tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75819860914449663762024-02-08T04:00:54.114-08:00Searching for the MarvelousSeek only the high moments. And the best toys.Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-65628645404092887522011-02-27T16:12:00.000-08:002011-02-27T16:13:26.650-08:00Basix Dong<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0YI87KxcrZY/TWrnAdD_6-I/AAAAAAAAAj8/2aEm2jJGzGU/s1600/P1040095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0YI87KxcrZY/TWrnAdD_6-I/AAAAAAAAAj8/2aEm2jJGzGU/s320/P1040095.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/dildos/realistic-dildos/basix-dong">The Basix Dong from Eden Fantasys</a>, still in its packaging. It looks... okay... like this.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the ... gook? ... left in the plastic container after I took the toy out. If it looks like this, you can just imagine how slimy the toy itself is. Perhaps this is what all-natural, blah-blah-blah rubber looks and smells like, but it's a serious turnoff.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Recently, I was contacted by Their Toys, an <a href="http://theirtoys.com/">adult toys shop, </a>asking me if I'd be willing to review a toy for them. I didn't know the company, but I'm always glad to try out new companies and see what they offer and how they work.<br />
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The first toy they sent me was a kind of rubber finger vibe designed to hold a bullet inside. Unfortunately, the bullet vibe was broken. Something was wrong with the bullet's internal connectors, and it was hard to make it do its buzzy dance. This is often true of vibrators that are sold with the batteries already in when there's no protector -- the batteries get old or corrode and somehow damage the internal workings. Or, of course, it could have just been a dud toy (they happen, often, as a matter of fact, and it's no comment on the quality of the seller when the toy doesn't work). <br />
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I let the company know, and they quickly sent me something else -- a <a href="http://theirtoys.com/screaming-o-super-powered-bullet-assorted-colors.html">Screaming O Super Powered Bullet</a>. This plastic <a href="http://theirtoys.com/mini-vibrators.html">mini-vibe</a> can be used alone or tucked inside the aforementioned ring vibe. It's got a lot of rev, the button on the end is simple to use, and it's waterproof, which is an added bonus. It also comes in a variety of yummy colors -- mine's a very pretty purple, and it looks all shiny and nice among my array of toys. Finally, it fits nicely into most of the toys that I already own that take bullet vibes, including a number of anal vibes and finger vibes. <br />
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However, it does only have one speed, so there's not a lot of variety if you're someone who desires a number of vibratory options. Super powered? Maybe. The speed's got a decent amount of rev, and it isn't terribly loud for the amount of power, which is a bonus if you plan on traveling or trying to use this when you've got a houseful of people. <br />
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The vibe does take watch batteries, which is something that I truly wish toy manufacturers would stop doing. Watch batteries are expensive, they're not rechargeable, and they never last as long as the companies say they do (I got about 45 minutes out of mine, as compared to the 80+ minutes that the website promises. Of course, your mileage may vary, depending on how old the batteries are and how long they've been inside the toy).<br />
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Overall, the <a href="http://theirtoys.com/screaming-o-super-powered-bullet-assorted-colors.html">Screaming O</a> is a fine bullet vibe. Clean, simple, not a lot of bells and whistles. The packaging is small and discrete. And it's at a pretty spot-on price for just $6.99. It would be a great stocking stuffer for a loved/lusted one, or for yourself. Personally, if I used a lot of bullet vibes, I would consider these a decent option for backups. In fact, it's probably cheaper to buy a couple of these vibes to keep on hand than it is to replace the watch batteries (no comment on the environmental impact of those choices, because I really don't know how they'd wash out).Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-39336279997546529232010-11-22T18:34:00.000-08:002010-11-22T18:34:57.569-08:00Vibrating Heated Nipple Clamps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TOsm3WAtp6I/AAAAAAAAAjc/AhDuqWG-rro/s1600/P1030555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TOsm3WAtp6I/AAAAAAAAAjc/AhDuqWG-rro/s320/P1030555.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <span id="goog_659876011"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/">vibrating, warming nipple clamps<span id="goog_659876012"></span></a> from California Exotics.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/crotchless-harness-with-2-dongs/adult-toys-dvds-28904#pcode-EH8">Whole review to come soon!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-17512985109029535342010-10-27T21:40:00.000-07:002010-11-22T17:12:40.541-08:00The Reach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TMj7lAHCwZI/AAAAAAAAAiU/tyHl8thKVD4/s1600/P1030472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TMj7lAHCwZI/AAAAAAAAAiU/tyHl8thKVD4/s320/P1030472.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/dildos/classic-dildos-and-dongs/platinum-silicone-the-reach-pink#pcode-EH8">The Reach,</a> a platinum silicone dildo by Doc Johnson, is a bendable, easy-to-use, easy-to-clean toy that's perfect for beginners and advanced users alike. Read the entire review soon on Eden Fantasys. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TMj9LkhnFxI/AAAAAAAAAic/axy5Hwtd4kk/s1600/P1030461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TMj9LkhnFxI/AAAAAAAAAic/axy5Hwtd4kk/s320/P1030461.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The size and length as compared to a standard deck of cards. It doesn't have much in the way of a handle, but it's about seven inches total in length.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/dildos/classic-dildos-and-dongs/platinum-silicone-the-reach-pink">Read the whole review here! </a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Earlier this year, I took a burlesque class. This class, taught by a professional burlesque dancer and choreographer, was nothing like the pole dancing class that I took a few years back. The pole dancing class was very much "breathe and play with the it" while the burlesque class was more business- and end result-focused, in some ways. As in, "this is how you move your body and use the props in order to entice, enhance, tease and create a presence on stage."<br />
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I wasn't great at the pole dancing -- I'm shy, and wee bit clumsy, especially in ridiculous heels -- but I wasn't awful either. I can move, I'm athletic, and I'm willing to try risky things like jumping up and sliding down a pole by my legs.<br />
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However, I was really bad at burlesque dancing. I think I could get better, with time and practice (just like I did with step class and eventually salsa dancing) but in a three-hour class, I mostly just felt uncomfortable, out of place and confused. This was no fault of the teacher or the class at all -- both were great -- it was that I was so far out of my element that I flushed, fumbled and fell on my face (not literally, but you know.).<br />
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Still, I was intrigued and excited. There was something I liked about cocking the hat on my head, whip-cracking the boa through the air as I pulled it off my neck, and tugging the gloves off with my teeth that I liked. A lot. If only I could learn how to do it at home, in the presence of just me, so that I could get over the extreme self-consciousness that I felt. <br />
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And, lo and behold, <a href="http://lingerie.com/">lingerie.com</a> offered to help me do just that. To let me play around and learn my, ahem, skillset, they sent me <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.lingerie.com/sheer-thigh-highs-with-back-seam---dreamgirl0007b.html">white, sheer thigh highs with a seam up the back</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.lingerie.com/long-satin-spandex-gloves--shirley219.html%20">a pair of elbow-length white satin gloves</a>. <br />
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Typically, I wouldn't chose white. I gravitate toward black or red as a rule, but when I pulled the stockings out of the package, they looked so... innocent that they actually were sexy. It's like the school girl outfit or the plain white undies -- they're so sweet and innocent that they highlight the inherent sexiness of a person.<br />
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</a></div>As to fit, I have big calves and fairly big thighs, so stockings are always hit or miss. These were definitely a hit -- they were snug over my calves without cutting in, the line up the back was easy to keep straight, and while the top of the thigh-highs rolled once they were on my thighs, they didn't roll as badly as most (and if anyone knows the serious secret for keeping thigh-highs up on thick thighs, I'd love to hear it!). They're very soft feeling as well, and thick enough that putting them on, playing around with the while taking photos and strip-teasing them off didn't do any damage to them at all.<br />
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Ditto with the white gloves. So white you just WANT to muck them up, and satiny soft to boot. The bit of stretch in the material means that they go on and stay on, but that you don't lose any feeling in your fingers from bad circulation. The stitching is nice quality, and the material's not terriblythick, either, so you can actually feel through them, which is always good when you're talking about toys for sex.<br />
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Now, that's how they go on. But the real question is how do they go off? I'm sure you won't be surprised if I admit that the first time I wore them, we barely got through the photos before we were doing other things. Oops. The tease would have to wait until next time.<br />
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Okay, time two. The gloves are perfect for teasing off -- they hook over the elbow, but not so tightly that you can't pull them off with your teeth. The secret to this trick is making sure there's a little loose fabric at the end of your fingers so that you have something to grab onto and pull with. Of course, with white fabric, you probably want to keep the lipstick to a minimum. Pull each finger off part way with your teeth, so the glove hangs loose on your hand, then pull it off the rest of the way. Growling is, of course, an option. Catch the end in your hand as it slides off, and you can then use it as a mini-whip or as something to drape around your partner's neck and pull him closer.<br />
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The stockings were a little harder to do with dignity. They roll off really easily, of course, because they're thigh-highs and, on me at least, they were already starting to roll almost as soon as I put them on. Then they got saggy-baggy around the ankles and I didn't know quite what to do with them (also, I should have taken the shoes off first, but let's pretend I didn't just admit that). I really blame that on user error, however, and not the stockings, as they stayed white and silky and strong the whole way.<br />
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So, overall? Both of these are winners. Really nice quality, sexy in their own innocent-white way, and delightful not just to put on and wear, but also to take off. Now, if I could just get my hat to stay on my head at the proper teasing angle... <br />
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Thanks again to <a href="http://lingerie.com/">lingerie.com</a> for the chance to play!Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-8367280194166557052010-10-07T15:44:00.000-07:002010-10-07T15:44:51.716-07:00Egg Ecstacy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TK5LTSJJzkI/AAAAAAAAAhY/g9M6VNT4SaY/s1600/P1030054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TK5LTSJJzkI/AAAAAAAAAhY/g9M6VNT4SaY/s320/P1030054.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
I love the feeling of being powerless, the idea that someone else has their hand on all of my buttons, and I can't do anything about it. A toy like this -- a remote-controlled vibrating egg -- is one of the ultimate ways to play with that idea of giving up control.<br />
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There was just one wee little problem... <br />
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Read the entire review over at Eden Fantasys soon and discover why I was begging the boy to "leggo the eggo!"<br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Just the egg, as compared to the cards. Here, you can see the seam around the middle where it's hooked together. Be sure to wash that part especially well, and watch to be sure there are no bits of sharp plastic along the seam.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-73896589297225298842010-07-22T17:36:00.000-07:002010-07-23T20:44:59.939-07:00Leather Hog Tie (Red)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TEjelGYs-lI/AAAAAAAAAg4/re61XwEtR2U/s1600/IMG_9184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TEjelGYs-lI/AAAAAAAAAg4/re61XwEtR2U/s320/IMG_9184.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Red. Leather. Shiny metal clasps. That, to me, is the perfect recipe for creating a happy, healthy, tied-up kinky girl.<br />
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So I'm not afraid to admit that when I saw this <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/leather-hog-tie/adult-toys-dvds-24977#pcode-EH8">gorgeous red leather hog tie from Kinklab</a>, my instant response was the very thoughtful, very articulate, "Ooooh, gimmie!"<br />
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And, to be honest, my response became even more articulate and thoughtful once I had the chance to play with these. Something along the lines of, "Oooh. Oh. Oh. Wow. Good. Yes. Good."<br />
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Now that I've had a few weeks to play with <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20%09%20http://www.edenfantasys.com/leather-hog-tie/adult-toys-dvds-24977#pcode-EH8">said toy</a> -- and to get my brain back -- I am going to tell you exactly what I love so much about this toy. And I'm going to do something I rarely, if ever, do. I'm going to tell you that if you like kink, like being tied up, or like to tie people up, then drop your hard-earned money on this bad boy as soon as you can afford to.<br />
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Here's why:<br />
<ol><li>The leather is gorgeous and thick and strong as hell. So is the hardware. Big, solid rivets and clasps mean this sucker isn't going to break, rip, tear or fall apart anytime soon. If you're tied up with this, you are not going anywhere. And it feels like you're not going anywhere. If the sensation of being helpless is part of your BDSM enjoyment, then this hog tie will definitely hit your hot buttons in that way.</li>
<li>Along with that -- if part of your BDSM enjoyment is looking at your partner while he or she is all trussed up, then this is also a good choice. Because it's such a pretty red (not at all pinkish or orangeish) and because the hardware is so big and shiny, it's visually very appealing. It's not dainty, by any means, and if you prefer your submissive wrapped in lace, you probably won't like the appearance of this. Otherwise, just one word. Hot.</li>
<li>It's incredibly easy to use. The O-ring in the middle is big enough that you can move the straps to a number of angles, the three-inch arms give just the right amount of reach, and the crab-claw styled hooks at the end mean you can hook almost anything to this hog tie. All three sets of <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/crave-wrist-restraints/adult-toys-dvds-23484">my cuffs</a> work on it. So does <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/COLLAR-WITH-BONDAGE-RING/adult-toys-dvds-19522">my collar with the D-ring in the front</a>. That means you can use this as a traditional hog tie (person in their belly with hands and feet up in the air), or the person can be on his/her back or the tie could be hooked to any combination of ankles/neck collar; wrists/neck collar; two sets of wrists; two sets of ankles; on and on and on. It's delightful in its variety. <br />
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<li>It's also incredibly easy to clean and care for. The leather seems stain-resistant, even to lube, although I'm not sure how that's possible. But everything seems to wipe off it really easily without sinking in (a damp cloth is a good option). And the hardware is just as easy to keep clean and shiny (I use a little water and vinegar). </li>
</ol>I'm sure this toy has flaws, but I haven't found them yet. I'm just going to have to keep playing around with them, of course, just to see if I can find any. In the meantime, if you need me, I'll be busy. Tied up, as it were. In a pretty twist of red and metal.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>IN A NUTSHELL</b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">PROS: Gorgeous. Versatile. Strong. Near Perfect. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">CONS: I'm sure there are some... I'm still looking.</div><br />
OVERALL: 5MsShanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-41764225633727092402010-07-13T19:53:00.000-07:002010-07-22T17:06:45.140-07:00California Kings Drinking Game Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0OGeYuNQI/AAAAAAAAAgg/-81b3Azi79w/s1600/IMG_9223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0OGeYuNQI/AAAAAAAAAgg/-81b3Azi79w/s320/IMG_9223.JPG" /></a></div>I'm not a huge fan of sexual novelty items like coupon books and position dice, but I have to admit that<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/adult-fun/making-a-play#pcode-EH8"> these drinking game cards</a> caught my eye. They're nicely designed (at least on the front) and they have a quirky sense of humor. Not to mention that you can actually play cards with them, which gives them twice as much value as the regular "draw a card to entice your partner to tie you up" games. They're not designed for sex per se, although if you drink as much as these cards recommend, you'll end up in bed one way or another. Hopefully it will be fucking instead of puking.<br />
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Read the entire review <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/adult-fun/making-a-play">here at Eden Fantasys</a>!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0mHrqfk3I/AAAAAAAAAgo/b6342fMg1vA/s1600/IMG_9219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0mHrqfk3I/AAAAAAAAAgo/b6342fMg1vA/s320/IMG_9219.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Adorable little cards that are going to get you smashed really really fast if you're not careful. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">*<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0m--TDBKI/AAAAAAAAAgw/vlRohvv1RPw/s1600/IMG_9195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0m--TDBKI/AAAAAAAAAgw/vlRohvv1RPw/s320/IMG_9195.JPG" /></a></div> <i>The size of the cards as compared to, well, more cards. The package isn't half as pretty as the cards inside.</i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>IN A NUTSHELL</b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">PROS: Pretty. Can play actual games with them. You'll get trashed. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">CONS: Not really 'sexual' toys. You'll get trashed. </div><br />
OVERALL: 3Ms<br />
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</div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-14914518639269816712010-07-13T17:28:00.000-07:002010-07-13T17:28:41.264-07:00Riley Steele’s Forbidden Fancies Rocket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0BoEJM__I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/qAq19-akDqY/s1600/IMG_9173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0BoEJM__I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/qAq19-akDqY/s320/IMG_9173.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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Ahoy, matey! This here landlubber done gone and get herself a new toy...<br />
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Okay, so I make a shitty pirate. But this simple vibrator, with its velvety-soft finish, its rock-em-sock-em vibes and it's adorable paint job, is likely to have you walking the orgasm plank in no time flat.<br />
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Full review to come shortly! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0AxN5JNKI/AAAAAAAAAgI/ydkoxQxVr7Q/s1600/IMG_9168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0AxN5JNKI/AAAAAAAAAgI/ydkoxQxVr7Q/s320/IMG_9168.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Size, as compared to an average deck of cards. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>* </i></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0AlvHR0ZI/AAAAAAAAAgA/khGtMEG-2Ok/s1600/IMG_9115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/TD0AlvHR0ZI/AAAAAAAAAgA/khGtMEG-2Ok/s320/IMG_9115.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The pirate-style packaging, which truly didn't give me a lot of hope for the toy, but which turned out to be a poor indicator of quality. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">*<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>IN A NUTSHELL</b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">PROS: Easy to use and clean. Vibrates all over with various speeds. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">CONS: C Batteries. Not waterproof. No way to turn it off quickly. </div><br />
OVERALL: 4Ms<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-20832214159509310482010-06-20T15:20:00.000-07:002010-08-03T15:26:07.636-07:00Black Silk Corset<!--end post footer--> <div class="pad" id="content"><!--end post--> <div class="post-362 post type-post hentry category-10-2-boning-up tag-happy-body" id="post-362"><!--end meta--> <div class="entry clear"> <div class="snap_preview"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_9072.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-363" height="300" src="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_9072.jpg?w=224&h=300" title="IMG_9072" width="224" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>The delightful and gorgeous corset, provided by<a href="http://www.lingerie.com/" target="_blank"> Lingerie.Com</a></em></div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Black silky material. Embroidered flowers. Lace up the back. A promise that it was a corset made for real women, not for some skinny model with balloon boobs. Something just my size, with stays that would be strong enough to pull my waist in, but not so strong that I couldn’t breathe…</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Can I say that I was just a<em> little </em>excited, waiting for this corset to arrive? Oh yes, yes I can.</div><br />
Truth be told, I have always loved <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corset" target="_blank">corsets</a>. I love the way they look on women, the way they accentuate their curves and highlight the hourglass of women’s bodies. I think the material is often so beautiful, the patterns and details, the buttons and eye-and-hooks and lace-ups. The way they feel, not just to wear, but also to touch. I think they’re incredibly sexy, no matter what size and shape the wearer is.<br />
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Despite my passion for corsets, I’ve never owned one that I loved. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever even owned one, not even one of those cheesy mall-buy corsets.<br />
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Why? Mainly because they never fit right. I have something of an hourglass figure already (wide shoulders, skinny waist, big butt), but I think it’s the small breast thing that screws it up. No matter how hard I cinch the suckers, my chest doesn’t fill up the space that’s left behind. Obviously, there are corsets that go under the breasts, but for me, I really really love the ones that go all the way up. Various friends have said, “Well, you just to have one that’s custom made.” But custom-made corsets are incredibly expensive.<br />
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So, in an attempt to find a corset that fits me right off the rack, I did a little research. Turns out, more and more corsets are being made to fit women of all sizes and shapes, and it’s getting easier to find something that will fit you even if it’s not custom-made. Score.<br />
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Things that I discovered you should pay attention to when choosing a corset:<br />
<ol><li>The ribbing that runs through the corset. The strength of these “ribs” is what gives the corset its shape while it’s on you. For a stronger hourglass shape, look for stronger ribs (but not something so strong that you can’t breathe).</li>
<li>The material itself. Corsets are made of all kinds of materials, from less durable lace numbers to stronger fabrics like silk, latex, leather and even corduroy. Find something that’s comfortable, but that will stand up to whatever movements you’re planning to make.</li>
<li>The way it closes or connects. Some corsets have lacings up the back as their only way in and out of them. Others have velcro, hook and eye closures or buttons.</li>
<li>The sizing. Many corsets only offer S, M and L options. If you’ve tried these and found them lacking, look for corsets that have more varieties of sizing, or that are bra-sized (34 a, b or c, for example). They’re more likely to fit you in both the waist and the chest.</li>
<li>You should be able to breathe, even when it’s tightened. This is important!</li>
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</div></div></div></div>So when the corset arrived, I have to admit that I just looked at it for a while. It was so beautiful, and seemed so well made. I knew that I was going to be incredibly sad if I put it on and it didn’t fit. Or if it looked bad. Or. Or. Or. In the box it was perfect. On me? I wasn’t sure yet. So I waited days before I finally, finally tried it on…<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_9065.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-366" height="225" src="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_9065.jpg?w=300&h=225" title="IMG_9065" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>The beautiful lace up the back.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_9063.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-367" height="225" src="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_9063.jpg?w=300&h=225" title="IMG_9063" width="300" /></a><br />
<em>The flower details.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div></div><!--end post footer--> </div></div><!--end post--> <div class="post-353 post type-post hentry category-10-1-finding-your-fit category-lesson-10-corsets tag-happy-body" id="post-353"><br />
</div></div><div class="pad" id="content"><div class="post-369 post type-post hentry category-10-3-wearing-it tag-happy-body" id="post-369"><div class="entry clear"><div class="snap_preview"><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/photo-235.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-370" height="278" src="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/photo-235.jpg?w=300&h=278" title="Photo 235" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Tying myself in. The corset has a series of hooks and eyes up one side of it, so that you can put it on and take it off easily without having to worry about the laces until later. Not only that, but there are two rows of hook-and-eye connectors to ensure for an even better fit. Bonus.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/photo-221.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-372" height="300" src="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/photo-221.jpg?w=219&h=300" title="Photo 221" width="219" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The front view. The fit really is nearly perfect, I have to admit, although in the future, I might order something that’s one size smaller, because there is just a small amount of give even when I tie it as tight as it will go and use the tighter row of hook-and-eye loops. Either way, it’s incredibly comfortable. There is velvet trim along the edges that mean the fabric doesn’t rub, and the bottom swells out enough to fit my hips.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/photo-248.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-371" height="300" src="http://chapter38.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/photo-248.jpg?w=298&h=300" title="Photo 248" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Front and back view. While the corset does fit around my breasts (meaning there isn’t so much room between skin and fabric that I could carry a drink in there, unlike most other corsets), there’s still more room than I’d like and thus the velvet piping on the edge kept furling over just a little.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">FOLLOW UP: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Overall? Corset was a serious hit. I wanted to link to it on the <a href="http://www.lingerie.com/" target="_blank">Lingerie.com site</a> (not just because I think it’s a great corset for the price, but also because I wanted to plug them as a thank you. Plus the fact that I like how many sizes they offer, including a wide range of plus-sized stuff), but this corset doesn’t seem to be available anymore in the size I ordered. I do believe <a href="http://www.lingerie.com/best-selling-corset-with-matching-g-string-plus-size--shirleyx9378.html" target="_blank">this is the same one in the plus-size</a>, though, which looks awesome.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">In a few weeks, I’m going to my first official Kink Party, and I have to admit that I’m likely going to wear this… If I can just find something to cover my bottom half!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cinching up your brain and body, one hole at at time, s.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">*** </div></div></div></div></div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-59075187379448271722010-05-23T13:21:00.000-07:002010-05-23T13:22:15.677-07:00Wireless Teddy Strap-On Vibrator<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S_mLJ9LA7CI/AAAAAAAAAf0/OJuy3G_DToU/s1600/IMG_8642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S_mLJ9LA7CI/AAAAAAAAAf0/OJuy3G_DToU/s320/IMG_8642.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Every woman I know (and, okay, granted, most of the women I know are sex-positive and sexually open, so this probably isn't a very good polling group) owns at least two phallic-style vibes. Rabbits are popular. G-spot vibes are too. I can understand why those are phallic shaped -- they go inside, after all. But the majority of clit vibes are also fairly long, which never quite made sense to me.<br />
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So when I had the opportunity to ask for any toy from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1127214388">The Adult Toy Shoppe</a><a href="http://www.theadulttoyshoppe.com/">,</a> I chose the <a href="http://www.theadulttoyshoppe.com/wireless-teddy-strap-on-vibrator-sex-toy-SE892511.htm">Wireless Teddy Strap-On Vibrator</a>. Partly because it was different -- a strap-on vibe, which I think women are sometimes more hesitant to buy, just because it IS different than the phallic stuff we're used to. Also, personally, a strap-on vibe is something I've wanted to try for a long time. I've always been a fan of hands-off toys, as well as those that allow you to have intercourse while you're using them. This toy promised both. <br />
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Let me say this right off: I didn't expect to like this toy. As soon as I pulled it out of the package, I thought, "Oh hell. This is going to be one of those reviews where I asked for something, and I'm going to have to say really really bad things about it. Again." <br />
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Why did I think this? It was partly the packaging -- typical box, overly sexed woman on the cover -- and it was partly the way the toy looked in my hand -- kind of cheesy and poorly made, without any specific point that made sense for clit placement (there's a nose on the bear, but it's very short). I was pretty sure that the vibrations weren't going to do much, and that the straps weren't going to hold the toy in the right place. At all.<br />
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On the other hand, there were a couple of things I liked right off the bat. First, this toy looks like an over-sized red gummy bear. Which makes it pretty darn adorable in my book. And also made me want to lick it. But I refrained. Second, the toy came with eight -- count them, eight! -- watch batteries. Which made me think, "Oh, fantastic! These guys are really gracious and generous and they've provided me with many, many batteries."<br />
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As it turns out, almost all of my initial assumptions were dead wrong.<br />
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<b>First Off, The Stats:</b><br />
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The toy is made from a jelly material, although the box doesn't say what kind, which means that it's probably best cleaned with soap and water. I'm not sure what would happen if you boiled it, but I kind of think it might melt. Also, be sure to use a lube that's okay with rubber. Again, so you don't end up with a mess. <br />
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Overall, the toy is about two and a half inches high and about an inch and a quarter wide and deep. <br />
The straps are soft and elastic, wide enough that they don't cut into your skin and fully adjustable. It's easy to open and close the snaps as well.<br />
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<b>Now, On To The Experience</b><br />
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As soon as I opened the toy's base, I realized why they sent eight watch batteries. Because it uses four of them just to operate the thing. Still, bonus points for being generous since most toy manufacturers send the bare minimum or none at all. <b> </b><br />
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I was pleasantly surprised by a number of things. This actually (impossibly) looks damn sexy when it's tied on. The straps stretch nicely to fit any size stomach and thighs, and are completely adjustable, so that you can tuck the vibe into the right spot and the straps will hold it there, perfectly. You can walk around with it, roll around with it, do dishes with it, wear clothes over it, whatever. The delightful part of it is that every time you shift, it shifts, sending a new series of sensations through your body.<br />
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Second, the vibrations are STRONG. Like yummy strong. This is a great toy for teasing your partner, getting aroused yourself, keeping yourself aroused, any and all of the above. <br />
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Will it bring you to orgasm all by itself? It might, especially if you're clit-focused and/or if you often get off by rubbing against something like a pillow. This toy can enhance that ten-fold (at least). In truth, it got me close. Very close. Oh, so close. And then...<br />
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...the batteries died. Okay, they didn't die, but they starting gasping and wheezing for air to the point where the vibe was not longer really vibing. Let me say that this was in less than ten minutes. (Yes, I timed it. Yes, I do that when I'm testing toys. No I don't do that in my day-to-day experience).<br />
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When I removed the batteries to replace them, they were seriously hot enough to burn my skin. Which is something that I admit makes me nervous when it comes to using this in water. Now, this might just be the batteries I was sent -- they could be old, or there could be a bad one in the batch, since the second set actually lasted a bit longer than the first. But they did fizzle out sooner than later, and I have to admit that I was disappointed when I felt them start to go. <br />
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I did venture out into the water with the toy -- wearing it while in the shower -- and it worked great. The straps kept it on so it didn't shift much, the toy continued to work, and I didn't get shocked or zapped. <br />
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<b>What Would Make This Rock?</b><br />
<ul><li>A better battery life. Or, less batteries required. Or at the very least, the kind of batteries that can be recharged. Watch batteries are a thing of the past, truly, and are hard to find and expensive to replace (I also did a little research, and it turns out you can buy rechargeable watch batteries online. I don't know how well they work or how long they last). </li>
<li>More than one speed. </li>
<li>A base that doesn't get in the way of intercourse to provide more play options. </li>
<li>Bonus feature: A remote-control vibe so that your partner could spend the day teasing you with various bursts of vibrations and speed. </li>
</ul>Truly, my only major complaint is the number of batteries it takes and how fast it roars through them. If someone could fix the battery issue, and provide me with a toy that lasted longer, I would give this baby 5Ms. As it stands, I could only give it three. The battery - time - pleasure equation is just too important.<br />
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I am now in lust with strap-on vibrators, however. Hands free pleasure. Hell-yeah vibrations. The option to wear it while doing all kinds of other things. Yep, I'm hooked, and am fully planning to invest in one that has a different battery style. This <a href="http://www.theadulttoyshoppe.com/remote-control-butterfly-PD335412.htm">gorgeous remote-control butterfly</a> has caught my eye (and given me fantasies about that remote being in someone else's hands in a public place), as has this <a href="http://www.theadulttoyshoppe.com/venus_butterfly_sex_toy_SE060112.htm">pretty vibrating butterfly</a>.Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-45931113713962390202010-05-17T14:17:00.000-07:002010-05-17T14:17:32.923-07:00Dream Maker Heavenly Dolphin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S_GmxbCtSZI/AAAAAAAAAe4/Z9Ybz7iPpAU/s1600/IMG_8368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S_GmxbCtSZI/AAAAAAAAAe4/Z9Ybz7iPpAU/s320/IMG_8368.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Dream maker, dream maker, make me a dream... Okay, that's probably too much to ask for from a single toy, but this rabbit-style vibrator has a lot to offer if you're a fan of filling, rotating, wiggling fun.<br />
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<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/vibrators/rabbit-vibrators/dream-maker-heavenly-dolphin#pcode-EH8">The Dream Maker Heavenly Dolphin</a>...<br />
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<i>(Wait a minute. Seriously, what is with the names of sex toys these days? Who's doing the marketing on this suckers that you need a name that's four words long? How about Diving Dolphin? Wave-Wonder? Dreamy Dolphin? Listen, sex toy-making companies: Call me for marketing assistance. Really. I mean it.)</i><br />
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Okay, back to your regularly scheduled review. Ahem.<br />
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<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/vibrators/rabbit-vibrators/dream-maker-heavenly-dolphin#pcode-EH8">This toy </a>comes in some seriously smart, pretty packaging. It looks like this:<br />
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It's like a lunchbox for your sex toy. Which I think is cool for a couple of reasons. First, unlike so much of the sex toy packaging, which involves a ton of cheap plastic, this one is metal. Thus, it's recyclable or reusable. It holds the intended vibe nicely -- and I like the foam padding, because it's absorbent, which means that you can place the toy on top of it after cleaning to air dry. On the other hand, if you took out the foam, you could fit a number of play things in here (meaning toys, not people!) for storage or transportation. It doesn't have a handle, but it does have a solid closure clasp, so no worries about things falling open. Size-wise, it's about the length of a shoe box, but skinnier.<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
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The dolphin is made of a <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-guides-and-tips/guides/materials/tpr">polymer blend</a>, which is one of my favorites because it can be (as it is in the case) soft and squishy, yet fairly firm. I'm not a huge fan of overly hard toys for internal use -- I like a little bend in my end -- and this one fits the bill for me in that regard. It's also somewhere in the middle as far as porousness, which means it can be washed easily with soap and water (but no-no-no on the boiling!) and will take kindly to silicone- or water-based lube. It should also be wearing a condom if you're going to be sharing it. <br />
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<b>Performance</b><br />
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So, I have to admit that I haven't been a huge fan of rabbit-style vibes in the past despite their apparent popularity. Why? It's something about the fact that the shape doesn't always fit my body -- either the shaft doesn't bend to hit my g-spot or the clit-wigglers don't actually reach my clit. Which is part of the reason I wanted to try this one out. Surprisingly, this one actually does both -- in fact, I now understand why women like rabbit vibes. <br />
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<b>Here's what it has to offer:</b><br />
<ol><li>It's big. I mean to the point where I laughed when I pulled it out of the package. The thing is nearly ten inches long! Of course, much of that is taken up with the control panel (more on that later), so there's only about five inches of insertable length, but still, that combined with the girth (about 1 and three-quarters inches in diameter) was enough to make me gasp. I've had trouble getting things of that size inserted in the past (and must admit that I'm not much of a size queen -- shape is more important to my pleasure), but the bend-ability and give of the material made this work for me. </li>
<li>It's seriously waterproof. I had my doubts, because the control panel looks like it would leak a lot. But it doesn't, or hasn't yet. And I submerged it in the sink just to test it out and it withstood it just fine. </li>
<li>It's got a lot of options. Truthfully, this is both a good and a bad thing. Here's the control panel:</li>
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A little confusing, right? Basically, the buttons on the left control the speed and intensity/variation of the shaft, while the buttons on the right control the speed and intensity/variation of the dolphin nose (clit stimulator). The star ... does something. I think it lights up and tells you what you're doing, but it's kind of like Morse Code and I have no idea which sequence of lights means which program.<br />
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For me, I tend to find one "program" that I like and stick with it -- which means I end up flicking through the buttons a lot until I find the one that I used last time. There's no memory on the thing, so it starts in the same spot every time. Now I have it memorized: Click the left button four times, click the right button five times, and that'll give me the combination that works best for me. Good if you like a lot of variety. Maybe overkill if you tend to use the same type of stimulation again and again.<br />
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Along the options line, there's a wide variety of power and speed. The vibrating balls inside (I don't know quite what they're for, but my guess is a combination of rigidness and extra stimulation) rotate the shaft in a variety of ways, from small circles to big, from slow and easy to pretty darn high. Ditto with the dolphin nose (which I happen to think is pretty cute :P) <br />
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<b>What's Bad? Just a few things:</b><br />
<ol><li>It takes four, yes, four AAA batteries. Holy hells. I use rechargeable batteries. But still. </li>
<li> It's kind of loud until it's inserted. And even then, it hums along pretty good. I would say that the noise is equivalent to the speed and power, so it's a trade-off, but it's definitely not one of the more subtle toys I've played with.</li>
<li>Your enjoyment of the toy seems entirely dependent on your physiology. I suppose this is true of all toys, but especially those that are designed with dual stimulation in mind. This toy works for me because it hits my g-spot and my clit without a lot of adjusting, but that's not going to be true for everyone. Unfortunately, there is no try-before-you-buy option, and with a nearly $70 price tag, you're taking a big risk if it doesn't suit your body type. </li>
</ol> <b>IN A NUTSHELL</b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">PROS: Easy to use and clean. Lots of options. Darn good orgasms. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">CONS: Too many options? Uses a lot of batteries. Expensive. </div><br />
OVERALL: 4Ms<ol></ol><ol></ol>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-19267802456310278012010-03-14T17:10:00.000-07:002010-03-14T17:12:32.255-07:00B-Bomb Vibrating Silicone Plug<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S5155Bk0y-I/AAAAAAAAAeI/hv5dweFvv6k/s1600-h/IMG_7362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S5155Bk0y-I/AAAAAAAAAeI/hv5dweFvv6k/s320/IMG_7362.JPG" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%28http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-4-BA-0901%29%20">B-Bomb, a vibrating anal plug by Tantus</a>, available at Good Vibrations</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><br />
Sometimes, this toy reviewer stuff isn't all it's cracked up to be. You end up reviewing toys that totally, complete suck -- and not in the good way. However, sometimes you get something in the mail that is just so fantastic that it makes up for all of those other toys that bombed.<br />
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That is the case with the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%28http://www.goodvibes.com/display_product.jhtml?id=1-4-BA-0901%29%20">B-Bomb, a vibrating anal plug by Tantus</a> (supplied free from Good Vibrations). I'm so tempted to make cracks about how this plug is da' bomb... Mainly because it is. Which then makes the joke less funny. (Also, it's kind of shaped like a bomb, which is... slightly disturbing. Although truth be told, I love this toy so much that it could be shaped exactly like an atomic bomb and I would still use it).<br />
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<b>So, What's to Love?</b><br />
<ul><li>First, the material rocks. This kind of silicone is my favorite -- firm and yet has a lot of squish so that it seems to fit inside perfectly. It's very smooth and it works well with a water-based lube, sliding right in. </li>
<li>The vibrations are just enough without ever being too much. </li>
<li>It's incredibly easy to care for: throw it in the dishwasher, boil it, bleach it, soap-and-water it. So simple.</li>
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<li>You can remove the vibrating bullet and use the toy with a wide variety of suction-cups (Tantus makes one especially for these toys).</li>
<li>It's a good size for a wide range of anal players. With just over three inches of insertable length and a circumference of four and a quarter inches, this toy will make you feel full without being too full. I found the length was just right for me -- meaning when it's fully inserted, I get really strong vibrations in all the right spots. </li>
<li>It's a great solo-play toy. Once the plug is in, it stays in and the vibrations stay on. Which means it leaves your hands free to do other things. </li>
<li>It's great for DP. The give of the material means that you both get a lot of fullness, but it doesn't constrict the vagina so much that your partner can't get in (as can happen with glass toys or toys that are made from less flexible materials). </li>
<li>It's really pretty. Mine is a kind of shiny purple, and the material and shape make you just want to play with it again and again. </li>
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<ul><li>The end is a little on the pointy side. Which means that if you don't have perfect aim or you're not already pretty well lubed up, there's a good chance your first experience with this toy will sound like, "Ow." </li>
<li>The battery casing/bullet doesn't go all the way in. I think it's supposed to, so that the battery lies flush into the base of the plug, but I couldn't get it to fit all the way. This makes for some hilarity -- during double penetration, the Boy kept accidentally turning the vibrator on and off with his thrusts -- and it means you can't sit with it in, etc. But that might just be my particular toy and others may have a better experience with it. Also, the bullet is hard as hell to get out, even without being flush to the base. </li>
<li>The material attracts every bit of dust and dog hair that you can imagine. I've found very few toys that this <i>isn't </i>true about, but it's still a pain in the butt, washing lint and hair off the toy every time you want to use it. </li>
</ul>Overall, this is a fantastic toy that has made the top-shelf of my toy box. I love the way it feels inside -- in terms of the shape, the material and the vibrations -- and I love how easy it is to use and care for.<br />
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A lot of sex toys bomb right out of the box. The B-Bomb exploded right from the start, and it just keeps getting better and better.<br />
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4Ms.Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-88348554630580853202010-03-06T15:54:00.000-08:002010-04-19T12:09:01.688-07:00First Sight Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S5Lpa0rm4-I/AAAAAAAAAds/Pmgwr8le3Zk/s1600-h/IMG_7276.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S5Lpa0rm4-I/AAAAAAAAAds/Pmgwr8le3Zk/s320/IMG_7276.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">For a vibrator called <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/vibrators/traditional-vibrators/first-sight-love#pcode-EH8">First Sight Love</a>, this one was nothing of the sort, I'm afraid. Pink plastic, bejeweled, and a motor that sounded like a chainsaw on crack. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">It <i>did</i> make for great Jedi-style jousting, however. Still, you could probably get a real lightsaber for the price and be a lot happier in the long run...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Vibrator? Lightsaber? My pink pony on crack? <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/vibrators/barbie-s-first-vibe">Read the entire review here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-55822711950699604442010-03-05T19:54:00.000-08:002010-03-05T20:07:03.331-08:00Sportscuffs & Tether<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S5HM-zeMjII/AAAAAAAAAdE/g2pcDftshJE/s1600-h/IMG_7245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S5HM-zeMjII/AAAAAAAAAdE/g2pcDftshJE/s320/IMG_7245.JPG" /></a></div><br />
I used to have a great velcro-cuffed, under-the-bed tie-down kit. I had it for years, and I loved it -- I can't remember who made it now, but I do remember a lot of good times. Then I got a furry creature in my life and I wasn't having sex very often, and while the velcro cuffs were hanging unused on either side of the bed, they unknowingly became hair magnets. I was packing up to move to a new house when I finally pulled the cuffs out, realized they were no longer black velcro, but had become orange and yellow, and so filled with hair that they looked like something was trying to nest in them. Needless to say, in that state, they were about the least sexy thing I'd ever seen, and it was pretty clear that the hair wasn't coming out of the velcro. Alas, they didn't make the final cut when it came time to move things, and I've been without a good pair of tie-downs ever since.<br />
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Thus, when I saw this <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/SPORTSCUFFS-AND-TETHER/adult-toys-dvds-15947#pcode-EH8">sportcuffs and tether</a> kit by Sportsheets on Eden, I jumped up and down in excitement, and then begged them to send me some. I've had them for a couple of weeks now, and would have written this review sooner, but I've been gratefully tied up for much of that time. Just doing my job, of course. Research. Pure research.<br />
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-Waits for the laughter to die down-<br />
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Okay, onward to the review! <br />
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<b>MATERIALS</b><br />
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These cuffs feel soooo nice on my wrists and ankles. They're made of this great, stretchy neoprene (like a wet suit or a yoga mat) and they really hug your skin without getting overly sticky or sweaty. You can feel them enough to remember that you're wearing cuffs -- an important part of bondage's arousal factor for many of us -- but they never feel cumbersome or overly loose/tight. The neoprene makes a tight, firm closure, which I liked a lot, without pinching, pulling or catching at my skin. <br />
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The velcro that holds them on is strong and thick -- there's no way to accidentally have them fall off once you've closed them, but you can easily get out of them by pulling on the velcro straps if you need to. Although velcro can sometimes be sharp on the corners (think of those old velcro sneakers you had once!), this velcro doesn't feel like that. Even the edges are soft. <br />
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The tethers are simple and plain -- the kit comes with two tethers, each two feet long. That length, together or combined, gives you lots of play options, including sliding them under a queen-sized bed. In addition, there's a simple slider that lets you shorten the tethers, which is really nice for binding someone without a lot of movement. The material is strong, stain-resistant and soft enough to also be used against or around skin. <br />
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Connecting everything together is easy, since each piece has both a metal loop and a metal bolt snap. You can connect the cuffs together, the cuffs to the tethers, the tethers to each other, the tethers to a ring hook in a wall or to an iron railing or, really, to just about anything.<br />
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I will say that this set isn't the most gorgeous cuff and tether set I've ever used -- I much prefer leather for the way it looks -- but it doesn't look bad. And sometimes it's okay to trade looks for utility.<br />
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<b>PLAYTIME</b><br />
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The great thing about this toy is its versatility. While testing it, we: <br />
<ul><li>Looped the tethers around the headboard. This was great for using them both as wrist restraints and then as ankle restraints (I put my head near the headboard, and then lifted my feet. It makes a nice way to hold that position without having to actually HOLD the position!)</li>
<li>Slid the tethers under the queen-sized bed. They work really well as an under-the-bed restraint system, and if you had two, they would be fabulous. They could probably even fit under a king-sized bed. </li>
<li>Used the tethers to hold me in an office chair by wrapping the tethers around my thighs and then hooking them to my wrists. This gives a great feeling of being well and tightly bound, and the tethers didn't bother my skin at all.</li>
</ul>Even after a couple of hours of use, I never felt like these cuffs were becoming uncomfortable. I did notice afterward that they shifted a lot (even though I didn't feel the shifting at all). In the picture below, you can see how the velcro shifts out of the cuffs -- This didn't happen when we used them on my ankles, so I think this is because I have small wrists, and wrapping the cuffs tight enough leaves a lot of unvelcro-ed cuff remaining. Something to think about if you have tiny wrists or ankles. But again, it's mostly for appearance concerns, since I really didn't feel them slipping.<br />
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This kit is incredibly easy to care for. You could leave it hanging on the bed (or under the mattress), or you could just roll it all up and put in into a closet or toybox. Do be sure and close the velcro cuffs when you're not using them, though, especially if you have long hair or pets, since the velcro tends to attract all the hair in the house!<br />
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For cleaning, just wipe off with a damp towel and let air dry. The neoprene dries quickly, but the tethers take a little longer. <br />
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<b>IN A NUTSHELL</b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">PROS: Easy to use and clean. Lightweight. Portable. Comfortable and Strong.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">CONS: Could be prettier. </div><o:p><br />
OVERALL: 4Ms<br />
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</tbody></table></div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-79968366706618557982010-01-27T08:04:00.000-08:002010-01-27T20:18:44.064-08:00Floggerella<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S2BgpJLrDpI/AAAAAAAAAcM/GO1n5JqaoO4/s1600-h/IMG_6879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S2BgpJLrDpI/AAAAAAAAAcM/GO1n5JqaoO4/s320/IMG_6879.JPG" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved leather. If someone said the word, she would practically start drooling. When some man near her slid his fingers along his big leather belt, she was pretty sure she'd gone to heaven. Once, she got to watch someone clean a leather saddle and the smell of it, the sight, even the soft sound of a cloth moving over the curves of leather -- was enough to make her live happily ever after...<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Okay, so it's not a fairy tale so much as it's a slight obsession that I have with leather. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">My obsession is so bad, that recently the Boy started wearing a deodorant that smells like leather just to tease me. Now, I can't stop sniffing him. It's addicting. He, of course, thinks it's hysterically funny and he laughs when I do it. And then keeps on wearing it, all in that evil way that sadists have. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I'm just telling you all of that so that you know to take any of my leather-based toy reviews with a grain of salt. After all, I'm already biased toward the thing, just by its very nature. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">That being said, it shouldn't surprise you that I've become a fairly big fan of this fairy-tale version of floggers, the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/floggerella/adult-toys-dvds-24228#pcode-EH8">Floggerella</a> (by Leatherbeaten). <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>MATERIALS</b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Why fairy tale? Well, the name, of course. But also that it comes in three colors -- most of them fairly fairy tale-ish. Pink and purple and black. (Not being much of a girly-girl, I chose the black one. Of course.)<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">But it's also tiny, like something a fairy godmother might wave around. If she had a sadistic streak, that is. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">This flogger is incredibly small and light -- it doesn't weigh anything at all. The handle seems to be made of a hollow plastic (addendum: after being hit with the handle, I'm not sure if it's all that hollow; see below), and the leather lashes are thin and soft. Measuring a total of about a foot and a half in length, the leather strips themselves take up nearly twelve of those eighteen inches, and they have a suede-ish feel on one side and more of a snakeskin look on the other. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The material and texture of the strips -- like suede on one side, like grained leather on the other.</i><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">The fact that it didn't have any heft made me wonder if it was cheaply made. So I fiddled around with the leather strips and the handle and off the connecting points for a bit, to try and see if anything came loose or fell apart. It seems sturdy and well put together, despite all of my tugging and yanking. There is a wrist strap at the end, but we didn't use it during play; it does however, make it easy to hang the toy off door knobs and hooks. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Size and shape, as compared to a deck of standard playing cards. It's incredibly small and light-weight. Kind of like a fairy godmother's wand. A rather sadistic, dressed-in-black fairy godmother, but still.<br />
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</div><div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">So, if we're still talking fairy tales, you could call me the Princess and the Pea. I'm tender and I bruise easily. Which is, of course, just the way I want it.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">If you're like me, and crave that intense combination of pain and pleasure, then this flogger will probably walk the line for you. It takes a pretty hard swing to get any real pain out of it and the sting is fairly mild (Note: I understand that the other colors are different kinds of leather, and thus differ in their intensity, so that's a good thing to keep in mind if you're looking to buy one). <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">When used on the ass and back, the sting is fairly mild. If you're going for a harder sting, I found the best places were the inside of the thighs, the stomach, the soles of the feet, and the breasts. The Boy said he found it slightly difficult to aim with, perhaps because the handle really doesn't have any weight, so it wasn't balanced that well for harder or higher swings. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Overall, <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/floggerella/adult-toys-dvds-24228#pcode-EH8">this flogger </a>does make some nice welts, if either you or your partner are into the visual appeal of flogging. It also makes a nice crack against the skin, although it's not super-loud. In fact, I had to force myself to stay quiet and quit crying out, so that we could listen to it better. It makes a good sound, I'll admit, but the Boy says it's not as good as the sound that it makes me make, so he doesn't care.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">If you turn it over -- meaning if you hold the handle near the flogger end and whack someone with the actual plastic handle -- it's going to hurt like hell. Yes, voice of experience. Granted, it's not made for that, and the Boy says it's kind of hard to hold onto, but the sensation -- and the remaining welt -- is very much like being hit with a small, wicked cane. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">One total bonus to this flogger: I've never before understood the appeal of soft things on my skin. Feathers and light touches tickle, most other gentle things are just plain irritating. But this flogger somehow has the perfect build for a gentle touch. The Boy dragged it lightly down my back and it felt like an amazing massage. I could have lain there for hours and let him flow the leather across my skin. I have no idea how this works, what magic or science makes the leather strips just that soft and smooth that it does this to me, but there it is. Talk about sleeping beauty... <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The fairly light stroke marks left on the top of my leg by the Floggerella. They're actually more prominent than they look in this photo, and they grew more pink after the photo was taken.<br />
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<b>THE BEAST BARES HIS TEETH </b><br />
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What would any fairy tale be without a Prince? Or, more likely in this case: A Beast?<br />
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The Boy wanted to throw his twelve cents in, so here it is. The Floggerella from the Dom's perspective: <br />
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<div class="Standard"><i>When I was asked to give my thoughts on the Floggerella, I was a bit skeptical. Alright, I'm lying, I was incredibly skeptical. A single look at this rather 'limp-wristed' stick/pleather combination simply screamed 'I promise I won't hurt you.'</i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>It turns out that I was right <u>and</u> I was wrong. Of course, I'll only admit to one of them.</i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>So, first, we'll get the good out of the way. The toy is light-weight enough to be slid into just about anything you can think of for travel. After all, anything that could be carried in anything from a back-pocket to an umbrella cover is perfect for the impromptu encounter. It's surprisingly durable, and I happen to think that I have a penchant for being a little rough. No matter how much force (or how little, for that matter) you put into the swing, it's guaranteed to have a rather satisfying 'snap' in result. </i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>The thing that nearly (yes, nearly) sold me on it is the simplicity of it. After all, it's merely a stick with a few straps of 'leather' to it. All it takes is a little imagination and a little patience to find all sorts of uses on your partner – Certainly a few that the manufacturer never intended. It's just as effective dragging the leather tips across a set of curves than it is marring them. And, if caning is your speed, the handle makes a very effective rod.</i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>Overall, as much as I'm about to tear Floggerella apart in the following paragraphs, I rather like the toy. Light-weight. Simple. Effective. Durable. Portable. The sound it makes on contact with skin alone gets stellar marks from me. </i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>Now. The bad. When I said it looked 'limp-wristed,' I meant it: The thing looks and feels like it came out of only the finest sweatshops the Far East has to offer. That's not to say that it's Thrift Store quality, but it certainly feels like it. If I'm going to be holding something over a restrained partner, panting for more, I want to feel like I'm actually holding something with heft, not a feather. (Then again, the feather has some uses, as well.)</i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>And looks? Certainly, in hand, it's a rather sexy – if simple – tool, but my first thought is that it seems to be a swizzle-stick with leather tails wrapped in electrical tape. I didn't know whether I should stir desire or stir coffee. Still, again, simplicity can sometimes be the best path. As with any toy, it's down to whatever your preference may be</i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>And, finally, my last complaint (I swear!), I truly don't feel any weight behind this toy. Because there isn't. No matter how hard you swing, or satisfying the 'snap,' it's seemingly designed to deliver the least amount of pain. Only after repeated lashings does it show a mark on even the lightest skintone. I don't care if you're a descendant of Hercules, you're going to feel a tad kittenish. After using it in several 'sessions,' I'm utterly convinced that this toy is meant to be all bark, no bite.</i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>In the end, I'm trying my damnedest to be either for or against this particular piece, but I can't. It accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do: It's a simple, easily-accessible, non-threatening toy for both the experienced and novice BDSM practitioner, and makes a nice addition to anyone's toychest.</i><br />
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</div><div class="Standard"><i>I merely wish it had a set of teeth as opposed to dentures.</i><br />
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<b>CARE & FEEDING </b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The plastic handle can be easily wiped clean with a warm washcloth. The leather can be treated the same way. Do be careful about getting things like lube on the leather, however. We got some on the suede side and it took a bit of elbow grease to get it clean. Because the strips are so thin, they seem to dry pretty fast, though, and it didn't stain the black leather. <br />
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</div>This is another one of those toys that's incredibly easy both to care for and to store. You can throw it anywhere, really. It's fairly indestructible, the handle doesn't seem breakable, and the leather strips don't get tangled. We tend to keep ours tucked between the mattress and the headboard, where it's within easy reach. You could also easily hang it up by the wrist strap, which is big enough to fit over most doorknobs and bedposts.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">PROS: Portable and packable, easy to care for and clean. Sensation varies from a flowing massage to a medium-intensity sting.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">CONS: Could provide more of a snap and crackle, both in terms of pain and noise. The handle could be stronger/heftier/prettier/more substantial. <br />
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OVERALL: 4Ms<br />
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<ul><li><a href="http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2010/01/10/tll-adult-review-axis-hitachi/">Liberator Axis Hitachi</a> by <a href="http://carnivalesq.wordpress.com/">Carnivalesq</a></li>
<blockquote>Epiphora commented that “the Hitachi takes up like entire vulva,” and therefore wanted to know “if I have to like buttsex to have it work for partner play.” I argue that the Hitachi does not take up the whole vulva, but recognize that I may, in fact, be super human.
</blockquote><em>Note: Carnivalesq’s Illustrated Axis Hitachi Positioning Guide is just awesome and you should read it. ‘Nuff said.</em>
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On to the reviews…<br />
<strong>Vibrators</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://dangerouslilly.com/2010/01/review-the-g-ki-by-je-joue/">Je Joue G-Ki</a> by <a href="http://dangerouslilly.com/">Dangerous Lilly</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/vibrators/my-my-how-can-i-resist-you">LELO Mia</a> by <a href="http://licentiouslyyours.com/">Laurel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kinky-world.net/?p=250">Doc Johnson Velvet Touch</a> by <a href="http://kinky-world.net/">Mistress Kay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/vibrators/pure-pink">Pure Mini</a> by <a href="http://whatkindanameis.blogspot.com/">LikeSunshineDust</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kinky-world.net/?p=275">Bondage Duckie</a> by <a href="http://kinky-world.net/">Mistress Kay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/vibrators/bcute-be-simple-be-discreet">Bswish Bcute</a> by <a href="http://licentiouslyyours.com/">Laurel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kinky-world.net/?p=281">OhMiBod Freestyle</a> by <a href="http://kinky-world.net/">Mistress Kay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/vibrators/not-for-every-kitty">Kitty Play</a> by <a href="http://licentiouslyyours.com/">Laurel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mystyfi.com/2010/01/chandra-from-emotional-bliss/">Emotional Bliss’ Chandra</a> by <a href="http://mystyfi.com/">Mystyfi</a></li>
</ul><strong>Dildos</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.heyepiphora.com/2010/01/review-randy/">Randy</a> by <a href="http://www.heyepiphora.com/">Epiphora</a></li>
<li><a href="http://sextoysforladies.com/2010/01/04/product-review-ella/">LELO Ella</a> by <a href="http://sextoysforladies.com/">Ginger Leigh</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2010/01/01/tll-adult-review-bad-dragon/">Bad Dragon Ridgeback and Tentacle</a> by <a href="http://carnivalesq.wordpress.com/">Carnivalesq</a></li>
<li><a href="http://funwithsammi2.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-big-dildo.html">Outlaw</a> by <a href="http://funwithsammi2.blogspot.com/">Sammi</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.undressedreviews.com/2010/01/06/alumina-revolve/">Alumina Revolve</a> by <a href="http://www.undressedreviews.com/">Undressed Reviews</a></li>
<li><a href="http://darlingdove.blogspot.com/2010/01/nmc-undeniable-jelly-krystal-rabbit.html">Krystal Rabbit</a> by <a href="http://darlingdove.blogspot.com/">Darling Dove</a></li>
<li><a href="http://funwithsammi2.blogspot.com/2010/01/will-this-be-your-hearts-desire.html">Heart’s Desire</a> by <a href="http://funwithsammi2.blogspot.com/">Sammi</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.insatiabledesire.com/2010/01/08/nubs-ive-come-to-love/">Cyberglass Four-Way G</a> by <a href="http://www.insatiabledesire.com/">Melen’s Rayne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/dildos/angelic-is-right">Angelic Dreams</a> by <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/contributors/valyn/">Valyn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2010/01/05/tll-adult-review-hardwood-dildo-by-hans/">Hans’ Hardwood Dildo</a> by <a href="http://carnivalesq.wordpress.com/">Carnivalesq</a></li>
</ul><strong>Anal Toys</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.insatiabledesire.com/2010/01/08/more-purple-for-my-hiney/">Tantus Ryder</a> by <a href="http://www.insatiabledesire.com/">Melen’s Rayne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/anal-toys/never-far-from-home">Bootie</a> by <a href="http://purely-sullied.blogspot.com/">Lithaewyn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/anal-toys/three-balls-are-better-than-two">Xhale Glass Baller</a> by <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/contributors/valyn/">Valyn</a></li>
</ul><strong>Toys for Cocks</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://danidarling.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/my-first-cock-ring/">TitanMen Stretch-to-Fit Cock Ring</a> by <a href="http://danidarling.wordpress.com/">Dani Darling</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/male-sextoys/kiss-of-the-vampire-aka-blowjob-from-a-supersucker">Succu Dry</a> by <a href="http://www.talesfromthepornstore.com/">Tales from the Porn Store</a></li>
<li><a href="http://danidarling.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/pink-basic-essentials-bunny-enhancer-review/">Bunny Enhancer</a> by <a href="http://danidarling.wordpress.com/">Dani Darling</a></li>
</ul><strong>Lube, Massage Oil, Bath Stuff, & etc.</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/sensual-love/mmmmelty">Chocolate Body Fondue</a> by <a href="http://licentiouslyyours.com/">Laurel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://truepleasures.blogspot.com/2010/01/silquid-organics-silk-personal.html">Sliquid Organics Silk</a> by <a href="http://truepleasures.blogspot.com/">True Pleasures</a></li>
</ul><strong>BDSM/Fetish</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://searchingformarvelous.blogspot.com/2010/01/single-strand-beaded-clamps.html">Single Strans Beaded Clamps</a> by <a href="http://searchingformarvelous.blogspot.com/">Shanna Germain</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.diaryofakinkylibrarian.com/index.php/2010/01/09/review-behind-the-back-restraint/">Behind the Back Restraint</a> by <a href="http://www.diaryofakinkylibrarian.com/">Nadia West</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kinky-world.net/?p=227">Leather Impressions “Love” Paddle</a> by <a href="http://kinky-world.net/">Mistress Kay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.undressedreviews.com/2010/01/09/guest-review-under-the-bed-restraint-system-v-and-z/">Under the Bed Restraint System</a> by <a href="http://www.undressedreviews.com/">Vita and Zinaida on Undressed Reviews</a></li>
</ul><strong>Adult Books/Games</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.kinky-world.net/?p=221">Sexuations Board Game</a> by <a href="http://www.kinky-world.net/">Mistress Kay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kinky-world.net/?p=266">1,001 Ways to Be Romantic</a> by <a href="http://kinky-world.net/">Mistress Kay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kinky-world.net/?p=293">Lou Paget’s “Orgasms”</a> by <a href="http://kinky-world.net/">Mistress Kay</a></li>
</ul><strong>Adult Movies/Porn</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.undressedreviews.com/2010/01/09/roulette/">Roulette</a> by <a href="http://www.undressedreviews.com/">Undressed Reviews</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/9776/featured-movies/sunnys-slumber-party/">Sunny’s Slumber Party</a> by <a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/">The Porn Librarian</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/9835/featured-movies/nina-hartleys-guide-to-simultaneous-orgasms/"> Nina Hartley’s Guide To Simultaneous Orgasms</a> by <a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/">FrzKey</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/9848/featured-movies/throat-a-cautionary-tale/">Throat: A Cautionary Tale</a> by <a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/">J.D. Bauchery</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/9805/featured-movies/taboo-decadence/">Taboo Decadence</a> by <a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/">The Porn Librarian</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/9867/featured-movies/heaven/">Heaven</a> by <a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/">FrzKey</a></li>
</ul><strong>Sex Furniture</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.scarlets-letter.net/?p=252">Liberator Wing</a> by <a href="http://www.scarlets-letter.net/">Amber from Scarlet’s Letter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.heyepiphora.com/2010/01/review-scoop-wedge/">Liberator Scoop/Wedge Combo</a> by <a href="http://www.heyepiphora.com/">Epiphora</a></li>
</ul><strong>Storage</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.diaryofakinkylibrarian.com/index.php/2010/01/09/review-fyn-adult-toy-box/">FYN Adult Toy Box</a> by <a href="http://www.diaryofakinkylibrarian.com/">Nadia West</a></li>
</ul><strong>Lingerie</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/sexy-lingerie/not-just-for-v-day">Flirty Valentine Set</a> by <a href="http://purely-sullied.blogspot.com/">Lithaewyn</a></li>
</ul><strong>Miscellaneous</strong><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://kinky-world.net/?p=250">Peni-Cake Pan</a> by <a href="http://kinky-world.net/">Mistress Kay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.insatiabledesire.com/2010/01/08/ive-got-more-balls/">Fun Factory Smartballs Teneo Uno and Duo</a> by <a href="http://www.insatiabledesire.com/">Melen’s Rayne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/9739/sex-toys/smartballs-teneo-duo/">Fun Factory Smartballs Teneo Duo</a> by <a href="http://hotmoviesforher.com/">HotMoviesforHer Sex Toy Crew</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/2010/01/09/tll-adult-review-smartballs-teneo-uno-and-duo/">Smartballs Teneo Uno and Duo</a> by <a href="http://carnivalesq.wordpress.com/">Carnivalesq</a></li>
</ul><br />
<center><a href="http://pleasurists.com/" title="Pleasurists adult product review round-up"><img alt="Pleasurists adult product review round-up banner" border="0" src="http://pleasurists.com/banner.jpg" /></a></center>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-70169871898310956832010-01-12T11:13:00.000-08:002010-01-15T13:36:12.343-08:00Rose Petals Explosion<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span style="font-family: Times;">Are you an old-world romantic? Got a thing for pretty petals and pretty spaces? Then you might have more fun than I did with the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rose-petals-explosion/adult-toys-dvds-27561#pcode-EH8">Rose Petals Explosion</a> kit (by Bijoux Indiscrets). </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span style="font-family: Times;"><i>The packaging is pretty enough -- a simple cardboard box that's both upscale and sexy. </i></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span style="font-family: Times;"><i>Here's where the packaging starts to break down -- this is the back of the box. Now, granted, it's very cool that it's in multiple languages, but this is the only writing there is. At all. Nothing about the petals' materials, size, or shape. And definitely nothing about how you might go about using them. </i></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span style="font-family: Times;"><i>The petals packaged inside. This inner bit slides out of the outer package. Again, really simple and pretty, but there's not much to it.</i></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span style="font-family: Times;"><i>The petals out of their box. They come in sets that you have to pull apart before you can use them.</i></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span style="font-family: Times;"><i>The average size and shape of the petals, which are about the same size as the outer petals of an actual rose. (The color's a little off here, by the way. They're actually less orange and more red -- I think it's due to the bathroom light.)</i></span></span><br />
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<b>CONS:</b> No suggestions for care or use. The edges come unraveled.<br />
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</div></div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-53683452225590658612010-01-05T17:45:00.000-08:002010-01-05T19:12:40.360-08:00Single Strand Beaded Clamps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S0PbGP9xcfI/AAAAAAAAAYw/BmYPttwi-ng/s1600-h/IMG_6712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/S0PbGP9xcfI/AAAAAAAAAYw/BmYPttwi-ng/s320/IMG_6712.JPG" /></a><br />
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I'm a sucker for pretty things. And even more of a sucker for pretty things that are smart and strong enough to hurt me. Thus, if I could have <a href="http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/02_01/LenaHeadey_468x635.jpg">Lena Heady</a> as a dom, I would be one delighted girl.<br />
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Alas, since I can't have her, I'll take the next best things. Right now, one of those things are<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/single-strand-beaded-clamps/adult-toys-dvds-23425#pcode-EH8"> these purple beaded nipple clamps </a>from Spartacus.<br />
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Despite my penchant for pain, I have really sensitive nipples. That's part of the reason I like these clamps so much. They provide pain without providing OWPAIN! They open to fit around everything from a rather thick pen down to a toothpick, so no matter what size your nipples are (and what level of pain you prefer), these clamps are likely to meet your needs. There's no real weight to them -- the chain and the clamps are very light -- so unless someone's actually pulling on the chain, there's not a lot of pain, which makes these clamps good for beginners as well.<br />
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By adjusting the easy-to-slide metal ring around the V of the metal prongs, you can have a lot of control over the hold of the clamps. The same adjusting ring makes it really easy to open the clamps to get them off, which is nice if you find that your nipples get even more sensitive post-orgasm and they start yelling, "Get it off! Get it off!" Just slide the rings down and in seconds you can let those girls out of their cages (or, if you're the dom, don't slide the rings down and take joy in the suffering of your partner. You know you want to).<br />
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In addition, I've found that if they're squeezed on pretty tight, there's not much chance of slippage (unless you've accidentally covered them in lube or lotion -- oops). On the other hand, if someone accidentally gets a hair, a belt or a hand caught in the chain (another oops, a rather big oops, in fact), the clamps aren't so clingy that they won't slide off. You'll likely say, "Ow!" really really loudly, but they won't tear your nipple off. Always a bonus.<br />
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One thing to note: The rubber tips come off of the metal ends pretty easily. I already lost one, and spent about an hour digging through the toy box to try and find it, only to give up and then discover it buried in the sheets next time I did laundry. If you don't want to take the rubber tips off (which I don't, because I find the metal tips too harsh for my tastes), then you can easily put a bit of instant glue inside each tip and essentially glue it to the metal. With a lot of use, the tips might still come off, but they're not as likely to do so. Of course, if you're into more pain, you can always remove the rubber bits on purpose and use the sharp ends of the metal. Are they designed for this? I'm not sure, to be honest, but I figure if people are putting<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/ENDURANCE-CLAMP/adult-toys-dvds-16748"> Endurance Clamps</a> on their nipples, then these would probably seem like a walk in the park.<br />
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The beaded chain is pretty and sturdy, and on me if I'm sitting up, it reaches just past my navel. Overall, it's about a foot long, plus the clamps, which add another three inches to each side. I find there's something sexy about belly chains, whether they're around a belly or over it, and thus my need for pretty has been met. Walking around the house wearing nothing but these clamps, which make a delightful whispery-clacking sound, is intoxicating -- both for me, and for the Boy who appreciates me in next-to-nothing. Especially a next-to-nothing that he can grab onto, yank, and get an instant groan out of me.<br />
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However, I don't recommend wearing these under clothing while you're out. The chain is just far too likely to get caught on something -- pants button, shirt button, bracelet when you go to scratch your stomach, the nearby coffee counter, another person, your key ring -- and elicit rather unsexy screeches that will bring children, pets and next door neighbors running. Oh, and that cute barista that you've been flirting with for the past three weeks who wants to know if you're really okay and if he can do anything to help. To which, if you're anything like me, you'll mumble something akin to "Ohmygodmynipples" and then realize what you've said and make a beeline for the bathroom, leaving both your coffee and your wallet behind.<br />
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Here's why I love these clamps so much (and why I like them much better than the clamps without the strand of beads): During masturbation, you can look a hand through the strand. It makes for a fantastic tugging-without-too-much-pain sensation with each movement of your fingers.<br />
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The strand also gives a partner something to hold onto, which can be a lot of fun (as long as you've set the prerequisite "how hard can I pull?" standards ahead of time). It's easily reachable whether you're on your hands and knees or on your back, and there's something arousing (to me at least) about knowing the Boy has a hand on the chain -- and by proxy on such a sensitive part of me. All he has to do is tweak the clamps slightly and I'm suddenly panting. Actually, all he has to do is pull them out of the toy box and let me hear their soft click-clack and I start panting. But don't tell him that -- I don't want him to think he has ALL the power.<br />
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These clamps don't require much in the way of maintenance. Clean the rubber grips if you get something on them, and ditto with the rest of the toy. I've used these in the shower a number of times and then left them out to dry on a towel afterwards; they've never rusted or had any other issues.<br />
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They don't really get tangled, which is also nice because you can throw them into your bag or suitcase, and not have to worry about them. Of course, their size and near weightlessness makes them ideal for travel. If you're getting ready to travel and are only going to bring two toys, I say go with <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/single-strand-beaded-clamps/adult-toys-dvds-23425#pcode-EH8">these nipples clamps</a> and the equally compact, lightweight, indestructible <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/anal-toys/anal-plugs/the-screw#pcode-EH8">Screw</a>.<br />
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<b>PROS: </b>Lots of variation in tightness, pain and pressure. Well made. Easily adjustable.<br />
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At my house, there are some toys that, as soon as they arrive, ilicit "oohs" and "aahs" and calls of "Mine! Dibs!" Toys like <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/anal-toys/anal-plugs/the-screw#pcode-EH8">The Screw</a>, which was beautifully packaged and obviously hand-made with love and care. Or like this <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/cobalt-bubble-plug/adult-toys-dvds-24615#pcode-EH8">gorgeous glass butt plug</a>, which came with its own pretty holding bag and is so shiny-pretty that it now holds a place of honor on the coffee table.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;">Sadly, the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/anal-toys/anal-probes/key-to-your-butt#pcode-EH8">Key to Your Butt</a> was not one of those toys. From the name and the packaging -- simple cardboard and plastic, with a woman on the front who is so clearly ass-manipulated that she almost looks like a cartoon character -- to the slightly sticky, rather cheap feel of the toy once it escaped its confines, this toy didn't get high marks right off the bat.<br />
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Did this key unlock my lust? <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/anal-toys/not-likely-to-unlock-your-lust-or-anything-else">Find out here</a>!<br />
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<b>PROS: </b>Could be good for first-time anal play.<br />
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</div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-53979912671510936522009-12-27T08:55:00.000-08:002009-12-29T07:15:55.797-08:00Toy Covers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/SyGOunkGkKI/AAAAAAAAAVM/2nKrDDLKSNI/s1600-h/IMG_6284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/SyGOunkGkKI/AAAAAAAAAVM/2nKrDDLKSNI/s320/IMG_6284.JPG" /></a><br />
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When it comes to sex, having the right tools can be nearly as important as having the right partner. If you're looking for a way to keep your small- to medium-sized sex toys clean, safe and shareable, these unlubricated latex <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-accessories/toy-cleaners-wipes/toy-covers#pcode-EH8">toy covers </a>by Cal Exotics may be just the thing for the job.<br />
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<div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><i>Easy-to-open packages make these covers easy to get at in the midst of the action. They're also easy to roll on, without the stickiness that comes from pre-lubed items.</i><br />
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</div>Made of a really thick latex, <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-accessories/toy-cleaners-wipes/toy-covers#pcode-EH8">these covers </a>seem small when they come out of the pack, but they really have a lot of stretch to them. They fit over most of the toys in my toybox, including plugs and vibes. For some of the smaller toys, such as the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/anal-toys/anal-plugs/little-flirt">Little Flirt</a>, they're too long --- there's a lot of leftover still rolled up around the base of the toy. Which isn't actually a problem, because you can't really feel it, but it's something I noticed. <o:p>The only thing they can't handle is the larger toys and anything with a serious g-spot bend -- they covers are just not long enough. (There is, however, a larger size, which I haven't tried, but my guess is that those will handle the job just fine).<br />
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<div class="product-aspect expanded">They don't have much smell or taste at all, which is a pleasant touch. The color is a sort of lilac/pink combination -- very pastel and when you look at a cover unrolled, it appears quite dark. However, once you roll it over a toy, it only adds a slight purple hue to the item. I do buy my toys at least in part for a prettiness factor, however, and I wish these covers came in a clear option -- then I could protect my toy while still seeing its natural color shine through.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>These thick latex covers are small, but they stretch to fit almost any small to medium sized sex toy, including thick and odd-shaped anal toys like </i><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/cobalt-bubble-plug/adult-toys-dvds-24615"><i>The Screw</i></a><i>.</i><br />
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To me, safer sex items should be a little like that old adage about children: they should be neither seen nor heard, but should do their job and do it well (okay, so I just combined an old, out-of-date and useless adage with something akin to child labor, but you get my point. Maybe.). All function, no bells and whistles, in other words. And that's just what these covers are. Roll them on, lube them up, then play away, knowing that they're keeping your toys -- and you -- clean and safe and sound. Then you throw them away and start all over again.<br />
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While these covers aren't likely to enhance your sex life by giving you mind-blowing orgasms by themselves, they can enhance your state of mind and make you feel comfortable and clean, which sometimes can make all the difference.<br />
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<b>PROS</b>: Thick, stretchy, dependable. Makes play and clean up easy.<br />
<b>CONS</b>: It would be nice if they came in a clear option. Slightly expensive (compared to condoms).<br />
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<b>OVERALL: 4Ms</b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoPlainText">These days, it seems like we're used to having a million bells and whistles on our toys. But the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/vibrators/traditional-vibrators/precious-metal-gems#pcode-EH8">Precious Metal Gems</a> vibrator is truly back to basics: A pretty, simple, strong vibrator that will get your rocks off without any fuss or muss. If you're new to vibrators or just want a return to the basics, this is an excellent, inexpensive, pretty choice.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/vibrators/traditional-vibrators/precious-metal-gems#pcode-EH8">Shiny, Pretty Simple Thing</a></b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoPlainText"><b><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/vibrators/shiny-pretty-simple-thing">Read the entire review here!</a></b><br />
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PROS: Revs like a crazy thing. Pretty. Solidly basic.<br />
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BUZZ: Seriously revs<br />
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</div>Shanna Germainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277611199517242974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581986091444966376.post-91078017687672943862009-12-03T15:37:00.000-08:002009-12-20T14:53:57.434-08:00SLUT Paddle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/SxhLTmKPO7I/AAAAAAAAAU8/Vm1qVCbIWaE/s1600-h/IMG_6411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hAPvH-Kf6XI/SxhLTmKPO7I/AAAAAAAAAU8/Vm1qVCbIWaE/s320/IMG_6411.JPG" /></a><br />
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<i>If you're going to buy a paddle, I think you should buy one that excites you in lots of ways. This one hits all those parameters for me: it looks gorgeous, sounds great and feels amazing.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/impressions-paddle-slut/adult-toys-dvds-21979">This SLUT paddle</a> (made by Sportsheets) is a really nice toy for both beginner and advanced BDSM players. There is a lot of noise in the pop of the leather, but it can also pack a pretty hard wallop for those who are more into the pain side of spanking.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/bdsm/perfect-for-pain-sluts">Read the entire review here!</a></b><br />
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<ul><li>Hit Power: Mid-range</li>
<li>Slap Sound: High</li>
<li><b>Overall: 4 Marvels </b></li>
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<i>This has quickly become my favorite toy in our toy box. In fact, all I have to do is hear the sound of the glass being taken out of the box and I know we're in for a long night of fantastic anal play and those orgasms that leave me breathless and gasping.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-toy-reviews/anal-toys/a-diamond-beauty-at-a-glass-price">Read the entire review here!</a><br />
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