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Give In To Your Desire

Posted on June 1, 2010 | 3 comments

As most of you know by now, I love powerful toys. Typically for me, the stronger the better, whether it’s for clitoral or vaginal stimulation (and even anal vibrations on occasion). When I saw the Desire vibe from Babeland and what it ran on, I knew I had to get it to review.

The Desire vibe comes simply packaged in plastic. Inside are the vibrator and a black velvet storage bag to protect the toy when not in use. The bag has a drawstring, and the vibrator fits completely inside.

The Desire I got is a shiny purple metallic color and gleams in the light. It’s about 8” long (6 1/2” insertable) with a 4” circumference (just over 1 1/4″ in diameter), although it looks larger than this. The end is blunt and rounded, and the whole vibrator is shaped like a giant bullet. A small silver band about 1 1/2” from the bottom separates the insertable portion from the base.

The base is easy to unscrew and reveals the battery compartment, which holds 2 C batteries. Yes, C batteries! I love toys operated by Cs! The batteries go in + side down.

The Desire is controlled by twisting the bottom of the base. The vibrations are steady and surprisingly throbby and can go from a low purr to a high intensity. They are strongest in the tip, but travel well down about ½ way down the body of the Desire.

The surface is slick and smooth, and you won’t need much lube at all. This vibrator works great for clitoral stimulation as well as intense internal stimulation. Never use this anally, however, as there’s no flared base and it would easily get sucked up into your ass.

The Desire is made of ABS plastic with a metallic coating. It is nonporous and phthalates free (but do use a condom if sharing). It is splash proof, but not waterproof, so care should be taken when cleaning not to get water close to the base. Simply clean with warm water and an antibacterial soap and dry with a towel.

So, Did It Work? This vibrator is great! I love that it’s powered by C batteries, which I’ve always found to provide an extra oomph. The vibrations are deep and throbby instead of shallow and on the surface, so they feel fantastic whether on my clit or deep inside.

The Desire can be a bit tricky to hang on to when it’s covered with lube, so try to keep the lube above where your hand will be.  Then turn it on and have fun!

Thank you to Babeland for sending this to me for free to review! If you’d like to purchase the Desire for yourself (and who wouldn’t?), you can get yours at Babeland today.

This product was provided for free by Babeland in exchange for an unbiased review. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.

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Sunny Days Make Me Feel Fine

Posted on June 1, 2010 | 4 comments

Eco-Friendly is the way to go today, in every aspect of life. Some sex toys fall into this category, being recyclable, rechargeable, or able to use rechargeable batteries. But if you go camping or do any other activity that is away from an outlet, you’ve had to hope you didn’t run the charge out on your toy or hope you’ve brought enough batteries to get you through. But now there’s another option: solar powered sex toys. Meet the Solar Bullet from California Exotics that I got from Babeland.

The Solar Bullet comes in a cardboard box made in part of recycled paper product. An actual sized picture is on the front and product information is on the back. The box contains a solar cell power pack and a bullet with a long cord and jack. No instructions are included.

The solar cell pack is small – just 3 1/2″ by 2 1/4″ and 1/4″ high. It’s black, and most of the top is the area which will allow charging via the sun. If you don’t have a lot of sunlight you can also charge this under ordinary room light – I was able to charge mine the first time by setting it on a desk in a room with a fluorescent bulb overhead. An LED light on the side glows blue to indicate that there is enough light to charge it and the battery is charging. The box recommends charging the cell for 8 hours, after which you’ll have 60 minutes of charge for the bullet.

The black bullet is small, at 2 1/4” long and about 5/8” wide. It has a generous 33” cord that plugs into the side of the solar pack. The bullet also has an LED light on the tip, which could be used as a super small flashlight in a pinch. The slider on the top of the pack goes from off/low (with the slider pushed to the right) up to high (left). The vibrations are steady, buzzy, surface vibrations and are moderately powerful.

The solar pack is made of plastic, and the bullet is plastic with velvet-cote. Both are phthalates-free and non-porous. The solar pack should be wiped off with a damp (but not wet) cloth and dried, taking care not to get water in any of the openings (for the slider or jack). The bullet can be cleaned with warm water and antibacterial soap and dried.

So, Does It Work? This is such a great idea! While the charging time seems pretty high, if you tossed the cell pack on your dashboard while you were out hiking it would be ready for you when you returned. Since the bullet detaches, no one would give the solar pack a second look if it was out in the open. The 60 minute run time isn’t too bad, and the bullet doesn’t seem to lose any power during use until it dies.

The light on the tip of the bullet is interesting, and actually quite bright. It’d be great in a pinch, and is like a small flashlight. The only problem is that the bullet has to be on for the light to work. The light seems the same strength no matter what speed the bullet is on, but it’d be nice to have an option to use the light only so your hand didn’t vibrate while using it.

The vibrations are high and buzzy, and not terribly loud. They are moderately strong, and will get you to climax eventually if you need strong vibrations, within the 60 minute timeframe. The light’s a little strange, but my husband thought it was kind of cool when I used the bullet in the dark.

Something else that’s definitely cool is that the solar pack works with other mini-jack toys! I have an assortment of these, mostly bullets, ball strings, and an anal plug or two. They plug right into the solar pack and operate, so you can actually take an assortment of toys with you and power them all with this pack.

This is a great toy: solar rechargeable, discreet, and easy to care for, even if it’s not the strongest. I’d like to thank Babeland for sending this to me for free to review! If you’d like to do your share for the planet, you can pick up your own Solar Bullet at Babeland today.

This product was provided to me free of charge by Babeland in exchange for an unbiased review. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.

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To Infinity and Beyond!

Posted on May 31, 2010 | 3 comments

Recently I went through my anal toy collection and realized that while I have a lot of metal, glass, and even some wood plugs, I didn’t have a lot of silicone ones. I’d been contemplating the Tantus Infinity plug  for a while, although the shape kept giving me pause. I finally decided I had to get this one and give it a try.

The Infinity comes in simple, minimal packaging. The plug doesn’t look nearly as intimidating in person as it does online. It’s petite, and only 4 1/4″ long with 3 3/4″ insertable. It comes in 3 colors – I chose the pink (I know, I chose pink, right?) and it’s a pretty, bubblegum shade. The surface is matte and has just a bit of drag to it, but it’s not sticky or tacky. It’s flexible and soft without being too soft.

This plug looks a bit like an infinity symbol on a base. The curves are soft and gentle. Each bulge is about 1 1/4″ long, and has a maximum width of 1 1/4″. The top bulge isn’t tapered at all, but rounded. The neck narrows to a nice 3/4″ before connecting to the 2 1/2″ base. The narrowness of the neck helps to keep the plug inside.

The Infinity’s flat base goes from 1 1/2″ wide and narrows to 1 1/8” in the center for more comfortable wear, although it’s not nearly as comfortable for extended wear as ones that are thinner in the middle.

The Infinity plug is made of silicone, so it’s non-porous and phthalates free. It also has no smell or taste, and doesn’t hold on to any scents when cleaned. It’s easy to clean with warm water and antibacterial soap, or you can run it through the dishwasher on the top rack or boil it on the stove to sanitize it. Only water-based lubricants are safe to use.

So, Did It Work? My biggest concern with this plug wasn’t the width but the size of the first bump and the lack of a tapered tip. With plenty of lube, I found that inserting it wasn’t nearly as hard or uncomfortable as I expected. The shape and gentle roundness of the bulbs allowed me to get the first bulge in without too much trouble. After waiting a bit to get used to the feel, the second bulb was no problem.

The base narrows in the middle, although it was still a bit wide for me to comfortably wear this out. It wasn’t bad for short times, though, and I didn’t have any problems with it popping out by walking or moving around the house.

The base size didn’t interfere with penetration in any way, and the Infinity stayed put pretty well, except during orgasm. I had trouble with it popping out when nothing was pressed into the base to hold it in place then, although it just took light pressure to keep it in place. The Infinity wasn’t difficult to remove when done, either.

While I preferred leaving this in place for the sensation of fullness, my husband also tried gently thrusting with it. It worked better than expected this way.

This really is a nice plug, and I’m glad I decided to give this a shot. If you’d like to buy one and try the Infinity plug for yourself, you can pick one up at Tantus by clicking the widget below.

 

This item was purchased with no expectation of review. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.

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Blinded by Beauty

Posted on May 30, 2010 | Comments Off on Blinded by Beauty

I’m enamored with the Spartacus Divinity collection. The collar and cuff sets (both ankle and wrist) are so lovely together.
Leather blindfold with faux fur inner lining and elastic band to adjust the blindfold.Fax fur lined leather collar.Leather wrist cuffs with faux fur lining and velcro closures.Leather ankle cuffs with faux fur lining and velcro closures.
I don’t wear blindfolds a lot, but sometimes they’re fun for our sensory play or bondage scenarios. I decided to complete my set and get the Spartacus Divinity Blindfold from EdenFantasys.

The Divinity Blindfold comes in easy-to-open packaging, and is visible through the front. The blindfold is folded in half, but comes out of the case and flattens out easily, with minimal creasing over the nose. It has a light, pleasant leather smell.

The blindfold is made of white fine-grained leather, and it looks pretty and feminine. The leather piece is 8” wide from end to end, with 3 1/4″ eye covers. It narrows to 1 1/2″ over the nose. A cluster of three dark blue jewels, the same as on the cuffs and collar, are set in a cluster on the right side. These jewels are set in metal, which does have a nickel coating. The front has blue straight stitching that runs around the outside about 1/8” from the edge of the leather and gives the blindfold an attractive color accent. The stitches are even and seem secure.

The back of the leather is lined with baby blue faux fur, which is soft and smooth on the skin. The stitching can be seen a bit around the edges of the fur, but it is not overly noticeable or detracting.

The Divinity Blindfold is held on to your head by a white elastic band, which is 3/4″ wide and about 14” long. It’s very stretchy, and should expand to fit most head sizes comfortably.

If necessary, the blindfold is easy to clean. The leather can be spot cleaned with a damp, not wet cloth, and a leather cleaner can be used for conditioning. The faux fur can be cleaned with soap and water and blotted dry, taking care not to saturate the fur or the leather. The blindfold is best stored flat.

So, Did It Work? Most definitely! This blindfold really completed the look I was going for with the Divinity set. It was comfortable to wear, fit my face well, and I really liked the feel of the fur against my face and closed eyes. I tried it with my eyes open and I wasn’t able to see anything under the eye pads, but this isn’t something I’d wear with my eyes open underneath. The only trouble I had was if I moved my head a lot while lying on my back. This tended to move the elastic out of place and cause the blindfold to slip up. This is a well-made piece, and I expect to use it for a long time to come.

I purchased the Divinity Blindfold from EdenFantasys. If you’d like to purchase one for yourself, you can get one by clicking the widget below.

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Blindfold by Spartacus
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This product was purchased from EdenFantasys with no expectation of review. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.

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Heavenly Restraint

Posted on May 30, 2010 | 3 comments

Recently I purchased the Spartacus Divinity Wrist Cuffs. I already had the Divinity collar, and the wrist cuffs and collar looked divine together. I decided I wanted the complete set, so I purchased the Divinity Ankle Cuffs from EdenFantasys.

The ankle cuffs are simply packaged andcome in a clear plastic clamshell case which is easy to open. The cuffs are rolled closed and visible through the front of the box. The back insert has some product information in four languages.

These cuffs have a light leather scent, clean and crisp. They are made of a supple, flexible, fine-grained white leather and are simply beautiful – so different looking than the standard black!

The cuffs consist of a bottom and top strap. The bottom, which is the actual cuff, is 2” wide and 10 3/4″ long. It is backed with light blue faux fur which is soft to stroke and provides a comfortable sensation on the skin. The rivets can’t be felt under the fur. The stitching is a dark blue straight stitch which is even and secure. It is also not visible on the back unless you spread the faux fur and look.

The top strap is 13 1/2″ long and 1” wide, and is attached to the cuff by 4 rivets. Between these rivets is a 1 1/2” D-ring for connecting the cuffs to a chain, spreader bar, or other apparatus. Two silver rivets also hold the metal end piece through which the Velcro threads. The rivets have a coating that does contain nickel. On each side of the rivets is a dark blue gem set in silver.

The top strap is double sided and stitched with dark blue on the top and white on the bottom. One end has a 1” Velcro piece. A 3” long strip of Velcro is sewn with white thread to the top strap about 2 1/2″ away, and this end Velcro piece attaches to it.

The Divinity Ankle Cuffs, unlike the wrist cuffs, are easy to put on, even by yourself. They run a bit small for ankle cuffs, so if your ankles are larger than about 10 1/2″ (maximum) they will be too tight for you to use. The 1” piece of Velcro needs to connect to the backing Velcro almost entirely, or the cuffs can be popped off by flexing and rolling the ankles. At their largest, the cuffs won’t overlap.

These cuffs are easy to care for. The leather can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth, making sure not to soak or overly wet it. If necessary, a leather cleaner can be used to keep the cuffs in good condition. The fur can be spot cleaned with soap and water and blotted dry. The cuffs can be stored rolled or laid flat in a drawer or chest.

So, Do They Work? I’ve found that while my husband does like red and black, he also likes the softer, more feminine colors on me, and this set really turns him on. The complete set (ankle cuffs, wrist cuffs, collar, and blindfold) looks stunningly hot, feminine yet naughty, when worn with white and blue lingerie or nothing else at all.

I really enjoyed these cuffs. The only real problem I had was making sure the Velcro was securely attached. The first time my husband put them on I was able to pop out of them by flexing my ankle a few times. It wasn’t that I wanted to escape, but with not all of the Velcro connecting it didn’t take me long to get out of them.

I like that these have a fur backing – they are a lot more comfortable to wear than just leather backed cuffs and don’t trap sweat or cause friction on my skin.

We connected these to a variety of leads, as well as a spreader bar or two. When the cuffs were attached to the spreader bar in particular, I wasn’t able to pop them off and they held my ankles securely in place.

As with the wrist cuffs, these cuffs run on the small side. They would be ideal to use as wrist cuffs if you have larger wrists. These cuffs are more suited to moderate to light play than heavy due to the Velcro, but as long as you aren’t pulling and squirming like crazy they should hold up for a session of fun.

The Divinity Ankle Cuffs, as well as the other pieces, are all available at EdenFantasys. I bought mine there, and you can too by clicking on the widget below.

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Ankle cuffs by Spartacus
Material: Leather
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This item was purchased from EdenFantasys with no expectation of review. This review conforms to the FTC guidelines.

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