Lovehoney Bumpy Ride Textured Penis Sleeve with Ball Loop Review

Initially, both me and my partner loved the look of the Bumpy Ride. The transparent design and the multitude of bumps and ridges look great put in practice all that texture isn't quite as great as what it might seem. The Bumpy Ride is a very soft toy, it has almost a jelly-like feel too it which we both really like at first but because of that that sensations from the bumps and ridges aren't quite as heightened as they should be and my partner side it just didn't feel quite as good as she had imagined. Design-wise it was simple enough to get the Bumpy Ride on and while it does provide a small amount of constriction for the wearer there's not really anything in the design that makes it all that stimulating for the person wearing it. It does look basic but it's not necessarily a bad thing however it just didn't quite live up to either of our expectations. The transparent design is a nice touch though, so definitely extra points there!

Personally I found this to be a super simple sex toy to use. It does require a decent amount of lube to get it on but gently rolling or sliding the sleeve into place works best. The ball strap definitely helps to keep it in place so it's a much appreciated addition. I'd say this is the perfect introduction to a penis sleeve and if you've been wanting to try one out, it doesn't get much simpler or easier than this. One thing I would say though it that if you have mobility or grip issues this probably won't be the toy for you. Sliding the sleeve on and off is a delicate task and then stretching the ball loop to put your testicles through won't be the easiest of jobs if you have issues with your hands.

Although both me and my partner were initially drawn in by the super soft feel to this toy, once you dig a little deeper you realise the quality just isn't there. It has that typical plastic smell to it and the fact it's made from porous material just cheapens the toy for me. The sleeve hasn't a decent thickness to it but the ball strap seems really flimsy. It doesn't have a great stretch to it but I'm just not sure it would last all that long before showing some signs of wear and tear. The different ridges and bumps seemed like a nice touch on what is a cheaper toy but in practice they were a bit of a let down so didn't add much beyond aesthetics.

For the price, I don't think you can complain too much. It certainly has its downfalls but with that being said it's also one of the cheapest penis sleeves I've ever come across and I think it's totally worth the price tag if you're just wanting to get idea of how you and your partner feel about using a penis sleeve. At this price point I wouldn't really expect anything more than what you get here. A fun, super easy to use, beginner friendly sex toy. However when you look at other similar products, I don't think the price point on this would have needed to be much higher to make this a silicone penis sleeve which would be much better.

When it came to performance, the Bumpy Ride unfortunately fell short of both of our expectations. The online description promises " super-stimulating sensations with the benefit of boosted girth" and while the boosted girth is correct, the super-stimulation sensations were lacking. It's not to say it was terrible but the balance between the soft material and it's ability to give those stronger stimulating sensations just wasn't quite right. Something slightly firmer that maintained a buttery soft texture would have been better. The Bumpy Ride promised to add another level of excitement and enjoyment to shared play and to some extent it did which is why it wasn't a complete fail and why we both agreed it's a decent enough toy for an introduction to penis sleeves. It's comfortable to use for both partners and the transparent colouring was much better than an opaque penis sleeve.

The packaging for the Bumpy Ride is fairly simplistic but for the price I wouldn't really expect anything more. Being a small toy, the packing perfectly reflects the size of the toy and given that there's no storage box, the penis sleeve could easily be stored inside the box without it taking up much room. I do like that the packaging tells you everything that you need to know about the Bumpy Ride. There's a clear image of the toy on the front and a little bit about Lovehoney's mantra on the back. On one side of the box there's simple 4-step instructions on how to use the penis sleeve and on the opposite side a little bit about the features such as the added girth, transparent finish and the extra texture. Given the it has so much information on it, it's certainly not discreet packaging but it's easy to store in a draw or your toy box.

I think it's pretty clear by now that the fact the Bumpy Ride penis sleeve is made from porous material was a huge turn-off for me and my partner. It's made from soft plastic which means that it can't ever be fully disinfected unlike non-porous toys such as silicone penis sleeves. Porous sex toys have small holes in the material where bacteria can grow meaning they aren't 100% body-safe. The idea of this is always a bit off putting for me and my partner. In a more positive note, it is super easy to clean with mild soap and warm water then it can just be left to air-dry. The material is really soft which we both liked and it is a lightweight penis sleeve which was another bonus. In parts though it doesn't seem like the highest quality material, particularly around the ball strap. It doesn't come with a storage bag, but once it's completely dry it fine stored back in the box.