Crystal Jellies Anal Trainer Training Kit — Purple review

A two-piece set designed to let you work up gradually, with a flared base on each and a soft-firm texture that reviewers say slides in easily. The material is the problem: PVC, which is porous and cannot be sterilised, no matter what the packaging claims.

Reviewers describe a soft outer layer over a firmer core — squishy enough to be forgiving, solid enough that you always know where it is. The smaller plug goes in easily with a little lube, and the flared base means it stays put without any anxiety. People who are new to this say it does exactly what a training kit should: lets you start gently and work up at your own pace.

The progression between the two sizes is noticeable but not intimidating. Several reviewers mention moving from the smaller to the larger over a few sessions, and finding the step up manageable. One person found even the smallest size a bit much to start with, but that seems to be the exception — most say it is genuinely beginner-friendly.

The texture gets consistent praise. It is smooth enough that it does not drag, and the give in the material means it adapts to you rather than the other way around. The flared base is wide enough to do its job without being obtrusive.

The material is where the consensus breaks down. Reviewers who care about what things are made of are blunt: PVC is porous, it cannot be properly cleaned, and the "phthalate-free" claim on the box does not hold up under scrutiny. One long-standing reviewer flatly recommends against it on material grounds alone. Others either do not mention it or do not mind, but the concern is real and it is specific.

If you are looking for something to ease into anal play and you are prepared to treat it as a short-term product — one person, fresh condom every time, replace it when it starts to look tired — this does the job it sets out to do. If you want something that will last and clean properly, look for a silicone set instead.

This suits people who are new to anal play and want a gentle, structured way to build confidence. The smaller size is approachable, the larger one gives you something to work towards, and the texture is forgiving enough that you are not fighting the thing. Reviewers who are just starting out consistently say it made the process easier.

It does not suit anyone who wants a product they can sterilise and keep for years. PVC is porous — you cannot boil it, you cannot bleach it, and it will degrade over time. If you share toys, if you want something that cleans properly, or if the idea of a material that harbours bacteria bothers you, pick a silicone training set instead. They cost more, but they last.

It also does not suit people who want the smallest possible starting size. A few reviewers found even the smaller plug too much at first. If you are very new or very cautious, look for a set that starts smaller — they exist, and they are worth the search.

Living with it means accepting what the material is and working around it.

PVC is porous, which means it cannot be sterilised. Soap and warm water will clean the surface, but bacteria can settle into the material itself and stay there. Keep this to one person, use a fresh condom every time, and replace it when it starts to look or feel worn.

Do not boil it, do not put it in the dishwasher, and do not use alcohol or bleach — PVC will degrade. Store it somewhere cool and dry, away from other toys, and check it before each use for any tackiness or discolouration. If it feels sticky or smells odd, throw it out.

Use water-based lube only. Silicone lube will damage the material.

This sits in the anal training kits category, which is for sets designed to let you progress gradually. Most of the highly-scored products in that category are silicone; this one is PVC, which is why it costs less and why the material concerns appear so often in the reviews.

If you want to see what else is available — and what the silicone options look like — the full ranked list is here: Best anal training kits, ranked by Coyscore.

So is this one worth buying, or should you spend more on silicone?

Is this kit suitable for beginners? Yes — reviewers consistently describe it as a good starter set, with one calling it "perfect sized" for beginning anal training. The smaller plug is approachable and the progression to the larger one is manageable.

Is the material body-safe? The packaging claims it is phthalate-free, but the material is PVC, which is porous and cannot be sterilised. Some reviewers express concern about this, with one calling it "really bad for anal play" on material grounds. The safety issue is not about acute toxicity — it is about porosity and the fact that you cannot clean it properly.

What is the sizing like? The set offers a clear progression, and most reviewers say you can work your way up comfortably. A few found the smaller plug larger than expected, and one person said even that was too much to start with. If you want the absolute smallest entry point, look for a set that starts smaller.

This does what a training kit should: it gives you two sizes, a forgiving texture, and a flared base that means you can relax. Reviewers who are new to anal play say it made the process easier, and the step between the two plugs is manageable.

The material is the trade-off. PVC is porous, it cannot be sterilised, and it will not last as long as silicone. If you are prepared to treat it as a short-term product — one person, fresh condom every time, replace it when it starts to degrade — it is a decent way to start. If you want something that cleans properly and lasts, spend more on a silicone set.

Coy Recommended, with the material caveat clearly stated.

Available for $39.95. New Zealand orders ship from Coy; elsewhere the price and availability vary by region.

This review is based on 75 public reviews across 7 retailers, averaging 4.6 stars. The Coyscore is 80, which reflects strong performance in ease of use and value, with the body-safe subscore pulling the overall grade down due to the porous material. The review count is high enough to trust the themes, and the material concern appears consistently across sources.

Material: PVC (supplier spec)
Non-porous: No (derived from supplier spec)
Weight: 0.27 kg
Insertable length: Not stated (size listed as "Set of 2")
Maximum diameter: Not stated
Flared base: Not stated in supplier spec (though reviewers confirm it)
Taper: Not stated

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.