Review: Blush Novelties Neo Elite 7.5 Inch

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already halfway through the year! It’s been a pretty good one so far here at Princess Previews, but for anyone who read my Top 10 Toys of 2018 post you might have noticed that something has been missing… dildos! That’s right, in that post I declared that 2019 would be the year of dildos, since I had been sorely lacking reviews of my favourite type of toy on the blog last year (I only did one!). Well, it might have taken a little while, but here I am finally with my first dildo review of the year (that is, unless you count the Kink by Doc Johnson Drencher, but I don’t since I couldn’t actually fit it inside of me). It doesn’t stop here either, as SheVibe have been kind enough to send me three of the best looking dildos on the market right now. Coming up soon is the Tantus Magma and Uberrime Ripley Alien, but today I am starting with the Blush Novelties Neo Elite 7.5 Inch.

The Sender

Since it’s my first time working with US retailer SheVibe, I also just wanted to give them a quick shout-out. SheVibe were one of the first stores I ever bought adult products from, and as such a lot of the toys featured in my early reviews were bought through them. I loved them then because they have a huge range of quality products and their worldwide shipping prices are quite reasonable, and neither of these things have changed today. Plus, their brand is geeky as hell and full of pop culture references and comic book art, making their website a feast for the eyes even if you have no interest in sex toys. Being able to represent them now as an affiliate and complete reviews for them really makes me feel like I’ve come full circle as a sex toy lover, and I couldn’t be happier!

Background

The Blush Novelties Neo Elite 7.5 Inch is a perfect example of the current renaissance we’re experiencing in the sex toy industry. It’s a dual density silicone toy made by a big US brand that retails for less than $50 USD, which are words that would have been extremely unlikely just a few years ago. But it just goes to show that the efforts of bloggers and other advocates for body-safe products have not gone unnoticed, and as more and more brands turn towards silicone it has resulted in it becoming more affordable as its previous luxury status starts to fade. While companies like Tantus have been providing people like me with great silicone options for years now and were one of the first companies to do this, I feel like Blush have really been instrumental in this more recent industry change, and so I am really excited to be reviewing one of these products today.

Product Description

Blush have released a few fantastic looking silicone dildo lines over the last few years, such as Avant and Real Nude, but their latest Neo Elite line is the first that I have had the pleasure to try. What sets this line apart is that all the products in it are made with dual density silicone (which is my favourite kind and means that the toy has a firm inner core and squishy outer coating, making it feel quite life-like), they all have suction cups and are harness compatible / anal safe, and they all come in bright neon colours that aren’t typical of sex toys. As a realistic range of dildos (aside from the colours) they offer quite a few different options, so you can get whichever style of dick you prefer. Personally I went with 7.5 Inch, which seemed like a nice medium sized toy that offered some texture (prominent veins and a pronounced head), and I chose its orange colour (it also comes in pink). Not only is this my first orange dildo, but it is also surprisingly my first ever dildo with balls, which I was particularly excited about. While its overall length is in the name, it actually only has an insertable length of 14cm / 5.5″, and a diameter of 3.8cm / 1.5″.

Packaging

My order for the Blush Novelties Neo Elite 7.5 Inch was placed with SheVibe on the 24th of April, and I received it on the 6th of May. The box was 100% discreet, with no mention of the sender or what was inside. To reduce the international shipping costs and since Blush’s packaging is only very basic anyway, SheVibe did not include the product’s actual packaging, but instead just sent the toy in a plastic bag along with the paper insert that would have been part of the box. This isn’t a practice SheVibe use with their customers, as you cover the cost of shipping when going through checkout. While I don’t have the packaging, I can see from this product listing photo that it’s just a simple plastic clamshell and so I didn’t miss out on much. The paper insert that I did receive includes heaps of great information about the toy to aid you during purchase (but nothing you wouldn’t already know if you bought it online). Considering the low price of this product I think this basic packaging is fine.

First Impressions

When I first got the Blush Neo Elite 7.5 Inch I was surprised by just how soft and buttery its silicone was. I’ve never had a dildo that felt like this before, and it’s quite addicting to touch. The outer silicone is also softer than any of my other dual density dildos, making the firm core more obvious to the touch, which in turn makes it a bit less realistic feeling. Meanwhile, the head of the toy doesn’t feature the core and is 100% squishy silicone, which lends itself to easier insertion. On that note, this toy doesn’t require any warming up to use and inserts relatively easily, although on days when I want to make the process even smoother a quick go with the Funkit Toys NoFrillDo is enough to get me ready.

My Experience

I have to admit I’m not a huge fan of using this toy. As soon as I insert it I find the prominent veins uncomfortable and scratchy against the walls of my vagina. I also find that they feel very unnatural, and considering this is supposed to be a realistic toy, not a fantasy toy, I feel Blush have missed the mark. The head’s massive ridge is also an issue for me, as I do not enjoy the popping sensation it makes when exiting me. It’s not all bad though, as these issues are only really prominent during long thrusts of the toy. I have found that I can instead really enjoy using it by just fully inserting it and doing small thrusts. With this I am able to stimulate my A-Spot, and I find it very pleasurable. Then, pairing it with my We-Vibe Tango or Nu Sensuelle Point is enough to give me a really good time. Two other huge positives are the addition of the suction cup which I am able to use as a handle (as without this my hand would be getting very messy due to the short length of the toy) and the balls which I love feeling hit up against me.

In regards to the suction cup, this isn’t a toy feature I personally make use of, but I have tested it out on a few surfaces around my home and it works really well. It is definitely the best suction cup I’ve ever tried, as it does not remove from surfaces easily at all. I don’t think you would experience any issues using this during play.

Cleaning & Care

As this toy is silicone and waterproof, cleaning it is relatively easy, although due to its textured nature you do need to put some extra care and time in. I’d recommend first soaking it in some warm soapy water and then scrubbing it with a toothbrush. Be particularly careful around the veins and skin folds near the head, as this is where bacteria is most likely to hide. After this rinse the toy with hot water, leave to air dry, and then return it to storage (I’d recommend a zip-lock bag as the toy’s silicone attracts dust). I’d then also recommend sterilising the toy after every few uses just to make sure it’s 100% clean. Blush don’t seem to have any recommendations online for sterilising their toys, but if their silicone behaves the same as most then you should be able to boil it, put it in the dishwasher, or a few other methods as listed in my Cleaning Guide. Lastly, make sure to only use water-based lubricants with this product, as others may have negative effects on the silicone.

Final Thoughts

Overall I thought the Blush Neo Elite 7.5 Inch was a relatively good dildo. When you consider that it’s made with dual-density silicone yet it’s retailing for under $35 USD, it makes it hard to not give this product my full support. I’ve never had an issue with texture on a toy before, but I just found the veins on this to be too rough and unnatural feeling for my tastes. Plus I think this was made worse by the fact that in my mind this was supposed to be a realistic feeling dildo. If I had instead gone into it with some sort of fantasy toy in mind perhaps I would have enjoyed it more. But this is really me as a reviewer picking out flaws, because if I wasn’t having to judge it then I probably wouldn’t have even considered these things. At the end of the day I really enjoyed using this toy against my A-Spot, and I loved the addition of the balls and suction cup. I would definitely recommend this as a great budget silicone dildo, especially if you are a fan of texture.

You can get the Blush Novelties Neo Elite 7.5 Inch from Peepshow Toys for just $53 AUD / $34.99 USD, plus use my code GRACE to get 10% OFF your total order!

Last updated: 12/4/24

Price at the time of writing: $44.63 AUD / $31.99 USD

I received this product in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Affiliate links have been used in this post.