The Tantus Ripple Small is a slim, graduated silicone plug that Tantus describes as a great first plug: it starts smaller than a fingertip and widens in gentle steps to just 1 inch across. This listing is the malachite (green) colour.
At 4.95 inches long, it’s a compact toy. Each bead along the shaft is a little wider than the last, so you can stop at whatever depth feels right and work up over time.
RIPPLE SMALL SIZE AND MATERIAL
| Length | 4.95 in |
|---|---|
| Widest point | 1 in (starts smaller than a fingertip) |
| Shape | Graduated beads on one shaft |
| Material | Tantus 100% ultra-premium silicone |
| Cleaning | Boilable, dishwasher safe |
| Colours at Tantus | Amethyst, Onyx, Silver, Malachite |
Specs from Tantus’s official Ripple Small page.
WHY THE STEP-BY-STEP SHAPE HELPS
Anal play is more comfortable when you can go at your own pace. With the Ripple Small you only take on a little more width at each bead, and the narrow tip makes the start easy. Add a generous amount of water-based lube to the toy and to yourself, relax, and only move to the next bead when the last one feels easy.
RIPPLE SMALL VS. OTHER FIRST PLUGS
Live prices from our store. Prices updated October 16, 2026.
| Tantus Ripple Small | Mood Pride Training Set | njoy Pure Plug (Small) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27.20 | $38.30 | $75.00 |
| Widest point | 1 in | 0.75, 1 and 1.25 in (3 plugs) | 1 in head |
| Length | 4.95 in | 3 to 4.75 in insertable | — |
| Material | Silicone | Silicone | Stainless steel |
Mood figures from Doc Johnson, Pure Plug from njoy. A dash means the maker doesn’t publish it.
Prefer the silver colour? See the Tantus Ripple Small in Silver ($27.20). More shapes are in our anal beads and anal toys, and our best anal toys guide walks through a beginner path.
CARING FOR YOUR RIPPLE SMALL
Wash it with warm water and mild soap or a toy cleaner after every use. Because Tantus makes it from boilable, dishwasher-safe silicone, you can also boil it or run it through the dishwasher. Dry it and store it away from other toys.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RIPPLE SMALL
How big is the Tantus Ripple Small?
Tantus lists it at 4.95 inches long and 1 inch across at the widest bead. It starts smaller than a fingertip, so the first bead is the easiest part to insert.
Is the Tantus Ripple Small good for beginners?
Tantus calls it a great first plug, and its starter size is the reason: a narrow tip and graduated beads that top out at 1 inch. Use plenty of water-based lube and go slowly.
Is it a plug or anal beads?
It’s a single silicone toy with graduated beads along the shaft, which Tantus sells as a plug. Unlike a string of beads, it’s one solid piece, so it’s easy to hold and to clean.
What is it made of?
Tantus’s own formula of 100% ultra-premium silicone. Tantus describes it as hypoallergenic, boilable and dishwasher safe.
What lube should I use?
A water-based lube is the safe choice with silicone toys. Our lube guide explains why silicone lube is usually avoided with silicone toys.





