more dense, and therefore heavier than TPE. This means that for a long play session, it quickly becomes tiring to use even without the stimulation issue. The one benefit of that weight though is that it can feel a bit more realistic, and it has a bit of "bounce" between the weight and texture of the material.
You will definitely want a high quality water based lube with this toy, NOT a silicone or even hybrid option. Silicone based lubes can damage this toy because it is also silicone based.
While I do have complaints about some of the other aspects of this toy, quality is one area where it shines. It is made of a high quality silicone, with no obvious nicks or little tears, and the shimmery blue coloring is quite nice. Bad Dragon's toys are poured silicone so they are not all uniform, even the same color scheme might look slightly different between each toy, and there can be slight difference in texture. That said, any outright defects are not sold as regular toys, but rather go into their flop toys category at a discount instead of being discarded. I noticed some lines pop up on the underside after a couple uses, but they don't appear to be any kind of structural defect, and it's entirely possible I just didn't notice them when I first got the toy.
One of the main benefits of using a silicone toy over TPE is that is much easier to clean. Soap and warm water, or even soaking in a diluted bleach solution (and then rinsing) can be used to thoroughly sterilize the toy. Silicone is not porous like TPE and is therefore considered body safe. You will definitely want to ensure nothing is left inside the body of the stroker because bacteria and other nasty things can take hold. Because it's designed to stay slightly open, it dries much easier than other strokers in my experience, but you can still use a drying rod or pass a rolled up paper towel through to catch any residual moisture.
You will still want to be careful about nicking it with anything sharp, even fingernails, or stretching it too much, because it can start to tear. You should also try to keep it from contacting other toys, especially silicone ones, which can sometimes cause some damage. While Bad Dragon does offer warranties on it's other toys, the penetrable toys like these do NOT come with a warranty so you will want to be extra careful considering the high price tag.
