Maude Dome Review

Personal Experience

Maude’s values of inclusive and sustainable practices, which can be found all over their website, have them stand out amongst other brands. I was fond of their products’ simplicity and their goal of promoting intimacy while also breaking down stigmas that plague the sexual wellness field. Although potentially geared more toward beginners, I believe that the Maude Dome is a welcome addition to anyone’s collection.

First Impressions

Test Run

Design

Maude had one main goal in mind when creating this toy: discretion. At first glance, it was reminiscent of an air freshener cone with it's wide base that curved its way up. The openings on each side differ in both diameter and texture with the base of the dome featuring a cavernous set of ridges while the peak was slightly smaller with a bumpy texture. With it's compact nature, I am a fan of it's portability and ability to be kept anywhere.

Ease of Use

The dome is extremely easy to use with its simple design. Maude recommends using an aloe or water based lubricant of your choice to avoid degradation of the silicone. Once lubricated, it was fairly simple to switch between the ends. Holding the dome was simple and it also allowed the ability to change grip firmness and motion as desired.

Quality

The Maude Dome definitely feels like a premium product. The exterior silicone is soft to the touch and smooth while the interior's textures are inviting and pleasurable. There is a cornstarch coating on the exterior to ensure prolonged quality, but it was not something that left any residue on my hands.

Price

At $35, the Maude Dome's price is fairly comparable to many other multi-use strokers in the market. The dome's biggest difference from their competitors in this price range is the addition of a travel case. I do wish that it did come with a packet of the lubrication products that Maude provides in the packaging.

Performance

The multi-textured interior does not disappoint with both textures working very well and it's compact nature lets you make changes as you see fit. You may need to reapply lubricant for longer sessions as things begin to desensitize after prolonged use. Although discretion is something that Maude is looking to promote, it does get a little noisy going back and forth.

Packaging

The Maude Dome comes in a cardboard cylinder with little wording on the front and a more detailed description on the side. I appreciate the minimalist and modern styling of the packaging and if you were unfamiliar with what Maude provides, you would suspect little to nothing as to what the package contains.

Materials and care

The Maude Dome is 100% platinum-grade silicone, waterproof, and is phthalate and latex-free. It also comes with a canvas pouch for storage and a cornstarch coating on the silicone exterior to assist with keeping the product dry and smooth. Cleaning the dome is simple, requiring only soap and hot water and is easily reversible due to it's double-sided opening. After letting it air-dry, it is ready to go back into the pouch to be stored for another time.