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Undercover Kitty

Posted on May 25, 2010 | Comments Off on Undercover Kitty

Some things seem strange together, although they’re really not bad. Sometimes they’re even excellent. Like fish and cheese or porn and anime. And I do have a penchant for cute vibrators. Enter the Hello, Kitty! Pocket rocket vibrator. Two things I never thought I’d put together in the same sentence, if truth be told. This vibrator almost falls into that category of “Nope, no way.” Almost. But Sanrio Co has combined the adorable Kitty and the pocket rocket in a cute and irresistible combination that I had to try out from EdenFantasys.

The Hello, Kitty! Pocket Rocket comes packaged in a see through plastic box, with Japanese writing all over. It comes in several colors – I chose the black. Hello, Kitty! sits atop the black rocket wearing a black bow and outfit with pink sleeves with her teddy sitting in front of her. The black base has the Hello, Kitty! face and logo on the front in white. The toy is small – just 5 1/2″ long overall and 1 1/4″ wide at the widest. Hello, Kitty! is 2” high on the top.

This is an easy vibrator to hide, especially if you have a lot of knickknacks on a shelf – it will fit right in and just look like it’s up on a base.

The base is labeled with Open, Off, and On and an arrow to show you which setting you are on. Turning the base to open and gently pulling reveals the battery compartment, which holds 1 AA battery + side up. Once the battery is in, put the base back in and you’re ready to go.

Hello, Kitty! only has one speed, and it’s not terribly strong – weaker than many pocket rockets I’ve used. The vibrations transmit all over Hello, Kitty! and not much at all down the base. They are mostly buzzy and surface vibrations and not very intense.  It’s a bit on the loud side, but not so loud that some background music won’t cover its use.

The Hello, Kitty! Pocket Rocket is phthalates free, latex free, non-porous and hypoallergenic. Since it’s made of plastic, it’s easy to clean. You can wipe it with antibacterial soap and warm water or use your favorite toy cleaner on it and pat dry. This vibrator is not waterproof, so take care not to submerge it. Water-based and silicone lubricants are safe to use.

So, Does It Work? As a collectible, I’m glad I got this. It would be a fun addition if Sanrio Co. would add some of Hello, Kitty!’s friends like Fifi the Poodle, Jodie the Bear, or Cathy the Rabbit to this line. I’m surprised that they aren’t available yet, but with the high popularity of Hello, Kitty!, they may not be far down the production line.

This is the cutest vibrator ever. It almost seemed wrong to use it, but I figured if Hello, Kitty! could make me purr, it would be a staple in my toy box. Unfortunately, this wasn’t strong enough for me. I don’t mind one-speed vibrators, but the Hello, Kitty! just doesn’t have enough power to do more than tease me. Even pressing this one hard just wasn’t enough. This would likely work if you like weaker vibrations for clitoral stimulation, but if you like them fast and strong, you will be frustrated. It performed better when I used an internal vibrator with it, but I ended up switching off to something stronger.

I got the Hello, Kitty! Pocket Rocket at EdenFantasys. If you’d like to have one, either for use or just as a piece of Hello, Kitty! mania, you can pick one up by clicking the widget below.

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Pocket rocket by Sanrio Co
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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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Create a Little Symphony

Posted on May 24, 2010 | 2 comments

Massager style vibrators can be great. Not only do they work well on your back and shoulders, they often also make good clitoral stimulators. I recently received the Symphony Massager from Cal Exotics to review as part of their Sexperts program, which I was happy to review.

The Symphony comes in a clear, easy to open plastic box, with the massager visible from the front and product information all over the box. There’s even a small chart on the front that lists the vibration patterns, as well as an idea of what their pattern is. Inside the box is the vibrator and a small piece of paper with a 3 step diagram for how to remove the battery compartment, insert the batteries, and replace it.

The Symphony I received is a soft, pretty lavender in color. It’s made of plastic and covered with velvet cote, which is smooth but not slippery and has some drag to the surface. The shape reminds me of an ergonomic remote control with a bit more bend to it. The Symphony is easy to hold, and has a thumb depression in the top. A seam runs around the sides, but doesn’t affect the use.

This vibrator is 8” long when measured along the top curve and 7 3/4″ when measured along the bottom curve. It’s about 4 3/4″ around on the head and narrows to 3” at its narrowest on the neck.

The base on the Symphony is hard to turn, but that’s what helps keep it waterproof. Turning it 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pulling will pop the base off. On the bottom small raised lock and unlock symbols will help you determine which way to turn it if you forget.

This vibrator takes 2 AAA batteries. While the slip of paper shows the battery direction, unfortunately this isn’t labeled anywhere in the battery compartment itself. A small O-ring sits at the bottom of the thread.

The power button is set into silver. Unfortunately, there isn’t a dedicated on/off button- you’ll have to cycle through all the patterns to turn it off. When the Symphony is turned on, it provides five patterns of vibration:

– moderate vibration
– intense vibration
– tango pattern: 2 short pulses followed by 1 long pulse
– quickstop pattern: med pulse
– samba pattern: low, high freq pulse followed by a high longer pulse. Sounds musical

The vibrations are moderate and more throbby than buzzy, which makes this great for so many uses. The Symphony is a bit loud, but with some background music on it’s likely that no one will hear it.

The ergonomic shape of the Symphony also makes this ideal for self upper back massage, as well as partner massage. Since it’s waterproof it’s great to use in the shower or bath as well as in bed. The vibrations are also very loud – louder than I would have expected.

The Symphony is easy to clean. Simply wash with warm water and an antibacterial soap and dry with a soft cloth. You can also clean this with your favorite toy cleaner.

So, Does It Work? I really liked the shape of the Symphony. It was easy and comfortable to hold no matter where on my body I was using it. While the vibrations weren’t strong enough for me when using this clitorally to take me to orgasm, they were pleasant for foreplay.

My husband and I enjoyed using this as a back massager as well. Since the vibrations are throbby it really felt good on my back and shoulders, and we had fun using it in the shower as well.

If you’re looking for a massager style vibrator with low to moderate throbby vibrations, the Symphony is a good one to look at.  Thank you to Cal Exotics for sending this to me for free to review!

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

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Get Your Vibe On!

Posted on May 17, 2010 | 2 comments

I first discovered OhMiBod several months ago, when I got a chance to review the NaughtiBod. Being able to have my vibrator dance to my iPod? And have a separate base to use it as a regular vibe? Fantastic! So I was thrilled when Good Vibrations sent me the OhMiBod Club Vibe to review.

The Club Vibe comes in a black box with product information on the back. Inside the box you’ll find an instruction manual in several languages, a bullet vibrator and controller, a splitter for attaching an ipod (with a 53” cord), 2 AAA batteries, a black thong (one size fits most), and a velvet pouch to store it all in.

The bullet is pink and quite small. It’s just 1 3/4″ long and 3/4″ wide. The bullet has a matte finish and is velvety smooth to the touch. It has a seam that runs around its middle, but that doesn’t detract from it’s use. The bullet is attached to a 30” cord with a jack at the end which plugs into the top of the controller.

The controller is 3” long by 1 1/2″ wide and just 1” thick. It has a belt clip so you can clip it right onto your waistband. It’s a matte black, with the OMB logo on the front, as well as a small microphone, which it uses to pick up the ambient noise. The front also has 2 large buttons, shaped like an X and an O. The X is on top and shuts the bullet off. The O on the bottom turns the bullet on, as well as cycles through the vibration settings in manual mode.

The belt clip and part of the back slide off to reveal the battery compartment, which holds 2 AAA batteries, with direction clearly labeled. On the side is the switch for the mode you want to use. Top is ambient mode, middle is manual mode, and bottom is ipod or mp3 player mode. The very bottom has a jack port to plug in the splitter for the ipod and headphones.

The bullet can be cleaned with mild soap and warm water and dried. For the controller, simply wipe with a damp cloth if necessary, and make sure not to get water near the battery compartment or the jack holes. Never submerge it, and remove the batteries when not in use.

The underwear (more of a thong style than g-string) are black with a 2” lace hipband. They are one size fits most (yes, we all know what that means). Unstretched, they are 28” around, and stretch to about 42”, but at that width they look like the fit would be a bit awkward. The inner front crotch panel has a pocket where the bullet slips in. The pocket is fairly long, so you can adjust the bullet to hit you where you need it. The underwear don’t have a tag, but they feel like cotton, and went fine through the washer on the handwash cycle and the dryer on low.

All of this fits in the provided pouch. The pouch is just 5” by 4” and has a drawstring. It is embroidered with OhMiBod on the front, and makes a small and compact carrying pouch for this toy.

So, how does this work? You put the bullet in the panties, jack it into the remote on your waist, and select your mode. Ambient mode picks up the surrounding sound through the microphone, which translates it into vibrations from the bullet. It’s not as sensitive as I thought it would be, and unless my husband talked at my waist it didn’t cause it to vibrate. Noises around me did, as long as they were loud enough – the TV did on occasion. It worked great, however, with the stereo on and some music with a heavy beat. It would work as well at a club or wherever loud music was played.

Manual mode was fun too, but this would have been better with a wireless controller. Really, what’s funner than turning over the remote to your partner and letting him pick the settings?

The manual mode features 7 settings:
– low and steady
– medium and steady
– high and steady
– pulses
– long pulses (super low, low, med high)
– low to medium with 2 pulses, medium to high with 2 pulses
– roller coaster with 2 high pulses at the top and buttom

To use this with an ipod, simply plug the splitter into the bottom, plug your ipod and headphones in, and let your playlist set the beat.

While the bullet doesn’t have overly strong vibrations, I wouldn’t want it to if I’m wearing this in public for an extended period of time.

Overall, I thought this was a lot of fun. The only trouble I had was really getting the bullet in the right place inside the panties. It stayed where I wanted it to better when I wore pants versus a skirt.

Thank you to Good Vibrations for sending this to me for free to review! If you’d like to try the Club Vibe, you can get one by clicking here. Also, stay tuned for the contest I’m having, where I’ll give one of these away!

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

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Sometimes Happy, Sometimes Sad

Posted on May 15, 2010 | 1 comment

Sometimes I like my toys smooth, and other times I like a bit of texture. While looking for a new textured vibrator to try, I found the Spiral of Bliss at EdenFantasys. It looked fun and was inexpensive so I decided to see what it could do.

The Spiral of Bliss comes in a case that’s easy to open and is visible through the front. Some product information is on the front and repeated on the back. It has a light scent out of the packaging. The scent is very faint and not unpleasant, but it is there.

This vibrator is quite pink. The finish is matte, so the surface has a bit of drag when you run your fingers over it. It’s soft to the touch, but not quite velvety. It is 7 1/2″ long from tip to base, with about 6 1/4″ insertable.  The Spiral of Bliss is meant for vaginal use, but can also be used clitorally.  It doesn’t have a flared base, though, so this should never be used anally.

When you look at this toy from the base, you can see that this is a sleeve over a plastic vibrator but it isn’t removable. You can pull it out from the vibrator quite a bit, but I couldn’t get it to slide or come off at all without risking tearing the sleeve.

The Spiral of Bliss has running, pronounced ridges running from the tip to the base and it reminds me of soft serve ice cream. The ridges are about 1/2″ wide, and it’s 1” from crest to crest. The ridges add internal stimulation when the vibrator is turned inside instead of thrust.

This isn’t a thin vibrator – it increases in size quickly from 1 1/4″ in diameter at the tip to 1 3/4″ down the shaft. What detracts from the look of this vibrator is the seam running up one side and down the other. It’s not as noticeable across the tip, but it is very pronounced on the sides and makes this look cheap and somewhat unappealing. The base also looks put together wrong – it has a seam running through the base ridges and they don’t quite line up.

This vibrator is powered by 2 AA batteries. They are inserted by unscrewing the base and dropping them in + side down. There is a small diagram in white inside the compartment showing the direction. An O-ring sits at the bottom of the threads to make this waterproof, but the base doesn’t tighten enough and is very easy to loosen which defeats the whole purpose of the O-ring. Water can also easily get between the sleeve and vibrator and become trapped.

The Spiral of Bliss has 7 functions controlled by a button labeled 7F on the base. Around the button are arrows between the words Off, On, and Mode. They refer to what happens when you press the button, but at first I thought it meant you had to turn the base, which doesn’t do anything but loosen the base.

When you first press the 7F button, the Spiral of Bliss comes to life. The following vibration patterns are available:
– Low and steady
– Medium and steady
– High and steady
– Fast pulse
– 1 long pulse followed by 4 short pulses
– roller coaster in distinct steps – almost sounds musical
– double long pulses that increase in intensity from low to high

A final push of the button turns it off. The vibrations are moderate and more buzzy than throbby.  They felt better externally than internally.

While the packaging merely claims this is silicone, it’s actually TPR silicone. It is hypoallergenic and phthalates free. The Spiral of Bliss should be cleaned before and after each use with warm water and antibacterial soap or your favorite toy cleaner. You really need to be careful when cleaning that you don’t get any water near the base. Since the sleeve can’t be removed water can easily become trapped between the sleeve and the vibrator. Only water-based lubricants should be used.

So, Does It Work? This one was ok, but it didn’t thrill me, and I had several issues with it.

The blunt tip was easy to insert, and the swirls felt good going in when my husband twisted this. They also were pleasant whether thrusting or turning the vibrator. One problem we had, especially when trying to twist this, was that it was easy to turn the base and shut this one off. We tried to tighten it as tightly as we could and we were unable to get it tight enough to stop doing this. This was also a bit of a problem while thrusting when my husband’s hand would slip, although it didn’t occur quite as frequently.

While I like the design, the seam made this one look cheap. I also didn’t care for the way the sleeve could be pulled from the vibrator to allow water to get in, while not coming completely off to dry. The looseness of the base didn’t seal this well at all in water, allowing water into the battery compartment unexpectedly when I went to twist this inside. There’s really no other way to grab it easily and twist, so I’d recommend not trying that unless you’re not in the water.

It has a decent number of patterns, but  the vibrations aren’t as strong as I’d like. Since they are more buzzy, surface vibrations they aren’t as stimulating internally as they could be. They work fairly well clitorally, though, and the firmness of the material really lets you press this into your clit. The battery life is also pretty good.

I bought the Spiral of Bliss from EdenFantasys. If you’re interested in giving this one a try, you can purchase it by clicking on the widget below.

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Traditional vibrator by WHK GmbH
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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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Love Comes Quickly

Posted on May 15, 2010 | 4 comments

I’m getting more used to realistic toys, but I have to admit I still prefer whimsical looking ones. Babeland indulged this preference recently when they sent me the Perfect Pet (My Pet) vibrator to review.

The Pet comes in an easy-to-open clamshell case, visible through the front. Product information is on the back. Inside the case is the vibrator, as well as 3 AAA batteries so you can use him right away.

This is absolutely the cutest little vibrator! It’s a soft pinkish purple on the upper part with a white base. The head and body are made of silicone with a matte finish, so they’re firm with just a bit of give and they have a bit of drag to the surface. The entire toy is 5 3/4″ long with 3” insertable, so it’s on the smaller side.

The Pet has a face like a seal, complete with eyes, nose, and whiskers. The 1 1/2″ diameter head has an indentation on top, which accentuates and gives this little critter more of a nose. The head is bulbous and slightly curved into the body to stimulate the g-spot.

The body is wrapped by four ripples, which for me were more for decoration than stimulation. A noticeable seam runs up the sides, but it’s small and isn’t felt during use.

The Pet has a white plastic bottom which is separated from the base by a silver band. The base is a clear, faceted “crystal”. Turning it counterclockwise less than 1/4 of a turn removes the base to access the battery compartment. The locked/unlocked positions are labeled on the white right above the base.

A removable battery tray comes out, and the battery direction is clearly labeled. This tray sits firmly when holding batteries, and is hard to remove. It helps if you’ve got fingernails and some strong fingers, or a pair of pliers works wonders.

The control button for the Pet is on the front of the toy below the fourth ripple. The button is labeled on/off, and also cycles through the Pet’s vibration patterns, which are:

– High and steady, buzzy
– fast pulse which is throbby and low
– super fast pulse, also throbby and low
– high and buzzy, with three long pulses followed by 5 seconds of steady vibration

A final push of the button turns this off. The vibrations are nice and strong, and especially strong in the tip.  The Pet isn’t too loud, although a bit louder than a vibrating cell phone when in use.

The Pet is splashproof but not waterproof, so it won’t be joining you in the shower or bath. It’s made of silicone on the top and ABS plastic, so it’s non-porous, phthalates-free and hypoallergenic. It’s easy to clean – simply wash with warm water and antibacterial soap, or use your favorite toy cleaner. Only water-based lubricants are safe to use.

So, Did It Work? The design of the Pet really appealed to me. It is adorable! I do wish it was a bit longer, however. The head hit my g-spot, but it would have been easier to hold on to with a few more inches overall.  It also would have been better for thrusting.

I liked the feeling of the head and the firmess it provided, especially on my clit. I could press this down and get the stimulation I needed. The vibrations were quite strong, and I liked that there wasn’t that ridiculously low speed most vibrators have that I can never feel. I would have liked a dedicated on/off button though – there’s nothing worse than having to cycle through settings to when you’re trying to shut something off in a hurry! Luckily there’s only four patterns to go through.

The thing I really disliked about the Pet was the battery compartment. While the battery tray came out fine without batteries, it was hard to put in and get out when it was loaded. At least the base was easy to remove and replace.

Overall, the Pet was a fun vibrator, and if smaller, compact vibrators that have strong vibrations and a cute, non-realistic appearance appeal to you, you’ll enjoy this one.  If you’d like to take home a Pet of your own, you can purchase one at Babeland.com.

Thank you to Babeland for sending this to me for free to review!

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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