Review: Midnight Menagerie Teufl

It’s been well over a year now since I last reviewed for an Australian independent maker, and oh how things have changed in that time! It feels like just yesterday I was introducing Darque Path and Faux Phallus at the blog, two of the very first local stores to pop up, and now all my dreams have finally come true, with a thriving community of small businesses being located right here down under. One of these such brands is Midnight Menagerie, a Queensland-based shop very much after my own heart. With a range of fantasy designs available in a range of beautiful colours, they also offer TTRPG dice for games such as Dungeons & Dragons, which I’m more than a little partial to. But the thing that most excites me is the variety of size options they offer their toys in, and so when they recently suggested sending me their latest design, the Teufl, I knew it would suit me perfectly.

The Brand

Opening in September 2022, Midnight Menagerie came onto the scene to ensure both Australians and their international fans have easy access to high-quality, body-safe, approachable and affordable sex toys in a variety of shapes and firmnesses. Offering a small but growing collection of unique fantasy designs, they regularly have drops of premade items in a range of different colours, sizes and densities, to ensure you can find the perfect fit for you. Plus, as I mentioned before, for any TTRPG players, they also sell handmade dice, if you really wanna show off at your next game night. All silicone toy orders will receive a small version of the same model in a random colour and / or firmness, and whilst they are based locally, they’re currently also shipping to New Zealand, Canada, the US and the UK. For updates on their next drop, make sure to subscribe to their newsletter or follow them on social media.

Product Description

The Teufl is Midnight Menagerie’s newest model, and I am lucky enough to be one of the first people to try it! A classic fantasy design, this dildo reminds me most of a dragon due to the pronounced ridges on its underside, which look almost like a spine. This is followed by a large bulb, the toy’s widest point, before thinning and then widening out again as the base. It is here you’ll find even more clues to its reptilian nature, with three different styles of scale all providing extra stimulation to those who take the whole thing. Lovers of realistic toys are not left out either though, as the Teufl features a phallic-style head and veins, and in this respect it’s the perfect crossover between fantasy and realism, and a great way for those experienced in one style to get a taste of the other. With a maximum diameter of 4.1cm / 1.62″ before the bulb and a maximum of 5.1cm / 2″ after the bulb, alongside an insertable length of 15.5cm / 6.1″, this is Midnight Menagerie’s small version of the design (although personally I consider this to be quite a large toy), and for those who want something even more they also make it in medium. As for the colour, the brand asked me my preferences, which were cool tones, fades and sparkles. I couldn’t be happier with the result, which is a light blue pearlescent colour at the top, which fades into white at the bulb, and then back to a warmer blue which looks practically holographic in the sunlight. These tonal changes have also created a ribbon-style effect which is absolutely beautiful, and as a whole the quality of this toy is superb, without a flaw in sight. The body-safe silicone is then super soft with their EF 0030 density, which I also requested, and this feels great to the touch, being somehow both buttery and tacky. Finally, whilst this toy is technically anal-safe, I would advise caution since the base is a tad small, and this might also affect harness use, so I do not believe it would be universally compatible.

Packaging

My order for the Teufl was placed with Midnight Menagerie on the 29th of September and I received it on the 4th of October. The box was then mostly discreet, not listing what was inside, although the company name was displayed, which doesn’t tell you anything at first glance but is searchable if someone really wanted to know. Opening it up, I then found the Teufl in a vacuum sealed bag amongst some recyclable packaging paper. Also included was a mini version of my toy, which is really cool. Whilst I’m used to receiving these little silicone pieces when working with indie makers, this is the first time I’ve received a replica of my design, complete with all the same colours! Plus, the other addition was a certificate, which has been printed on some aged paper and sealed with a custom gold wax seal featuring the Midnight Menagerie logo. This is absolutely perfect for the fantasy element of their brand, and the kind of extra touch that makes me love working with small businesses. Listing the toy’s name, as well as the size and firmness, this is something I’ll treasure, and also works well as a certificate of authenticity.

My Experience

The largest toy I’ve ever been able to insert (after considerable effort) was the Uberrime Dr. Manhattan in 2019, which came in at 4.65cm / 1.83″ in diameter. Since then I’ve had some bad experiences of trying and failing to use anything larger, but more recently I’ve been feeling ready to try again thanks to Freely. They let me create my own custom toy, and I went with a bowling pin-style design that had a slow ramp up to a 4.57cm / 1.8″ diameter. The idea was to make it easier for me to enjoy girth, which it did, and thus use it as a warm up aid to try even larger toys. So, enter the “small” Midnight Menagerie Teufl with its 5.1cm / 2″ diameter. I knew I’d be able to enjoy the first few inches, which was good enough for me, but that bulb was the perfect way for me to test my theory. At least, that’s what I thought, until the unexpected happened. Because not only can I use the full length of the Teufl, but I don’t even need to warm up to do so!

I’m still in shock. It could be magic, but I think it probably has more to do with the Teufl’s superb shape and density. In fact, I’ve actually taken to thinking of it as a fantasy version of my Freely Custom Dildo. Whilst the two look very different, if you strip them down to their most basic elements, they are almost identical. Starting with a thin tapered head, both toy’s feature a soft silicone and gradual ramp up of girth, before thinning out again before the base. It has meant that, like with the slightly smaller Custom Dildo, inserting the Midnight Menagerie Teufl is easy, and I am then able to slowly thrust it, going deeper each time, until I eventually can take all of it. This is something I have thoroughly enjoyed in particular, with the large bulb having the most immensely satisfying filling feeling, and I’ve loved inserting it for the first time upon the point of orgasm to really heighten the sensation. Then, after this, being able to continue thrusting it in and out of me is just otherworldly. Plus, it’s handy between orgasms too, as it works like a plug, allowing me to leave it in whilst I take a break. As for the textural design, I also really enjoyed this. Whilst it can definitely be felt, the soft silicone keeps it subtle enough to not be overwhelming. My favourite part is the ridged spine on the underside, and whilst this feels good from any angle, I have taken to using the toy with this area facing up, to really get the most out of it. Although I also have to give a shout-out to that tapered tip, as even though it’s realistic, it feels more tentacle-like in use (perhaps because of the increase in girth that follows it), and so I have loved rubbing this outside my entrance before insertion. If I did have to name one downside to the Teufl, however, it would have to be base. I just feel like it is too small, and so once you get past the bulb and it starts to get messy, it can be difficult to maintain a grip.

Cleaning & Care

As the Midnight Menagerie Teufl is 100% silicone and waterproof, cleaning it is easy. To start, I’d recommend soaking it in some warm soapy water, and then you may also want to give any prominent areas of texture a scrub with a spare toothbrush. After this you can rinse it with hot water, leave to air dry, and then place in a ziplock bag to keep clean (as otherwise it’ll attract dust). For a more complete clean, primarily when switching the toy between orifices or partners, you can then sterilise it by soaking it in a 10% bleach solution or boiling it. Although Midnight Menagerie points out on their website that repeated boiling can slowly increase the firmness or darken items made of Near Clear silicone. Finally, only use water-based lubricants with this product, as other kinds may damage the toy’s material.

Final Thoughts

The Midnight Menagerie Teufl isn’t just another review product for me. Rather, it represents a huge goal in my sex toy journey finally being achieved, and a significant turning point for me. For the first time in over four years, my record for widest girth has been broken, and not just by a little bit either. I was so hopeful that I would be able to use the full length of this toy, but even that was with a long warming up period in mind. The fact that I was able to just insert this like any other dildo, as if the girth didn’t even matter? Well I’m frankly gobsmacked, and so thankful to Midnight Menagerie for giving me this opportunity. Plus, even without all of this record breaking, this is a damn good toy. The shape is so satisfying and I love the subtle textural elements, particularly that ridged spine. My only downside was the base, which I just think needs widening a tad. Not only will this make holding it during use easier, but it’ll also make the toy more anal safe and help its harness compatibility, which is really a win win. Overall, I cannot recommend this toy more to those like me looking for an accessible (and much cheaper than the Freely Custom Dildo!) way to try larger girths. Of course, if you’re just here for the beautiful fantasy design and that texture, then you’re also in luck, and don’t forget the Teufl also comes in a larger size for those looking for an even greater challenge.

You can get the Teufl directly from Midnight Menagerie starting at just $99.95 AUD / $63.60 USD!

Last updated: 31/10/23

Price at the time of writing: $99.95 AUD / $63.60 USD

This post was sponsored by Midnight Menagerie, but as always, all opinions are my own.