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No Restrictions

Posted on May 1, 2014 | Comments Off on No Restrictions

I like reading mysteries, adventure, and of course erotica, and I’m always on the search for something new. I enjoyed reading both The Slave Factory and The Slave Factory: Exposed! by I. M. Telling last year, so I was excited to learn that he had released a third book – The Slave Factory: Total Power Exchange – in the series.  The author provided me a copy of this book for free in exchange for this review.

TheSlaveFactoryTPE CoverThe Slave Factory: Total Power Exchange is the third book in the Slave Factory Trilogy by I. M. Telling, and was published in December 2013. It’s 362 pages, and is available in several formats, including paperback, Kindle, and pdf versions.

Please note: some spoilers can be found below.

The Slave Factory introduced a group of strangers: Tonya, Jim and Sheila, Anne, Bruce, and Jerome, who became more than friends when they underwent training at the Academy to become contracted slaves in exchange for a large amount of money, finally becoming auctioned to the highest bidder before the Headmaster claimed the most submissive as his own.  The Slave Factory: Exposed! continued the story, with Tonya kidnaped by the sadistic Mr. Green and the Academy raided by the FBI, and Fitzpatrick stepped up to control the situation and again become a part of Per il Placere del Maestro.

The Slave Factory: Total Power Exchange begins 3 years after book two ends, and the story takes place both in the United States and Italy.  Fitzpatrick McMullen and his wife, former slave Tonya, live in Florida. Now that Fitzpatrick is part of the Council of Per il piacere del Maestro, he prepares to fly to Rome to meet with the Supreme Grand Master, leaving Tonya to take care of herself while he’s away. He’s going on a journey of submission, with hopes of bringing changes to the organization spurred on by the death of one he called a friend, but Fitzpatrick doesn’t know that this trip will place him at odds with Bishop, the heir apparent to the Supreme Grand Master.

During his meeting with the leader of Per il piacere del Maestro, Fitzpatrick is confronted with his ideas of changing the company as well as decisions he’s had to make since he came back to the organization.  When he leaves, he learns of Lord Bishop’s desire to have him kidnaped and disposed of by Thomas, who has been doing Bishop’s dirty work. He puts his trust in Thomas, and is taken into Bishop’s clutches, with no one except Lord Bishop, Thomas, and Wanda aware of where he’s being held.

Fitzpatrick’s friends gather to help rescue him from impending death: Tonya, Bruce, with his new playmates Bonnie and Billy, Head Mistress Katherine and Mistress Sheila, Jim (Shiela’s estranged husband), Wanda and Thomas, and some unexpected help from the FBI.

Tonya’s plan to save her beloved is risky, and when the group journeys to Rome, she takes Bishop as her master to help free Fitzpatrick before it’s too late. But can this group of friends rescue him in time, or will Tonya and Fitzpatrick be separated forever by the conniving Bishop?

Like the second book in the trilogy, The Slave Factory: Total Power Exchange focuses much more on the adventure taking place rather than sex, but the sex scenes that are included, particularly with Tonya, are riveting and arousing. We also find out some of what’s been going on with the other major players in the story. Although the first book in the series is my favorite, this is a good read, and I’d recommend it.

Thank you to I. M. Telling for sending me a copy of The Slave Factory: Total Power Exchange for free to review! If you’d like to read the third and final book in this series, or read them all, you can pick up a copy on Amazon.

This book was provided to me for free in exchange for an unbiased review. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.

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Set Sail

Posted on April 24, 2014 | 1 comment

I’m always looking to expand my dildo collection. Why, you ask? It’s true that I have a wide variety of dildos already, but I don’t have as many realistic ones as I’d like. Many of the ones I do have are thicker, and there are times when I want one more average-sized.  I picked the Admiral to review for free this month from Good Vibrations, in exchange for this unbiased review, as it looked like it would fill all of those needs.

admiralboxThe Admiral silicone dildo from Pleasure Works comes in a cardboard box with the product featured on the front and back.  Inside, the Admiral comes in a plastic bag. The box isn’t the best for storage, so you’ll want to use a toy bag or keep it on your sex-toy shelf.

admiralaloneThis dildo comes in three colors: vanilla, caramel, and coffee, and I received mine in the coffee color, which is a rich, chocolate-y brown.  It’s made of silicone, and it’s decently squishy, yet holds its shape nicely.  The surface isn’t tacky, but it does have a bit of drag, which lube takes care of nicely.

The Admiral is 7 1/2″ long, and realistically shaped. Its head is detailed and has a small ridge, but the ridge is soft and doesn’t cause any discomfort during use.  The shaft is just 1 1/2″ wide, gently curved, and has a light veined texture. It’s firm, yet flexible, and feels good internally. One thing that’s nice is the base, which is fairly flat. The balls are textured and easy to grip onto, and the base width is thin enough to allow the Admiral to work in a harness for vaginal or anal use.

admiralflexThis dildo is easy to clean before and after use. It can be washed with antibacterial soap and water, boiled, or run through the dishwasher without soap. Once dry, it can be stored in a toy bag or on the toy shelf.

Water-based lube is recommended, although if you prefer silicone, do a spot test on the base to make sure there’s no reaction between the toy and the lube.

So, Did It Work? I like the Admiral.  This is one of the thinner dildos I have, and I really like how it feels internally. Vaginally, the curve works well, and the head is firm enough to hit my G-spot during use. The balls make it easy to keep the curve going the right direction, and they also help to hold onto it with lube-covered hands and thrust.   It works anally as well, although I prefer smoother heads.

Thank you to Good Vibrations for sending me the Admiral for free in exchange for this review!  If you’re looking for a realistic dildo with good texture, length, and flexibility, yet not too large, the Admiral is a good choice. You can pick one up at Good Vibrations by clicking the banner below.

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

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Back To Basics

Posted on April 13, 2014 | Comments Off on Back To Basics

It’s April, and you can tell spring is near by the wild changes in the weather: sunny one day, snowing the next. It’s also a great time to review new products from Cal Exotics! This month, as part of their Sexpert program, I received the Silicone Basics Long John dildo for free in exchange for this unbiased review.

calexlongjohnboxThe Silicone Basics Long John comes in a clear plastic, easy-to-open clamshell case. The toy is displayed through the front of the case, with a paper insert behind it that lists its features.This dildo is available in ivory, pink, and brown, and I received mine in ivory, which is a light flesh-tone color.

longjohninhand2The Long John is 7” long overall,  with about 5 3/4″ insertable. The head is detailed, and the lightly curved shaft features veined detail. This dildo is made of silicone, and it’s got a nice squish to the surface while still being firm. The shaft is flexible, yet holds its shape well. It’s 1 3/4″ in diameter at its widest, so it’s best for those who like a bit more girth, and it can be used vaginally or anally. The balls are small and thick, and work well to hold onto when thrusting the Long John, although they won’t work well in a harness due to their size.  The base is slightly rounded on the bottom, so this dildo may have some trouble standing up on your toy shelf.

longjohnaloneThis dildo is easy to clean, and should be cleaned both before and after use. It can be washed with antibacterial soap and hot water, boiled on the stove, or run through the dishwasher in the top rack (no soap). When dried, it can be stored in a toy bag or box.

Water-based lube is recommended, but if you prefer silicone, do a spot test on the base to make sure there’s no reaction between the lube and the toy.

So, Did It Work? This is a pretty nice dildo. It’s soft and a bit flexible, which makes inserting it a breeze. The curved head hits my G-spot just right, and it definitely feels filling. The balls and thick base work well to hold onto when thrusting, even with lube covered hands. The base could be a bit flatter, as the Long John doesn’t want to stand up on my shelf – rather it wants to rock and lean against my other toys.  It doesn’t have a lot of frills, but it works well, which is what matters.

Thank you to Cal Exotics for sending me the Basics Long John to review this month as part of their Sexpert program! If you’re looking for a silicone dildo that’s thick, flexible, comfortable to use, and curved for G-spot stimulation, the Long John is a good one to look at.

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

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Booty-licious

Posted on March 15, 2014 | 2 comments

March madness is here! Well, maybe it’s really spring madness, but there’s nothing I’m looking forward to more than the weather warming up and reviewing new toys. This month as part of the Cal Exotics’ sexpert program, I got to review the Booty Call Booty Vibro Kit for free in exchange for this unbiased review.

calexboxThe Booty Vibro Kit is available in pink and black, and I received mine in pink. It comes packaged with information on the box, as well as small pamphlets inside.

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The controller and both probes are sealed in plastic inside the box. This is a pretty versatile kit, as it can be used in several ways.

calexprobeinhandBoth probes are made out of smooth silicone. The first probe has a classic shape, with a tapered tip. It’s 5 ½” long overall, with 3 ¾” insertable. The tip is smooth and narrow to help with insertion, and the probe is only 1” wide at its widest point. The neck is just 3/8” wide, which will help the probe stay in place.

calexbubblesinhandThe second probe consists of a series of 4 gradually larger bubbles. This probe is 6” long overall, with 4 ½” insertable. The smallest bubble is just ¾” in diameter, while the largest bubble is 1 ¼”. They are easy to insert, although they may not stay in as easily as the smooth probe due to the very small neck.

Both probes have holes in the base to accommodate the bullet, but the hole can also be used for gentle manipulation with a finger.

calexbulletinhandThe silver bullet is 2” long and 1” wide. It’s made of ABS plastic with silver plating. It’s attached to the controller by a 31 ½” cord. The controller is made of PP (Polypropylene) , and has a teardrop, flat shape. It’s easy to hold, although very slick. The battery compartment lid is hinged on the back, and the controller holds 2 AAA batteries, which are easy to insert.

 

calexremoteThe bullet is controlled by a spin wheel on the right top side of the control. The bullet has speeds ranging from low to high. The vibrations in the bullet alone are fairly buzzy, and moderately quiet. The bullet can be used for stimulation on its own, or it can be used in the probes.

For vibration in either probe, simply slip the bullet in through the ringed base. The bullet fits snugly, but isn’t hard to either insert or remove.  When turned on, the bullet produces vibrations that travel well through the silicone.

calexprobewithbulletThe probes are easy to clean. They can be washed with antibacterial soap and water, boiled, or run through the dishwasher. The bullet is not waterproof, nor is the controller, so care should be taken when cleaning these pieces: the bullet can be carefully washed with soap and water and dried, and the controller can be wiped off with a wet cloth, if necessary, and dried. This set can be stored in the box it comes in, or in a toybag.

 

So, Did It Work?

This is a fun set! I like that it comes with 2 differently shaped probes, so I can use the one that strikes the moment. I did find the more classically shaped probe to be easier to insert, but after warming up with that, the bubbled probe wasn’t a problem (it’s always those bubbles that get to me), and the spaces between the bubbles allowed for an easy resting place before continuing. The hole in the base is large enough to slip a finger in, and it works well to gently thrust either probe.

calexbubblewithbulletThe bullet works well in both probes. The silicone transmits its vibrations well, and I can feel the vibrations inside. I like the bullet in the classically-shaped probe the best: since this probe has a longer neck, the bullet sits right outside on my skin and sends vibrations to the whole area. While the vibrations are what you’d expect from 2AAA, they’re quite enough for me, especially anally, to orgasm from.  I do wish the bubbled probe has a longer neck to it, so it felt more securely in place when fully inserted. I think with a longer neck, it would transmit the vibrations to the whole area like the other probe does.

The Booty Vibro Kit is one I’d recommend, particularly if you like smaller anal toys and enjoy anal vibration. Even if you don’t, you can use the bullet on your clit and insert the probes with no vibration.

Thank you to Cal Exotics for sending me the Booty Vibro Kit for free as part of the Sexpert program in exchange for this review!

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Feed My Frankenstein

Posted on October 31, 2013 | 4 comments

freaksinboxesIt’s Halloween! Tonight will be filled with Halloween parties, and of course trick-or-treating. Halloween is a lot of things to different people, and I love this time of year for the proliferation of horror movies on TV. I do love a good monster movie, and I also love the Fleshlight Freaks monster dildos I’ve been reviewing this month! There are five in all, each a different design and texture: Dracula, Zombie, Alien, and Cyborg are the four I’ve reviewed so far this month, and I’ve saved the real monster cock for last: Frankenstein.

frankalone2Like the other Freaks, Frankenstein comes in a black box with spooky green lettering, and it’s showcased through the front window in all its glory. Frank is truly a monster cock – as you can see just by the box size in the picture at the top of this post. It sports a monster length of 10” overall, with about 8” of that insertable. It’s also got a monster girth, which measures about 2 1/8” in diameter. The shaft is somewhat flexible, which makes using Frankenstein a bit easier.

With such massive size, Frankenstein is truly for lovers of, ahem, monster cock. It’s also quite heavy and very sturdy, and perfect to set on the floor and mount.  You can really visualize this attached to the Karloff monster, which you may or may not want to do when you’re riding this.

Frankenstein is made of silicone, in an earthy, muddy green with brown accents. The surface is a bit shiny, and it’s also tacky and squishy, with just the right amount of give. You’ll want to use a fair amount of lube with Frankenstein – a thick water-based lube works well, but you can also use silicone lube (spot test it first towards the bottom to make sure it’s compatible).

frankheadThe entire dildo has wonderful detail, and looks like it was stitched and sutured together from many…er, parts. In addition to the stitching, there are “screw heads” in several places, adding to the assembled look. The balls are large and super thick, and there are two “bolts” above them that really add nicely to the look.

Cleaning is simple: wash with soap and warm water, toy wipes, or toy spray. You can also boil Frankenstein (if you’ve got a big enough pot), or toss him in the top rack of the dishwasher. You might have trouble finding a toybag large enough for this one, so you’ll want to either wrap him up (playing the mummy, maybe?) or stand him proudly on the shelf.

frankinhandSo, Did It Work?  As you probably know from many of my other reviews, I do love a large dildo. When I originally saw Frankenstein, I wanted it in part for the length. Yes, I have a Liberator Wing, which is great to ride, but there are times I don’t want to set it up, and would rather just have the dildo placed on the floor. Frankenstein is long enough to do this with, and I don’t have to sit all the way down on my knees to get it inside me as deep as I’d like.

The texturing on Frankenstein is great – it reminds me most of the Zombie, and I can feel it inside as I slowly slide him in and out. If it’s not on the floor, the balls are easy to hold onto and maneuver the dildo, whether I’m working it in and out, or my partner is controlling the thrusts. It’s certainly a bit of a monster to insert, but a little bit of warm-up and a lot of lube go a long way.

Frankenstein is one of the five amazing Freaks dildos, and it’s shown below (2nd from right) with, from left to right, the Dracula, Alien, Cyborg, and Zombie.   I’ve reviewed all five this month, and hope you’ve enjoyed getting a …feel…for this monstrous line.  Happy Halloween!

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