TitanMen Tools Intimidator review

Eleven inches of ridged PVC that reviewers call "absolutely incredible" to look at and surprisingly easy to use — but made of a material that cannot be properly cleaned and has caused irritation and chemical burns for some users.

The design is striking: deep ridges, substantial girth, and a shape that reviewers describe as intriguing and visually impressive. One tester rated it 90 out of 100 for design, calling it "absolutely incredible", and the same score for ease of use — which is rare for something this size.

The experience of using it, though, is complicated by what it's made of. Reviewers report a strong chemical smell straight out of the packaging. Some describe a burning sensation during use, and one noted that it degrades silicone toys if they touch over time — a sign of the plasticisers leaching out of the PVC.

Because PVC is porous, it cannot be sterilised. That means bacteria can settle into the material and stay there no matter how thoroughly you clean it. For anal play especially, that is a problem. One reviewer planning to use it for stretching exercises said they couldn't imagine leaving it in for long, and they were right to be cautious.

The shape does what it is supposed to: the ridges provide texture, the taper makes insertion manageable despite the size, and reviewers say it works well for what it is designed to do. But the material undermines all of that. Several users who loved the design discarded it once they understood what PVC means for safety.

If this were made of silicone, it would be an easy recommendation. As it stands, it is a well-designed toy in a material that does not belong inside anyone.

Honestly, no one — not because of the size, but because of the material. If you are experienced with large toys and the shape appeals, look for a body-safe version of the same idea: SquarePeg, Topped Toys and Mr Hankey's Toys all make ridged plugs in platinum silicone that you can actually clean properly.

If you already own this one and have been using it without issues, keep it to yourself, use a fresh condom every time, and replace it sooner rather than later. PVC degrades, and when it does, the chemicals inside become more of a problem.

PVC is porous, which means it cannot be sterilised. Bacteria can settle into the material and stay there no matter how you clean it. For anal play, that is a real concern.

If you are using this, keep it to one person, put a fresh condom on it every time, and replace it more often than you would a silicone toy. Wash it with warm water and mild soap after each use, but understand that you are cleaning the surface only — not what is inside the material.

Store it separately from silicone toys. Reviewers report that it degrades silicone on contact, which tells you the plasticisers are migrating out of the PVC.

If the ridged, tapered shape is what you are after, SquarePeg's Acorn or Topped Toys' Grip 110 offer similar texture in platinum silicone. Both are body-safe, both can be sterilised, and both will outlast this one by years.

For size training specifically, Mr Hankey's Toys and Oxballs both make large plugs in silicone that you can leave in safely and clean properly. The comparisons linked above show how this one stacks up against other large toys in the same price range — most of which are made of better materials.

This sits in the huge anal toys category, where it is one of the larger options by insertable length. The shape is less common than the material, which is a shame — ridged tapers like this are popular for a reason, and most of the category has moved to silicone.

You can see where it ranks and what else is available in the roundup linked below. Most of the higher-scoring options are body-safe, and several are cheaper.

Is the Titanmen Intimidator Anal Plug body-safe? No. It is made of PVC, which is porous and cannot be sterilised. Some users have reported irritation and chemical burns.

Are there body-safe alternatives to the Titanmen Intimidator? Yes. SquarePeg, Tantus XL, Mr Hankey's Toys and Topped Toys all make large anal toys in platinum silicone, which can be cleaned properly and will not degrade over time.

The design is excellent and reviewers say it works well — but the material is not safe for internal use. PVC is porous, smells strongly, and has caused irritation for some users. If this were made of silicone, it would be worth recommending. As it is, look for a body-safe alternative with a similar shape.

If you already own it, use a condom every time, keep it to yourself, and replace it sooner rather than later.

Available for $99.95. Given the material concerns, we would suggest looking at the body-safe alternatives listed above before buying this one.

This review draws on 1,203 reviews across 4 retailers, averaging 4.4 stars. The Coyscore is 61 — mixed reviews, with the material concerns pulling the score down despite the strong design ratings. The review count is high enough to trust the themes that emerge, and the material safety concerns appear consistently.

Insertable length: 11 inches
Material: PVC
Non-porous: No
Weight: 1.17 kg
Maximum diameter: Not stated by the supplier
Flared base: Not stated by the supplier — safety-critical and not inferred from category
Taper: Not stated by the supplier

The Snug Report is published by the team behind Coy, a New Zealand retailer that stocks many of the products reviewed here. We say so on every page. Our scores come from aggregated public reviews, not from us — the method is on the methodology page and the evidence count is on every review.